DAMASCUS STILETTO DAGGER!!! Part 2

[@Moises-pp7nf]

Alec: “Gentlemen, does that not look utterly…” Will: “…a Harry Potter wand.”

[@Algardraug]

I love Will

[@Moises-pp7nf]

@@Algardraug Right! That would be a beautiful, extravagant wand. 👌🏽👌🏽

[@roheyeon3263]

core is Smaug heart string housed in elven damascus

[@timhyatt9185]

actually laughed out loud at that one...now my coworkers want to know what i'm watching....

[@jimbob9714]

Damascus Mithral

[@bombplays9393]

Okay I got an idea Hear me out Alec and Will both make swords on their own NO TIME LIMIT Then they put the swords against each other in a few different tests 1.Looks 2.Sharpness 3.Strength (whack swords against each other (probably the last test)) 4.versatility 5.puncture(also sharpness) The ULTIMATE Steele vs Stelter Like so Alec can see this and maybe it will happen

[@ultimatemudkip5120]

This is a good idea and would be very enjoyable to watch!!!

[@warriormaiden9829]

This would be great to watch!! XD

[@kissland29]

In short they do a forged in fire judgement

[@Reveticate]

Yeah but instead the test is a fight to the death.

[@Hraesvelgr44]

BOMB Plays so it’s basically forged in fire

[@crow2535]

GUYS SLOW DOWN! at this speed youre gonna finish the build before you hit ten parts! where is my 30-parter like in the old days?! XD

[@not-AI]

Hell no. If each part is gonna be 20+ min than 10 parts is almost too much, if they're only 10 min than maybe but I'd much rather have fewer longer episodes than lots of short ones.

[@bitfreakazoid]

If each video was 20+, then 10 parts is not to much. I would love more video footage of them just working on it with just the sounds of the shop instead of a bunch of quick, and slow-mo, shots with music playing over; not that those aren't also good though.

[@ncstudio333]

Anyone else love Will's little jumps every time he starts talking?

[@scarletthread4921]

He’s a hopping boi

[@hobbes1408]

loving these longer episodes!! i would rather have a few longer episodes than several shorter episodes. quality over quantity :D

[@jnathannger8654]

i love longer episodes and would love to see fewer uplods at a longer length but youtube algorithms punish irregular uploads

[@eateroftoasts7632]

This has nothing to do with quality or quantity, since you have the same amount of content per project.

[@youzhou3001]

blake Lisman they in murika now... Quantity is quality itself

[@spinnoxx]

blake Lisman not if they're in 360p

[@ande5460]

@@spinnoxx it's 1080. You probably just watched too early so the full quality wasn't ready.

[@UraTrowelie]

I quite enjoy watching all sorts of folks from across the world working together on one piece of art. Very cool.

[@cooperbrahmsteadt5123]

I feel like this won’t be that long of a project just because of how many people you have working on it

[@ColtaineCrows]

INB4 part 3 disaster, have to re-do everything.

[@saucelessbones5872]

@@ColtaineCrows the hole blade explodes in dust the garage catches fier dose plot paths are stupid all in all this series gets a 4/10

[@elijahnapp]

That’s a good thing lol, that means every went well, it defiantly doesn’t decrease the value of this beautiful thing

[@lazarus2950]

Helps that so much of this build can be roughed out on a lathe. I think that's kinda why it's been fast. Also Will using the collet for the blade angles saved a lot of time. There's a lot less hand shaping on this one

[@johnathanwright8948]

Sherlock

[@AlphaMachina]

I think, quite literally, out of everything you've made, this thing really catches my eye the most. It's just a fantastical, gorgeous, incredibly detailed piece. Loving this build.

[@williamhart4896]

Hey guys how did Wills chefs knife do at the Blade show .

[@darickschott3171]

William Hart not good

[@jasonhoupt6999]

@@darickschott3171 really? That thing was gorgeous

[@GSquid24]

I’ve also been waiting on that too, it was too gorgeous to not worry about

[@MissRinshi]

He did not enter. Was 8 min too late.

[@silver7788]

@@MissRinshi so sad

[@edwardrawley305]

A Brit an America and a South African go into a forge shop.... What comes out is 22:29 of THE BEST video you have made to date. You should ALL STAY TOGETHER. This vid could have lasted an hour and a half and I would still be mesmerized by all of your skills that each of you have brought to this build. Thank you so much for including all of us "Wannabees" on your journey.

[@whocares43003]

"Nobody actually knows. We think its magic" -Will Stelter 2019

[@goldenknight578]

Will did say they were making a wand, didn't he?

