MAKING A CANE-SWORD!!! Part 1

[@auron1987]

My Granddad owned a cane sword. Only, as a true Scot, he removed the sword and replaced it with a long glass vial which he filled with whiskey. He truly was a brilliant man.

[@garethbaus5471]

Sounds almost as good as a cane sword.

[@CarlosMejia-jz6km]

I'd buy a cane full of whiskey

[@robsorgdrager8477]

And once you've finished the whiskey, you have a cane to lean on..... brilliant!!

[@danieloceansmith3156]

???????? Only the scotish would think to do that.... I envy them.... If I ever do something like that I’d have a cane sword with a flask insert in his honor. Cus I’m not gonna just throw away a great sword, but there are some days when you need to be more drunk then deadly

[@themonsir1]

noob noob what?

[@asagoode1508]

Alec needs to become an actor for the next Kingsman movie😂

[@Mousquetaire-du-Roi]

If there is another. They really wasted the franchise when they killed so many characters and potential characters in the last one.

[@Lilly-Lilac]

Mousquetaire du Roi they could make a prequel. It’s not a _good_ idea but the could do it.

[@crimsonlord525]

@@Lilly-Lilac they ARE making a prequel, it's called "the king's man" (not king'sman) It was going to be released in February but the release date was delayed due to the coronaviruse

[@Niteschaos]

What if he was and we didnt know

[@kylebutler497]

@@Niteschaos I would unsubscribe

[@EdMurphy13]

the "tang" forging made me laugh more than it should've

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Same here.

[@IamHere2468]

I love Tang, brought back memories. Drank that by the ton as a kid

[@LordRavensong]

@@IamHere2468 where do you even get it anymore? That was the only way I stayed hydrated when we remodeled the house

[@KarlBunker]

I laughed even though I didn't get the joke until you explained it. I was just laughing at "Jar of Tang® on the power hammer, LOL." My excuse is that I'm a little drunk at the moment. 🤪

[@nooneyouknowhere6148]

@@IamHere2468 modern tang doesn't taste the same as the old original tang. It now tastes like orange koolaid

[@Drewzler]

Alec: "So you didn't film anything?" Will: No *Finger pistol* Alec's mind: "Rookie Mistake." 4:26

[@trian.g.l.e]

Andrew Cruz you’re about 3 seconds off

[@Drewzler]

@@trian.g.l.e I was just pointing out Alec's facial expression, not the whole conversation. Thanks though.

[@toxiccloud3860]

is that a "one piece" refferance?

[@IamHere2468]

I can see Alec sitting at breakfast, the light bulb going off, jumping up and yelling" I'm in America, the land of concealed weapons, I can make a cane sword"!

[@donnaspear8494]

lol. I can see that too; especially the jumping up part. I'm just happy he's here.

[@benzmansl65amg]

Freedom 🇺🇲

[@grizzlybear6176]

How long till he finds out their illegal to use?

[@regulusforrester6429]

@@grizzlybear6176 Not in TN.

[@Krytern]

@@regulusforrester6429 He isn't in TN.

[@georgdifalco3430]

"There is no way this is going to work" *continues hammering*

[@thedoctor8527]

We didn’t want to give up on it just yet, when people see a problem they give up easily

[@Gr33nB4st4rd]

YES! I've been wanting to see you make a cane sword for awhile now. So glad you moved to America, they're about 2 steps away from banning butter knives in UK

[@Sakuxxx1x]

We are not that crazy with knives in germany......YET but cane swords are illegal here too. Wanted to make one since years...>_

[@grahammacbean4989]

I'm from Canada, but lived in the UK for a year. Getting IDed to buy cutlery from the grocery store was a unique experience.

[@robfenwitch7403]

I have two butter knives. They should see me out ...

[@ninus17]

Graham MacBean what. I thought the rules for knives were strict here in Denmark. But I was wrong. I can go into any shop that sells cutlery and other kitchen knives and walk out the store with them in a bag without any issues. Only knives that are longer than 12cm is illegal without a license, be it a hunting license or a collectors license. Ironically big 30cm kitchen knives are not illegal.

