MAKING A KATANA WITH 500K LAYERS!!! PART 1

  Рет қаралды 2,908,835

Alec Steele

Alec Steele

Күн бұрын

Пікірлер: 1 900
@kristofnemeth
@kristofnemeth 6 жыл бұрын
I don't know who is responsible for editing your videos, but man, you need to thank him, because this is some quality work right here.
@shreyasravindra2969
@shreyasravindra2969 5 жыл бұрын
It's jamie
@xbear7473
@xbear7473 5 жыл бұрын
Definitely
@adrianlubis7889
@adrianlubis7889 5 жыл бұрын
I thought there was a hair in my screen, but it u hahaha
@Temp0raryName
@Temp0raryName 5 жыл бұрын
@@adrianlubis7889 Heh, ditto.
@dragontuberm8575
@dragontuberm8575 4 жыл бұрын
I saw your profile pic and thought it was a hair on the phone lol
@Kormeister
@Kormeister 5 жыл бұрын
What a humble and kind fellow, the way You responded and answered the ambition question spoke volumes about Your character!
@flyingsmith5633
@flyingsmith5633 7 жыл бұрын
Watching a British guy, in a Stetson, make a katana... I've never been so conflicted in my life
@xandergrant8854
@xandergrant8854 7 жыл бұрын
Jackie K Making Italian food, in America, and eating it with chopsticks. I don't know what your talking about.
@flyingsmith5633
@flyingsmith5633 7 жыл бұрын
Xander Grant touché
@jubaldurden4638
@jubaldurden4638 7 жыл бұрын
That's why I laugh when some social justice tool starts crying about "cultural appropriation." Our entire country was built on that "melting pot" idea.
@aninjawaffle98
@aninjawaffle98 7 жыл бұрын
thats whats great about America, you can move here from literally anywhere in the world and be an American.
@roxannarenteria4931
@roxannarenteria4931 7 жыл бұрын
aninjawaffle98 someone tell the racist.
@sergeantsonso3490
@sergeantsonso3490 5 жыл бұрын
the fact you're wearing that hat backwards is really bothering me.
@ethanthornton8687
@ethanthornton8687 3 жыл бұрын
He’s not though
@tc5114
@tc5114 7 жыл бұрын
When alec was answering the why he works so hard I realised I had forgotten he was only 19!
@jamesmantovani8620
@jamesmantovani8620 5 жыл бұрын
He's 19?!?!? MY AGE!?
@chicken_stewer5432
@chicken_stewer5432 4 жыл бұрын
@@jamesmantovani8620 I mean, the video is 2 years old, so theoretically he's 2 years older now.
@someonewhohasnofriends8582
@someonewhohasnofriends8582 4 жыл бұрын
I really want to know if this is his full time job or not
@evanmccaskill3687
@evanmccaskill3687 4 жыл бұрын
Someone who has No friends It would have to be. He said in a QnA that he dropped out of school early on to pursue blacksmithing full time. He started smithing when he was 11
@korbinbrashears2918
@korbinbrashears2918 4 жыл бұрын
That is crazy.
@nathing_here
@nathing_here 5 жыл бұрын
He looks like some nerd in school who tends to get bullied but at home he's a badass
@christackett35
@christackett35 5 жыл бұрын
Do you not see how big his arms are? He isn't getting bullied.
@maurofoti526
@maurofoti526 4 жыл бұрын
You cannot get bullied if you can make a katana
@Kyle-gw6qp
@Kyle-gw6qp 4 жыл бұрын
@@maurofoti526 you can get bullied but the bullies won't live long
@mrdelux6222
@mrdelux6222 4 жыл бұрын
@@Kyle-gw6qp yeah they will die
@liamwildman3284
@liamwildman3284 3 жыл бұрын
@@christackett35 bro how tf big are your arms g
@OnlyoneHit
@OnlyoneHit 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Alec remember all the peer pressure during the live streams? "Damascus Sword!" It's been a pleasure watching you push your skill sets. You even look happier after getting over your fear of making swords. Now any chance we'll start to see some armor making? Some hammered Damascus armor would be amazing! Thanks again for all the amazing videos!
@breakingaustin
@breakingaustin 6 жыл бұрын
This guy is only 21! I love his passion
@whincorbin1553
@whincorbin1553 3 жыл бұрын
He's 25 now soooo your wrong
@isaaccollard8504
@isaaccollard8504 7 жыл бұрын
Forge a Damascus Paperclip.
