KRIS BLADE DAMASCUS DAGGER!!! Part 6

[@uthinkitsallover]

“ won’t be an over thought solution” spends 15 mins turning a threaded insert when could have just drilled a hole and welded a nut on the outside of the tube 😂 your a true engineer at heart Alec always fettling.

[@brucematthews6417]

Yep, the eternal "fettler"... :D Even easier given the very light pressure needed would be drill hole in tubing and just thread it directly. The couple of threads this provides would have easily been more than needed. Oh wait! AND you made your own screw too? Oh yeah, you REALLY like your fettling.... :D

[@basangenent9799]

my thoughts exactly

[@BradTrapp]

When you have a metal shop everything looks like a really complicated solution....

[@suicidalhamster73]

my thoughts exactly. for a machinist, Alec sure does alot of blacksmithing.....

[@oliverbrubaker105]

A steel bar, a shim and a C-clamp. Over thought indeed.

[@soupfork2105]

Alec, buy a commercial pizza oven. Big enough to temper any sword and you can make pizza while you wait. Win/Win.

[@sherrattpemberton6089]

win! might be able to find a second had one on the cheeper side

[@evalenoyer]

SoupFork from someone calling him/her self "SoupFork", I guess I get why you're advising the use of a pizza hoven... XD I'm sure Alec would like it too... 😊

[@evalenoyer]

@@andrewboos4338 haha 😊 who doesn't... 🤷

[@VietyV]

But tempering temp is too low for a good pizza

[@BelkinFahri]

I don't understand why you do not build another forge. I think that for larger projects you can use the forge with three fireburns and for smaller projects you can use the current forge. I'm sure it will not cost that much but it will make life easier.

[@mo_motovlog7465]

We all need to see another forge making video!

[@1320crusier]

Making it modular would be 1000 times better than having 2 completely separate forges.

[@dannykioa868]

Yes I commented just a sec ago and I'm struggling with my forge

[@mr.unknown6011]

Hey Steele, I have a solution for forging a meteorite, the way of forging it is not to kompress it until the cracks are gone, you have to make it flat, gently, an then put the ca 75mm to 1cm pieces on top of each other, you don’t need a weld if u use the traditional Chinese method of wrapping it in a towel and putting clay on it to prevent oxygen to get to it, then just hammer it down again and fold it a few times, this refines the metal till the cracks are gone, I saw this technic on a video called making a meteorite sword and the problem of breaking also appears on a fresh made steel, I hope it helps you if you still have the meteorite and I would love to see some more traditional techniques in the future, i am a great fan and I want to start making stuff like you in the future, keep up the awesome work:) (And the clay method is actually called tile stacking method, it is traditional japanese to reforge broken swords but is just fine for a meteorite, you see it on a video of the channel awe me where they made the sword of Aragon, hope it helps you)

[@scintards]

What a great comment!

[@MawoDuffer]

I think he should melt it to remove the impurities and re work it into a billet from there.

[@mr.unknown6011]

Mawo Duffer the Problem with melting it is, that he would have required a industrial smeltery to bring it to that temperature, also it would have removed the pattern which is the main reason of using a meteorite, so he would have ended up with just a normal piece of steel, so melting it is not the way to go here but if he just wanted the steel I guess it would have worked

[@glenjamindle]

Are you going to spam this on EVERY video?

[@mr.unknown6011]

Glen Atchison he didn’t see it on the last one so I wrote it under this one as well until he sees is

[@Spacethecorruptor]

One of my favorite things about your videos is the fact that they are a great example of how a person can consistently and continuously advancing and developing skills with practice and doing. Thank you for your videos and your time.

[@xenaco]

Alec, based upon your production values and enthusiasm you deserve 2,000,000 + subscribers. This was a fantastic video for videography, music, content and entertainment. Very motivating!

[@Exayevie]

Alec, I am not a blacksmith - I've never forged metal or done any other kind of metalworking, and to be honest, as fun as it seems, may never get the chance. But I keep coming back to your videos every day! Why? Because even without any overlap in the craft itself, I feel like you help me with every single project I do have! Your persistence, attention to detail, and creative problem solving are an inspiration! Right now, I'm trying to sew myself an outfit for Easter - so wildly different from what you do in the workshop - and yet I feel like your channel has been absolutely essential in getting me to attempt it, and more importantly stick with it, even when I DON'T do things right the first time ;) Thanks so much for your passion and motivation!

