MAKING A KATANA!!! 1 MILLION LAYERS!!! PART 14 ... Finished!

[@thomasthetanderloin]

although it looks pretty and all but do we know if it will KEEL?

[@englischsturmer403]

seppuku ! seppuku ! seppuku ! seppuku !

[@londonloftstorageroomsolut2456]

Your sword ..... will kill lol

[@roweljrgliane8228]

It will cut!

[@maartencox2654]

We have a slicer

[@xKenazzz]

Ahhhh haha I get it

[@marcelrodriguez2067]

But has it been enchanted with the blood of a thousand men for extra damage?

[@markbridg6018]

No

[@yaboyed5779]

Tristan Anatoliy 😂😂😂😂

[@klingtheking4045]

Sounds mysteriously similar to the ebony blade from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

[@n4nders]

THE DEMON SWORD

[@nikependragon]

Is it even possible to integrate blood into forging without messing something up?

[@maxduvall9055]

Not gonna lie, I definitely skipped all thirteen previous videos. Edit: Oml didn’t know this got so many likes. Sorry if you saw this Alek, I love the content and I’m subscribed to you and watch most of your videos sometimes I just get a little Skippy when I wanna see the end product.

[@baqurs7829]

Max Duvall and most the video

[@Benjamin-uv7op]

Same

[@andreribeiro2087]

Same here!

[@christiantheanti-christ6723]

I think everyone probably started skipping at part 4-6.

[@MitchellCH]

I binge watched the whole series over 2 days. 😎😂

[@eoghangrady1907]

Yes I'm late to the party, but just watched all 14 videos in a row and holy moly that's an impressive piece of work.

[@El1Mayky]

Same here

[@b.ryanbushman6700]

Ayoooo one day binge

[@cooperrobinson2975]

not as late as me. it's a competition, if you didn't know lmao

[@jackshuttleworth6570]

@@cooperrobinson2975 I’m later

[@breezy64_official]

legit same love the part thru the middle aye fuckin mad

[@ddragonnight]

Actually most here criticizing are incorrect. There are 9 styles of forging a katana. This style would be considered Maru. Its ultimately the weakest version but still a recognized version of katana due to it's a single piece of steel forged. The steel used to make the best katana cannot be purchased by any one here criticizing this man. So short of the Sanmai style which is the 3rd best method on Japanese forging and most common in Japan today, no one in the world short of 3 people by the comments here can make a true katana. As for the layering comments. If you forge weld two 500k layer pieces you will have 1000000 layers. Congratulations young man you made a beautiful katana for that is a katana. Due to my love of Japanese culture I felt I had to correct some of these comments although I doubt the ones who claimed this is not a katana has fully studied the history up to present times.

[@WadcaWymiaru]

But the white person can truly made a katana? Or ONLY a piece of iron?

[@lytch7174]

No one cares

[@babulsantai]

What about that katana core ... where the soft iron

[@WadcaWymiaru]

@@babulsantai Getting soft iron is impossible during the forging. Carbon will react with it, making iron very strong.

[@peepoo6713]

weabo

[@mattmoo4298]

That is probably one of the most unique Damascus patterns ever

[@mattmoo4298]

ronnie cliburn just stating how I feel. That’s all.

[@billybob2793]

@ronnie cliburn yeah, how dare he give his own opinion! The internet can't allow that now can it

[@dolavien]

@ronnie cliburn lmao u gud

[@dustinroy4586]

@ronnie cliburn Hmmm. Me thinks you’re an imbecile. (Imbecile=moron/idiot/dipshit etc). See how fun opinions are, BrO?

[@pokop134]

Wbile its a very unique one, the "original katana" (do mind this is just pure legend) is supposed to have just one line going from the bottom of the blades edge to the top point while beeing pearl white and not cutting anything the wielder doesnt wish to cut

[@keithwaterhouse2845]

It's not about the Katana, that's just eye candy. At only 19 Alec has acquired a unique skill set that defines him as a true craftsman. Still young but already has teaching skills and the ability to hold an audience and produces his own video's too, a very rare person indeed!

[@jdpena26]

Is the unique skill eye candy

[@BothHands1]

Keith Waterhouse I really hope he revisits the katana though - 2018 Alec would never allow this quality to pass, which is crazy, because the quality is *amazing* But 2018 Alec makes sure balance is at the exact right spot, and the distal taper is right to the thousandth of a millimeter, and that the hamon would be included. I know he made a conscious choice to not do a hamon, because it would have changed the aesthetics of the piece, but 2018 Alec knows that it's there for a reason, and wouldn't leave it out just to make the sword look nice. That's not to say the work isn't utterly spectacular, but he's set the bar even higher with his recent work, and so i can't help wondering how this would have turned out if he'd've made it with all the knowledge and experience he has now. I really hope he does another katana!!

[@botanylabourparty671]

19!!! You are kidding me.