@SasukeGER
@SasukeGER 7 жыл бұрын
I still wait for a swirl pattern cleaver instead :)
@SasukeGER
@SasukeGER 7 жыл бұрын
or better say "make a damascus billet out of paper clips" :D
@dakonlenert3519
@dakonlenert3519 7 жыл бұрын
That would be cool but to small even if you had a big billet and you ground a sliver out of it when you tried to bend it to make it look like a paper clip it would most likely get a delimitation (don’t know if that’s how it’s spelled) and it would fall apart
@Daremo6969
@Daremo6969 7 жыл бұрын
close enough :) As my friend with tourettes used to say, hear what I mean, not what I say. :)
@WTFMANify
@WTFMANify 7 жыл бұрын
Dakon Lenert Delamination, my friend
@PhoenixMaster123
@PhoenixMaster123 5 жыл бұрын
hearing the constant switch between accents is the most confusing thing 😂
@bernatkun8069
@bernatkun8069 5 жыл бұрын
I'd call it blessed, but I get the idea
@thetruthistheanswer9668
@thetruthistheanswer9668 3 жыл бұрын
@@bernatkun8069 i highly doubt it , talking like a yank makes u blessed.if anything, sounds stupid mate
@therubberduck45
@therubberduck45 7 жыл бұрын
Respect for the "Why?"response. I wasn't expecting that.
@calebhwang9857
@calebhwang9857 6 жыл бұрын
Slade Dickerson Definitely. Hard to see those morals these days.
@TextheChemist
@TextheChemist 5 жыл бұрын
That was such a wholesome response! Glad to see it in other young men!
@oratilemasala9470
@oratilemasala9470 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it was, wasn't it
@SammehEatWorld
@SammehEatWorld 6 жыл бұрын
>clickbait titles >actually delivers >you are my favorite youtuber
@AlecSteele
@AlecSteele 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@ahmedmoussa9053
@ahmedmoussa9053 6 жыл бұрын
@@AlecSteele what is the guitar music at 8:50 please :)
@ahmedmoussa9053
@ahmedmoussa9053 6 жыл бұрын
@@AlecSteele and great job dude (Y)
@bigwave2975
@bigwave2975 7 жыл бұрын
The Q&A in conjunction with activity is a really good idea. So many channels just stop everything for a Q&A session. My only suggestion is t limit it to oone per week - maybe if you get a really good question, do that one whenever.
@McCormickSpiced
@McCormickSpiced 7 жыл бұрын
i actually like the random questions placed here and there throughout but i get where it could become stale quickly since so many people ask the same questions
@tyler1988
@tyler1988 7 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't ever want to turn my back on a running machine. You could have done it a million times and nothing happened but things break, vibrate loose, etc. Complacency is the enemy in the workshop. Edit- a word
@colemoureau846
@colemoureau846 7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loving the Q&A. Always good to learn something.
@reversegreenpotato
@reversegreenpotato 7 жыл бұрын
really loving it too
@noctismortis7349
@noctismortis7349 6 жыл бұрын
Go to 8:50 And then he finds out he's gay 😮🙀
@blitzshoba123
@blitzshoba123 6 жыл бұрын
!!! Excellent, Alec. I really enjoyed the section starting 8 minutes in answering 'What is your why'. You have a great energy and it is fantastic learning about your motivation. You're an interesting guy and I really like what you do. I am an Architect aspiring to learn knife making as a minimum. It is exceptional to find out that you're working so hard not only because you love what you do but for the reason of building skills and learning to benefit your (future) children and ultimately provide for your family. Brilliant mate, keep up the great work!
@efox2001
@efox2001 7 жыл бұрын
Your "why" is beautiful, I wish you the very best in achieving your goals!
@nicholasowens9692
@nicholasowens9692 5 жыл бұрын
He really is a good person (sorry for saying it 1 year later) but its true
@ThisJupiterFlower
@ThisJupiterFlower 5 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness. This man is so admirable. He bleeds inspiration. Amazing.
@mrdg1523
@mrdg1523 4 жыл бұрын
You sound like you need a boyfriend.
@dylancrozier84
@dylancrozier84 4 жыл бұрын
@@mrdg1523 you sound like you're trying to pick an argument with a year old comment. That or flirt, and I can't tell what would be more pathetic
@stormcaster6322
@stormcaster6322 4 жыл бұрын
@@dylancrozier84 SIMP!
@ragequiter644
@ragequiter644 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Alec, Have you ever had to re-flatten/square off your power hammer dies after alot of use?
@bananahhh-_-993
@bananahhh-_-993 5 жыл бұрын
1:27 Alec is one thicc cowboy....
