MAKING A VIKING SWORD!!! Part 17

[@dmitriwillguard]

I think my favorite part of having the microscope view is that it's the first proper "Alec's-eye view" of the work before. The microscope camera shows us exactly what Alec is seeing while he's working, which feels like a unique perspective compared to the other cameras.

[@coleferguson8971]

Hey I just wanted to say that you saved my life when I was in the hospital I was going through alot and the only time I feel happy was watching your videos you have made a big impact on my life when I was being brought in to the MRI room I remember after asking my mom to push the wheelchair faster so I could get to my bed and watch your videos and today after 3 years I lit up my dad's forge and it was amazing so thanks for everything

[@Blewlongmun]

At this point this isn't a sword it's a treasure.

[@abbychu8760]

At this point. Its taking way too long im getting bored

[@danielcrawford7315]

Hmmm cures for boredom. Ahh yes here we go. 1.Raise toilet seat. Place head or other round portions of the body under seat. Plop buttocks on top of seat smartly. 2. Place extension cord In wall outlet. Fill mouth with a couple of milligrams water. Place other end of extension cord in mouth. Try not to let water spill out. 3. Open door a few millimeters. Place fingers in door facing. Close door briskly. Repeat and count how many times it take b4 tears roll. 4. And perhaps the most exhilarating. Have a friend drive you to the zoo. Place roller skates on securely. Roller skate into Hurd of water buffaloes while shouting " Get along little doggies, your momma can run faster that that! " NO NO NO. ALL OF THOSE THINGS WILL LEAVE A MARK AND COULD BE HAZZARD FOR YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT. DO NOT DO THESE THINGS! Now watching Alec Steele may possibly not seem so boring...or...? Lol hope you smiled a little inside, or called me names or something. Lol😁😁😁

[@Qfeys]

I wonder how much it is worth already. Several thousand euros at least I'd say, not that I know much of these things.

[@joesalih1466]

I think this blade deserves a name. It is a piece of art and a piece of art must have a name

[@watcher13th]

Let's call it Steve!

[@benblank609]

I'm pretty sure that scratch physically hurt me. At least if there were anybody around to hear my gasp, they would have thought I was hurt.

[@fleimlehner]

I gasped as well.

[@michaelritzen8138]

same here. I had to stop eating my midnight snack and just stare a moment with my mouth open...

[@atheon8367]

Ben Blank now thats a lot of damage

[@CDRaff]

My roommate thought I dropped something.

[@TheBothvar]

Same

[@soupfork2105]

What?! No Damascus steel gold inlaid French press? You’re slipping, Alec...

[@AlecSteele]

All down hill from here 😪

[@umut3524]

Alec Steele Alec can you try to make some Bulat steel or crucible steel? Btw great videos. You got something that a lot of youtubers are losing these days. Good content

[@techdaddykb]

@@AlecSteele , I must say, I have NEVER been driven to have a cup of coffee as much as I was after your sponsor spot. You should have a side gig making commercials. You and your editor.

[@Baeur]

@@AlecSteele as an Englishman can you drink coffee?

[@Baeur]

@Samuel Masoud okay I wasnt sure. As an American I drink coffee all day every day

[@TheTacos4life]

Not sure if you still read these comments Alec, but I'll tell you that I have been watching since the beginning. I love how your enthusiasm and you willingness to learn constantly is a testament to your skill. You truly have become a craftsman and are simply just honing your wide range of ever growing skill sets. If the majority of people in this world had half your drive and enthusiasm.....

[@janronschke7525]

im normally not very hit by ads but I WANT COFFEE NOW!

[@theimpasta982]

9:40 "its as if I heard 1.2 million fellow subscribers cried out and then nothing" semi quote Obi wan

[@TinyRoboticPiggies]

Would it be worth making a gold-extracting-chisel out of bronze or another material softer than steel to reduce the marks it would make on the rest of the guard?

[@priceostia6292]

You never stop working! All your black smithing must be physically and mentally very hard. Without compliments I purely respect your fighting spirit. Also you talk a lot and even make grins to audiences. I watch your channel to cheer me up coz I do desk job alone as well. Thank you for positive attitude!

[@davidwfisher]

I see a second upper guard coming after the lower guard is finished. You are doing an AMAZING job! Keep up the good work!