[@buelldad]

Alex, I'm 44, a fledgling woodworking hobbyist, love everything you do. Not sure this will be seen, but I pose a challenge to you. In recent American history, there is likely nothing more iconic than the saber of the United States Marine. I'd love to see one done for charity and auctioned off for Toys for Tots. And this is coming from a soldier. Regardless if you see this, good luck young man. We're proud to have you here.

[@TheGunCollective]

Absolutely stunning. Can't wait to see it all etched up!

[@Xempt_One]

You guys are doing awesome. Real craftsmen now doing jewellery work within your smithing is amazing. Id love to see more finer detailed builds like this on your channel going really in depth with intricacies

[@armchair.9664]

For future reference -- superglue has very little shear strength, use a retaining compound instead (i.e. Loctite 609)

[@stevenb7319]

Super glue is great, but for this purpose locktite works so much better and is made for this kind of stuff. It really is very sound advice.

[@Nemozoli]

@YS TR Yeah, but he uses it on the "aahbah" attaching the flat part of the work piece. That way the forces are more evenly distributed.

[@richardrickard5090]

Dear Alec. Just wanted to let you know of how much you have inspired me. My life’s story has been a battle. Just wanted to thank you for doing what you have done. 🙏

[@graeme.davidson]

Looking at that handle, just made me think you guys should do a Damascus and stainless steel chess set. A fellow south african, I recognised he was South African as soon as I heard Niels speak

[@mars7500]

Graeme Davidson could do some nice pieces with that lathe

[@jessecarpenter6434]

Graeme Davidson yea he should defiantly do Damascus steel chess pieces. I’m not a chess fan but that would still be cool. What if he made a set of dice out of a copper and nickel Damascus billet like the one he made so long ago

[@Geckomayhem]

A Damascus and bronze chess set would be amazing. Realised Niels was South African. Recognisable accent :)

[@giggityguy]

Moving along at a blistering pace now! Even if it sounds like each episode is roughly 2 days, it's remarkable how quickly you guys are making progress on such a finely detailed piece that would have taken you months before. You're shaping up to be a high-end production shop! The question now is if the increased productivity is worth the cost of making sure 4 highly trained artisans get paid fairly. If that's the case, then it's time to start hiring!

[@rangermatt4921]

So cool that you working with Neels cause I'm from SA too, I love watching both your channels and cant wait to see the final blade all finished up!

[@heneryvanstaden6111]

Me 2. Of well ek ook..

[@peacefulsleep7751]

Even me

[@danielmccullum5411]

Ultimate Challenge for Alec and Will after seeing this build: LIGHT SABER HILT! It would incorporate and challenge all of their skills and abilities, and the “making of” would be an epic series! Putting a detachable blade in it as an idea would make the it an heirloom piece!

[@laughinghyena001]

Project Request: A Damascus Zulu Iklwa. A short, wide sword on a short staff used in close-quarter combat to devastating effect!

[@henkh8740]

Please do it, but research it well!

[@itsyoboyskinnypenis7898]

Cool suggestion.

[@reckless8404]

Thank you so much for not having a 50+ episode series, and such good quality on your videos! Respect to Alec, Will and all the others!

[@user-yr5qy9uc6h]

THE PROGRESS IS GOING TOO QUICKLY, I WANTED 50eps :0 Very impressive though, congrats

[@graeme.davidson]

I was just going to comment and say this isn't looking like a very long series, but maybe Alex will spend 17 parts engraving and bejewelling the knife. 🤪

[@L4zYCr4zY]

I wanted a 9 hour episode..

[@orlandd]

Was expecting 35 ep. as announced!

[@user-yr5qy9uc6h]

@@graeme.davidson I'm so excited for the bejeweling though, I love watching Alec do that

[@MichaelDreksler]

On the plus side, the jewel setting went first time now that Alec has been on that course 😁

[@TheSatyrblue]

That is such a beautiful piece of art. Even without the finishing touches. You guys have knocked it completely out of the park. I love the collab videos. Jamie's editing is on point as always, he is such a great contribution to your team. Have a beautiful day guys. Nap time before my graveyard shift.

[@jonaskipfer3929]

10:12 Will gets all the good looks😂

[@AnonymousMycologist]

The filming and editing on this project has just been next level. Absolutely just as gorgeous as the piece it is showcasing.

[@rasmuslind9338]

I miss anvil time with Alec by the Way.

[@Shadeskast]

Me too

[@lake258]

I miss 1080p60

[@christophermorin9036]

Didn't that get changed to COFFEE TIME With Alec?

