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My name is Alec Steele and I am a 19 year old blacksmith from Norfolk in the United Kingdom. I upload a vlog from my day at the workshop almost every single day. Lots of sparks, lots of making, lots of fantastic-ness. Great to have you here following along!
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Alec Steele Blacksmith 2017

[@jakewagner7416]

*Throws tomahawk end over end "It flew like an arrow!" What kind of arrows are you shooting?

[@AlienMonkeyDXB]

Haha... Touche! (accent on the e)

[@jacksmith4162]

12:16

[@ultra_axe7812]

Axeses

[@Lardex]

Minecraft arrows

[@Susitoggled]

He's shooting tomahawk axe arrows

[@jenksify]

One of the things I really like about your channel is that you are not afraid to laugh at yourself when you do something wrong.

[@carynallen2488]

My kids would FLIP if we won this! (Who am I kidding, I would, too!) Yours and Mike's channels are our family's favorites. We watch them almost daily. Remember the little 3 year old boy whose picture I posted on your Facebook page holding a toy sword? Every single day he plays "blacksmith" because of you, and I hope to encourage him in that if he keeps showing interest in years to come. Your passion is contagious!

[@blubblab4238]

Awww

[@jonahvarkul8420]

Ya

[@liam3044]

Adorable

[@andrew52163]

Alec you need to go on the tv show forged in fire

[@mostlymidwestfishing6898]

He did

[@thatonedodge]

What episode

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

Gas mask Dave the one he was on.

[@thatonedodge]

Sir little brains no dip idiot

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

Gas mask Dave English man. Learn it.

[@AdamCeladin]

Awesome Alec!! Mike will have no problem at all with this Tomahawk, Great Job!

[@gilleskoning]

Adam Celadin goodday sir, youre first!!!

[@AdamCeladin]

Hey Gilles :)

[@Tubawntu]

hi

[@matthewvoightlander4868]

Off topic I know but what is the hand tool he used for the shaping of the handle

[@NotMyActualName_]

Matthew Voightlander that's called a draw knife. I'm not sure if that's the one he made himself or not, but he made one in a video a while back

[@nathangallagher2258]

why did the chicken lay its egg on a tomahawk? to hatchet thank you, I'll be here all week

[@odinallfather4560]

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[@zorbratron]

Booo

[@OneEyedJack01]

Eggcellent pun.

[@nathangallagher2258]

i see what you did there...

[@Mochazuki]

Eggxactly

[@adrianaperezz3351]

0:57 “Dou yu want tu make mee a thrrouwing tomahawk?”

[@gabesmith6475]

That scene with the tongs was hilarious

[@festivebear]

Which one please give me a time stamp.

[@gabesmith6475]

5:59

[@festivebear]

@@gabesmith6475 thanks

[@willchadburn7664]

Lol

[@brianthomason5022]

I definitely appreciated the comedic value of that as well how he just laughed it off and then continued businesses usual as if it didn't happen

[@zfbananas]

It's a testament to both Alec's "pounding" and Mike's skill that he only needed the one handle when he learned to throw it

[@mrlol9283]

I think he snapped it but didn’t show it.

[@kadewiebe3067]

If i win this tomahawk i will use it for chopping food (you know, for cooking). Not because it makes sense, or because i am a good cook, but because i have a freakin handmade tomahawk made by alec steele and i can do what i want with it.

[@thejordans6824]

yes you are a genius my good sir

[@vincemacdonald4115]

I have been watching you for more than a year now. You inspire more than just an interest in Blacksmithing, I think you also show how living in the moment is more than partying or living to excess. You show others that life's joys can be found in everything you do.

[@steveobrien2227]

GET TOMAHAWK! Also, your hair has more energy than I do keep it up!

[@bdraper1683]

My son is 11 years old and is really inspired by your work thanks for creating good clean content that he can learn while he watches! THANKS

[@jaimefernandez3444]

I have been watching your videos for a few weeks now omg... I have fallen in love with your chanel. While you where making the tomahawk, I was thinking to myself "wow, such a beautifle craft, I would love to see what it feels like to hold it and throw it." When you said you where giving it away I became the happiest person in the would. "I can win it I said to myself." Thank you for your hard work and for sharing your great energy acros the internet for everybody to see. We can all se very clearly how much you love what you do.

[@shimbo909]

Alec Steele and Mike Boyd. Two of the most inspiring channels on KZbin. Full of charisma and energy. Can't get enough.