[@sdave6]

Hey Alec, greetings from across the pond in the great State of Texas. The new school year has started, and my seniors in high school have started reading Beowulf. I have shared the links to you making this amazingly detailed sword as an example of the culture of the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings. Thank you for your wonderful work. David Solis Paschal High School Fort Worth, Texas

[@microsoftpenguin8703]

Im so excited to see how this project turns out, its 100% my favorite so far. Keep it up Alec

[@jeremycombsmetalsculptor]

Once again you have raised the bar for great craftsmanship, I'm really enjoying these longer, highly detailed multi part videos. I've watched most of them several times.

[@anthonyhayes1267]

Good to know another bladesmith runs on coffee

[@charlesjenkins7535]

The microscope shot is so awesome. I Iove how much detail you can see. The time and work put into this project is enormous. I love following along step by step on such a detailed project.

[@MadMax-le3dh]

Once you finish the Viking sword I would really enjoy and I am sure others would also, a video dedicated forging your own engraving hammer to use. Just a suggestion that I would like seeing in the future

[@69Buddha]

+1, and while you're at it you can make a replacement for those manky tongs/pliers you got with your wire extruding kit.

[@Lightof900]

I’m a woodworker, but your attention to detail and precision have me wanting to take such care with my my next piece! Much respect!

[@CosmicVitamins]

Alec, using 'Damascus' techniques I'd like to see you forge a aluminum bronze, and tin bronze twisted billet (so to be clear, alternating layers of Aluminum Bronze and Tin Bronze forge welded together, then twisted). Interestingly, this would be neither Makume Gane, Sheffield Plating, or Damascus - but something uniquely its own. As techniques are often named after their place of origin, you could call the process 'Norfolk's Bronze.' Using the twisted billet, I challenge you to forge a 'Carp's Tongue Sword.' These are ancient bronze blades and deserve a renovating rebirth! Attempt #19

[@markuscamenzind5510]

Check out melting and welding temperatures for your list of metals You might find that one metal will melt while the other has not even reached welding temperature

[@calebjowens]

@@markuscamenzind5510 the aluminum bronze alloy says it melts at 1030 c and tin bronze around 1000 c. I think you were saying that the aluminum would melt?

[@DarthJeep]

I can't tell if I should say, "Sounds like it will be brittle" or "Sounds like it will be soft". Never heard of that mix before...hence the "unique", but could that be for a reason? Hmmm...Intrigue!

[@markuscamenzind5510]

@@calebjowens tin melts at 232 c

[@ChineseMannequin]

@@markuscamenzind5510 the bronze alloy stabilizes both the aluminium and the tin bringing them much closer to where they would need to be for this

[@kevinstryker6440]

I love the time lapse shot where you can see outside of the workshop! It gives the viewers a much more accurate feel as to just how long all of this is taking. Meaning even though it is only a 13 odd minute long video, you can tell that Alec is taking his time and doing this with as much precision as he possibly can. As always your peaces look awesome! Thank you for the great content and inspiration. Random thought, you should grow a beard!

[@Perry_Wolf]

When badass blacksmiths do Nerd! - "You're a Blacksmith?" - Alec: "Yes" - "That's awesome! I'm a Blacksmith too!" - Alec: "Really now? (insert single eyebrow raise here)... But do you use a microscope?!" - "Err, well...no...." - Alec: "Hmmm... Step aside then, you have much to learn...."

[@ferhatozancakr1232]

Microscope is not for smithing its just for engraving thing. So 2nd blacksmith is cooler

[@taitano12]

@@ferhatozancakr1232 Eh, I disagree. Graving is a subskill in blacksmithing. The fact that Alec can both smith AND nerd at the same time, makes him cooler, IMHO.

[@Ferdomir]

I'm so happy to have found this channel. You're a great positive presence and the fact that you show your own learning process and the mistakes you make and the lessons you learn from them, is something that most yourtubers could take pointers from. I salute you sir.

[@gabrielh7517]

My heart literally stopped when you slipped! Never show that again!😆

[@BrandonGrantSplash]

8:00 for anyone wondering and 9:40

[@RamDragon32]

Every time the videos go from fast to slow, I hold my breath. I almost cried with that scratch! It would have been a manly cry.

[@gabrielh7517]

@@RamDragon32 so much time and money is at constant risk. I'm surprised how anyone can keep their cool

Hormuth good gracious, when you said he slipped I thought it was something like 🤸🏼‍♂️

[@gabrielh7517]

@ lol that would almost be better then what actually happen

[@sdcaclint]

That coffee sequence was awesome. Your talent never ends. Your sponsor has to be impressed. Think about what you produced. A spot like that by an advertising company would take 5 -10 times the staff to create, shoot, and edit. Well done.

