MAKING A VIKING SWORD!!! Part 18

[@DuelPorpoise]

@alex steele, some advice from a professional jeweler on dealing with those pesky tiny stones: never use tweezers, use some spru wax, or any kind of sticky wax, just form it into a point and you’ll never fling a gem off into the wild blue yonder only to be found ten years later when you finally move that thing. Advice for keeping your hands still: ELBOWS ON THE TABLE! Sit down and rest your elbow and wrist on the table. One more thing, the garnet you’re using is cut with a modern round brilliant cut, I’d order a cabochon cut for extra realism, and because they’re cooler that way anyways.

[@erikjansen3839]

this comment has to be seen

[@Briguy1027]

I am rather surprised he's standing while doing this procedure.

[@milanschouten6533]

This comment needs reading by alec

[@zytherioszytherion7485]

Upvote it so he sees the wax suggestion!

[@sstem2169]

This comment is spot on!!! I've used a small piece of bee's wax for over 20 years when handling stones for stone setting purposes. It is the only safe way to place stones in a setting. As illustrated in the video, tweezers will cause you to loose more stones than you set!!!

[@tztxz80]

You've clearly moved out of swords and into artwork. It's just artwork that could lop your arm off. With the level of craftsmanship you've achieved now I can only imagine what your products will be like in twenty years. Thanks for the amazing attitude and videos. Some day you need to start selling these things. You'd be a millionaire in no time at all.

[@goodluck2522]

He'll be there in no time as it is with the subs and view counts he's getting these days =D

[@fpsdovah2572]

Dibs on the sword when he sells it then

[@Axelrun1994]

All I know is, I want the chefknife so all of you keep your grubby hands off of that!

[@Josh-vo5de]

tztxz80 I am very excited to see his work in 20 years because he is amazing now. It will be legendary.

[@micksta945]

Pretty sure he would be approaching millionare status if not already if you look at the amount of content he pumps out with a sponsor in every 10 min video and the fact his content is very advertiser friendly.

[@IamHere2468]

Here I am sitting in a store parking lot, sweating my butt off, laughing like a mad man watching you drop small things. What a life!

[@AlecSteele]

😂😂 cracked me up!

[@samuelpuhretmayr5036]

Use your fingers to degrees your dropping rate of small objects

[@ExaltedDuck]

"Well fill it with gold!". If only more of life's problems were so easy...

[@graeme.davidson]

Most of life's problems sort themselves out if you fill them with gold. It's just getting the gold that's the problem.

[@Blewlongmun]

Yeah can't really think of anything not fixable by immediately filling said thing with gold. Teeth, relationships, computers, houses, food

[@Geckomayhem]

Gold covers a multitude of sins. No, wait: Gold buys friends and enemies. Hmmm, not quite right. Gold is the solution to all of life's ills. :)

[@petertikkanen4293]

@@Blewlongmun teeths are better made from gold. you can eat forewer candys

[@TruculentGoose]

Marcus Crassus is invading Carrhae! .... Fill him with Gold!!!!!!!!!! Sorry... I could no resist

[@juanroberts6527]

i completely forgot he making a sword with all the ingraving videos

[@aaronbyrne-colgan186]

I laughed way harder than I'm proud to admit that he filed the book with his files!

[@Nprcksn]

I let out a legitimate laugh when that happened. It was pure and simple and true.

[@Bergdoogen]

"I need to work on my filing" and then proceeds to open his file drawer. Brilliant. His comedy never fails to amuse me.

[@NobukiPhu]

Subtle enough that I think MOST missed it. Haha.

[@eanna773]

I've almost forgotten what the blade itself looks like 😅 This isn't mean to be hate btw 😅 I still appreciate the emense effort Alec puts into this, especially having to start from knowing little about engraving yet taking as much time as necessary to ensure a classy finish. Keep it up and thanks for the entertainment.👍 Much love From Ireland🇮🇪

[@thomasb.3040]

Blade?? What blade?

[@nikolaiandreassen4768]

What blade 😅😅😅

[@hockeydude4810]

Your vids are so awesome

[@es809]

I was just thinking the same thing!

