MAKING A SKINNING KNIFE WITH BASIC TOOLS!!!

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[@AlecSteele]

Huge congratulations are owed to Will for the beautiful work on this knife. I hope it helps inspire folks who have limited tools to keep pushing the boundaries of their skills. Having good tools is so much fun and brings such joy to us as makers, but we don't need them to get better and make better work. Experience, ingenuity and hard work always trumps the fancy tools! Fancy tools just help make the knowledge get applied easier! Go follow Will @will_stelter Also big thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this and keeping our team working while the world is in lockdown! nordvpn.com/forge Please check them out at this link to help support the show.

[@dangolfishin]

Alec get your butt back in the workshop. We need some vids 😄. Hope all is well that way

[@Mavrck-it2kq]

Hey alec what's up with you wearing the space suit and everyone else wearing 50 dollar p100s? I'd think will would have his own space suit.

[@Darrecepticon]

Great video from Will (especially considering the circumstances!) However; I'd like to see more videos from you Alec. I thoroughly enjoyed the most recent video from the workshop. It was reminiscent of the old videos from Barker Street! Anyway, I hope you and the team are staying safe, keep up the great work guys!

[@ValentineMichaelSmit]

Out of curiosity: Are you and Will considering achieving Master Bladesmith certification, or have you already done so? Because your work is obviously of that quality.

[@AlecSteele]

@@Mavrck-it2kq He has one!

[@ieshi23]

I'm starting to think that Alec fell into the power hammer and has been there for weeks

[@lancejasanis2756]

I’m waiting for the zweihander

[@NoobNoobNews]

The favorite is a call for help. Someone from Montana please check on Alec. Keep 6 feet social distancing when applying first aid.

[@ericjackson9456]

Bahahahahaha!!!!

[@MindBlowerWTF]

@Dhen Phu what paint job? Wait, what? Don't paint it!

[@pneumarian]

@@lancejasanis2756 Yeah, pretty sure that's been postponed until the team is allowed back together.

[@ronjones-6977]

Will could be the ultimate burglar. With all the hand sanding he does, he can't have any fingerprints left at all.

[@waynedas873]

I thought you were going to say get through a locked door using only sandpaper, but I like your conclusion better.

[@maciejztarnowa3231]

lack of finger prints is so unique it works as finger print

[@DoggoWillink]

I honestly haven’t run into this problem, maybe it’s from using a particular kind of paper?

[@13jq]

I don't know why he bothers to use files. Just rub your finger tips up and down the blade. I would hate to be the girlfriend with those hands. ;^)

[@NemoConsequentae]

And no thumbprints from the belt sanders...

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

Will, make this a series, even after the lockdown is over. This is great.

[@trollingmodeactivated2500]

Will: *sweats nervously* B-but i would need to work day at the shop and the evening at garage. When can i be free? From the hand sanding!

[@bloodvue]

Poor Will locked up hand tool working forever.

[@Mr.redacted.]

Yes! You recorded the whole process, so slow it down so we can enjoy your work. Even if it turns into two or even three vids. Exelent.

[@MrEmrys24]

Yes! Bench work is fun!!! *Laughs sadistically 😈

[@Stanthman]

Will Wednesdays??

[@paulnixon752]

Loving the "budget" series and loving will as the host, he's getting more and more used to the camera and now he's shining. Absolute brilliant work to both of you lads.

[@ThaFuzzwood]

Well they sorta have to. Their area is also in corona lockdown, but they still want to make vids :)

[@VektrumSimulacrum]

I'm really liking this "Will's garage" series.

[@_egi_]

Me too. The work is more down to earth, no really fancy tools and more approachable for the beginners

[@JordanBeagle]

Yeah, me too!

[@skyforger8102]

Alec: Forge doors? Let's ignore it for months on end and then make a whole 47 part video series out of making them. Will: I found a log.

[@kevinsykes3022]

Nikolas can't think of anything. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@billparco8072]

Self destructing forge doors have been their thing for ever ;-)

[@ironwolfgaming9632]

It gives knives that oak smoked flavor.

[@Psyrus88]

@@ironwolfgaming9632 I prefer cedar smoked knives, myself.

[@MadmanJnr]

Will is still waiting for Alec to make his set ;b

[@tonedeaf310]

I loved the 3 seconds of montage where Will sharpens the knife. Would love a sharpening tutorial from you guys, maybe with 3 levels of equipment.