[@douglascampbell9809]

Most states consider the sword cane as a concealed weapon. There are state laws that prohibit carrying them and some from even owning them. You can make them and most of the time own one but don't go thinking you can walk around with one.

[@sdnlawrence5640]

This is what happens when you give squirrels caffeine and leave doors open.

[@dogemasterofmemesthethird6805]

Hahahaaha

[@GearHeadWW23]

🏆

[@vahle420]

So accurate hahahha

[@literallyanangrymoose7717]

Quite. And it got so old, SO quickly.

[@texasjustice1861]

I notice that you’re wearing your wedding ring Alec. Congratulations and enjoy life

[@VektrumSimulacrum]

I'd be kind of worried wearing stuff like rings around all those heavy machines. Only takes a second and RIP.

[@kelseyoakes803]

That's not his actual wedding ring, his wedding ring is gold lol

[@tiger31486]

He'd just make another one and never tell his fiance what happened 😂

[@thomasarussellsr]

@@VektrumSimulacrum the ring he is wearing in the video is silicone, so, I'm pretty sure it would tear off before too much damage was done. I don't know this for sure as I have never owned a silicone ring or seen demonstrations, but it makes sense, somehow. Plus, isn't that part of the advertising for silicone rings/jewelry?

[@VektrumSimulacrum]

@@thomasarussellsr I wouldn't chance it with anything that could get caught in those machines even for a split second. But that's his comfort level. Large slicy, mashy, grindy machines can do a lot of damage in the blink of an eye.

[@monsternchips]

"This could be a really bad idea, don't try this at home" yeah because i have a 1300 degree oven at home

[@drew7311]

Scais i genuinely laughed out loud at this 😂

[@gee556]

If I did, I'd just use it at 8-900 for ribeye anyway. Lol

[@Lilly-Lilac]

gee556 the best way to do ribeye is in the heart of a dark star. Really brings out the flavor

[@robertmcpherson138]

Won't lie... had a heart attack at that JoJo's "To be continued..."

[@coreytaylor447]

the editor is a man of culture

[@kimberlindespinoza]

Sssaaammmeee

[@NinjaWeazel]

yes Yes YES!!!

[@hoodieninja01]

Bro same!

[@JamesFrank32185]

Muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda

[@seanwright8063]

"Huh, so he's gonna forge a tang out of that big hunk of metal at the end?" *cuts it off* "Oh, I guess he must know something I don't..." Him: "This... is not enough material to forge a tang out of..." *facepalm*

[@humwhatever185]

My guess is that the big chunk at the end wasn't twisted enough or had cold shuts or cracks, so he really couldn't get a proper tang out of it

[@aMotionless]

Yea and typically the material that is being held to forge the blade isnt usable. Idky I just remember Alec talking about it.

[@gormauslander]

@@humwhatever185 this is why we don't twist it

[@Hellsong89]

@@humwhatever185 I really dont get that thinking. Its part that gets covered away, so in that point all that matters is durability, so get that tig out and weld the god damn thing, add material if need be and fix the issues. Blade bended on heat treat, well normalize it, heat it up, bend it straight, repeat hardening and if that does not help bend it to opposite direction to compensate. I'm no expert but that is what i would do to solve said issues. Please do correct me but i dont see why that would not work.

[@humwhatever185]

@@Hellsong89 i guess that would work, but we don't like just tig welding stuff to make it stronger, is there are deep cracks, tig isn't going to help, and welding is quite harsh on the material anyway. I may be wrong but i think thats why

[@RustyBrusher]

Not gonna lie, it always scares me when the music stops while you’re forging

[@michaelammann2828]

Alec :"don't try this at home" who hasn't got a forge, powerhammer, forgingequipment worth thousands of $ at home?

[@superfluous9726]

What i find funny is the drill twist is one of the standard ways to make twist demascus here.