[@mustii22]

Just caught up with this series today and was waiting anxiously for this video, Alec u are awesome man. Brilliant work.

[@bbossmann68bm]

the engraveing is coming out FANTASTIC!! I'm very handy but you pick up new techniques so quickly such as leather work and engraving

[@NoctN7]

Alec! Once you're done with this project, I'd be very interested to see if you experiment with different steels out of your comfort zone (Such as CPM steels [CPM 3v, CPM4v, CPM10v, CPM154] or maybe A2 and D2 tool steels?) Just an idea, but I am loving this sword so far!!! Great Work Alec!

[@NoctN7]

That's why it's called an experiment, as he says himself, he can't learn new things if he doesn't try them. And yes he wouldn't get the damascus pattern, however he could get a wood grain pattern called a 'hata' by folding the monosteel many many times, sort of similar to the process with tamahagane, which is the steel made and used in very oriental katanas, mainly used as art, rather than weapons of war. (Edit) Also, heat treatments of such steels is no biggy, exactly the same process, just slightly different temperatures, which once again, would just be an experiment :P

[@NoctN7]

Actually the only steel that needs a cryogenic heat treatment (With dry ice or liquid nitrogen) is CPM 10v, all of the other steels don't need a cryogenic treatment, mainly because the martensite forms as normal, and yes to get heat treatments optimal, an electronically controlled kiln would be much better for holding the temperature, and evenly at that. Now of course cryogenic treatment is recommended for all of the CPM steels, it's only required for the CPM 10v. Also, A2 and D2 steels, or something like S30V even, don't need cryogenic treatment at all, they act extremely similar to regular carbon steels, or as he uses sometimes, O1 tool steel. And then at the bottom of the line, we have steels like 8cr13mov and 9cr13mov which are low quality steels, but require no cryogenic treament. Another thing is the forge welding process for a stainless steel or damascus as a shell isn't actually as difficult as it may seem. Simply put, laminated steel, or what's sometimes called the taco method. Definitely different to and forge welding processes he does, but nothing crazy.

[@auroraborealisknives4019]

Nocturnally most of the steels you talk about can’t or should not be forged. Forging cpm steels defeats the whole idea of the cpm process

[@ianbrock1045]

I've been watching Alec for a while now and watching his general improvement is awesome. Not just on each piece but his technique and dare I say his "enthusiasm " lol. His joy in making every piece grows and is very infectious! Rock on alec ! Really enjoy this channel mate and your shows are a pleasure to watch.

[@calebmccarthy7298]

Next time you do a video that is sponsored by Glasses USA you should make a set of Damascus frames for your glasses 👓 I mean like why not!

[@darthrevan2063]

Caleb McCarthy YASSS THAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN SOON :D

[@TheJohnsorenson]

Seeing the clouds outside in the time lapse reminds me that this does not exist in a vacuum. It can be too easy to forget that Alec lives in the real world with us. The internet makes you seem so far away (although im from north dakota, so you are pretty far away). Keep up the amazing work my friend.

[@zspec4839]

I've been a subscriber since 10k until now Im amazed on the editing. Always love your work good luck on your project

[@andresfmarinc]

Colombian coffee! Glad to hear my country in your videos... And here I am, 6 hours straight of your videos when I'm supposed to study for a mid-term. Please never stop uploading them

[@darfboony824]

Dont drink coffee or too much coffee before working with delicate parts! It will affect your heart rate and sometimes it causes your hand to shake a little.

[@sirgusa91]

Betting this will conclude with 25 episodes. Amazing piece so far. Some slightly dangerous fun you can have with the wooden grip is running a current through it. Can make a beautiful pattern, or start a fire if not set up properly. High risk high reward type endevour. Either way, this will be a top notch piece. Keep the coffee flowing!

[@IPostSwords]

I have done inlay work a total of once, and that knife took me months because I kept making small bits of progress, giving up, and taking it up again later after I'd forgotten all the things I'd learnt the last time. Eventually finished it, and it was nice, but still. I do not like doing inlays.

[@Apathymiller]

IPostSwords subbed

[@kallanronholm6396]

Today I made my first blacksmithing project ever, a bottle opener. It is the ugliest thing I've ever seen and I could not be more proud. Thank you for showing me how fun making things can be!

[@gavinspammed]

After this Sword is finished, would you consider doing some quick builds, like one day or two day projects?

[@WouterNederstigt]

Oh, like making a pair of scissors!