[@jphzazueta]

Blade? I thought he was only making a pommel without a sword

[@kbkawa]

Hey guys welcome back to the workshop. Today is episode 45 of our Viking sword... Next day Hey guys, welcome back to the workshop. I’ve got some bad news. :( I lost the sword, so welcome to episode 1 of making our second Viking sword. Lol jk love the series! Keep it up.

[@Will_DiGiorgio]

I'm glad for Alec, but sometimes I miss the days of 40k subs...

[@olivianeugeboren602]

These series are so inspiring, the fact that you commit so fully to these insanely difficult projects, that you don’t really know how to do, and consistently get fantastic results just because you’re not afraid to try, is amazing

[@Beer-can_full_of_toes]

Olivia Neugeboren not only is he not afraid to try he’s not afraid to make it and remake it until it is what he wants it to be. Very admirable.

[@goldenknight578]

Actually, I've seen a few times where it was obvious Alec was more than a little bit nervous about attempting something, but he went ahead and tried it anyway. That's the true test of bravery.

[@xOR3Ox]

a week ago when Alec started diving deep into this I thought "This will probably be 23 episodes long" Now I am thinking its going to be 30. haha. Loving the craftsmanship and new skills though. Great work so far!

[@edkovac8978]

Final episode will probably be a Christmas Special :) But what a journey this is!!! 👍👍👍

[@erikjansen3839]

it feels more like a 1year expeience

[@thenewexeptor]

It is relatively easy math based on the historical numbers. So we have another 2 weeks which probably counts for 8 episodes to make the lower guard. Another 2-3 episodes for the handle if it is a simple enough and not some engraving. Then at least 2 episodes for final assembly. So overall we are talking about 12-13 episodes more which is somewhere on September. This means that your suggestion of 30 episodes is quite accurate.

[@erikjansen3839]

@@thenewexeptor ill send u a euro if ur right

[@Uncephalized]

@@thenewexeptor Nah. It is not going to take him nearly as long to finish the next two sides. Guaranteed it takes him less than half as long to do the lower guard.

[@guy_withglasses]

whenever a timelapse slows down i get so afraid that its about to show him slip...

[@strider2175]

Took the words *right* out of my mouth :D

[@thibni_]

I KNOW!!! ME TOO! THAT'S WHAT I JUUUUST WROTE!

[@PimentaWendel]

RIGHT??!!

[@JorgenKremer]

I bloody pre-gasped at what would happen. And this wasn't the first time either.....

[@zytherioszytherion7485]

In reality, this is usually what occurs 😀

[@camillesennegon]

I just want to say shut up to the peoples who find this series to long...she isn't..they just can't imagine the amount of work involved and needed to make this sword

[@thibni_]

The mastercraftsmanship that Alec puts out for us isn't just long for us, it's tediously long for him too! But I always get excited when he introduces something new. Like the Microscope! Yes!

[@Quan511]

Thats the best part. This is the best series since the scottish claymore! Long series are nice, they get you hooked :)

[@camillesennegon]

@@Quan511 absolutely ! I think that peoples don't understand that the key for stunning work is not just experience but the time you on it ! I was 13 and had made only 10 blades and was struggling a looot grinding bevels..and i took my time and i did a big 410mm really recurve kukri with sweet bevels.. time is key !!!

[@thibni_]

@@Quan511 Long series offer a variety of information, practical knowledge and new things to learn! I love this part. The sad part, is that some of his viewers like to see him start different projects, making swords, and blablabla. In my opinion, that's a restrictive approach to his craftsmanship, but it's understandable.

[@Paul_Ward]

I've learned so much watching Alec. You can go watch Forged in Fire if you want a 10 minute hit of screwed on hilts, bad angles in the blades and the same old plate smashing. But here - here you learn what it is to make a sword with authentic enthusiasm, how different tools work and are made, and with every single project there's something new. This project can take 50 episodes, I'll still be watching.

[@StickySubstance]

I can still hear your forge screamin.... "Use me~~~ Use me~~~ Alec~~~" Btw, that looks freakin awesome dude!

[@jimsmall1580]

Use a piece of modeling clay to pick up your stones...