[@eliot6989]

The real eye candy in this series is Alec's thicc ass

[@curlyhairdudeify]

He is 19 years old?

[@krillnyetheshrimpguy6152]

Making a Katana with country music in the background is a classic.

[@buffglamrockfreddy9021]

It has layer's

[@ar-yack9526]

Just like they did in olden times

[@brandonfoley7519]

​@@ar-yack9526hey your right!

[@hazey_420_life_2]

Man im not gonna lie You look like that kid from Meet The Robinson's

[@BobJones-bh9qz]

Hazey_420_life _ this is the most accurate comment I’ve seen in a while

[@roshnitrivedi8725]

He’s smart enough to be

[@thenut1241]

Exactly what I thought 😂👌

[@Edwardin1989]

I've been commenting this on some videos since I discovered this channel a couple of days ago.haha

[@joramchua2511]

but deadlier

[@SeannaLouise]

For someone who had literally no idea what he was doing, you absolutely killed this project!! 😂 The wrapping looks [dare I say it] almost professional! The hiccups just make it more real... 150+ well-worth-it hours, Alec 👌

[@AlecSteele]

Seanna Mancuso big thank you!!

[@meespost2821]

U killed it Alec, love watching you getting trough the project.

[@rcticfloof]

Dedicated fan right there, see you on every video damnit xD

[@SeannaLouise]

The Arctic Fox Ahahaha, just call me devoted ;) I work evening shifts most weekdays, so my empty afternoons are often filled with KZbin. I get a notification, I click. I'm a simple girl 😆

[@PetesCreativeRecycling]

Agreed he did a good job. I've put over 400 hours into many of my decorative blades and none of mine were damascus. 150 hours for this is pretty incredible speed too.

[@Loopmootin]

Just took all 14 episodes in one sitting, amazing end result! I would absolutely love to own a katana like that, and even more to have crafted it myself.. Damn bruh GJ!

[@AlecSteele]

Thank you very much!

[@Loopmootin]

Hehe of course! Credit should be given where it's deserved! I'm really glad that you did that meat hammer video with Alex French Guy Cooking, otherwise i wouldn't know when i had discovered you! :D

[@takeover3039]

Alec Steele make a holster for the Katana and make armor you might need it one day YOUR SO LUCKY YOU CAN MAKE THIS

[@Loopmootin]

Ali Taha luck? It's pure dedication and hard work! 😀

[@unknowncreature-0069]

I love that this man can handle working with red-hot metal, but not simple adhesives XD

[@trinityghoul1660]

Glue is scary

[@vexi16]

Bro u must participate in FORGED IN FIRE

[@luiscalderon7383]

TECHNOLOGY OF VEEKSXITH It will keeeeelll

[@severussnape8349]

He might face a catastrophic weapon failure... (Not the famous one, bt I used this because other is already here)

[@notchipotle]

IT WILL KEEL

[@spardasquadspqr3535]

They aint giving u 1milion layer bricks of damascus there or hydraulic press....

[@aaa15634]

Spardasquad Spqr They actually do have hydraulic presses

[@kylep7243]

I spent 3 hours 14 minutes and 36 seconds watching you make a Katana and enjoyed every second of it. Bravo!

[@R0cketRed]

Wow, that's absolutely amazing! I'm 31 and have an engineering degree and for your first sword build making everything from scratch getting it done in only 160 hours is insane. You have a very bright future ahead of you if you keep putting in that kind of effort into your work. Jaw dropping craftsmanship, great work bud.

[@JosephdiCaro]

The blade geometry is all Wong lol

[@beepIL]

@@JosephdiCaro your face geometry is all wrong, you don't see me complaining to your parents about it

[@hassamzaheer795]

3333

[@MidirDS3]

@@beepIL destruction 100

[@woodsy.2977]

Joe Mamma yeah sure THING BUDDY LIKE YOU CAN MAKE IT BETTER LOL

[@rares.1124]

Alec:let s try it Katana:"broke" Alec: "staring at the katana"

[@locohombre79]

Felt some feelings when you revealed your masterpiece. Bravo

[@gaminglord7890]

locohombre79 Hmmmmm... Positive comment... I like it! U deserve my like

[@Darkdragon2022]

Locohombre-as did i, as did i he did a BEAUTIFUL job on the katana

[@doblydo0]

Them feels

[@edancassidy801]

locohombre79 I wanted to cry

[@lazr257]

Ditto fr what an accomplishment!

[@roshnitrivedi8725]

Everyone is complaining about mean comments and I scrolled for a good ten minutes and didn’t find a single one

[@samuelterry1801]

All the positive ones have risen to the top

[@thatluckylettuceguythatsle4358]

King Mass or because they were in the replies

[@ninjahunterx7497]

I see one after one above yours.

[@kevinbihari]

English strumer asks him to commit seppuku.

[@Kj-cp2el]

You said that you was considering to do some more woodwork so why not make a sheath for the katana?

[@sorrym8421]

Kim Johansen you might want to consider English lessons.