[@codywingard2849]

8:49 what my brownies see from the inside of the oven

[@therealamerican99.76]

Made me laugh more than I should.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Brownies... like younger girl scouts? Or the delicious chocolatey treat?

[@yamuda]

Theory: Alec got the sewing shop to make his own tux for the wedding, and is currently crafting a cane that he will use as he walks down the aisle.

[@pablofawkes2841]

Right after the ceremony, he duels every guest one by one.

[@BlindRambler]

Ngl that would be something to see

[@yamuda]

@Noah Deabler Typically the groom is, but occasionally the groom walks down the aisle as well.

[@pablofawkes2841]

@Noah Deabler I thought the Groom walks down the aisle first, then waits, then the bride does.

[@aMotionless]

@@pablofawkes2841 yea thats more accurate. Groom isnt just standing at the altar before everyone arrives lol

[@danhall7251]

Ace really should sponsor you guys already. Best hardware store there is meets best youtube channel there is

[@HalosydneICS]

"Don't try this at home". Man, I *wish* I had this stuff at home XD

[@paranoid.rabbit]

7:53 Me: Why'd they crush the Tang. Oh because the... Yeah

[@whilethecitysleeps4928]

paranoid rabbit hahahahahaha superb

[@Hirukaki]

lol i didn't even think about that, I was just like "Tang? That still exists?"

[@MyloBloodsugar]

This vid had me crying with laughter in the first 3 mins. Using a driver for the twist is actually genius, wow!

[@jacobmclerran-fogle731]

If this cane sword doesn’t have a spring loaded hand guard I will still be impressed but also kinda like oh man I wish it had a spring loaded hand guard.

[@blairbuskirk5460]

Cool as it sounds anything collapsible would be an inherent weakness. It would serve no practical purpose, just add something that could snag up when actually trying to draw the sword.

[@BwillD01]

I love how you still have a great sense of humor after all these years. Keep at it, you're doing great!

[@skoitch]

Forge it round before twisting and you’ll avoid most of the cold shuts.

[@patriciajamieson879]

true... less edges to buckle

[@dukebryant353]

This is true but it will also not have the same pattern which is why he didn’t do it

[@Sionovar]

@@dukebryant353 it’d be pretty damn similar tho Bc if what he does to it afterwards

[@Randerson2409]

When you guys were talking about the wood, I was so hoping you'd be going for Amaranth, cause that stuff is gorgeous

[@codywingard2849]

Many impact wrench batteries were harmed in the making of this video

[@Mimo_989]

This was honestly one of the funniest things i seen on this channel. You put so much effort into your videos, so many little jokes, its amazing watching you. Keep up the great work !

[@svndve]

4:15 Bobby Duke: *That’s some noice wewd ya got there.*

[@charliexoxox]

I really like the workshop ambience to take a break from the music. It was almost music to my ears. Editing was top notch!

[@calebmccarthy7298]

Alec’s audience: “He’s made all the cool stuff.” Alec: “Challenge accepted”

[@fiddykooro3541]

@Michael Montgomery surely

[@nateknudson8500]

Make sure sword canes are legal in your locality!

[@cato7669]

As a carpenter of 27 years, I do enjoy watching you guys stumble around with the timber (wood is for the fireplace) 😉 I can't wait to see how this turns out👍👍

[@KyleofAsgard]

14:12 Editors meme game on point :D

[@JamesFrank32185]

Muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda

[@ChokingOnRazors]

James Frank KIRA KUIN!

[@Philalan09]

Love how pure these guys are

[@mgreene1409]

8:49. Who let Scooby get into the shop? 😂

[@cryowreck3193]

I think this is my favorite video of yours to date, the tang and jojo were just n i c e

[@E1337N3SS]

I love cane swords so much! This is going to be awesome

[@ricardorodriguez8469]

Me too, sadly I live in California, 🙁

[@hazizviltsu1909]

When they finish this theyre gonna be old enough to put this actually in use. Great videos!