[@alt-bringer5198]

at this rate itll start bleeding red dykem

[@shtoinky]

I absolutely LOVE how you venture out of your comfort zone every project and almost every episode! You're doing great things,

[@owenstuder9841]

I forgot this was a video and tried to blow away the metal shavings in the guard. I haven’t gotten alt of sleep

[@warriormaiden9829]

Lol, I tried to do the same thing!!! XD

[@Ian_Hay]

I was just doing exactly the same thing on another video - I was blowing my iPad trying to blow the dust off a maple slab Matt Cremona had just milled.

[@FireGuy90]

I’m glad I’m not the only oddball that does this...

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

5:24 "What are some of the things Vikings like to adorn their artwork with?" The blood, guts and bones of the vanquished!

[@alt-bringer5198]

skulls for the skull throne!!

[@easy236]

Gems are usually handled with a stick with a dab of something sticky on the end. I would definitely suggest that for the coming days! Also, this is incredible keep it up!

[@nath_tayl0rr]

What a stunning piece, you’ve graduated from a blacksmith to a craftsman, you should be so proud of your talent, and work each piece has such unique features that you skill range improves every piece you do

[@abelbabel8484]

*FACETED GEMS ARE AHISTORICAL FOR THE VIKING ERA* The earliest facet cuts are dated to the 13th century iirc, before that gems were in their natural geometry or cabochons/flat. Look at anglo-saxon garnet in gold cloisonné, maybe that's the stryle for your piece. Sorry for shouting, but I wanna make sure this gets seen - a work of such beauty and skill must not have the wrong cut stone set in it.

[@johnjacomb2645]

This needs to be made top comment

[@sb-ant6457]

Rub the stone with bacon then smooth off the facet with a Dremel... Sorted

[@erikjansen3839]

its a sword thats INSPIRED by a viking sword not a historcal replica

[@abelbabel8484]

@@erikjansen3839 Yeah, I understand that. I'm just saying this in case he wants to stay accurate and doesn't know about this detail. If Alec says the faceted stone is his twist on it, that's fine, too.

[@Briguy1027]

Since it's just a dragon's eye he could get away with some sort of round cabochon.

[@0003-n8d]

You are the only Britt I’ve ever seen that has a southern comfort attitude. You’re level of craftsmanship is insane! Rock on champ

[@oolooo]

That Garnet will make that sword be made of Love .

[@shivtekoriginal]

Honestly, watching you work for so long and work so hard on the tiny details makes me want to put more effort into basically everything I do! You're an inspiration, Alec. This sword is going to look amazing when it's done.

[@danielbrocklehurst5878]

If you coat some dowel in beeswax it sticks to the gems and makes them a lot less painful to move than with tweezers. Also I recconend hand drilling your stone seats in the tube with a hand pin vice and some drill bits, you get much better control that way and keep it central. Using the fordem is faster but there's a much higher chance your seat won't be central and too deep. If you want to press fit the tube, drill a hole the same diameter as the tube (file the tube edge lightly to rough the edges to give it some grip) and tap it in with a piece of wood covering the tube as you lightly tap it in. This will provide a tight fit without ruining any surface finishing on the tube and won't crack the stone. That's all the advice I can think of, good luck!

[@m4ddav3]

Beeswax is a good idea. I never got on with it personally and preferred blu-tack instead. A bit on the end of a cocktail stick is good as you can mould it to a nice point

[@scottlowe5961]

Don’t worry about how long the process is taking Alec. I for one am enjoying watching each step.

[@joshualeefyi]

*Thank you so much for being so honest and vulnerable* by showing your errors and making your progress and learning as real as possible for the rest of us watching once again *I greatly appreciate* it thank you for the upload and consistent quality content you rock bro

[@kjoos]

The addition of the microscope has truly added so much to this piece. I was blown away with how beautiful the second side turned out.

[@conorbryant5103]

huhhuh. File. I get it.

[@colingriffin6843]

That upper guard is a thing of beauty.. your skill level has increased insanely since you first started carving.

[@torbjornahman]

Got to love your filing system, totally intuitive ! :) :)

[@darktheslayer420]

Alec, these videos keep getting better and better. Your active research and the constant need for information has really turned you into a great blacksmith. Keep up the great work!!!

[@TheImmortalsbleed]

I felt that mess up in my bones.