@21Morgan12
@21Morgan12 5 ай бұрын
Alec got that badonkadonk
@mugendub
@mugendub 7 жыл бұрын
8:12 to 8 50, a truth so true it's overlooked by too many. Such a wonderful mindset, thank you Alec, keep on keepin on. Much love & respect 😊. Hope your hit 500k soon
@hallobre
@hallobre 7 жыл бұрын
I just discovered this channel and man... I like the energy of it. Reminds me of my grandpa who was adhd/hyperactive, and couldn’t retain his concentration, except when working. While working, he was a genius who was getting tunnel vision until he’d be done with his job. Keep up the energy!
@christackett35
@christackett35 5 жыл бұрын
I just discovered today, and this is like my 3rd video
@IWyldI
@IWyldI 7 жыл бұрын
The editing in these videos is really great! Props to the editor!
@galahad-7634
@galahad-7634 6 жыл бұрын
Your motivation really hit something with me. It's very akin to my own, and you put it so candidly, too. Alec, I've got to say, you really are a role model for those of us who watch and learn from you!
@garionaolinger8752
@garionaolinger8752 7 жыл бұрын
A south African is watching a British man, who went to America, make a Japanese katana. How's that for a geography lesson
@atoka
@atoka 7 жыл бұрын
You could add "with chinese steel" since that is most likely where the flat stock came from lol
@charleshaskins6171
@charleshaskins6171 7 жыл бұрын
HAHAHA FOKKIT
@hamalainen2580852
@hamalainen2580852 7 жыл бұрын
Howsit :-)
@sharky5790
@sharky5790 6 жыл бұрын
My lord there's more of us!!!
@sino-centrism7013
@sino-centrism7013 6 жыл бұрын
With a Chinese steel.
@billshipley9027
@billshipley9027 3 жыл бұрын
Alex. Love your energy and showmanship. You make Blacksmithing seem more fun that a human should have. I've been Smithing for about 4 years. I absolutely love doing it. Look forward to watching many more of your videos.
@coltfinch2264
@coltfinch2264 7 жыл бұрын
Alec, love watching your videos man. Been subscribed to your channel for a little over a year now. You've inspired me to start blacksmithing myself. I make my living as a machinist and doing machine work. Just thought I would try to help you out a little. I'll have to say that your ability to self teach amazes me. However, I did notice that when ur milling steel you are running your spindle and your table incredibly fast. I suggest slowing it down. This will allow you to take a much bigger cut, you will most certainly get a better surface finish, and save a lot of tooling in the future. Blue chips are a bad thing. And sparks are even worse. Unless your machining inconel or titanium. Hope I could help! Keep up the great work! I would look into investing in a coolant mister also
@danhill7525
@danhill7525 7 жыл бұрын
Scrolled through the comments just to see if anyone else had commented this before I was gonna. With a cutter like that I normally run it at about 400-800 rpm taking 2-4mm cuts at a time. I know the cutter can take up to about 10mm at a time, but for the things I do, it's fine. For light work I normally just use a cutting oil depending on how much steel there it, or even WD40, both seem to leave a good enough surface finish.
@Reubenhater
@Reubenhater 6 жыл бұрын
I must say I have never heard a British accent with such an American attitude before. it is weirdly refreshing. Also it took more than 14 parts to make the katana. wow amazing dedication.
@happyradish1894
@happyradish1894 7 жыл бұрын
I'm going to say it once more on this video because my previous comment was on an older video. I would really love to see you and your dad work together on a decently large project that puts to use both of your skill sets in an equally impressive and entertaining to watch series of videos. Just throw it in as a single set of videos like any other project, or throw your father/son project into a weekly rotation working on something a bit bigger than normal maybe. Which could help with viewers on your channel. I'd come back at least once a week to watch that. Even though I already try and watch all your videos to the best of my ability.
@ABooshCamper
@ABooshCamper 7 жыл бұрын
Video was alot more in line with the videos of the past. Glad to see it!
@edmundschwartzadder5360
@edmundschwartzadder5360 7 жыл бұрын
Milling hint: when the chips are blue, you're running the cutter way too fast. Do yourself a favor and look into speeds and feeds for milling
@williamwestonn
@williamwestonn 7 жыл бұрын
When chips are blue it means that the material is hard and what your running hot cause of friction, its not too fast. this is noting to worry about as long as your not working with tight tolerances. (cause the material will shrink when cooling down.) but i guess most people know this xD The best thing is that you can actually get a really nice finish with the right F and S, and many times, with many harder types of materials you will get "golden rain" and blue Chips" so if your milling i would suggest you go get some tool steel and just experiment from what calculations tells you what speed and feed to go with :) just make sure to use the right tools and if you dont have high speed steel? go slow and use coolant. :)
@chriscoates8691
@chriscoates8691 7 жыл бұрын
I've cut plenty of materials harder than 1095/15N20 and only time I was throwing blue chips was when I was taking large cuts. Never thrown sparks though, so yeah, he's running it a bit fast and hot. He's gonna burn his bits out prematurely.