[@nos5822]

sorry m8 You******

[@onggabbo]

You may... Should take some of your own advice kid :)

[@gdshade6876]

Boober No, might is the correct grammar lol

[@Kj-cp2el]

Sorry for bad grammar... english is not my native language... but i guess that as long everybody know what i mean it doesn’t really matter☺️

[@mmnormph8314]

You are the only blacksmithing channel that keeps my attention

[@joehaddad3955]

Comments on this video: 90% people defending Alec 8% irrelevant 2% attacking Alec

[@SnoWman7171]

Yes I am too trying to find one negative comment but haven't so farxD

[@bythebooksgaming2721]

Hey I’m irrelevant

[@KubanaHAFANANA]

Hi, I am irrelevant and I find this comment irrelevant...

[@RandomGuy-sp8pr]

Are you one of the irrelevant comments? I know i am

[@gandalflordofthedrinks9460]

im jewish

[@anonymousidiot6163]

Damascus ice cream scoop next?

[@DC430]

Yes!! Super interesting project, mechanical and a difficult shape

[@NeoJQ]

Please let this be a thing!

[@phatpunxs64]

It would go good with your sponge bob spatula

[@NeoJQ]

I'm sure if Alec ended up making a bunch of them we would buy them... *cough* hint hint *cough*

[@danegeeding5210]

I think I remember reading a comment where someone said and ice cream wouldn't work unless used as a decorative piece cuz you have to keep damascus oiled or some shot idk

[@patrickdonahue2234]

What about the Menuki? The copper ornament under the wrap on the handle. Total kick ass sword and I loved watching the whole process. It has inspired me to blow the dust off my tools and start making sawdust again!

[@Intrepid_Explorer]

Not just that, but he also forgot to make the fuchi. I think he got a little burnt out once he got to making the tsuka and rushed it a little, which is understandable for how many hours he had put into it. It's more of a decorative piece rather than a historically accurate representation of a real Katana in the end, but for what it is he did an amazing job.

[@dexterx55]

And thats the way Alec wanted it to be, otherwise he would not have used damast steel and a full temper ;)

[@jimmywest1]

It's amazing to see what improvements Alec has done throughout the years. Looking at this he's rather sloppy but looking at the newer videos he's very careful what he's doing and doing more planning.

[@kaycox5555]

Sweet job....loved the series. Thanks for such an honest, instructional and entertaining show!

[@shanebeaulieu917]

Alec, for a guy your age, that is astounding talent. I watched most of the videos and I admire your honesty admitting your mistakes. That's the key to learning not to repeat them. One word of advice, I cringed a bit when you split the roll of tape with no safety gear. Those fingers are your bread and butter. ;)

[@billyomer8417]

Wood work machine regulations act 1974.

[@todds7326]

his methods puzzle me a bit sometimes but it definitely seems to work out in the end. the whole time he is cutting that tape im thinking why cut an entire role of tape in half why not cut off a strip then just split the strip in half with a utility knife but thats just me.

[@karlaleclucido557]

Shane Beaulieu sup

[@akzietlow]

Band saws and gloves is actually more dangerous

[@Innocentforscratcher]

The regulations about machine working tells you a different story! Never wear gloves on lathes, drillpresses, millingmachines, ... they may catch your clove -> your hand -> your arm, and may rip it of. Only grinding machines come over this, because of the sparking, that may damage the skin, and cloves in contact to the surface get eaten up.

[@kjonesy4142]

You finally made a katana and..... it..... is..... AWESOME!!!!!! ....just wow, it turned into a really beautiful piece! Thanks for taking us along, Alec, see you on the next vid.

[@WackoLlama]

Just came back to this video for to look back at it and oh my god, Alec really put on a KZbin voice back in the day didn't he?

[@NizarAbboud]

I admire your knowledge, multifaceted skills and articulation. You are amazing. Thank you for sharing all that with the world. God bless you.

[@victorporto5698]

Wow ! I am amazed by the result !! Especially the patern of the blade and of course the handle !!! This was worth 14 episodes !! Can't wait the cutting test ;) Victor

[@roccobierman4985]

I didn't see the videos before this one, but I saw this one 14 times. Does that count?

[@markbridg6018]

Fare enough

[@oli2328]

@@markbridg6018 fair*

[@jbeyond7402]

Amazing. The attention to detail and un-willingness to leave even the slightest imperfection is admirable.

[@ghostlamborg]

ALEC!! MAKE THE SHEATH

[@ashhketchumm]

arent they wood

[@michaelburton4471]

It's called a scabard, but I agree. He has descent woodworking skills. Might as well finish it off!

[@jakobhoffmann7268]

Have the samurai make it

[@ShepherdsGlenn]

Yes they are wood but he could put some copper accents on it.

[@DuBCraft21]

+Ash Ketchum the handle is made of wood too isn't it? I don't see your point here. After all, didn't Alec say he might do (or would be ok with doing) some carpentry projects on the channel a few days ago?