[@ZombieHybrid1]

The cinematography just gets better and better!

[@BaranovPeter]

"Damascuses to etch" Is that really the plural? Damascuses? Damasci? Damascopodes? Da-more-scus.

[@falcorcrow]

Da-more-scus😂😂

[@LassetUnsSpielen]

da-mass-cus

[@zexceed4388]

I'm late but as a non-english speaker I think It should be damasci, cuz cactus becomes cacti and octopus becomes octopi

[@joshm9782]

zexceed if you go into pedantic you could argue octopus goes to any of the first three Octopuses is a perfectly fine English plural because of common use of it Octopi as the English word comes fro Latin But the Latin comes from a Greek word and by that logic it is octopodes

[@123marksalot]

I’m normally a silent viewer but I just gotta say I love your longer series. Watching you make works of art like the Viking sword was truly amazing and super fun to watch.

[@practicalhands3720]

Most work ever done in one alec steele video

[@debbiebissel50]

I ran into the same problem with something unscrewing so I reversed the direction of the Chuck and turned the cutting tool upside down and cut perfectly. Y'all do great work and I'm impressed with the improvement of the machinist skills.

[@eliasaamot573]

You guys are cookin now, I was expecting 85 episodes! This project is going to be over too soon

[@pesodude3715]

One of my favorite episodes of all time....not sure if its the editing, music choice or what....hats off gentlemen, hats off.

[@irushapollo9684]

17:59 you see Alec picking his nose right next to a lady 😂

[@cianan7497]

Had to slomo😂

[@helojoe92]

amazing what you can get done with not only more hands, but also more brains in the workshop! Splitting up the thinking makes the process so much faster!

[@WW2HistoryHunter]

The Journey here is so great to watch. Thanks for sharing and Greetings from WW2HistoryHunter

[@brandoncohen2622]

After 3 years of watching, I'm still crazy impressed at the level of craftmanship in such young dudes

[@dreadin]

Best project ever, absolutely love the collaboration!

[@davidwilliams3244]

Wow your gem setting has improved so freaking much Alec!

[@jockgraves6632]

would you make the Leviathan Axe from god of war? the engraved runes are awesome

[@jwo1f287]

Oh that would be brilliant

[@EQINOX187]

It would be awesome to see but I do not think it would be possible, the forge would not be big enough much like the heat treating ovens, perhaps making a scaled down version might work.

[@adelbert7162]

A lot of people have done it before, just type into yt search, plus Alec and Will prefer to do their designs because they are original, no need to copy

[@EQINOX187]

@@adelbert7162 Most of the people I have seen make one do the lazy way and laser cut it out of plate steel, the best I have seen to date was man at arms but even they had issues with the size of it and they had to forge weld 3 bits together and modify the heat treating forge, I guess Alec could build a large Wood/Coal blower forge as he has in the past.

[@adelbert7162]

@@EQINOX187 wise words u are staying however i still stick to my opinion and its them to decide, i wouldn't mind A long project to be honest

[@seanbrennan3675]

The videography and editing in the past couple episodes have been incredible!!!

[@theweaponartisan9080]

Love how he started out with enough material to make another claymore

[@kestonm]

That blade coloring is stunning already! I was a bit dubious about the bronze, but dang! STUNNING! Looking forward to part 3!

[@richardneri9759]

I feel like we missed a huge part of this when Alec just randomly shows up with electrical tape possibly hiding a wound he received in between takes.

[@Kolajer]

Jayme is rocking that editing again

[@rallywagon261]

Did Mechanical Stig decide to move to Montana too? Neil could be his doppelganger.

[@crocosnz3322]

The tiny yet extremely detailed handwork in this is utterly amazing

[@T-800..]

"They say the definition of crazy is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results"

[@ThanosTheTitan93]

I think the actual saying is insanity instead of crazy.

[@Samisdman97]

The footage in your videos have always been top notch but this video took it to another level. The close ups of the lathe and just all the cuts were great. Kudos to you, the camera person and whoever did the editing.

[@johnnymossville]

You guys keep upping your game every project. Amazing work. Congrats.

[@douglasfrank9323]

I love watching Will do the detail work.

[@mandem9319]

Will! At it AGAIN with the hand-filing! Beautiful!

[@_HENRY_S]

I am loving these episodes with extra people! You guys are CRUSHING IT!

[@ma4veric]

Why is this video still 360p after 2 days - I need HD metal work!!

[@ivangmartos]

Still in 360P

[@ma4veric]

It’s all over my recommended list - refusing to watch it until it’s HD!

[@ma4veric]

5dope Milk? Need a HD power hammer!