@Mangomaat
@Mangomaat 7 жыл бұрын
How much do these things cost
@tigernorris635
@tigernorris635 6 жыл бұрын
tools can run for a few hundred dollars, especially good ones
@axelgrobecker8315
@axelgrobecker8315 6 жыл бұрын
its really not a problem when its blue like that except for the reason william weston said or if you are using a hardened tool wich he is not.
@steprockmedia
@steprockmedia 6 жыл бұрын
Wow...watching a nearly year-old vid from my favorite 'smith from across the pond and I get treated to unexpected depth of philosophy. Respect.
@guanoman4634
@guanoman4634 7 жыл бұрын
Love your "why" answer. Good going lad, wishing the best for you!
@timothymillay6045
@timothymillay6045 7 жыл бұрын
I’m from Kentucky so it’s awesome to here that you visited here. I hope you enjoyed your time here! 🇺🇸
@captainslam
@captainslam 7 жыл бұрын
It's strange to me to see a cowboy hat on a guy with a british accent. You're probably the only dude who can pull it off!
@captainslam
@captainslam 7 жыл бұрын
Kendal, you would know better than anyone on that. I just grew up in a ridiculously small farming town in southern Minnesota and some of those guys look just plain ridiculous.
@erodriguez3232
@erodriguez3232 7 жыл бұрын
I don't think it's about anything other than just doing it cause you like it. confidence with a small amount of "I don't care what you think" pulls alot of stuff off.
@ClimptonDiddlehopper
@ClimptonDiddlehopper 7 жыл бұрын
Lived all over the U.S. and the only 2 states I've seen pull it off well is Texas and Montana. Rural Washington does but it's not the entire state.
@toastybastard9559
@toastybastard9559 6 жыл бұрын
Matt smith the 11th doctor, pulled it off nicely
@alexanderpersson1195
@alexanderpersson1195 2 ай бұрын
I think we need a remake on this with the modern styles of editing and production And your improved skills!
@squidy2675
@squidy2675 7 жыл бұрын
Holy shit your enthusiasm is contagious I'm getting the urge to do something productive.
@Daviation1977
@Daviation1977 6 жыл бұрын
Mr Steele, having recently been introduced to your videos by T.A. Outdoors, I must say that your enthusiastic metal beating ways are infectious. You are a true larger than life character but not straying into to the doldrums of being an arsehole! If ever you need a hard working, quick learning, real ale drinking, bird fancying northerner for a workshop hand give me shout lol. All the best mate keep doing what you're doing.
@tyleryutzy356
@tyleryutzy356 7 жыл бұрын
What happened to Sam? We haven’t seen him in awhile.
@setha6096
@setha6096 7 жыл бұрын
They don't work together anymore. 😢
@mrcaboosevg6089
@mrcaboosevg6089 7 жыл бұрын
He has a job to work and his own youtube channel...
@zacharywilliams2
@zacharywilliams2 6 жыл бұрын
I love watching scale fall off. Its sooo satisfying. Especially when big chunks fall off, or when you do twist damascus.
@mythoplayz2519
@mythoplayz2519 5 жыл бұрын
What is the liquid that metal working machines make? Oil? Ex of liquid: 7:25
@Mr99Virgil
@Mr99Virgil 5 жыл бұрын
It comes out of the cutting machine to cool down the blade :)
@mythoplayz2519
@mythoplayz2519 5 жыл бұрын
@@Mr99Virgil thanks, I've always wondered
@TehDesides
@TehDesides 3 жыл бұрын
To think he has been a blacksmith since 13 just amazes me
@MrSF247
@MrSF247 6 жыл бұрын
What is that guitar piece played from 8:50 to 9:13 called? Really beautiful!
@Gleone58
@Gleone58 6 жыл бұрын
MrSF247 did you find out yet i wish to know it too
@ligueardent
@ligueardent 6 жыл бұрын
Same here please, it's so beautiful
@ligueardent
@ligueardent 6 жыл бұрын
Found it: Ice Hot Temperament 2 by Håkan Eriksson
@apolloaero
@apolloaero 6 жыл бұрын
@@ligueardent How?