[@zachs.7760]

Congrats on the freedom to make awesome stuff! Keep being awesome fellas!

[@martinfernstrom8077]

Yessssss! Finally!!! Please make this a long series!!! Never finish! Just do this always ever! Did I mention I F:ing love cane swords?!?!

[@SaitoGray]

That was one of the last place were i expected to find a JoJo's reference.

[@JamesFrank32185]

Muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda

[@DRINKIWHISKY]

Really??? Here???

[@akelenajem431]

Ahh I see I've found my people

[@isaacnoel4022]

My dad has always wanted one of these. Glad you are doing this because I'd like to give it a try! This is awesome!

[@deand8070]

How many twists should we put in? Oh, about 8-10 ugga duggas worth!

[@weezerfan999]

It was really cool for Will to have the special guest on, that Alec kid does pretty good work.

[@haven_1392]

Love ya Alec! You inspired me to start making me my own blades

[@Gamerbro53]

I’ve got a 70ish year old ceremonial Sabre (used by a Colonel of the dutch army) and I managed to fly it from Netherlands to Vietnam as checked in plus sized luggage. It’s been dulled out, but god it hasn’t rusted at all and sounds oh so good when drawn.

[@brentkeller3826]

"It's turned into a katana!" Zatoichi would like a word with you..

[@jeannitapearce9316]

Great to see a new project! Also just wanted to say thank you for having this channel. Alec you gave me the inspiration to begin woodworking again and I've now got a mini business set up. Keep up the great work!

[@Pikero24]

Damn I missed Alec explaining what he's doing in the grinding room. It's all about the process of learning and improving, not the product. Don't forget!

[@joshmoats3444]

Whoever edits this, you are a boss. Also was super excited about a cane sword.

[@nicholasstella2269]

anyone else notice just a super aggressive high five at the start there!

[@RequiemDead]

Thank you for including Yes - Roundabout! Huge Yes fan here!

[@vukasincurguz5019]

A jojo reference in 14:24 I LOVE IT

[@matthewgillman5198]

this is going to be my favourite series to date! cane swords are just fricking awesome !

[@microsoftpenguin8703]

So wildly illegal in England, no wonder you moved to Montana ;)

[@Si74l0rd]

Only illegal to carry in public, buy or sell. They can be inherited, not sure about gifting but there's a market of sorts for them still. Word of mouth and very niche, one of those things that exist outside of the internet. You can of course also make your own to display in your home as an art object, as with a multitude of other such things. Art being subjective under law, the Police will only take any action if there is intent, such as a physical, demonstrative threat. Also, they're sold in shops in the Mayfair area of London, or indeed you can still get one bespoke made in certain companies workshops. If you wanted one with your new Holland and Holland over and under there wouldn't be any difficulty with that request being filled. I'm not sure if Wilkinson and Sword still manufacture actual swords, but certainly the better mass produced canes on the historical collectors market tend to be theirs. The rules of course only really apply to the plebians.

[@1337fraggzb00N]

Also in Germany. When you have enough money, you can buy a Koenigsegg when you're eighteen and drive 400 kph on the Autobahn... but you are not allowed to even own a Blade-In-A-Stick.

[@caerwyld]

Alec, I really like your enthusiasm and excitement about your chosen career! I very much enjoy your videos!!!

[@kindra11111]

The moment I hear that one tune... All the Jojo bois out there: "NANI?"

[@np9145]

you're approaching me!?

[@greyniles]

I love that he gets madly excited

[@joshballance3114]

2:44 (With huge grin on face) "This could be a really bad idea" 😂😂😂

[@scssarge4409]

Hurray Guys; Top choice of beautiful Aussie Tasmanian timbers. Oh Yea. This timber is used in making Violin backs and fine furniture. High quality timber with good grain character as you will see when finished. look forward to seeing you polish this timber to mirror finish as the grain will pop if done right.

[@reggiep75]

2:24 - Will 6 Hats gets wood... Sounds like a name for a suspicious film!