[@baronteddyvonforsthoffer2567]

Episodes are getting better. Stiletto is looking really beautiful. I can't wait to see it when it's finished.

[@BigTpetty]

Amazing! So so nice! Wondered what was up with the quality though. For some reason i could only do 360p.

[@thedonqwet]

Loving the format of this build. The amount of work done in each video is spot on. I know it makes it harder to edit and takes longer to get out but it's totally worth it IMHO. Thanks for the amazing videos as always guys.

[@KhaiJbach]

"meanwhile, at the secret lair of super blacksmith Alec Steele, he and his staff build the Elder Stiletto for Lord Mouldyshorts....."

[@COdrummaCO]

This looks so fun. Hanging with skilled friends just making insanely over artistic pieces using everyone’s individual skills and ideas

[@wowfirebat]

Have you considered doing a collaboration with Baltimore Knife and Sword? (Awe Me / That Works) ? I think you would enjoy a visit to their shop.

[@vermili0n]

wow once those patterns show up with the added darkness to the metal that dagger is going to look very intricate and amazing. you guys are masters at the art of blacksmithing/blade making

[@120Livi]

Finished in 3 parts? What are you guys playing at? I was all set for a summer long series! 😂

[@laurenmendes9000]

You never cease to amaze me with what you make, but seriously, this is the most gorgeous blade I've ever EVER seen, just thought I'd say thank you for entertaining me for maybe 3 years

[@tahoemike5828]

Alec: My name is Alec Steele and I feel stupid... The rest of us: Hi Alec.

[@jessicakramer4643]

Well, he's no smart Alec.

[@ironbomb6753]

That's a good one man! 🤣😂👍

[@ThBlackLst]

this is a way better format, as much as i love watching you do something badly and then learning a better way for like 30 weeks, getting loads of skilled craftspeople to come in and do what they're good at and pack the episodes out is a way better look, it would be nice to talk to them more, but that's cool, also your b roll guy is getting really good give him a pay rise, those macro sequences are looking great and that lil whip pan into looking down your microscope was cool. anyway first-time commenter been watching you since 1/4 mil wishing you all the best

[@lengmanl4807]

This video stay in 360p for them even after it being hours after the vid was uploaded

[@baikia777]

22 hours now and still in 360p

[@lengmanl4807]

@@baikia777 you love to see it especially on a video that has great visuals

[@FrankTheTank417]

Same for me now 27 hours after upload.

[@MaybePancakes]

2 days after upload, still 360p

[@theemrtaco]

2 and a half days, still, 360p

[@SijmoN]

Fantastic video as always. A tip for you guys when you use a file in the lathe, hold it in your left hand and stand on the right hand side, if the file digg in or skate you will not hit your self with it. This was something that was beaten in at the machinist school whent to.

[@melcoats9696]

Not just a bunch of wack wacks...Artisans, the lot of you! Love your work.

[@kyleburt1581]

loving the longer videos it makes it so much more enjoyable to watch is form into a quality knife without waiting til the next day

[@kyle88740]

@alecsteele Hey Alec, diamond setter here. There's a cleaner way to finish the ends of those pave sections. If you'd like to know I can help you out. Great work, beautiful dagger.

[@q......]

Might want to send him a message this might get buried.

[@michaelchang140]

It's great to see a bit of machining after so long! The knife is definitely going to look amazing!

[@andrewbarton6707]

Alec you should try to forge a folding knife after you finish this project

[@hms-007]

He already has but I want to see a flipper folding knife.

[@RichardCranium321]

Alternative Gaming he already has made a couple folders with other ppl

[@RichardCranium321]

HMS 007 clarify, what a flipper is? A butterfly? A switch blade? A side fold auto assist? Do you really even know what your asking or do you just have some idea in your head of some new radical design called a flipper that will be the next best thing since the bread slicer?

[@hms-007]

@@RichardCranium321 I mean a folding knife with an external flipping mechanism. For example, a Kershaw chill.

[@RichardCranium321]

HMS 007 didn't he do a folding straight razor with the external manual lever? I know green beetle made a couple & thought Alex did too but could be wrong. I'd look through his archives if I were u bc I really think he's done one.

[@DannyKPhotography]

Awesome work Guys! Thank you for actually talking about what the steps are in what you are doing and not just doing a montage through it.

[@DontarrestmePLZ]

Can't wait to see how dirty Will gets in this video!