[@shenaniganscat4663]

i just binge watched all 14 episodes shortly after discovering your channel, the sword turned out absolutly fantastic! Dont stop being awesome Alec.

[@NZMOPAR]

Shenanigans Cat same here

[@tahjayulett8001]

Shenanigans Cat dude same

[@aikrichter5403]

jupp,did the same. what an adventure.

[@Paul_Ward]

Another binger right here!

[@insanewolf90]

Newcomer and binge watched as well great 14 episode

[@Thee_Sinner]

Alec, do some wood shop episodes making a sheath for it!

[@gregorylodygensky7133]

I agree, it can't stay naked

[@samuelbegay8785]

And later a rack for it on the wall

[@BONESHARDFB]

Like another 10 episodes

[@themoff5062]

A sheath is for a knife, a scabbard is for a sword. Peace ✌

[@Thee_Sinner]

Ahh! Thanks for the info @The MoFF

[@Truenorthbuilding]

Currently trippin on acid at 136 am and idk how i got here watching this but i love it

[@lairddouglas]

fantastic. very entertaining. The biggest change was watching Alec's hair get taller and taller ... almost as long as the Katana.

[@Soccerninjaswagger]

Hey Alec, I was wondering if you'd make a poppy flower out of wood and metal for Remembrance day! I think it would be a challenging, art driven project for you! Hope you get to see this :) This series was awesome btw

[@__cj_1997]

That's a great idea!

[@smithingcate6070]

Poppy = propaganda

[@__cj_1997]

FFS really? You can't just go around making wild accusations like that and not back them up! Jeez, the poppy is a symbol of remembrance to commemorate and recognize the efforts of soldiers in the war - how is it propaganda?! I don't understand.

[@TheAtlasJoker]

Something that would be super hard to make and kinda expansive but would look extremely cool-a Damascus anvil

[@H.P778]

That is kind of impractical

[@jonathanguy4799]

I have one thing to say. YES

[@rhyshardy]

Late comment but Damascus steel doesn't have a great impact resistance. Agreed it would look very cool but effeciency wise I wouldn't find this a great build.

[@TheAtlasJoker]

rhys hardy honestly now I’m thinking that Instead if a big one, a small one like for a keychain or maybe on your desk, it’s mostly to look good anyway

[@Veritas-invenitur]

I remember following this project back when it was going on. Now every few months youtube recommends me this video and I always jump at the chance to take another look at this masterpiece.

[@end_oh]

dude i just binge watched all of these katana videos. who tf is this guy?

[@Osiwan960]

i knwo right! also got hooked on these without knowing who he is...great discovery tho!

[@IsaiahCelloBrown]

SOOO TRUE!!!! XD

[@ericmoody3944]

Same

[@ImAllergicToSkin]

He’s Alec.....Alec Steele

[@baptister.8638]

Japaneese people are really on "magical numbers" and the fact that your katana has 7 "holes" in it makes it really magical for them (7 is a really strong number in japan culture). Great job for the serie.

[@alf9956]

88888888888888888888888888888888

[@neilbarnwell]

I thought 8 was the important number?

[@leechristopher3870]

Isn't 8 the Chinese lucky number? Just going from memory here, too lazy to Google it :)

[@neilbarnwell]

Ahh. All I remember is an episode of "Record Breakers" when I was a kid, when the most expensive car registration in the world at the time was the single digit "8". Feel a bit bad to have confused Chinese and Japanese culture there, though I suppose it was probably 30 years ago.

[@baptister.8638]

We are both right, seven and eight are lucky numbers, but four or nine are unlucky, for example.

[@PeterLunk]

The wrapping should have been wet when you put it on I think. Then when it dries it shrinks and tightens.

[@tt55k]

Peter Lunk , that is when wrapping leather , I think that was a cord?

[@PeterLunk]

Works with cord too, less but works ;)

[@whincorbin1553]

Dont tell your woman that xD

[@G00dwILLHuNt1n9]

no, real Katanas were made with super glue...

[@ChipoSkippy]

This was the first project I watched, and I’m glad I have stuck around for the past, almost two years now. From more amazing creations like this, to repairing tools, and learning about other forging styles. I may not be a craftsman or a blacksmith, but I have learned so much and have enjoyed seeing this channel, and your expertise grow. Congrats on the second shop back in The Uk and I hope the Montana shop continues to do well, while you grow the Uk shop.

[@capatainnemo]

now get samurai carpenter to make a sheath for it

[@fleimlehner]

captainnemo he might be able to do it. It would take some trial and error probably

[@aaronmackay6123]

captainnemo Yes this. So Yes.

[@davidwhyte4839]

Oh sheath, great idea

[@1Faith1Fate]

captainnemo I think he should try to make it himself.