[@P8qzxnxfP85xZ2H3wDRV]

Quick builds? From here on out we're going onto the next level. Coming up: 350 part series masterpiece. :)

[@yellow-harold8965]

Loving the new camera angle, especially awesome for those of us who might want to try some of the techniques ourselves as it helps with understanding how it works. Wonderful to see such dedication to the production quality as well as the craft!

[@itzalpharom3o481]

Interesting coffee... However.. part 17?! I want this done! But you can't speed up perfection and it's coming along wonderfully. Keep up the good work Alec!

[@bobbybarnes8321]

Dragging it out for sponsors...🤔

[@itzalpharom3o481]

bobby barnes nooo I think he's just being very perticular.. I mean he got a microscope to work on it more precise... They didn't have that tech back in the day to make it.. so im hoping the finished product looks much better then the traditional Viking swords do. High bar set .

[@bobbybarnes8321]

@@itzalpharom3o481 you know this is his business right? The more episodes per project the more sponsors, the more money Alec makes. Good on him 👍🏼

[@volcryndarkstar]

@@bobbybarnes8321 He would just start another project with sponsors anyway so what's the point of that?

[@itzalpharom3o481]

bobby barnes yeah if I could do what I love and make money I'd do the same thing man. Lol sponsorship or not... I personally wouldn't want to flood my channels with sponsorship adds for money but if it paid for more than the bare necessities than why not.

[@42icee]

Your wanting of perfection by practice, admitting errors, and moving on is humbling. Thanks for your vids....awesome.

[@Jormunduur]

Probably the best coffee commercial these guys have ever had.... looks legit and I don't like coffee. :)

[@aaronmackay6123]

It is so awesome and inspiring to watch you Alec. Seriously, the energy ad intelligence and get to itness you have is incredible. For instance said Alec decides to put an inlay on his sword. Proceeds to jump into a skill learning binge and make his project as hard as possible. That's what I really like here. The fact you are always unsatisfied with the frying pan so you jump in the fire.

[@therustedshank9995]

*finally finishes sword* ok time to test it *snaps in half* ....... Damn it.

[@Geckomayhem]

Gold inlay: beautiful. Video editing: superb. Practice and learning new skills: smart. Coffee: delicious. Seeing through a microscope: amazing. Listening to people's comments: absolutely fantastic, thoughtful and considerate. :D

[@ifabforfun]

This project just keeps going and going and I wouldn't have it any other way!

[@hglasier]

I'm really enjoying this build Alec. You are pushing the boat out. Seeing these every day helps to give me the drive to focus on the build I'm on. 32 tenons in. Onto the mortices.

[@liammiller6617]

OMG your chanel is doing so well, been here since 20k

[@harveyrogerson1892]

Liam Miller his Chanel smells great

[@HalidesAndHollowness]

I just got finished watching the back to basics knife series. I'm a leatherworker by trade, Seeing you so ecstatic over the sheath was amazing. You ever try making a head knife? I'd love to see your spin on a head knife.

[@AT16]

Just say here Alec waiting for you to twist some gold and silver strand to create a gold silver Damascus inlay. That would be awesome.

[@jackeyboiii4019]

First of all LOVE the microscope shots they're awesome cant have enough of them. Second that shot at 11:43 with the sky and you working was awesome shows how much time and dedication it takes for each step, great job can't wait for the next episode.

[@UAPJedi]

Sorry im not a coffee drinker, Tea Total👍

[@b17fortress41]

Yeh tea

[@stelina2310]

Tea with lot of sugar

[@b17fortress41]

@@stelina2310 and milk

[@marijnmendes7936]

I like both tea ánd coffee! :)

[@marijnmendes7936]

And hot choclate of course

[@marko247]

I've really enjoyed watching your confidence grow whilst engraving the guard. I can't wait to see the finished sword, it is going to look amazing!

[@ezacher4634]

You my friend are a dork. Great stuff!

[@shocker9991]

The amount of detail that has gone into this project versus the previous ones is insane. Mad props dude looking incredible so far.

[@nathanflatt2997]

I’m surprised your kettle isn’t gold with how much gold you have

[@supernerdling]

I just wanted to say, I'm really loving you work on this sword! It is so incredibly beautiful, and every step has been so amazing to watch, and watching your videos really makes me want a workshop of my own so I can make such amazing stuff. Having not known much about smithing it was so cool to learn how all this stuff is done, and this sword really is one of the most beautiful things I've seen in my life.