[@ZombieWoodturner]

I bow down before you Steele. Maker of stords, inlayer of gold, you are absolutely awe inspiring!

[@Krytern]

The weekends just aren't the same without your videos mate.

[@briancates3576]

This project is a turning point. You always try out something new with each project, but this is on a whole other level. Simply incredible.

[@Chip-lf3hz]

This is going to be your greatest work yet and definitely worthy of a display case! Keep it up Alec!

[@anratse]

Hey Alec, I love how you keep on pushing your limits and venture outside of your comfort zone. That said, my love for old school hand tools just carried over to the garden. I've picked up two sickles and a scythe at a thrift shop and am very happy with sharpening and using them. You sharpen them by cold forging on a small anvil, thinning and work hardening the edge. I picked up a book about scything, and it has a chapter on forging scythes. It would be awesome if you would forge one, the compound curves in the blade likely would be very challenging. I'd love to see your take on it.

[@mackmilne8155]

This is an ordeal of a project. It is amazing what it all adds up to. Great work. In the future you should make some sort of great sword or maybe a halberd or glaive.

[@nuuskye]

Halberd! Alec, you haven't done a polearm, like ever, right? That would be sweet!

[@brokenblackbird]

Consider a halberd as that would be more tricky and interesting to see how to forge it. Its like a combination of an axe, spear and sword all rolled into one piece. Would also be really interesting to see how to temper such a complicated piece.

[@jasonlamar87]

Never have I ever witnessed somebody take majority of the information from books and Word of Mouth like you and through trial and error bring these objects to life. You are a prime example of how drive, passion and energy can get anything done once you set your mind to it.

[@williamlivingstone4326]

You could really just put this video in with those vids that are extremely satisfying to watch!

[@ardiganm697]

Not been much of a KZbin viewer but since discovering this channel I find myself checking for updates from Alec Daily. Great work!

[@MakeBrooklyn]

That will look awesome!! I'd love to see you go explain to the young Alec in your early videos what he would be doing and the tools he'd be using to get there in just a few years! I doubt he would believe you. Cheers!

[@AlecSteele]

🙏🙏😊

[@cobratester]

If I had to distill everything down to a single lesson to encapsulate Alec Steele: You don't really need to know how to do something to get started doing it, you just need to want to do it.

[@ga5743]

Fun series Alec.....and I just love how you NEVER drop the F...bomb, or any other curse word, even with all the frustrations of learning new things. Just shows how learning can be done with intelligence.

[@havtor007]

Really you think swearing shows a lack of intelligence? Swearing makes your frustration level go down it decreases stress, it reduces pain. And have many more good things about it. If you change what word you are using you are STILL SWEARING. People who think swearing shows a lack of intelligence has a tendency to lack some themselves but hey there is just actual research about swearing to back that statement up.

[@enterprise0987]

Trust me we do the cursing for him so he doesn't have too lol. I jumped and cursed when he nicked the gold !! :-)

[@zeekeno823]

Generally, the benefits of swearing is more do to exclamation. A "ragh" or other forceful exclamation of gibberish has the same effect. That being said, neither swearing nor lack thereof show lack of intelligence.

[@florianbeck4283]

Alec always dropping the gems really remembers me starting to work at watch movements. It's so easy to drop the tiny parts and then you're crawling all around the floor to find them.

[@AT16]

Average young adult, “I’ve chipped a nail!” Followed by full on melt down, crying, and 2 days of bad attitude. Alec Steele meanwhile damages something he’s spent hundreds of hours working on and almost laughs about it, then fixed it and moved on. Wish more people could have your attitude.

[@vinnie2356]

I'd wish I could have that attitude.

[@DarkRoomProductions_CZ]

i chipped a nail while I drilled through my finger. priceless. I laughed anyways.

[@thewaterless]

your assessment of alec's attitude? spot on. you assessment of "young adults?" dead wrong. you don't have to tear someone down to lift someone else up. try to learn from alec's positive approach to life, and offer praise without falsely heaping scorn.