[@GrifoStelle]

Or even just bullets listing of what they're using when

[@Juice556]

Less lightspeed FF would help

[@voodoojuju1519]

I think it's GREAT that you are making knifes using basic tools.....it's a nice change a pace.....thanks for the INSPIRATION !!!

[@fisulohi8707]

I really wish you guys would slow down the fast forwarding a bit through the forging, sanding, filing and shaping stages. It is nice to see the finished product but I also want to see more of the hard work that goes into making one.

[@Lord_ofskys]

With these projects Will likes to live stream on Instagram so you should totally check that out.

[@53prime]

KZbin: 8 minute video in forging a knife (or anything) Me: 8 minutes of is my steel hot enough yet? Will: 20 minute video forges knife start to finish. Beautiful. Me: 20 minutes of where'd my hammer go? These tongs don't fit this steel right. I'll adjust my tongs. The rivet loosened up. The rivet is too tight. The tong fit up got knocked out of whack. Refit the tongs. The steel burned. I'm out of propane. Where'd my hammer go?

[@thenocguesswho]

For real! I rather enjoy the process , and the sounds of the machines too and hammers

[@mikekooz475]

Will's hand sanding and file work are absolutely top notch.

[@christopherestewart]

I’m liking these simple tool videos you’ve done. I hope you guys do these every few videos because it makes what you do accessible to the rest of us.

[@SirShazar]

Kant twist clamps holding a bench vise holding a drill press vise holding a c-clamp holding a knife. It's clampception!

[@imah8ter07]

Bro, we heard you like clamps so we got you a clamp that clamps the clamp holding the clamp to the clamp holder.

[@mcfly3175]

You guys rock, love these “on budget” videos, you should make this a series

[@_egi_]

Will is such a skilled person, I love having him on this channel

[@jagerfromgsg945]

Could you maybe do a little more detail of how you file the reference points etc and how you get a nice bevel with the file.

[@CornpopOG]

I hope old Alec pays will a boatload of money I didn't know about him at first but he's definitely been an invaluable asset to the channel

[@FireCreekForge]

The question is, how many knives does Will have to make before they let him out of his garage..?

[@isaac2990]

Yes

[@vincedibona4687]

42

[@cjhification]

@@vincedibona4687 your shitting me, that can't be The Question.

[@patrickretsel7048]

He has to make a hatchet.......

[@stoneomountain2390]

The answer is: "All of them"

[@TheJordanFisher]

Alec, Will, and Jamie, you all have continued to impress all of us over the years. I started watching Alec back in 17 when I was deployed to Qatar, and was so amazed at the skill and technical crafting from such a young blacksmith. Jamie’s edits definitely have the flair needed to make Alec and Will worth watching, and is just as big of a start in his own right for constantly being able to create entertaining videos from whatever nonsense Alec and Will send him lol. Will has been the fire to Alec’s forge, and was a breath of fresh air since day one. I don’t think there has ever been a better tag team duo better than Steele and Stelter. All of you have been fantastic, and we all appreciate the extra work you guys are doing to keep everyone entertained during these hard times. Keep up the amazing work!!

[@WizardManWoWo22]

I totally agree. They have done a so good job making enjoyable content. I remember during the pandemic, while having corona, just lying on my bed watching them forging. I hope they will keep up the good work, and inspire many to start forging.

[@jimjenkins673]

This garage style is why I fell in love with Alec years back, miss it, Will, please don’t stop doing it at home for us....it’s wonderful again.

[@tacoedits3302]

This is giving me old school Alec Steele vibes, simple but beautiful blades made with simple but effective tools, all put out in one video.

[@If-ish]

That's a gorgeous little EDC. would be cool to see a Steele Vs Stelter in this style of home build.

[@jetpackdino5703]

I can only guess that the zweihander is still being hand sanded to this day

[@gabbagandalf8337]

Its called Zweihänder

[@jetpackdino5703]

@@gabbagandalf8337 I guess the 'Grammer Nazis' are out of their bunker again.

[@mazaafaakaaa9941]

@@jetpackdino5703 No grammer its a name xD

[@GrifoStelle]

@@mazaafaakaaa9941 *it's :D

[@jetpackdino5703]

@@mazaafaakaaa9941 Doesnt matter. Im not going to jump on my pc just to look up that character and 'copy paste' that in. People who correct spelling errors to that degree need to stop

[@bocaccio5]

I'm disappointed that we haven't seen Will with a single cup of coffee ;) Excellent job on the knife! It is amazing to watch you make spectacular pieces with simple tools.