[@joshuarajendran4170]

This guy has the best personality on yt, funny, not obnoxious and just a lil goofy. Love your work mate

[@StuffdPup]

I just can't wait for that handle. I love to see Alec step out of his comfort zone with the woodworking, and this one should prove to be really tough. I vote that Alec does a woodworking project soon! I'm sure it would be amazing!

[@rebelzfire]

The higher fps video made the cinematic scenes and time-lapses in this episode so damn good. Great progress.

[@michaeltilly6208]

I can greatly appreciate that you care about the quality of your work and don't over look minor details. Great work

[@arnesandness7554]

This is really turning into a truly amazing journey, Alec. I'm lovin' it. And kudos to Jamie for some great cinematography, too.

[@bearbaker5468]

My triple burner forge just came in! Yeeeeeeaaaahhhh!!!!! You’ve been such a great influence in my life for forging and creating such magnificent works of art out of steel and iron. Thankyou so much for making videos! The kris is looking absolutely amazing!! Keep it up Alec!!!

[@danielloyd7694]

50FPS I LOVE IT!!!!! Thank you Alec I don't understand why more youtubers don't do this.

[@glennwiebe5128]

1080 at 50 fps is just holy moly! There is so much extra detail that comes through. Keep it up Jamie!

[@chambon818]

i think Alecs videos are the best edited video on KZbin. the music match up is always on point

[@daveslifeover65]

I am a shop wimp! Fortunately our public school system in the 60's made you take , wood shop, welding, electricity and either auto shop or electronics. I love electronics so guess which one I chose. I never thought I would be interested in the type of work you do. BUT! I came over from TA-Outdoors when you guys made the knife, now I can't wait for the next installment of your projects. I love your channel Alec. PS where does all that energy come from???

[@tylerjames3313]

I enjoy watching your videos on your journey to success! You are always 'thinking outside the box', and coming up with new solutions to any challenges you encounter. Well done Alec!

[@patmancrowley8509]

Alec, my good man, don't call it a "hassle." Call it a "challenge!" You have such a positive attitude that "hassle" just doesn't seem to fit here. I truly appreciate you, your technical assistant(s) and the quality of your work! Thanks so very much.

[@bryceryan9100]

Y'all continue improving, educating and entertaining your audience. This is another great episode. I notice you have a great mixture of tools and machine technologies. I've been very impressed with Liam Hoffman 's programmable precision oven / tempering chamber. More complex projects like this one might be a little easier with more precise and repeatable temperature control when it's needed.

[@AustinConrad]

The elegance of simplicity is always awesome. Congrats on the "Shimed Temper Jig". It's not stupid if it works! And the straightness of that curvy blade is evidence that it works!

[@AustinConrad]

Forgot to mention, give that higher belt grinder setup a solid try, that height is what every chef swears by for saving their back!

[@Kevincbunch]

The Kris is looking awesome Alec, glad your shim temper jig worked and you got it straight. I can't wait to see it finished.

[@rickeycallen]

YES! I'm so happy you actually turned those threads on the lathe! Great video buddy!

[@jerribruce8095]

I'm going to try to shim temper the knife I'm working on. It's warped really bad, to the point where I can't grind it out. Thanks for the idea Alec, these videos are awsome!

[@joehammond222]

I had a shim temper in the oven when i watched this video. Wasn't perfect but i got it to work.

[@AnthonyBowman]

"First the hot hot, then the smash smash" shirt! The people demand it!

[@tylercampbell3134]

Anthony Bowman id buy it

[@DS-cy5sz]

I like how you took a moment to vacuum the grinding room after you finished. Well done.

[@robertevras6577]

When you are through with this amazing blade, I would love to see another arts n crafts style project. Loved that “fossil shell” you fashioned. Would be cool to see your brain turned loose on an art project again!

[@wlehtola]

Great work Jamie and Alec. First on turning out a daily video and secondly on the swell workmanship with both the kris and video.

[@wlehtola]

I'm so excited for part 6 of 3078 man I just love harassing yall.

[@garymccoy2888]

I don’t know how he keeps that enthusiastic every day. Great channel.