[@r.slaurent437]

I was about to say the same thing, but i like this suggestion more

[@BarkeepD]

how about a Damascus poppy for Remembrance day

[@DivineArcher-ls8bx]

BarkeepD this needs more likes

[@AlecSteele]

BIG thank you for the idea - a very important project indeed.

[@gavinhill4121]

BarkeepD - That's a great idea.

[@lee19832002]

Damascus poppy you say?..............Shut up and take my money!

[@BarkeepD]

No problem. Thanks for taking the time to read it and make all the great videos. Big fan

[@nathanlaverack6146]

A regular person: "I'll just cut off some tape then cut that in half" Alec: *saws all of the tape in half*

[@ulasgursoy2838]

You cant cut some tape in half vertically

[@nathanlaverack6146]

Ulaş Gürsoy once it's off the roll you can

[@AlecSteele]

nathan laverack with hindsight I often take note of my inefficiencies also! 😂

[@Theron101]

Alec Steele i hope u make more swords katanas and other weapons in the future one more thing inefficient methonds tend to be fun lol

[@juppschmitz1974]

Next time you need thinner tape, just use a cutter, it works better than a saw. ;-)

[@ZX-Gear]

I would love to see you try this again. There is a lot you can learn from how a katana is traditionally made and how the clay actually makes the curve you see in these swords.

[@CookietheCalico]

Since the start of this I've been looking forward to the fruit ninja, and I still can't wait!

[@AlecSteele]

Roxanne Girling 😜😆

[@junemacdonald44]

i haven't read previous comments of "nay sayers" here and you are such a phenomenal smith, it is wild. I'd love to see you do a second version, or even just a tanto blade that incorporates the differential cooling technique that is one of the big technological drivers of why these blades are so good! I'd love to see what the differential cooling does to pattern welded steel as opposed to traditional Japanese laminate blades. I'm embarking on my first tatara furnace this summer (traditional Japanese bloomery) and might make some videos of it! Keep up the good work, your videos are addicting as hell! I find myself watching for hours honestly!

[@topspeedjunkie1]

Just FYI I had a blade made in Japan while I was there and when you come to get the blade they show you just the blade no handle then you pick out your wrappings. I ray skin. color and cap and hand protection. Then you wait the 20 mind while they applied these things. The point is that someone does that in like 10 mins after seeing what you went through I'm freaking amazed

[@Sergiblacklist]

topspeedjunkie1 you might not reply. But this is something I would love to I hate all the fake stuff that's out their and I'd rather pay for the real deal from Japan I plan on traveling out their at some point plans have been delayed some what. Just wondering how you went about it.

[@Sergiblacklist]

@Studio Spider thank you.

[@HSKFabrications]

@Studio Spider lol they're from China 🤣

[@HSKFabrications]

@Studio Spider Can't get tamahagane steel sent to china lol

[@dragonwing4ever]

@Studio Spider yea sorry bro hes right it won't be actual tamahagne it will be a Chinese knockoff, the Japanese goverment regulates the production etc of tamahagne like you wouldn't believe

[@vanshavbhalla6210]

I watched all the parts in one day Hats off to you man You worked so hard

[@robinfrancis6554]

Ow my word🔥😍 this has been my absoloute favorite thing to watch on youtube for the past 2 weeks... it turned out incredably beautiful😍 thank you so much for allowing us to follow this entire journey its been absoloutely incredable... Shout out from South Africa🇿🇦

[@AlecSteele]

Robin Francis thank you Robin:)

[@Intrepid_Explorer]

I think you forgot to make the fuchi (hilt collar), which may lead to the wooden tsuka cracking with any real use, but it still looks fantastic. Great job!

[@kristianespinoza960]

Roa Ciel ツ dude your picture made me wipe my screen thinking i was a stand of hair😂

[@OrbCorp361]

Your damn profile pic made me blow against my screen ... 😂😂

[@zackgr0gan]

Is it just me or am I the only one who misses the live videos

[@ggregory2584]

Roa Ciel ツ that damn hair

[@svndve]

*swipes touchscreen* *sees "hair" disappear* Me: Ok, time to read the comment. *Sees the "hair" reappear* Me: ☹️

[@zackgr0gan]

Bring back the Alec Steele live show please I have no excuse to drink

[@Bugsey35]

Even on the edited footage he drops enough stuff to get a good buzz going.

[@robertw2930]

so it a drinking game everytime he drops something take a sip/shot

[@Bugsey35]

Pretty much, yeah.

[@awideman5981]

hahaha I still had a home made hard cider watching this series

[@zackgr0gan]

Still I liked the live footage because I would forge right along with him kinda like what old lady's would to when that art guy with an afro would paint on pbs

[@aucourant9998]

I really enjoy watching you learn by your mistakes, that's such an interesting part of the process. And in the end, you have ended up with something really beautiful.

[@markd1810]

That blade deserves a proper name! Well done Alec!

[@Yaz]

I'd love to see a katana expert inspect and test it!

[@robertw2930]

I'd like to see him apply for the Forged in Fire tv show next time there an international one.