[@mircog8357]

Will, you have definetly proven your skills as a craftsmen more then once!!!! I'm convinced, that you could finish the Zweihänder in your garage! Why not giving it a try!???? Best regards from Germany

[@forkliftwizard]

Wooden forge doors. Perfect.

[@garethbaus5471]

They seem to be surprisingly functional.

[@neokoga]

God I love watching Will's beautiful craftsmanship

[@arceusmaster91]

I love the ingenuity on using the reciprocating saw blade to carve the fit on the guard and all the different ways you use the drill press vice!!

[@aledevans1992]

Love this little mini series from Will. Fun to see you working in new places and different conditions. But also give us a shop tour in the next Video Will.

[@ChasingVapor]

while you guys are focusing on "budget" diy knifemaking, maybe make a video over how to harden and temper different types of steel?

[@craigsudman4556]

Nice job Will, it's good to see "back to basics" with regards to forging knifes. Great video, thumbs up.

[@gabrielcain8975]

Really pretty looking knife. Glad to see the respirator/gloves come out for working with the cocobolo!

[@OpusX2010X]

Beautiful blade Will! Love the blackened finish and the coco wood. Had no idea it turns mustard yellow when sanded. Keep up the exceptional craftsmanship! Be safe!

[@Juice556]

That knife is absolutely beautiful Will. I wish there would've been less extreme fast forwarding though. Seeing a little of handwork techniques is intriguing and beneficial.

[@2H80vids]

Totally agree !! The editing is all very clever and artistic but, for me at least, the whole point is watching the skills/craftsmanship and learning how things are done. The sounds of the heavy machinery, not in this case, are what I want to listen to, not someone else's choice of muzak. Despite all that, thoroughly enjoyable video Will; LOVE the forge doors.

[@tellket]

Thank you both for continuing to upload content. Will, you continue to amaze me with your blade knowledge and should add an ABS cert to your pedigree sir. look forward to your projects and stay safe gents.

[@Cigokar]

Yay log doors! Also yay cocobolo. As far as curls in the veins go, they happen. They're just not very frequent, and generally hella expensive blocs of wood. It looks lovely

[@Chiselsplay]

these kind of videos summons the courage for plain DIYers to start knife making. It appears I just missing a small forge. Lovely content!

[@matthewmarting3623]

Jesus that’s an incredible knife. I hope everyone appreciates how hard it would be to do that fit up with power tools, but only using hand files? Incredible.

[@epilogue10]

Pretty cool that he’s doing videos with all this going on. I guess you could say... where there’s a Will, there’s a way.

[@da300mann2]

This is the type of videos I'm used to back in the day, one day builds!Wonderful work, Will! Thank you for the entertainment during these times!

[@mrackerm5879]

You make it look so easy - the trademark of a master craftsman.

[@Sophie-em1zc]

Damn, last time I was this early, humanity was still forging in the Bronze Age.

[@dakotabaggett243]

For real tho lol

[@technotau0419]

Yup

[@adammilan6434]

Same tho

[@joeykerr1384]

Don't tell Alec, but that might be one of the prettiest things to come out of this channel.

[@redstone71]

Really loving these videos, kinda fun watching you watch stuff on your phone, have zoom calls etc. while working. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@Acheronthewolf]

Always a pleasure watching handforging videos by you guys. Honestly my favorite episodes often involve a lot of handforging

[@KadenMcFarland]

When are we getting another Willy vs. The Chili?

[@axelleaxl.5315]

Hello Will, Thank you, really, for giving us nice vids even in this sh***y times. Back to the garage's basics, sometimes that's what we need ! One thing: sure, lots of tools and powertools makes things lot easyer, but that don't give you skills... and right now we all see that you HAVE the skills and the Talent ! I'm learning a lot from you, from Alec, you guys are unbelivable ! Love you !!!! Axelle.

[@axelleaxl.5315]

(Sorry for my bad english)

[@Larry-325]

Will awesome job. Knife is beautiful. Can’t believe you made that with a minimum of tools, really enjoyed. But I do miss you guys together and you giving Alec a little grief now and then. You guys stay safe. 👍👍

[@nickofartpants]

Looks amazing Will great job. Loving these home videos it takes me back to the days of Alec being in the old old shop.