[@JoeWhyte2506]

You know what.... KING ALEC I have the biggest smiles on my face getting notifications you uploaded new videos. That's a great job you've got there..... The day you don't upload is a sad day. With love (an Egyptian fan of yours)

[@anuronironworks6164]

I've just recently started editing and uploading videos of my own and have an all new appreciation for the cinematography and editing. Alec and Jamie! You guys are amazing!

[@Kolajer]

You could flow drill the tubestock to skip the whole weld-a-piece-on step, if you had flow drilling bits that is. Look it up, AvE had a few vids about it.

[@kabong42]

Figured the Ave/Steele overlap to be pretty high

[@FranzFartinand]

he could have just welded a nut to it, and used a bolt to clamp it down. i mean does he not have those in his shop? did he *have* to make it himself?

[@extreamemineing]

yes, yes he did

[@xxportalxx.]

@@FranzFartinand why the hell did he do any of it? He couldn't have simply clamped it between two pieces of flat stock? Why even bother with a screw?

[@AdamsWorld84]

You are a true metal artist!! the attention to detail is gobsmacking!! GREAT WORK!

[@justintrussell7739]

Even though you are not the most experienced blade smith out there, you have impeccable standards that define you as an expert craftsmen.

[@leopichler]

Beautiful grinding job Alec! I can't wait to see what you're gonna do with the hilt...

[@ricardovillalobos483]

Leo iii

[@kenmelrose7793]

Alec, try putting a bucket of water under your belt sander to catch the sparks and grinding debris. It cuts down on dust as well!

[@alecsflava]

Hey Alec, can i see down the blade all your hard work getting it straight :) looking awesome so far. Really enjoying the series!

[@mcluvin707]

Hey Alec! While you were grinding, I noticed that the gloves you have on are some of same ones my company gives out at work. I work with sheet metal, and have tried those gloves and stuff just falls out of my hands. They don't have the friction needed. That being said, the company that makes the black gloves also makes some that they call "orange dipped." They last longer, don't get cut as easily and make holding on to metal a lot easier. You should give them a shot!

[@TreeCutterDoug]

Always fantastic Alec! Good to see you sticking to your promise to do a bit of cleanup every day... Treat yourself, don't cheat yourself!

[@WelshPigeon]

cinematography in this is ecstatic, can't wait to see it finished!

[@samba247]

Tenacious as always Alec! I noticed you had a KZbin ad for the first time and that you didn't have to do a sponsorship plug at the end. The ads suck in general but they don't detract from your videos as much. Just my opinion. Accompanied with a THANK YOU for all of your hard work. You sir truly are a legend 🤙😉👍

[@MrTegidTathal]

You cleaned up as you went along! Good job Alec!

[@TheUnknownRS2]

Alec, if you wiggle the feed, between the slop, whilst you are doing a cut off in the lathe it will prevent the cut off tool from binding up and should help prevent the tool from snapping. (little hint i was taught a while back from a machinist).

[@supermagman2]

Love the video today Alec. The resolution and frame-rate really added to the cinematography!

[@AskelDev]

What a grind! Love the videos Alec! I look forward to them every day and find myself a bit sad when there isn't a new one that day! Anyhoo, keep up the great work mate!

[@mikepointfive]

Astounding.. when I clicked on the video it had 1 view. by the time i had finished the video it had 11,697 views. You're Killing it Alec!

[@GoodandBasic]

Alec, your integrity and commitment to quality is inspiring. As my mother used to say "A or DA". (DA= Do it Again).

[@honaker72]

Some Seriously Sick tunes during the grinding! This Dagger is coming along great

[@dhession64]

Your enthusiasm is understandable concerning the shim temper success. Bourbon will help with the mellowing process lol The blade bevel that you've ground into it is looking so very nice. Kudos to you and your obvious talent. I've read some of your biography and even though you stand on the shoulders of those who trained you, personal knowledge expansion is important, and you've definitely used the resources available to you very well. I look forward to viewing the next video installment of your kris blade. Which I'll watch tomorrow after work since I'm getting tired. Salud, slainte, skol, and cheers!!