[@joshswickard7128]

he was an applicant but decided not to do it because it was to time consuming. he wants to focus on his page.

[@michaelandersen5453]

Before or after he passes out from laughing.

[@Tronman63]

I don't think he was right on in the traditional methods BUT I don't care, it still came out a real sweet looking katana!

[@ryanschaff123]

+Michael Andersen I would love to see you make one out of cardboard you cross eyed dingle berry.

[@ajabnilalaman2291]

dear mr. steele, i do not read comments nor have i ever commented before in the five years i have been on KZbin. i think this would be better done privately but I do not know how. your effort with the katana has moved me to express myself. i came to this feeling on the katana #14 episode about 12:40. when you noticed that you needed another spacer i expected you to be done with any more adjustments. i expected you to find a way to fix the problem with maybe glue, or caulk, or maybe gum. i did not expect you would pull it apart again and properly attend to the problem. i would not have thought twice about any shorter fix because by #14 12:39 i have already accepted that since this is the last katana episode, i would suffer the finals moments of it and await the next regular episode and allow this whole katana ordeal to become a memory. the series has been long drawn out and a test to my loyalty. AND THEN ... at 12:40 i came to a moment of introspection while feeling guilty for betraying my loyalty to the program. you have given to me, and i feel confident i am not unique among your +/- 500,000 subscribers, an understanding of the following attributes of a craftsmanship: 1) loyalty to your viewers for providing quality content, true and genuine emotions while you go through the ups/downs, successes/frustrations of your craft and skill, and attention to the details that make your work so valuable2) the value of tenacity while you work through your projects and suffer the adagio of the grinding, to the largo of sanding so that we can enjoy the accelerando into the final movement of every series where i can smile to myself and under my breath say, "damn, that turned out sooooo beautiful" be it a damascus knife or a leaf.3) the joy of a process and commitment to its demands. i know if I ever lacked any these qualities i only have to think of what you might do and i would find an example of how to be and how to do it properly. congratulations on coming to 500,000 subscribers. do not doubt you will double that soon and thank very much for allowing me to join you in your workshop. p.s. plz do not forget to fix the hat rack in your truck. a fine hat deserves a fine place to keep it, and it is a fine hat. also i think before i get too much older i might seek out a lesson or two from you. i would like to forge someday. why not get a lesson from a master? forge on you firebrand of steel!!! i probably should edit that out.

[@pacificnorthwestnative5050]

ajab nilalaman beautifully written comment bud!! You my friend truly are a dedicated fan!!

[@donfinch862]

Well said mate, and welcome to commenting. :)

[@nisse7798]

longest comment ive read on youtube in 7 years

[@bettyjane6684]

His upbeat personality is infectious 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻🥰🥰

[@undarkwin]

Watched the 14 freaking videos, loved every second of them all! "Holly Molly" has been added to my vocabulary😂😂😂✌

[@chronicblazer84]

Nice sword tbh. I'm not a black smith, but I enjoy your videos. I'm actually a machinst, and wanted to give you some advice. When using carbide inserts, on fly cutters, or knife heads, take a bit deeper cuts. The layer on the outside is harder than inside, and you will get better results taking 0.5mm deeper cuts, and save your tools from unwanted wear. I would also suggest annealing part of the blade. Great vids though, a lot of learning.

[@baboowam23]

chronicblazer84 *blacksmith

[@chronicblazer84]

Dioross Orozco grammar Police?

[@JoeNotExotik]

chronicblazer84 no just a moron who cant even troll well. I appreciated your advice.

[@StevenArzberger]

Pleeeease make a video of a samurai inspecting and using the katana!

[@auchucknorris]

yerrr.. i wouldn't recommend that, they are pretty strict/snobby about how they are made and this wouldn't meet their ideals, he did a good job for his 3rd sword or what ever it was but it wouldnt be considered traditionally made enough

[@D0M1n1C42O]

Also samurai don’t exist anymore

[@D0M1n1C42O]

Alpha Wolf wrong, bushido is a collective name given to the samurai codes of conduct, there are a tiny amount of descendants of samurai that follow a few of these codes still, and they do influence Japanese culture and customs still. But there are no “Samurai”. The last Samurai gave up their swords in the 19th century. They were military officers that would serve a clan lord, as there are no longer lords or clans to serve, samurai would have no one to serve and no purpose. Being an officer in a clan is what made them “Samurai” or Bushi as they’re referred to in Japanese, so they cannot exist in modern day Japan, yes there are people that may live by their codes, or be masters of certain “Samurai” ways of life, but there are no Samurai.

[@BrandonCase]

Yeah.. there’s a lot of purpose to the traditional techniques that he imitated (folds, etc) or left out completely (alternating high and low carbon steel for a balance of toughness and hardness, the traditional curve that lengthens the slicing edge-which is also a byproduct of quenching with the disparate steels-etc). It’s a cool project, and I’m sure he learned a lot, but anyone who knows much about katanas will see it as a gimmick/display item. If you’re interested in the process, I’d recommend you check out the Nova documentary on katana forging :).