@ligueardent
@ligueardent 5 жыл бұрын
@@apolloaero Looked for it on the site he mentionned and got lucky
@unclehvde89
@unclehvde89 Жыл бұрын
I've watched this series about a dozen times and it never gets old
@nicholascervone4734
@nicholascervone4734 7 жыл бұрын
Just wondering have you ever considered making Damascus out of the metal shavings from your machines
@brettnaylen7368
@brettnaylen7368 6 жыл бұрын
Nicholas Cervone I bought he should just melt it all together then divide what to make of it later
@michielaalders3965
@michielaalders3965 5 жыл бұрын
Just heat them up and try to stamp them together? I wonder if that would have consequences for the strength of the final product. might give a cool pattern though
@scratchedanvil
@scratchedanvil 3 жыл бұрын
man this last year has hit everyone hard, just comparing Alec energy from this series alone to his current energy in the last few months worth of videos, covid has been rough on us all, I hope you're doing well Alec
@Gr33nB4st4rd
@Gr33nB4st4rd 7 жыл бұрын
Please cut that billet in half and stack it! That's not 500k layers yet! ...Also where is Sam????
@lemchejunior761
@lemchejunior761 6 жыл бұрын
absolutely the best slo-mo's on youtube
@Tatemesman
@Tatemesman 7 жыл бұрын
Have you ever heard of TiMascus? I would really like to see you try to make some. It's Damascus but made out of titanium. If you haven't heard of it look it up, it's absolutely gorgeous.
@pieter-matthijsbolt9750
@pieter-matthijsbolt9750 7 жыл бұрын
Woah I looked it up. That's good stuff.
@Night_Rose_94
@Night_Rose_94 7 жыл бұрын
Bullets Woah!!! It would be awesome. Maybe really expensive, i don't know what it costs. Titanium sounds expensive lol
@Tatemesman
@Tatemesman 7 жыл бұрын
Night_Rose_94 ti is a little spendy, but the final product would be worth it I think.
@andrewruddell1809
@andrewruddell1809 7 жыл бұрын
I believe it's really hard to work with but you're right it is stunning
@alifazel691
@alifazel691 4 жыл бұрын
That part about motivations, that was great. Being a good dad is a blessing for sure.
@apple3505
@apple3505 6 жыл бұрын
The lens flare when you're welding looks beautiful
@lorenknowles1521
@lorenknowles1521 6 жыл бұрын
I love your channel! Being a Californian that lives in cattle country, I find it amusing that your souvenir from America is a cowboy hat. I'm not a cowboy but I have several very expensive cowboy hats and I'm so glad you are enjoying yours. Hats and boots are the best way to get in the man mood. Wear it proudly and enjoy a bit of true Americana!
@22stereolove
@22stereolove 7 жыл бұрын
Have you ever made a firemans hatchet!?🤔
@danhinchliffe7622
@danhinchliffe7622 7 жыл бұрын
Sarah Stewart Well he's not a fireman so technically it would be a blacksmith's hatchet...
@Andersonbohar
@Andersonbohar 7 жыл бұрын
Firefighter** many woman in the field of work too
@C0yf1sh
@C0yf1sh 4 жыл бұрын
You’re such a humble human being. Keep up the good work!
@rasmusvestergaard7573
@rasmusvestergaard7573 7 жыл бұрын
I would like to know why you and Sam don't work together anymore?
@williamporter6185
@williamporter6185 7 жыл бұрын
Rasmus Vestergaard sam has been busy with orders for his grinder and forge set ups I believe.
@rasmusvestergaard7573
@rasmusvestergaard7573 7 жыл бұрын
William Porter Yes i know he is of course busy, but he had said in the comments on his channel that him and Alec are not working together anymore. And i'm quite sure that the grinders and other stuff is not only Sams work.
@rasmusvestergaard7573
@rasmusvestergaard7573 7 жыл бұрын
Darren Currie Yes that's what i thought too, but in Sams channel he was asked why he is'nt in Alec's videos anymore. To that he answered that they don't work together anymore.
@Furockbeast
@Furockbeast 7 жыл бұрын
they broke up
@canadiankrispybacon
@canadiankrispybacon 6 жыл бұрын
D C I would disagree, many Subs were based on their content, as a team...they make themselves public for consumption making revenue...so yeah, it is our business imho
@muazadam983
@muazadam983 2 жыл бұрын
i just came back after a fews years of studying engineering and i love that i can watch this and know what each machine is what
@DeadInside24_7
@DeadInside24_7 5 жыл бұрын
"And this is... still warm" 🤗😂
@BlueFinch
@BlueFinch 6 жыл бұрын
That was a great "why", Alec! Enjoy this channel a whole lot!