[@lukegraham1945]

Are the forge doors for the giant forge going to be a 20 part series making hand carved walnut doors.

[@trollingmodeactivated2500]

No no no its gonna be a door with 4 pulleys atleast... 2 for the door lift and 2 for the up and down switch you know. Just for sure

[@maxst2]

Takes time to build the doors or durin.

[@wotsac]

I thought you were joking about wooden doors

[@gasfiltered]

It's funny that half the comments are begging them to slow down and show more detail, and the other half are bagging them for showing all the detail. It's like being married.

[@paulwilson2204]

Me: Uses a telescoping file set up to do a flat ground bevel. Will: Does it by hand perfectly on the first try.

[@salvus7021]

You just made something that will be here for 100 years or more. That was amazing. And again, your editor is the best in the biz

[@davidcaruso6183]

Wrought iron likes to worked at basically welding temp, if it cracks you can sometimes forge weld it back together. Hopefully this is helpful. Great work!

[@edkovac8978]

Will, you have a stunning view from your garage, absolutely brilliant. And a cool knife, btw.

[@purplecricketthunder3956]

Alec your in a compilation video called “watch people die on the inside” when you dropped that pin or bolt in the big 300lb power hammer!!!

[@TimboSlice58]

I need a link to that video 🤣

[@eckhardboshoff7361]

Please you need to send me the link of that video. :)

[@black1ight]

yes link/sauce pls

[@hashtagnofilterfilter]

Watch people die inside part 14 by the all rounder

[@Binford2500]

Purple Cricket Thunder it’s called “watch people die inside 14”. Should be the first link. 3 or 4 clips in.

[@dannyarrowheadstalker3054]

Beautiful knife Will! That Cocobolo wood is absolutely stunning. Another great creation!

[@barrybarkley1316]

I love to see you guys do things without all the fancy tools! Just shows how talented you 2 really are.

[@csmallstar]

I would like to recommend an idea. . . take some steel shavings make a puck out of them by pressing them together then try to forge it and see what you get I feel like the patterns would be pretty cool

[@mr.hometown2891]

Will: I'm gonna try forging this piece of wrought iron- Me: oh no you're not

[@WillStelterbladesmith]

Mr. Hometown I did try tho

[@mr.hometown2891]

@@WillStelterbladesmith you right. You right.

[@hannemannironworks1651]

Will Stelter yeah definitely have to forge it hotter almost welding heats if your forge can. Otherwise it crumbles like it did in the video.

[@psabt10081]

Absolutely beautiful work, Will. This has been by far the best example I've seen of your skill as a Knife maker. You are gifted, and thank you for sharing this project with us.

[@Smokepoleman1]

This guy is a master at his craft. The enjoyment and pleasure he shows while carrying out the tedious part of the job ( his speciality ...hand sanding ) makes these videos really enjoyable and well worth waiting for . The fit and finish of the knife is beautiful. Please continue the " Will's Garage " series.

[@jimminey-fooking-cricket4903]

Alec builds metal doors with a automated opening device as forge doors Will just uses a couple chunks of fire wood.

[@anotherdrummer2]

One is a KZbin personality first, blacksmith second. The other is Will fuccin Stelter.

[@martitasharlow2751]

Next time Will does a video can the time lapse of when he’s working on it be slowed down a bit? It’s so fast you blink and the knifes done where as I think it would be nice id we could actually see the process of what he’s doing

[@curtlundgren6867]

Thank you Will, for another great knife video - you are truly an artist. I'll never be a blacksmith or a knifemaker, but the videos that you and Alec make are endlessly informative, enjoyable and entertaining. Keep it up!

[@danielrogers32]

Man, I really love that knife! Great job, Will!!!

[@lewisjohnwilliams7915]

YESS ANOTHER EPISODE WITH WILL!

[@PuFFerTV98368]

Will kicks ass. What a great knife, master knife maker and is he even old enough to drive a car?

[@stefant.1724]

Wow, what a beautiful knife. Absolutely great work, Will. Hope to see you both again in the workshop soon, working further on your amazing projects. Happy Easter to everyone.

[@coreymac2381]

Great video. I love Will’s enthusiasm and creativity. It’s nice to watch someone work with his hands and produce such an awesome knife.

[@padraicmcgraw]

'member when Alec tried to make a knife only using hand tools? I 'member. Every part.