[@abrampowelson4263]

Brandon Case fucken weeb

[@caiozzzo7099]

Hattori Hanzo would be proud.

[@Dstryrr]

Muramasa would have been disappointed, it wasn't even cursed

[@emiliusemilius4260]

now , you can make a viking ULFBERTH sword !! it could be so cool !!

[@domy02]

o my god, I think that's even harder than a katana

[@Tsunande4]

Hey if you want a woodworking project, make a scabbard (saya)! Much love

[@Bl4ckD0g]

Early, that never happens. Ah well, I wanna see Alec make a rapier or a basket hilted broadsword. Just to see his approach on the guards.

[@caitgems1]

Ricky the Demon Machine I'd like to see that also

[@jnathannger8654]

rapier could be awesome if he would relax on the damascus and let the design and polish be beautiful

[@xarmi6308]

Did he carve out he's name as a maker of the blade where the handle is like the Japanese did?

[@zarekmichalski4995]

Yes. He used a 2017 date stamp and his personal stamp to mark it as his work.

[@BillDeWitt]

Yes, but can you make a sewing needle?

[@Jimmy-zu9gb]

Damascus sewing needle!

[@MelloState]

That would take 20 videos

[@alexhoughton3305]

The eye of a sewing needle is not as easy to make as you'd think

[@RicardoGonzalez-gq6mw]

A million layered Damascus sewing needle.

[@aarondavis5386]

Alex Houghton i already dont think its easy

[@samc5898]

The final reveal was so amazing

[@100thMkey]

I got the chills

[@toastedjoke]

Not gonna lie I replayed the reveal a couple of times, it's gorgeous man.

[@dog8986]

This man said who needs a air bender when you get a metal bender

[@michaelbergman8243]

I'm excited for part 15 WORKING ON THE MILLION LAYER SCABBARD!!!

[@drolsisusej100]

NOW MAKE A SHEATH ( SAYA ) FOR IT ...Love the vids, I have been watching you for a while now, keep it up!

[@Masonredpanda]

yes!

[@louisvisagie283]

I actually would like to see the samurai carpenter make a saya and a display rack for it.

[@drolsisusej100]

Matthew M geez Matt thanks for the spelling lesson im so grateful you took the time to teach me something today! ..... :|

[@laguna3604]

saya..

[@ryannauta1033]

You know what sucks in my opinion. The amount of people who couldnt appreciate the art of it all. You are a very talented person with many different skills. I was captivated the whole time. With everything from the technique, camera quality, commentary. Seeing the progression even 1 whole episode of failing at something. That is something most people would leave out, but it shows the struggle of it. 1st episode had roughly 1.7 million views when i watched it in 2019. Half way through it was cut in half just to have almost 3 million on the reveal. I know nothing about metal working or crafting in general and this series has me wanting to quit my job and learn. I cant actually do that but it was all very interesting I enjoyed seeing it to the end.

[@Gwynbleiddsanity]

yeah the 2% negative comments and the 98% are defending him

[@doubletap2497]

Idk what it is but the sound at 14:02 is one of the most satisfying sounds I have ever heard in my life

[@kylelebrocq6106]

I dare you to make a Klingon batleth from Star Trek

[@Eggbert1701]

This^ This needs to happen.

[@coelacanth9311]

Playing fruit Ninja with one of those would be wicked!

[@nokiot9]

The sword of kahless would be cool to see. It would take way longer that this katana though.

[@infoanorexic]

I've often suggested Cloud's Fusion Sword from FF VII A/C ... even if it had to be scaled down so the "unmodified" could lift it ... to other smiths. Either no one takes that seriously, or they're chicken.

[@AJ-nh8ik]

this would be nice to see

[@SaltyDave77]

Excellent work sir. That Katana is worth every hour you spent making it. Keep honing your craft.

[@MisterTingles]

i'm sure plenty of your viewers would love to lend you their expertise when it comes to "tying the knot" and "shoving it in the hole"... you can always count on us.

[@willowrabbit]

:3c

[@deathbyastonishment7930]

MrTingles What is that? Is that a tap dancing crab demon? Is that nightmare? Is that true nightmare?

[@jacknolan6170]

Death By Astonishment it is a nightmare you never thought you had, but it is the worst one yet. Don’t worry, there will be more. See you later

[@BlueshirtFan4Ever]

That was an excellent katana you have there. That's a weapon that any samurai warrior can be proud of.

[@chikkenbonz]

Wow...beautiful. sword! Especially that blade...ooh that blade is gorgeous!! You should be very proud of this katana...you're a very gifted artisan. Keep up the great work!

[@theemeraldpickaxe2325]

I simply don't understand how 2.5 thousand people dislike this! This is incredible!

[@prakharmishra3000]

How to craft an emerald pickaxe??