[@Airedale721]

Outstanding! I'm 68 years old and I must tell you it does my heart good to see a young man like yourself displaying an amazing bit of old world craftsmanship. You are very gifted. God bless you and thank you for sharing. 👍

[@k-entertainment]

Alec Steele and Mike Boyd. Two of the most talented, profound names I know of. To have something of Alec's creation and Mike's usage in my hands would be a surreal honor. I've always appreciated the art of metallurgy and blacksmithing albeit I've never dabbled myself, and my featless passions are lived vicariously through you Alec, as are many others'! Keep on fueling inspiration for both yourself and those who dream on; you push those who are driven into an inspired drive to their goals.

[@matthewmaxwell5265]

Hey Alec, I'm a firefighter here near Atlanta. I use a pretty interesting axe as my personal tool and I bring it every where. It saved my life once in a fire. It would be super awesome if you could try to remake it in Damascus or something. I can send you pictures of her if your interested. She's a very interesting piece and designed specifically for firefighting

[@christopherneelyakagoattmo6078]

Good idea.

[@Jdkejdnfjef]

Anyone actually come from a Mike Boyd video

[@amanda-ginoa.8741]

cohen carr yup

[@DanGer-dw1qx]

👍😂

[@dwexpress6925]

Yep are you from 2019

[@ethanoneal1606]

cohen carr me

[@rockcortez5606]

Meh

[@yearnie4207]

I love the look of the colder stell flaking off when it brakes off. It is beautiful

[@Sam_but_not_really]

Feels a lot more like older videos, which is nice.

[@dakonlenert3519]

Paweł W yeah I miss the good old times and this video definitely reminded me of them

[@Wiloe]

Alec, I think you do amazing work, thank you, for this channel great way to help me unwind

[@quickstream]

hi for the competition but suggestion for a project i would love to see you and your dad work on a project together

[@justinferguson5732]

Amazing work! Firstly, as a beginner to blacksmithing I would absolutely love having that Tomahawk around as not only inspiration, but as a stepping stone for learning how to throw as well. As a decent carpenter I'd really enjoy seeing you incorporate more woodworking techniques into your videos. The war hammer build is still one of my favorites in that it combines steel, wood, and copper techniques into a beautiful custom piece. Always looking to learn new things!! Continue making amazing videos and enjoying life itself my friend!

[@joshuagrimm8290]

My Boy's enjoy watching you work. Your enthusiasm, passion, and knowledge is infectious. They are so hooked on your channel they are begging me to make a forge.

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Bloody hell Alec you came very close to taking your flipping eye out there mate!

[@AlecSteele]

+Mr Wood & Stuff made me think twice about the tong flip life and where this road ends up. Being a daredevil is a tricky thing!

[@MB-bg1ek]

It indeed is, if you want to continue blacksmithing...but being the only blind blacksmith in the world would be something new i guess

[@eliasburrell2699]

Mr Wood & Stuff your obviously Australian

[@jasonsexton8869]

Wouldn't be the first blind craftsman on youtube :). There's a guy who hand turns pens and runs a youtube channel. He's completely blind. The mind boggles at this.

[@barelymakingit79]

or a few teeth lol

[@dukewheeler7846]

Two of my favo(u)rite channels having so many videos together... makes my heart happy

[@IamHere2468]

Awesome job Alec! Just started blacksmithing and love your videos!

[@girdles]

Awesome vids mate! I found Mike and he introduced you to me so now I’m halfway through setting up my wood shop and I want to do blacksmithing as well! Have a good one mate!

[@finnfriedland]

Hey Alec I am a 13 year old boy who has fallen in love with this channel. You are my idol and I have started to build things of my own in my dads workshop that I recently organized. I made a throwing knife, machete and ninja star. Winning that tomahawk would be a dream come true. You have inspired a new passion inside me and I just want to say thank you so much. P.S. my dad taught me how to throw knives so he is ok with me axeually getting it. :)

[@itsskumlife4195]

Hate those loose fitting slots glad @11:28 Alec is giving it that "Really good pounding"..... LMAO

[@willchadburn7664]

0:58 wow that is a really good voice of him

[@cooperwolfe4092]

3:58 Was probably the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. He just did it so casually! I love your channel you’re so energetic and funny and super talented. Keep making awesome videos!!! 👍🏻❤️🥇

[@bradenclark8885]

Seriously, some of your stuff looks like you melted it down and casted it, it's just that good. always love to watch your videos and keep up the great work. PS, thanks for inspiring me to become a blacksmith.