[@stickmanunited4061]

[Verse 1] I thought I had it all together But I was led astray The day you walked away You were the clock that was ticking in my heart Changed my state of mind But love's so hard to find Your feelings changed like the weather Went from clear to grey On that cloudy day How can I go on without falling apart Love's so hard to find When someone's on your mind [Chorus] Listen baby Your wish is my command Baby, won't you understand That your wish is my command? What can I do to make my baby understand? [Verse 2] Something tells me that I'm dreaming I can see us there Waving unaware Of problems that have a tendency to keep Keep the truth confined Far from our minds You need someone you can believe in This I do declare Trust me I'll be there The road that leads to heaven can be so steep I will help you climb Change your state of mind [Chorus] Listen baby Your wish is my command Baby, won't you understand That your wish is my command? What can I do to make my baby understand? Your wish is my command Baby won't you understand That your wish is my command? [Bridge] I can see us there Waving unaware This I do declare Trust me I'll be there I can see us there Waving unaware This I do declare Trust me I'll be there I can see us there Waving unaware This I do declare Trust me I'll be there [Chorus] Listen baby Your wish is my command Baby, won't you understand That your wish is my command? What can I do to make my baby understand? [Outro] Follow me into, into my sleep Baby I'm yours, I'm yours to keep You've got the magic That entered my heart and my mind Your wish is my command Baby, won't you understand Your wish is my command? Baby, won't you understand Your wish is my command? Baby, won't you understand...

[@Rahul-zj6he]

Name of the track?

[@3zk1i_93]

“Baby im yours”

[@3zk1i_93]

*ladies and gentlemen, we got him*

[@sojiro288]

The clouds in the background of the time lapse shot watching Alec was pretty cool... Oh yeah the engraving looks amazing and can't wait to see it finished!

[@tylerknight6975]

Looking grate Alec

[@GalaxiusPilgrim]

“grate”

[@Donorcyclist]

Alec, thank you for sharing the warts, too. It's part of the process, and helps those who want to learn realize that expertise doesn't come overnight. Kudos, sir.

[@robertdavie319]

Alec aren't you breaking some English law of drinking coffee instead of tea..lol.

[@bcrogers57]

In a French press no less!!!

[@bbbooij]

Judging by the colour of the coffee nobody will notice :P

[@CrazyNerdInventor]

Tea is for social enjoyment, coffee tends to be stronger to provide caffeine to help power through the late nights.

[@Exayevie]

+boaz this comment is America Approved

[@rey21andi]

you can't even call this coffee 😂😂 he prepares it like tea. i wouldn't drink this for 50 quit

[@Benzy670]

I've been putting off this series so I could binge-watch it all at once, and part of me is glad I did, but I also deprived myself of this incredible microscope footage. IT'S SO SATISFYING being able to see like that, and I'm so glad you purchased it, Alec. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE DAMASCUS PATTERNS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE!!!

[@benjaminphiferjr6250]

Viking sword part 254

[@joeltham1979]

I really enjoyed your work Alec. I admire your boundless enthusiasm and determination to be the best you can be. Rare in such a young person in my opinion. I am one of your female followers and love watching you at work, you area real tonic. I watched Master Engraver and his camera work gave me a headache watching a close up of his fingers! He could learn a lot from you. He used a vibrating chisel so not as hands on as you. Love your new toy by the way!

[@8ballpoolthug400]

Nice accent

[@Veviano]

Indeed!

[@rupertmiller9690]

Thanks for showing your mistakes as well as your successes. Watching you learn is most satisfying entertainment, even though that scratch was like a jump scare.

[@symps5073]

1

[@CNGboyevil]

I like what you did with the cloud shot. Gives a real perspective on the actual amount of time it's taking. Keep up the good work!

[@MadeNewOmaha]

I admire your drive to always do better. It's what creates artists and craftsmen. Keep it up!

[@alexsylvester1469]

Those shots of the coffee at the beginning literally looked like a professional coffee commercial! Im very impressed and now really want some coffee!

[@michaelcalkins8079]

Beautiful regardless. It's been amazing watching you grow over the years. Truly inspirational

[@aspiringjob]

Don’t forget to remove the background in that small loop for the next video! Awesome job man, it’s such an honor to watch your progress.

[@Tsunande4]

6:42 That was one of the most satisfying footage I've seen on this channel so far

[@literate-aside]

Really enjoyed the episode thanks. Progress still feels slow but love what the microscope and lighting adds. Total video was around 11:20 minus the coffee stuff (like I say, man’s gotta eat) particularly liking the progression of a new skill. It’s a shame that it’s going to be so many episodes, but the content fees so much better at the moment and I know how good the final result will look, your best yet.