[@bigbear7233]

M G 🤣🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@portlyoldman]

I think Will's dirty all the time 😈

[@StephenHitchens]

i don't think he washes between videos, he's just one of those grubby boys

[@benjaminolsson2162]

@@StephenHitchens I have seen it so many times. He's one of those that can't stop himself from scratching his face. I used to work with rebar and new workers looked like they had war paint on. Hahaha.

[@therealamerican99.76]

Yeah he doesn’t care about dirt!

[@afterhours39]

I just watched both parts of this build. You are ALL masters, as far as I'm concerned!

[@deandauplaise2225]

Is anyone else's video only running in 360p resolution? Like if this is happening to you.

[@OffGridHacks]

Pretty sure youtube is bogged down because of the ridiculous number of people trying to watch at once. I hate it, but I've found waiting a few hours is worth it because it buffers so much

[@jnathannger8654]

4:44pm on the day of release, running fine at good quality, maybe try reloading youtube?

[@The_Paya]

Shows 1080p60 fine on Google Chrome, 360p only on Firefox. Anyone else?

[@deandauplaise2225]

what the heck its still happening hours later

[@robbiehynes6796]

It won’t work for me at all

[@captassassin5680]

I really like Alec Steele and I’m a huge admirer of what he does on this channel. He always comes across being very genuine and kind. He strikes me as a very mature individual, and came across even more so when he put on his trucker hat. He looks like he is the kind of guy who takes advantage of the Early Bird Specials at Cracker Barrel and Denny’s! I couldn’t help but laugh, sorry! Lol

[@andreschumann7327]

Neels sounds like a South African brother from another mother.

[@sargeantpurrenstein]

Alex your stone setting skills have come so far, even just since the Calvary Sabre. The hard work has definitely paid off. To everyone else in the shop, that stiletto is beautiful!

[@doubledarefan]

Next project: Damascus and mokume-gane together!

[@ClutchJonesHD]

I've watched your youtube consistent for just over 2 years now and this is my favorite episode! So much packed into a entertaining and short package!

[@medieval_knieval2177]

“I’m gonna need a little heat to break off the super glue” *proceeds to purge the glue with hellfire*

[@evanmacdonald240]

Huge fan of the machined look and contrasting color man. You guys are killing it

[@ManCrafting]

I hope this wasn’t sponsored by Skillshare. I just left a class to watch this. Oops.

[@goldenknight578]

Don't worry. I'm sure Alec will write a note for you.

[@tomkearns1463]

Looking phenomenal. Color contrasts is perfect

[@DavidButterfield82]

You should totally Invite "This Old Tony" - Do a face reveal! - and get him to set your lathe up.

[@Uberman2011]

Came to make the same comment. They should definitely collaborate!

[@Sparkystacoma]

I have seen every episode and this is the most impressive machining episode yet

[@seankenney3583]

That handle looks amazing, it also looks incredibly painful to hold. Guess you can’t have both🤷‍♂️

[@owenhartmann7354]

You could make a cylinder of resin around it I guess... it would take away from the ascetics though

[@BrendanZanitCoen]

Guess it’s a beautiful side piece for royal banquets

[@seankenney3583]

Brendan Coen ah yes dining with the queen

[@BigDaddy_MRI]

I'm rather pleased at the longer videos. And this stiletto is going to be really beautiful. I'm glad you are moving right along with the new shop and it is beginning to become a really productive one. Cheers and success!! Thanks for the wonderful video

[@divanventer4726]

You should ask Neels to teach you a few Afrikaans words

[@jakesouthall2285]

Lol ya

[@Frikzter]

Yea that's always a great idea!

[@stimpsonjcat67]

Totsiens! (that's all I know)

[@stimpsonjcat67]

@Indosarnia you have doubled my Afrikaans word knowledge!

[@daleyparsons7219]

Will, that filing is bloody accurate mate! you make it look easy! Great knife guys this looks like something really special!

[@ChatBot1337]

Personally I think she needs some mokume gane.

[@severianz]

Real treat to see Neels on your channel. Go SA, we are everywhere!

[@auron1987]

AVADA KA-STABYA!

[@angusmcguckian7314]

Im always so impressed with Will's precision and detail with his filing work! Amazing

[@pauleford]

13:12 I am gonna set some stones!! *points at bathroom* Haha

[@njajdacy]

this is hands down your best and most entertaining build. I love the collaboration you guys brought to this one

[@bpri9880]

Alex instead of saying “on the money” when something is 100% accurate in machining. The right term as I know is “dead nuts on” .

[@superfireluigi7560]

anyone else think he should take all of his scrap pieces of damascus and weld them all together and use them to make a knife? it would be interesting to see the pattern that it creates. oh and hey Alec love the work you do keep it up.