[@53prime]

Well.. it was also scarf welded Damascus, if I recall.

[@padraicmcgraw]

@@53prime i 'member

[@twuuwttwu]

now finish the zweihander in your garage shop!! lol

[@jimmyberubelevesque2557]

Holy guacamolee! That knife is perfect! Really nice design and material choice!

[@JimOHalloran]

A poor tradesman blames his tools. Will does amazing work despite his tools. Will, you're an amazing craftsman, I love your work!

[@brendanrodgers504]

Could you guys do a breakdown of how to properly sharpen a blade? New or old.

[@4xdblack]

As an aspiring blacksmith... Where would you sell an item like this? Feel like ebay would be the wrong choice.

[@gerrittklashorst7306]

Etsy is a good place for one off creations like these to be sold

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome Skinning knife , Will !!!!!!!!!!!!!! That wood you choose for the handle , compliments the knife So well !!!!!!!!!!

[@jakeallen4892]

Dang, Will can make a GORGEOUS knife! I wonder what else he can make!! You should do a vambrace, gauntlet, or forged entail sculpture!!

[@Hendo8888]

Apart from the 30 seconds of rough angle grinding, Will basically just achieved in one 20 min video what Alec took a whole 8 part series to achieve.

[@33shadowkiller]

Now Will just needs to make a butcher's knife and he'll have all that he needs to take over the channel

[@daveyph]

Really enjoyed the last 2 videos! I'd imagine alot of people are giving knife making a try these days. Would it be possible to make a video for complete beginners. Something that includes tips on how to file down a blade. Or things to consider attaching a handle.

[@gazebodp]

Loving the series, hope it continues

[@craigjensen782]

Will: making knives in garage Alec: riding his bike in the mud

[@chrisjulian6085]

What hardware store were you shopping at? I’ve never seen one carry anything other than pine or oak? That is some awesome handle material!

[@LonnieHutchinson90]

Damn will that knife turned out absolutely amazing!! The wood handle is beautiful

[@TonoDeAbajo]

I love seeing you guys tackling individual projects and both of you doing what you like. You guys are an inspiration

[@CrashingCarbide]

I don’t think jiffy and files are allowed in the same sentence.

[@suicidalhamster73]

i said that during the video!!

[@RanOutOfChannelNames]

Hey Will, I think you've got some dirt above your upper lip. Just lookin out for you. 🙃

[@Acrisa01]

Congratulations is an inspiration and opportunity to see that you don’t need all the fancy equipment to make a great knife, only the ability ! Greetings from Chile South America

[@ASCP67AUS]

Man I am jealous of the view from your garage door Will, Amazing knife and amazing view.

[@aidansanita9812]

I'm kinda surprised that at this point they haven't made an agreement to change the name of the channel to something like Steele & Stelter Forging

[@mazaafaakaaa9941]

Since they hired an other smith I guess it would get messy. Also alec is like "the boss" I guess

[@1983mojo1]

In time Will will step out on his own.

[@Dav1dWesley]

I wonder if Will's back is sore from carrying this channel.

[@fritiofh2]

Incredible work Will! Really inspiring to see what can be achieved using just a home workshop (and a skilled Craftsman)!

[@2B87]

You're a boss will. Stunning EDC knife! wow

[@justsomegermanguy5075]

Day 2 of trying to get them to make a Damascus revolver cylinder

[@bashkillszombies]

"That was a lot of fun, filing bevels is actually a pretty good time!" You wait until you discover women, son.

[@KaalQahnaarin]

Yikes

[@manuelodonnell1148]

Do women need bevels? I've been doing something incorrectly.

[@53prime]

@@manuelodonnell1148 😂😂

[@eannacoleman957]

Brings back memories of all of the Instagram Lives. Love the work Will

[@grim1427]

Very nice. I especially liked how you took the opportunity to experiment with the guard first since you could cut it off or grind it down if it didn't work out.

[@1steelwheel1999]

liked the vid but, a little more show and tell would be nice rather that the high speed footage. not complaining as much as asking

[@ztheblacksmith]

17:55 did anyone notice that he said uber important 😂

[@TacticalReview]

I love the half log as the forge door! I have all my stuff in the garage to assemble a forge... I should do that! Seems like a good time learn a new skill!

[@brianthaxton229]

Wow....stunning knife! Great job Will! Another museum quality piece!