[@alexhamon9261]

I'd like to see an episode or short series making a fore plane, jointer plane, and smoothing plane. For just getting flat surfaces on small one off pieces, these old school tools made of wood and iron are more more than adequate.

[@TempestJRex]

1:32 HOLD UP, DID THEY ACTUALLY MENTIONED ACE AFTER SO LONG OF AVOIDING SAYING IT?

[@ashetsunasynergy7120]

TASSIE BLACKWOOD! BEAUTIFUL TASMANIAN BLACKWOOD! I'm from Tassie. I'm so happy and proud to see you guys using something Tasmanian in one of your projects!!!!! Try Huon Pine or Bird's Eye Huon Pine in a future project!

[@donovanclark1057]

I've never clicked so fast, I was thinking about cane swords on my drive home today!

[@patmancrowley8509]

Man-o-man those Paragon Heat Treating Ovens are SUPER-DUPER! COME ON LOTTERY TICKET!!

[@KurNorock]

"This is not a lot of material!" Yeah, I suppose the guy who leaves 3/4 of his stock on the grinding room floor would say that. More forging, less grinding! Cane swords aren't especially thick or heavy. You can do it!

[@somedude2492]

You can't easily forge something to paper thickness, you have to take that down though abrassion.

[@KurNorock]

@@somedude2492 who said anything about paper thickness?

[@somedude2492]

@@KurNorock I was not being literal. I meant thin and long stuff is hard to forge because hot metal tends to be soft and gravity tends to pull things down, so if you grab something soft gravity will pull it down. An arch is not practical as a hidden sword for obvious reasons related to canes not usually being curved.

[@wingracer1614]

@@somedude2492 People from long before the invention of propane, power hammers, belt sanders, hydraulic presses, etc, have been forging out long, thin rapiers without having to carve it out of a piece of stock the size of a railroad track. If they could do it, so can he.

[@nekoroms]

@@wingracer1614 "now on the 83th day of this rapier build".... Everyone wants fast progress. Old timey methods take ages to do and people complain immediately if something even a little takes too long

[@tristantrevino8004]

The background music around 7:50 in this one is so soothing to me

[@BeardedBaldGuy87]

14:23 oh, the suspense! Should have ended the video right there.

[@EternalDog]

9:47 that little finger tap to the belt. #1 reason to wear safety gloves! Even with them on in the video, it still makes me flinch.

[@bliblablubb9590]

Alec: "Don't do that at home!!! Me: "Yes, because my sorry a* would have the tools and the possibility to do anything similar." *cries in normal, boring person*

[@tybertimus]

Hey, it starts one tool at a time! You can build a forge and get secondhand tools for just a few hundred if you plan well, so if this sort of thing is something you want to try...start saving up!

[@alphaz1893]

Relatable

[@gerbsoda]

With an investment of about $250 I have started forging and its been going well, don't let all the fancy tools discourage you!

[@bliblablubb9590]

Ty Grenier: Yeah, it would be a cool as a hobby, but I'm first thinking of beginning with sandcasting, because it seems to me that it's more based on experimenting.

[@rampagent9226]

No no no! Alec did a segment on starting beginner forging and I think all he had was a few fire bricks and a regular hammer. He said it's fine to use to make your own tools. Edit: for the life of me I cannot find the video my brain says exists.

[@Painted_Owl]

That impact drill usage was the most dad thing I've seen all day

[@therealamerican99.76]

Unless they decide to put gold and gems in it. I think this will be a 5 part series.

[@---Michael---]

*50

[@sloupy1486]

Love the real time footage with actual sound, would like to see more of that!

[@sebastianlorenzo5914]

"just the cost of...uh...theatrics I guess" - Will 2019 You two are awesome

[@UnstoppableTramp]

There was a great energy to this Episode. Very entertaining, well done lads. Now gets it done in less than 5 parts and you win the internets.