[@liamds18]

Great work Alec, love the editing style of your videos

[@oh_dat_guy4740]

I'm new to this channel, and it's so easy to see that Alec loves what he does. He has so much energy in him.

[@ThomasSenke]

I love the feeling of creating something amazing from basic materials. Must be awesome to get to do it every day. Keep up the great work!

[@GLiex]

Alex, you are my favorite crazy person on KZbin.

[@scottford9277]

Ronan Keeffe it's Alec 😂

[@johndoho8253]

I just watched mike's knife video that lighting the forge trick that's freaking awesome I'm going to have to try it, nice tomahawk tho would be nice to own

[@mikeishere5435]

Alec, your videos are so dynamic!!! I haven't seen something so dynamic in a while!!! Keep it up dude! I love it!

[@crazygetzy74]

You make it look so freaking easy. I tried to make a tomahawk a few years ago and it took me a couple of days and looked like crap. You do it in one day and it looks incredible great job!!

[@R4N6ER]

I love the look of the reverse taper handle and axe eye. Badass!

[@myxthedragon]

Hi, Alec! I hope i win the tomahawk. I had a idea make a pan and then have Jamie and Sam have a cook off a actual Iron Chef( or Steele Chef) battle and get to have the winner's name in the pan. and have Blue Apron sponsor it.

[@bradleycross9935]

This is actually a great idea

[@SignalJones]

*damascus* frying pan.

[@carynallen2488]

LOVE this idea!!

[@RaysWorld]

Your positive attitude and enthusiasm is a great inspiration. Keep up the great work!

[@travislayh6586]

This is another one of the things on my list to try when I finally get my blacksmithing setup complete. Way down the line but it would be a lot of fun to try once I develop some skills.

[@Milschoatmeal]

I haven't been been watching this channel very long, but you have very quickly become my favourite channel. Keep up the good work Alec =)

[@CarMedz]

I wear your merch in my video where I do head work on my 67 mustang. Wife is a huge fan as well. She wants a female "less yack yack more whack whack" shirt if you ever make one. I just want the tomahawk :)

[@infamousjustice7083]

Alec, I'm not really sure what to say for my comment on how to enter your giveaway. So I'll just comment about you and your channel. I love watching you create absolutely amazing pieces and learn as you go. We are about the same age and watching you has been a help to inspire me to be more creative. I recently made a knife with my very limited resources and it turned out looking very unique. As for your channel I'm so glad your audience is not only growing, but engaged as well. Anyways I hope you have a wonderful day. Cheers!

[@bolognaB0iii]

After watching the amazing video you made with Mike and helping him make that knife, I had to watch more! Keep up the great work!

[@tomhoggergadsby]

Nice catch at 5:59

[@jonahlstrom4753]

Gimme the tomahawk and I'll send back an epic comic book version of you. Super hero alec, pen and ink! Keep up the good work, love the channel!

[@jague2u]

Your collabs are the best! I like how you branch and reach out. Evolution is one of the keys to success and you defiantly got it!

[@loosecard]

Nice throwback to the 'making of' for the sweepstakes, and thanks for the opportunity for us viewers to win such a piece.

[@halimaddad3066]

Hello Alec, I’m from Brazil and I’m a 14 yeas old, I finished today my first weapon (wich is a bearded hatchet) and I would realy LOVE to win this tomahawk to learn more about making axes (they are my love since I was a 5 years old child) you know that watching videos are great to learn but there’s nothing better than touching and seeing with your own eyes instead of a camera, you and man at arms” were my inspiration to become a blacksmith (or something near that) and my first ever toy was a plastic workbench that came with a plastic hammer and when I was seven years old I my father gave me my first “real” hammer (made out of steel and an oak handle) I have it since today. My life was linked with blacksmithing simce the very beginning and i’m proud to say this nowadays :)

[@gilbertogestorcouto]

Hello Halim are you from? I'm Monte Sião MG, I have liked blacksmith (tenho gostado da arte da cutelaria), join up on Facebook group, Aprendiz de Cutelaria. The people there are great people, there I have learned so much. Bye and send to Alec one brazilian flap. I don't send because I don't have money. ;)

[@halimaddad3066]

Gilberto Eufrásio do Couto eu n tenho cartão (so tenho 14) e sou de bauru SP

[@halimaddad3066]

Gilberto Eufrásio do Couto entra na comunidade “knife fighting club” (KFC) a galera la recebe bem

[@gilbertogestorcouto]

Halim Addad seu pai tem kk. Vou ver lá até mais.