[@youcefbehloul2254]

it's probably about the slight lack of respect towards his craft, too noisy and sometimes annoying, it feels like all the time, all he can think about is : oh wow this is so cool, whilst a proper japanease craftsman would be thinking something along the line of : this is so beautifull and delicate, but that's understandable it's his ver yfirst katana, he is not a master craftsman, he is just a kid, in that standard it's amazinf what he did.

[@arent2295]

@@youcefbehloul2254 some people are hating on him cause he has some mistakes, which is stupid cause it's his first time doing this, so it's understandable if he has some mistakes. They're not criticizing him. How do I know? They're not even giving him any tips to correct his mistakes. They just focused on his mistakes while ignoring the good points of his work.

[@Stretchdiazz]

@william Cranston Happy Cinco De Mayo! Oh wait.. I'm Asian I can't say that.

[@TopLob]

@@youcefbehloul2254 I've practiced Japanese sword arts for 15 years, and I honestly see nothing wrong in him trying this out, and I doubt most Japanese people would be offended. It definitely looks nothing like what it's supposed to, and there's no way I'd use it during training, but I don't hold that against him. He wanted to do it, he did the thing, and it gave him so much respect for the craft. I can only see positives in this.

[@doubledarefan]

Lesson to every crook: Never burgle Alec Steele's house.

[@Kihidokid]

Double Dare Fan heh heh... burgle...

[@rjp194]

He would probably chase the crook swinging 2 hammers and with a blade in his teeth...

[@adamfurby7687]

All I’ll say to that comment is because he’s good at making weapons does not mean he’s good at using them. And that’s not a disrespectful comment toward him at all

[@rjp194]

adam But he is good at using hammers.....

[@Rayman400]

He is good at throwing weapons.

[@thomasntalarizos7903]

There's a soul in this sword I can feel it.

[@apeiron1700]

Watching this guy work is entertaining.

[@jonsmith685]

YOU MADE IT! looks great and you kept saying that you hade no clue. well... well... well It's FANTASTIC! I'm looking forward to your future videos.

[@everlot789]

Please send this to the Samurai Carpenter so he can make the scabbard! Turn it into the most legendary KZbin-artisan-collaboration this world has ever seen!

[@Skibididawglawg]

ok what breathing style are you gonna learn now?

[@ShadowHunter24681]

Breath of Steele

[@qasimalam2574]

@@ShadowHunter24681 breath of Steele 1st form: forging hammer

[@Kenan45Gaming]

I subscribed to you about a bit more than a month ago and I’m so proud of you for what you have done today. This was an amazing build, I’m glad that I subbed.

[@CynHicks]

When I first learned to use a grinder at the age of 13 I took an iron blank and grinded it into the sharpest sword ever. It would cut through a car effortlessly. After mastering that art I moved on to welding where I would stare at the beautiful blueish white light until I became strong to it. After mastering that I moved on to mastering the cane. Feeling my environment better than I could've ever seen it before.

[@keitholoughlin2532]

Can make a samurai sword.... Can't use super glue 😂😂

[@chyllix6401]

this is probably the most coolest katana ive ever seen like im not even lying its beautiful its pattern is so unique i love it great job

[@NicoWagner89]

Watched part 1, subscribed by part 5, totally worth watching this series, loved it! You have a new fan Alec

[@ishmaelcrawford1018]

Imagine trying to invade this man's home and seeing blade after blade

[@FeriteKnight]

Put the handle on the sword, put your left foot on the right side of the blade at the point, (may want to put a piece of wood down to ground the point on), rest the mid of the sword on your left knee, and put your right foot around the front and push back on it with your calf to hold it in place. This works better with a scabbard. Then take the mid-point of the tsuka-ito and pull it tight around the left side of the Tsuka down by the guard, with the mid point centered on the side. Pull the wrap around and across itself, twist and reverse, then back around, twist and reverse, and so on, until you get back to the Kashira. You can adjust the wrap to close the proximity of the twists as you go, but keep it tight on the twists. It is very strenuous for the hands and really increases grip and finger strength. You never glue this on; it's meant to be removed. As you use the sword, it loosens, and you maintain regular maintenance on the sword, and this is part of it.

[@FeriteKnight]

Very nice finish

[@yeahimkindaabigdeal6279]

That's probably the coolest looking katana I've ever seen dude, good job

[@MusicGyo]

3k weebs thumbing down with the "oh but it's not really a Japanese sword bro" mode on. Great video man, superb craftsmanship!

[@Juggernogger64]

@destruidor12-88 like you could do any better.

[@baldwinivofjerusalem47]

@destruidor12-88 he was just 19.

[@SableWolfsDen]

Very beautiful sword Alec, keep up the good work.

[@robinfrancis6554]

I have waited... checking my app constantly thr whole day.... i cant wait to see how it turns out🔥❤

[@samo13246]

wow, 2 whole years, i remember this, it look like been just yesterday