[@psrobert1961]

"This is a ridiculous idea." The lathe in the back is thinking, "hold my beer." ;)

[@zeldasdad5288]

I love how you two play to your strengths

[@Wheezr]

Smiles in Assassin’s Creed

[@roBLINDhood]

I would recommend picking up a benchtop jointer. They are $500 or less and will help you get perfect mating surfaces for the cane. There are many options but I love the one I got from Grizzly because it has a spiral cutter head which makes it easier to set up, better for figured wood and has WAY longer blade life.

[@carsonwerby3869]

Man Alec as ways to make old people have ninja like defense

[@DarkSamers]

These guys are super cool and hilarious to boot. You're doing the craft proud, boys!

[@Tigs_-mc1vx]

Cane sword: *exists* Alec: well yeah.... but Nord VPN

[@cotton-9841]

This was the funnest video you've produced in a long time, thank you guys for everything

[@TheRashaver]

"You know what else, we should buy a router - go to Ace and buy a router!" Must be nice to have money haha.

[@twiexcursori]

It amazes me how excited Alec can be to talk about the same sponsor over and over again. Like he genuinely seems Into It

[@opsgrim]

Clicks on video because it's Alec without looking at it... Cane Sword Me and my obsession with cane swords: YEEEEEESSSSS

[@lionheart0501]

So nice to heard Perfect Time - Toby Tranter in this episode 1 !! 😁🎵🎶

[@HueyBob24]

When did you get married? It seems like you just made your wedding bands!

[@coreytaylor447]

probably wants to keep it privet so that he can still keep a life out side of youtube

[@Sionovar]

That tang gag was brilliant beyond belief

[@jasonshirey9246]

Here for the obligatory “ IS THAT A JOJO’S REFERENCE”

[@saturatedartist1241]

Nice

[@danltg]

jason shirey is it tho?

[@alexschmidt9053]

@@danltg I think they're thinking of one piece, because I can't remember a cane sword in JoJo

[@luketomaneng7670]

@@alexschmidt9053 14:20

[@claytonschmohe1786]

Alex Schmidt no the “To Be Continued” meme is from JoJo

[@timreid9556]

THAT IMPACT GUN TRICK WAS SICK. First time I saw it and thought..." that is going to be so crisp and clean

[@finnianmurphy88]

Alec: hows it going will? Will: *hits him with a car door*

[@justinhawkes8477]

The Tang gag was great! Also a nice use of the Jojo’s ending

[@idkdude2377]

"this could be a really bad idea" what's said before every great idea.

[@sizzlenotsteak]

AND a LOT of bad ones too! ;)

[@georgemurchie]

I’m from tasmania and cut fiddleback blackwood all the time. keen to see how you guys make it look. We have some massive blackwood trees that are hard as nails

[@DizziestStorm12]

“Is that a JOJO reference?”

[@BlaugranaEverything]

He's probably from the Joestar blood line with his stand, "metal forge"

[@AuburnTigers111]

@@BlaugranaEverything "Heavy Metal"

[@TGlovescultistchan]

I saw another video recently that brought up the fact that a lot of old smiths up till the 19th century would use a softer metal for the tang because it would withstand the stresses of using the blade much better than the hardened steel. Also made it easier to put the holes to hold the hilt on, in the metal. I think it was a video from scholagladiatoria, might be a good way to add a tang in instances where after drawing out the steel you don't have quite enough to make a tang.

[@censored3955]

“I need to twist it” sends it with a ducking rattle gun

[@Alex_Jones96]

Tassie Blackwood!!! We don’t often get a mention around the world so this was really cool!

[@TheDarkPreacher65]

Alec, I noticed you are wearing a silicone wedding band. Smart move, sir. Don't need to be ruining your fancy wedding band! Also, if it gets snagged, the silicone rips, not your finger. Very smart move, sir.

[@genxray951]

I do have a wedding ring but for the various reasons of electricity and power tools and golf, I was always taking it off. didn't want to lose it, so my wife and I went and got an additional piercing in our ears to share a pair of diamond earrings that we never take off.

[@StarWitchCendrill]

This video has some new style of editing it feels like. I much prefer this