[@halimaddad3066]

Gilberto Eufrásio do Couto blz cara vlw

[@themrdominic1]

I like the turn your channel has taken in the last few months, more weapons and stuff. I like to think of this as Alec Steele’s Road to Forged In Fire.

[@kimaboe]

He has already said he isn't going on Forged in Fire. He's decided that doing his own thing on KZbin is a better path for him and his business. :) Makes sense to me, he doesn't need a reality show to boost him at this point, he's gaining a lot of momentum already.

[@thecashier930]

I'd love seeing a colab with the Man at Arms guys way more, than Forged in Fire, to be honest.

[@marytheodosis]

Alec has finer skills than the smiths on Forged in Fire. No reason to embarrass the boys on Forged in Fire.

[@themrdominic1]

The Cashier Yeah you’re right a colab with Man at Arms would be sick

[@dreamintobeinghomestead7958]

Really liking Mike's channel, glad you had him on the show.

[@jgiordano2]

My girls recently started watching your videos with me. They really got a kick out of the series with Mike Boyd. Consequently, we’ve now watched many of his videos as well. Well done we enjoy your work!

[@alyxgriffith584]

Love the videos can not wait until 500k subs and the 500 layer damascus blade. Would love to win the epic axe

[@phillipatchley8457]

That was pretty awesome dude! This is probably the coolest/best blacksmithing channels I've found.

[@jaydenvantrees9522]

First video I've seen by you lets just say I subbed

[@EvanShows]

Dude - phenomenal job! I'm a new subscriber over from Mike's page. Can't wait to see more creations!

[@tilenmoder]

You and Mike are both soo inspiring... tomahawk looks great :)

[@johnnykapnissis5378]

love the great work on the tomahawk. you inspired me to start blacksmithing and expirimenting with damascus keep it up! (also i would love to get the tomahawk)

[@theuberdork]

I discovered your channel because of Mike Boyd's channel. And now I look forward to your videos, energy, and inspiration each day! And if there happens to not be one, well there's a big backlog I can go through, so I've been doing that too. 👍

[@joematthews3379]

Love this collab, Alec and Mike are great guys👍

[@zshizzle5179]

Awesome love your stuff. Keep it up. Can't wait for the katana!!!!!!!!! I would love to see a Damascus sythe

[@firespark7092]

Add my vote to the scythe

[@AlecSteele]

+Zach Shane big thank you Zach!

[@kacperkobuc9582]

Zach Shane Damascus steel scythe would be awesome!

[@zshizzle5179]

Alec Steele consider me star struck. I can't believe you actually responded. Your work ethic is an inspiration. And your video quality is some the the most satisfying things I've ever watched. Jamie clearly has been a huge asset. I wish you nothing but success

[@doddberg]

Awesome tomahawk would love to throw it. Axe throwing is so much fun

[@rebeccahindle5312]

Beautiful. I make silver/copper mokume gane for jewellery, your channel is inspiring me to make new patterns and new techniques every day!! Really want to make knives/axes now!

[@calmcdonagh5286]

Amazing video! you have taken my interest in blacksmithing to a whole new level!

[@kilicus_]

What do you want to be when you grow up? Me: Alec Steele

[@brenndoncarter9685]

A comment down bellow

[@kalimardragonbane2826]

you do some AWESOME work, and it is a treat listening to your enthusiasm.

[@rhyswebb5957]

Always a pleasure watching you work. Would love to see how you made your touch mark.

[@dylanwindy]

I reckon both you and Mike should both sign the tomohawk. I'll never get it anyway though because I live in New Zealand :(

[@skibsy]

That's exactly my thinking, i'm down in NZ too

[@nielsegense]

Both of ya, there are vikings in both NZ and AUS that does these, both for combat and competition. If you REALLY want one, they also hold blacksmith's courses... So get to Googling, and start whacking!

[@bradwindysucks]

Oi the Washington wizards suck

[@jimmarlow5851]

Man I would love that tomahawk!