[@Isaacmantx]

Alec, I love how seamlessly you have been integrating the sponsors into your videos. I know that’s an odd thing to be impressed by, but most of the sponsor content has seemed like an extension of the video. As always.. Great job on the sword, it really is astounding how you are pushing your skill set so hard!

[@mehlliont]

Hey! I'm Peruvian, so glad that you like the taste of my homeland's coffee :D

[@imthecaiman1703]

Im pretty sure that this is the most beautiful piece that he's made so far, and its not even done. This is including the Kris, which comes at a close second.

[@Codfantaisia]

I just came back after months of being away. Congrats on 1.2 million and becoming a scientist it seems. Can't wait for you to start fabricating the heat shields of space craft by hand

[@khadineberry368]

To an artists point of view its really amazing to see the contrast in colour and texture in the different areas that most photo references dont.

[@patmancrowley8509]

I like "8 o'clock Coffee" beans. Fresh grind for each pot. Just wonderful.

[@larunaaxthemischievous9762]

What's interesting is that Inlay looks amazing, its like a tattoo applied to metal, its interesting and seemingly impossible but it just works, the gold and steel all in harmony and beauty

[@jenniferhammon7329]

I tip my hat off to you Alec, wonderful job at engraving. You truly are an admirable person

[@linksmith1057]

Thank god you muted the sharpening. Thank you so much. Also beautifully done. I love when a project comes together better then even you as the maker expect.

[@realisedbyab]

Holly molly i never seen a Hand-forged sword as detaill as well. It's just amazing, impresive work Alec.

[@howardfalkenberry960]

Alec, even though im not a blacksmith, I very much appreciate the art, and you my friend are an artist. Keep going, looking forward to more videos.

[@cbernheisel87]

It makes me so anxious watching you do such fine detail work... I mean all this time put into it.. it's like the stress from watching a suspense movie

[@chuckpechan]

Looks great Alec & thanks for the tip on the coffee...2-5 days from now I'll be sipping my own ☕️

[@dustinnorth6603]

Most everything you do looks like fun, but this engraving stuff is for the birds. Good on you for sticking with it. It is looking great.

[@raphaelsamaroo6788]

Your builds and forging are super cool and I had a challenge for you I think you'd enjoy. There's a little mini documentary called 'The Serpent in the Sword' and I think it'd be a good challenge for ya. Keep up the good work mate!

[@sawlgood]

My favorite part of the microscope is the occasional shot of Alec without his glasses! It’s like having his twin on the episode lol

[@mattrosspursel1]

I think they tiny imperfections (still within tolerance) are what adds to the hand made charm. If you want 1000000% accuracy then get a generic stamped machined piece. The tiny imperfections help make it truly unique. Even diamonds have little imperfections inside.

[@icwalk444]

I cheer whenever i see your new videos up. Incredible what you've been able to accomplish and how far you've progressed since I've been watching in just over a years time. Keep on keepin on Alec

[@GaMeRfReAkLIVE]

That was an excellent endorsement on the coffee sequence. My dad had a similar coffee press hed use when we camped. I love your videos and this is a beautiful piece, my pesonal favorite is still the rapier however. This work, just like id expect, remains amazing

[@kylemcalpin9324]

I usually wait until a project is finished and then binge watch the whole thing.... but when I saw what was being done I realized I couldn't wait... and now the first thing I do when I wake up is see if the next video is up... keep up the good work hoss!

[@jayjaska8963]

if you're worried about scratching the steel while removing the excess gold, you could make a bronze chisel with a hammer and then sharpened edge due to it being harder than gold but softer than steel. the hammering for bronze makes it harder for those few watching that didn't know. also when retrieving the gold you can use a magnet for the steel bits and it will leave the gold due to it not being ferromagnetic which most magnets are.

[@rurounizaku]

I have found it utterly fascinating to watch the engraving and inlay process.

[@mentiras_xoxo]

watching you learn engraving is so much fun, i bought replacement pickguards for my guitar that i'll engrave and 'inlay' with gold color. it'll be so blingy and cool!

[@amychilders5170]

Did anyone else jump when the scratch happen and the gold was dug out? I'm glad that it is repairable. Keep on working with this hard and you will have earned you a long vacation.. Oh and if you like coffee try chickory root!

[@eclipse-ny5cl]

Alec you have inspired me in many ways not just to start black smithing but to work harder in very thing I do thank you

[@TheScottishKayaker]

I would love an episode where you go back over your other pieces with the microscope. I think the keyhole and feather demascus builds would looks amazing under the scope.