[@tylerjames3313]

I watched one of Liam's videos when he was grinding. He had a metal 'funnel' under the grinding edge that caught all the iron filings and sparks. The funnel appeared to empty into a bucket below. This addition to your grinding machine could help making the 'clean up' in the grinding room a little bit easier. Most of the grinding debris is in the bucket.

[@adamp7545]

If you arent sure about the height of the grinder, make it adjustable. Cut a 20-25 cm section out of the middle, bolt two 50cm pieces of flat to the inside, tap holes in the top and the upper tube section to be mountable at different heights.

[@thepisteoffice]

That new grinder height looks perfect. My stand arrived yesterday & my grinder is on it's from Australia so looking forward to getting it set up.

[@queabbs]

gorgeous grinding job! Can't wait to see the feather Damascus come through, and that handle is going to be beautiful too. love ya Alec!

[@nathanmccook133]

Turning out awesome! For your next project you should make a hollow ground stiletto dagger that pairs with ur rapier.

[@MykeLyfe10]

I just purchased my second damascus knife cause of my new found love for damascus which youve caused. Very beautiful.

[@DirtyMort10en]

Little brother, you crack me up, I enjoy watching each "episode" you throw out. Keep up the epic work man! Hopefully younger people can watch your videos an learn what hard work and determination can bring. You put so much joy in everything you do, even when you get frustrated in the learning process! Keep up the great work!

[@andrewbarlay2563]

Alec, I have been watching your vids for a couple of weeks now. I am a Craftsman of 30 + years. I enjoy your youthful, perhaps silly methods towards teaching and conveying important issues of shop safety and fabrication technique. As I have watched I find that as a machinist, admittedly you have a lot to learn, not to worry! your very talented and just beginning your adult journey and carreer. I think that when crafting certain projects (Kriss Dagger) for example, it would be more interesting to see you employ less precise use of precalculated reference lines, surfaces etc. and do a bit more free hand work; after all, knife making is an art form as well as a science as you have previously pointed out. Anywho! Great job, congrats on all your successes and best of luck on all your endeavours. Your Humble Inspired Knife Maker Andrew Barlay, Columbus, Ohio. USA

[@tulkasastaldo4612]

Great video as always ..... "sigh" I'm demorilized I was making a Dagger out of an old file it was perfect, length was great the bevels looked how I wanted them to so I did three normalizing cycles and went into to the quench it looked great but as I was carrying it to my basement ( My forge is in a shed outside) it snapped in two !!! I nearly wept when I got to my basement I was filled with wrath so I traced out my broken blade and started angle grinding out two more just like it, one is way thicker the other a lawn mower blade I shall not fail this time Thanks to you Alec I know not to give up !!!

[@renealbrechtsen9743]

I just got myself a kris blade in Vermintide 2 and then you post a new video. Awesome timing. Also, your pose looks much better with the increased height on your grinder.

[@justin-d-lux1394]

Hey Alec, if your faith in the shim temper remains, you might consider setting up a pizza oven in your workshop for use with larger pieces, and pizzas!

[@Ben-ry1py]

The jig making sequence was great! good work editor :)

[@Sleepyjackable]

I've just started watching your videos a few weeks ago and I've got to say I've been pretty impressed. However, in this video you made your own bolt. That's pretty cool of you. Good luck!

[@trevergoick9341]

14:14 Nice work on the follow through in cleaning up the shop a little everyday! 12 RULES FOR LIFE!

[@jtcustomknives]

I clamp a lot of my blades during tempering. I just use a thick bar of steel and a C camp and a few shims. works great

[@MoaxLycan]

Dude, seriously you are inspiring me to try and finally chase my passion of blacksmithing :)

[@chair1545]

Your videos are seriously the best to watch while studying

[@cameronmcpeak5183]

You should design Alec Steele safety glasses!

[@xman870096]

That is really starting to look sweet Alec; I can't wait to see the finished product.... Have you thought about the wood you're going to use for the handle??? Maybe a dark Zebra wood or maybe a Desert Ironwood? I think either would look great!!

[@zalseon4746]

looking at the struggles a processional like you is having just trying to make it straight i can kinda start to see why these didn't catch on in other militaries XD btw i love your editing style beat synchronized cuts isn't very common and you do it consistantly with new music each time, a real joy to watch and hear!