@slugobuddy
@slugobuddy 7 жыл бұрын
Where is SAM?
@setha6096
@setha6096 7 жыл бұрын
He doesn't work with Sam anymore. 🙁🙁🙁🙁😢😢😢😢
@mickeylickey123
@mickeylickey123 7 жыл бұрын
did they get in a fight or what? I rather liked Sam
@slugobuddy
@slugobuddy 7 жыл бұрын
Well dang. Sam was cool. Maybe his business took off. Hope the split was friendly.
@Doobrey
@Doobrey 7 жыл бұрын
Sam has his own channel...check it out!
@setha6096
@setha6096 7 жыл бұрын
I am already subscribed. He is actually selling unbranded Steele grinders on his website! He never said they were the same but they look identical.
@gredarthd5292
@gredarthd5292 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Alec I have never heard you talk about your motivation before but I have to say that I find it amazing that a young man such as yourself has such a work ethic and the ability to think about what you want in life like that, most young people your age that I know are only thinking about going to parties and getting laid but not you, your thinking about how to provide for your future wife and kids and I think that is just amazing, you sir are an inspiration to young people and you should be applauded for your ethics. Well done young man you will make a great husband and father.
@frenchriversprings
@frenchriversprings 7 жыл бұрын
Where is Sam???
@umbalaba
@umbalaba 7 жыл бұрын
+French River Springs I think he was fairy flipped and tig welded into an awesome damascus pattern in the shape of a horse ;-)
@timsmit2602
@timsmit2602 7 жыл бұрын
French River Springs fired mate
@nicklayton9217
@nicklayton9217 6 жыл бұрын
tim smit wow I did not know that
@nicklayton9217
@nicklayton9217 6 жыл бұрын
tim smit I didn't like him that much... but I love alec steele!!!!
@harrisbell1706
@harrisbell1706 6 жыл бұрын
The quality of these videos are just amazing! Whoever films them and edits it all together has got it second to none for things like this. And Alec is always awesome.
@abbagang3844
@abbagang3844 3 жыл бұрын
agreed
@TheSasquatch33
@TheSasquatch33 7 жыл бұрын
Ya know for a Brit you sure don't have that many breaks for tea. I'll have a cup right now in your lack of tea time's honor.
@AJB2K3
@AJB2K3 7 жыл бұрын
The power of editing.
@TheSasquatch33
@TheSasquatch33 7 жыл бұрын
Well yea I get that, but he includes lunch breaks in some of his videos and I don't think I've ever seen him take a break for tea.
@johnpiketv1518
@johnpiketv1518 7 жыл бұрын
Just because we are British doesn't mean we have tea all the time that really gets me when people say that
@austinm.rennie9192
@austinm.rennie9192 7 жыл бұрын
Maybe he threw it all in a river or something when he visited America. "The Kentucky Tea Party"
@Rambogner
@Rambogner 7 жыл бұрын
I'm always amazed that in videos made by American's alot of the time they aren't stuffing their faces with burgers and fries whilst making love to their own family. Stereotypes.....not cool.
@tren5724
@tren5724 7 жыл бұрын
I was just happy to see him have Texas A&M stuff in his shop. I think that’s what caught most of my attention this while video
@queabbs
@queabbs 7 жыл бұрын
verrynice! wish it want only 250k layers.
@Dooban
@Dooban 7 жыл бұрын
he stacked 4 into a square pattern so now it is 500k layers after all?
@destruktivejoe2319
@destruktivejoe2319 5 жыл бұрын
I work in a high precision machine shop and you're videos are awesome and well worth subscription. Great work Brother.
@Rebecca-fs2rg
@Rebecca-fs2rg 7 жыл бұрын
A Damascus baseball bat
@seanpayne3820
@seanpayne3820 7 жыл бұрын
I think this has just become my favorite KZbin channel.
@splitxy9875
@splitxy9875 4 жыл бұрын
Watching a British guy with an American flag behind him and a Texan hat forge a Japanese katana...
@Chiefs1582
@Chiefs1582 6 жыл бұрын
It's quite refreshing seeing a young person with a strong work ethic. Keep up the good work
@MicroWazzle
@MicroWazzle 7 жыл бұрын
"I went to kentucky" I live in kentucky how did i not know about this oOo
@eggbun
@eggbun 6 жыл бұрын
The way you put this all together is very entertaining
@coffeesstudios2122
@coffeesstudios2122 7 жыл бұрын
Are you going to tell us what Happened with Sam?
@Khaeltazar
@Khaeltazar 7 жыл бұрын
I usually nerver write comment, but damn ! When the Power hammer hit the Metal on the pace of the epic music 4:02 , that's what satisfaction feels like !