[@46x1Problem]

Yeah I'm in Dunedin and shipping would be horrendous from the UK

[@garryhill9618]

Hi Alec Steele. I'm an Australian 14 year old boy. I would love to have that Tomahawk. But I'm not going to give you some pitiful story about how my dog died or that my grandad is dying because my dog is live and well and my grandad is already dead. If I win the tomahawk that would be awesome, because I have been throwing a hatchet at a tree for the last 5 years, and I would like to have that tomahawk to throw out a tree instead of a hatchet. BTW amazing video Quality.

[@DragonMaster-xn4so]

That tomahawk is an awesome piece of useable art. Thank you for showing us all your talent.

[@lukemattson5040]

Went ax throwing once, super fun even though I wasn’t that good. Would love to learn how.

[@mwilliams2496]

A joke for you: A guy walks into a bar and sees a sign hanging over the bar that reads: CHEESEBURGER: $1.50 CHICKEN SANDWICH: $2.50 HAND JOB: $10.00 He walks up to the bar and beckons one of the three exceptionally attractive blondes serving drinks. "Can I help you?" she asks. "I was wondering," whispers the man. "Are you the one who gives the hand jobs?" "Yes," she purrs. "I am." The man replies, "Well, wash your hands. I want a cheeseburger."

[@cmurraymal]

Been with you from near the beginning Fantastic to see how your style has grown. Great content as always

[@CMDR_John_Crichton]

Fucking brilliant.

[@raidcode9705]

If Man at Arms see this they will be impressed!

[@alecgoldie]

Alec, love your show and love your enthusiasm. Fantastic to watch.

[@KunamaElgar]

Am I the only one who goes back and watches 5:59-6:04 on repeat?? Love it haha. I’ve already written a comment to enter the giveaway - really hoping I get it, cos I enjoy both your channel and Mike’s so much.

[@bwebb324]

Tomahawk giveaway 😃 you need to do a video on making a makers mark 💪🏻

[@PopPunkRocker15]

Blake Webb haha, I was thinking this same thing. I've been looking at a few different companies that make stamps for it.

[@bertasoler9375]

Your stuff is incredible and I can't believe you're only 6 years older than me it makes me feel like I can do stuff no matter my age. #steele&boyd

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

You can't. Because you suck, and play video games all day.

[@gamevex4800]

@@goodbyemr.anderson5065 at least he knows what he's gonna do with his life

[@Ethanzguy2]

Love the collaborations between channels! Love you both!

[@goodeveningsir8074]

I absolutely love both of your channels, mike taught me how to juggle and am hoping to learn how to blacksmith as soon as have the room for it, love both of your contents much love and support from Essex

[@ivolang9653]

Best KZbinr

[@Glyn-Leine]

what's the hardest techniques you can think off that you haven't tried yet? can you try it once?

[@rustychildress8431]

I can't believe how quick Mike picked that up! And on one handle? I want one....but with 12 handles. Cool project, thanks for the show.

[@JimJonesGreatBigTable]

Thanks for sharing the creation of this throwing axe. I have been able to throw some at an interpretive history park here in the US and it has been a lot of fun. Also, Mike Boyd is awesome.

[@drewwilson3684]

Got excited when I saw the notification

[@fridrikro8793]

Drew Wilson me too

[@0num4]

Give him the axe! (or, you know, give it to me? :D )

[@assasin1418]

great vid, i find it so cool how you just imagine up these things and make them

[@bboyg1]

Amazing video, your energy is fantastic. Best of luck to us all for the axe!

[@ThronedRose12]

I have the biggest crush on this guy. Something about watching him pound molten metal.....

[@Kaldes]

Not sure I put a comment, but it's time to win a Tomahawk! Love the both channels!

[@ggmt0686]

Legit tomahawk and the learning of blacksmithing and throwing it. Keep up the awesome work sir.

[@muaddib912]

Looks awesome mate. I love how you char the handle, I have never actually thought to do that to my axe handles. Definitely going to give it a try. Wish I can win it!

[@elysseussy]

when you come for 5:56 but you stay for 5:59

[@sheps5656]

Did you ever make that video on drift lubricant? Edit: hope this counts to enter for that tomahawk, that thing is sah-weet.

[@suleimanshaik]

Awesome Tomahawk and Mike nailed the Axe throwing in 41 minutes. And I need to learn to make a knife like his... Thanks, Love your work.

[@zacherygarner7367]

Good luck to everyone entering for the tomahawk. And absolutely great work Alec, I love your work.

[@jimwilliams2682]

Glad to see you doing some whack whack! :)