[@natewesselink]

I've used a shim temper on a few knives I've made that ended up slightly warped out of the quench. I usually just use a c clamp and a piece of angle iron with scrap steel as my shim, I personally like to see what my deflection is when I temper so that I don't go to far and end up with a curve the other way

[@Jarli10]

Alec, you need to setup some automated grind room vacuum pipes. You might be able to help reduce the clutter and mess that your shop turns into.

[@Qurdall]

Alec, you should check out Damascus steel made from a cable. I think you have the talent to make something really cool with it, maybe even displaying the end grain.

[@perasoldado]

Alec, good job. One thing you can make videos of, is handles. How was your progress along time, and quality. Comparing the first, and your most challenging ones, and how they hold up in time. One handle that comes to my mind is the stingray handle of the katana. Keep up. The good job. Greeting from. Argentina

[@peteredis7232]

Legend at 19.! Still my fav KZbinr by a long way. Keep it up Alec 👍🏻😀

[@edcalvert2265]

Thanks for the much improved frame rate. Your videos now look awesome😀🎥

[@michaelotto2744]

Keeping that shop extra clean.

[@thezombiefiles462]

Just got my copy of the book Forged you recommended! Can't wait for it to arrive! Thanks Alec!

[@matthewberry1738]

Not only are the videos great.... but the music is wicked too! 👍👍👍

[@AtholAnderson]

I can't wait to see how the handle gets made. For the life of me I can't piece together how he's going to do it, so I'm looking forward to that part (eventually).

[@thespasticmindofastonedguy3266]

Your video editor is awesome, never forget that.

[@pjakkur007]

i know you noticed when you were using the torch to "straighten" the Kris the tip mowed away from the flame!!!! well the same happened when you put the knife on the mag-chuck. the side facing the cold steel contracted faster and made a bow in the blade ;)

[@FullThrottleAxolotl1]

11:11 love u alec, i got goose bumps when u went WOOOOO!!!! you've been one of the biggest inspirations to me by FARRRRRR

[@AlphaMachina]

Haha, I'm so glad you've done this blade. Looks incredible.

[@squidasaurus6009]

That’s looking amazing can’t wait to see what your gonna do with the handle

[@alansloas777]

It is coming along beautifully!

[@evalenoyer]

Hihihi I had no idea what you were doing with those squared tubes until you put the thing in the hoven...😁 it's looking beautiful, can't wait to see the pattern! Bisous de France 🇫🇷 😘

[@wheatongraham7779]

This is AWESOME. Coolest project yet

[@joshrichards613]

Love your enthusiasm Alec, you are an inspiration. Great videos keep up the good work 👍

[@austineurich4]

A welding angle magnet or a grindi g magnate might help with hand controle, I found it helps when I'm grinding

[@poisonisbesttype]

Holly molly, you are already close to 750k subs! I got here at about 150k, its very nice to see your channel growing!

[@valentineX1X]

Its that time again! Full damascus flail man! Chain and all! Im loving this journey though!

[@davidbumpus3457]

Good job vacuuming up the grind room!

[@crazyaz9468]

Hey Alec. Great vids. Has it dawned on you that not even a year ago, you had a half a million less subscribers. Keep up the good work.

[@claytonschubert6912]

i think we need a vid of you building a longer forge. that would be fun.

[@gorisenke]

Oh man I can’t wait for this to be finished. Bringing a bit of geek in but I was a big fan of diablo 2 growing up, and the kris dagger that was in the game always looked incredible and this reminds me of it so much and it’s just so nostalgic and great but then you have that keyhole and I’ve never seen that before so I’m so eager to see where it goes. This is a fantastic series.

[@The86drift]

now all your grinder needs is that guide table to be able to turn as well. and a table with a round section cut out of it so you can hold something perpendicular to a contact wheel.

[@timbawktoo6063]

I don't know why but I can't stop watching these videos haha! Keep up the great work!

[@TheBrickClonery]

Don't forget to spend 15 mins tidying the workshop

[@Foultone84]

good, i was about to mention this. Need to remind him

[@dg7851]

Sleeve the tubing on the grinder stand and weld a nut and stop bolt... make it hight adjustable

[@DanielEleveld]

As a machinist, I would have SUGGESTED you stick your sandpaper to the granite! You did great. Acetone will always take that gunk off after