@petervigil5932
@petervigil5932 6 жыл бұрын
The British Chuck Norris -wears cowboy hat -forges katanas -ain't worried 'bout no jet lag *-AND HIS NAME IS!...* *ALEC STEELE!!!* **John Cena theme plays**
@davesilverman3325
@davesilverman3325 5 жыл бұрын
I like your videos! It's good to see younger people smithing. I did this, too for roughly twenty five years in North Carolina, New Mexico and West Virginia and retired a number of years ago. I fooled around with blade making on and off and there were elements of that discipline that were interesting, Damascus being one of them, but that's a lot of work to be sure. Generally I used salvaged wrought iron and s-5 or s-7 or any number of high carbon steels but under the hammer (power, that is) I found that I had more problems with the layers wanting to peel and not want to bond as well as when I used a hand hammer which made it incredibly labour intensive. That's probably why I didn't continue to work in it. Knife making took so much time that it was hard to get a good return. Kitchen cutlery was the exception, but that was a specialty market. My main focus was on architectural work; gates, grills, etc. Though I did some more modern pieces what I preferred was emulating the work of Samuel Yellen and other traditional smiths and happily I found a niche that supported me well. Carving was also something that I enjoyed and found that I could incorporate into a lot of my work and that made it easier to pay myself and the shop's bills. I'd be interested in seeing any examples of that sort of thing if you do any. Also, you seem to do much of your work in gas. I had a Sandia forge that I built with six burners (an Artist Blacksmith Association project in 1995) that was handy for heating large scrolls and such, but largely most of my work was done in coal. I'd be interested in also knowing how much you're using your coal forge. Finally, I tried to forge meteoric material as well and found that I had the same result as you. It was almost impossible to cut with a bi metal blade so I had a friend who was a rock hound cut it up on a diamond saw with pretty good success. The problem was that it would fall apart no matter softly I tried to work it. I also tried several commercial fluxes, borax and even powdered mud dauber nests, as was once done by colonial blacksmith's in America several hundred years ago. Those crafty Vikings had some trick. If you ever figure it out I hope you'll make a video because I'd like to know. It's not a burning question in my mind, but I'd sure be interested. Thanks for the good work you do and keep dropping the basket!
@stylish_pengu
@stylish_pengu 5 жыл бұрын
5:18 Alec: wow you contributed Jamie thank you I thought he was being sarcastic
@Saucynuggets01
@Saucynuggets01 7 жыл бұрын
I love Jamie man, his cinematics are so good.
@matijaravnik5411
@matijaravnik5411 6 жыл бұрын
Alec please make a Rambo first blood knife. I made one for myself, but I really wanna see you how are you going to do it, because you have a lot of skills and very good work shop.
@neptunebelak1367
@neptunebelak1367 7 жыл бұрын
Anyone else love it when it flakes as soon as it is hammered?
@ziploc53
@ziploc53 7 жыл бұрын
Do more hand hammering. And where is Sam?
@k_and_kkosplay4711
@k_and_kkosplay4711 5 жыл бұрын
Alec is a gem.
@jnathannger8654
@jnathannger8654 7 жыл бұрын
bah! is not made of true japanese unobtanium retrieved by gods from ages past. it will never be a proper katana! twill be nothing but an imitation. jk man, excited to see it, just had to mock......those people (yall know who im talking about)
@Baum-rp6bt
@Baum-rp6bt 7 жыл бұрын
know them:D
@2e826
@2e826 7 жыл бұрын
Jnathan Nger glorious Nippon folded over one million times can cut through anything filthy gaijin go home
@jnathannger8654
@jnathannger8654 7 жыл бұрын
roman short swords were sharper
@nigelis2345
@nigelis2345 7 жыл бұрын
What most people forget that the quality of iron in Japan was so poor in Medieval times that Katanas used to break. The Higher quality steel that they used was imported from China and India.
@vinnychristy3230
@vinnychristy3230 7 жыл бұрын
Alec's Katana gonna be better than the Japanese Katana. 👌👍👍
@kylem7708
@kylem7708 7 жыл бұрын
Whoever edited this/picked the music is amazing. Not to put the content itself in 2nd place or anything-but the transitions and just ugh its so good @v@
@HyperSquiid
@HyperSquiid 7 жыл бұрын
You should make the Fury's Song from Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3
@tristonmcgavock499
@tristonmcgavock499 6 жыл бұрын
The old workshop, miss it so much
@jakegingrich7214
@jakegingrich7214 7 жыл бұрын
Had anyone asked where Sam went yet?
@adamkaban8507
@adamkaban8507 7 жыл бұрын
JMGRICH yes a lot of people almost every comment
@cfdat3924
@cfdat3924 6 жыл бұрын
it's not a blacksmithing channel without a katana project.
@arkillian9403
@arkillian9403 7 жыл бұрын
Music at 5:38 any 1 knows the name?
@perovato02
@perovato02 6 жыл бұрын
Devíl Jin its call Sum Clouds (Trap) - Sum Wave
@zipsey
@zipsey 6 жыл бұрын
Darude sandstorm
@spencerboaz2385
@spencerboaz2385 7 жыл бұрын
When I was about 25 I went to a job interview for a machinist job , the man looked at me and said what can I help you with ? I replied "I'm here for the machinist job." He looked at me for a few seconds and said "But your not a machinist." I said "How do you know ?" He said "Because your not old enough to be a machinist , maybe a good operator , but not a machinist ." "It takes at least 10 years in a job shop to be a machinist ." After about 15 years in job shops , I knew what he was saying . There's no substitute for experience , and he was right .
@calcollects1496
@calcollects1496 3 жыл бұрын
The amount this guy waffles has made me leave within 30 seconds
@pyroguyman096
@pyroguyman096 6 жыл бұрын
That "why" answer earned yourself I lifetime sub. Thats the exact reason I do what I do (working to become a Pilot). Its not often that you find young men with true family values and such a strong head on their shoulders.
@thereturningshadow
@thereturningshadow 6 жыл бұрын
"This...... is still warm." -LMAO
@jtr549
@jtr549 5 жыл бұрын
How is the editing this good, don't know what's better the edits/montages or the actual show
@Leofred2000
@Leofred2000 7 жыл бұрын
Still throwing sparks from the mill I see...
@Twinkie_McCream
@Twinkie_McCream 2 ай бұрын
Imagine if this was somebody’s first Alec video… a British guy, dressed like a Texan, doing an American cowboy accent, while making a Japanese katana…. there would be questions.
@szreno
@szreno 7 жыл бұрын
does anyone know the song name which starts at 5:35, I tried to shazam it but when it finds the song its not the actual Help?
@majster0097
@majster0097 7 жыл бұрын
Short Life 3 by Niklas Gustavsson
@sambhavtripathi1195
@sambhavtripathi1195 7 жыл бұрын
He is going to be one of the best KZbinrs in the next couple of years
@kawaiikrauser8419
@kawaiikrauser8419 7 жыл бұрын
whats the song name @ 5:37 please.
@alinadelasch
@alinadelasch 6 жыл бұрын
i wanna know it too..
@alinadelasch
@alinadelasch 6 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXXZeX5pe9OBp9U
@ludus1135
@ludus1135 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah did you notice the shrek sample in there
@shoaibahmed2843
@shoaibahmed2843 6 жыл бұрын
Daruke sandstorm
@kelseyoakes803
@kelseyoakes803 6 жыл бұрын
@@shoaibahmed2843 no it's not
@mathewmccauley6965
@mathewmccauley6965 6 жыл бұрын
Best personality on youtube.
@a.j.4338
@a.j.4338 7 жыл бұрын
where`s sam?
@garret10225579
@garret10225579 4 жыл бұрын
His answer to why he works so hard is phenomenal
MAKING A KATANA!!! NOW 1,000,000+ LAYERS?!? PART 2
14:35
Alec Steele
Рет қаралды 2,9 МЛН
Making a Damascus CRYSKNIFE from DUNE! Part 1
14:26
Alec Steele
Рет қаралды 598 М.
So Cute 🥰 who is better?
00:15
dednahype
Рет қаралды 19 МЛН
Правильный подход к детям
00:18
Beatrise
Рет қаралды 11 МЛН
Whats better than a COLD Knife
16:50
colinfurze
Рет қаралды 54 М.
TURNING A $7 HAMMER INTO A $200 HAMMER!!!
16:03
Alec Steele
Рет қаралды 1,9 МЛН
CAN YOU MAKE METEORITE DAMASCUS?
15:39
Alec Steele
Рет қаралды 1 МЛН
I made a Damascus Axe from Chainsaw Chain!
14:09
Alec Steele
Рет қаралды 1 МЛН
How to Make a Real Diamond - (Not Clickbait)
8:51
JerryRigEverything
Рет қаралды 1,5 МЛН
Why Japanese Swords Are So Expensive | So Expensive
5:39
Business Insider
Рет қаралды 11 МЛН
Can You Forge Tungsten?
16:14
Alec Steele
Рет қаралды 2,3 МЛН