[@DarkRoomProductions_CZ]

amen

[@OhSoUnicornly]

Mate, YOU need a better attitude if that's what you think of 'young adults' these days. The average young adult is caring for the environment better than any other generation ever did, supporting their friends through mental illness, working a job with terrible hours having to smile at customers who are practically verbally abusive, and facing the reality that no matter how many hours a week they work and how much they save, they will never be at a point where they can buy their own house, because the previous generations have left them with a broken economy. Alec is fantastic, but I agree with Tfunk - don't tear down everyone else while you're talking about one person's greatness.

[@LukeMorrie00]

Beautiful work Alec, I have no doubt in the future you will accel in everything that you put your mind to. Its crazy the amount that you have learnt and then taught us through these videos. From making bottle openers when you were first starting this channel to now, making intricate beautiful pieces of art. I think everyone who watches your videos are in awe of the quality of filmography and craftsmanship that you deliver on a nearly daily basis. Thankyou

[@TheKyleks94]

Filing pun is my favourite thing ever. Laughed so very much hahahaha

[@flightographist]

It's an incredible thing to watch the step by step progression of an artisan.

[@kalev9770]

I have to blame you Alec. I don't like weekends now.

[@lukemeck]

Alec this definitely makes one appreciate the time and effort that was put into an antique sword, plus the cost at with they went for most of the time never justified the hours and weeks spent on just one sword! Fantastic work my man!!!!

[@georgebrett9284]

I am going to keep it short. I love the vids man!!👌

[@AlecSteele]

Thank you 🙏

[@georgebrett9284]

Alec Steele your welcome

[@mrbourdet]

Alec, I am really enjoying your experience in engraving and stone setting. It seems to me that a master smith would know how to do all these things. So, bravo. Keep up the learning, and thanks for taking us along on your journey.

[@samihietakangas658]

Alec, bezel setting might not be the best idea for a gem so small. You really should consider the gypsy setting... You could even set the garnet straight to the steel by making a hole for the gem and using chisels to create prongs from the steel around it to hold it in place.

[@samihietakangas658]

The technique I mentioned is called bead setting

[@sams69z28]

Alec, the addition of the microscope with a camera has been awesome to watch. Keep up the amazing work. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@arcaneacolyte3866]

Golly gee wiz. 18 episodes? How many days is that? But that effort definitely shows through. Though not perfect, the engraving work does indeed look amazing to my untrained eye.

[@johnniewalker39]

MAKING A VIKING SWORD!!! *Part 1* --> Published on *Jul 24, 2018*

[@arcaneacolyte3866]

@@johnniewalker39 ah. Thanks

[@terryforsdyke306]

the way Alec is going I would not be too suprised if it is another month before this is finished, and that is fine by me. he is going for close to historical accuracy (albeit made with some modern equipment) and at the time a top quality sword with an elaborate finish would have taken craftmen months to complete, and it would not all have been one persion, a blacksmith with his apprentices would have spent days or weeks (maybe even months) working on the blade then handed that off to someone else to finish and polish, then that would be handed off to other people to make the grip, guard and pommel, then handed off to other people to engrave the above, then others for final assembly and other people to make the scabard. a sword like that would have likely cost equivelent to the price of big house and had a dozen or more people involved in its production

[@erikjansen3839]

alec is like a one man factory for swordmaking then

[@hanschenklein8124]

The sheer standard you hold yourself to is absolutely astonishing. I don't know anyone who is that perfectionistic and critical of himself, and it really shows in all of your workpieces.

[@derekkehler2994]

Am I the only one that realized that when he said "I need to work on his fileing" he took the books out of his file drawer!

[@KianGriffin]

Derek Kehler 😂😂😂

[@erikjansen3839]

it took half an hour but i got the joke finally

[@ga5743]

And when he said he needs to find his file on setting, he went to the stairs......😀

[@Beer-can_full_of_toes]

So the files are filed in the file drawer of filing files...that may or may not have a +1 stat to filing.

[@erikjansen3839]

@@Beer-can_full_of_toes we need a second kind of file drawer for knowledge files

[@alexthegreat0234]

Alec, as always it's a pleasure to watch your builds unfold. You truly are an artist! This piece is taking you quite a while, but, as they say, anything worth doing is worth doing right! Looking forward to the next video.

[@SourcePortEntertainment]

Love that pummel!

[@codyholland5956]

I've been smithing since I was 7. And you still manage to show me new things all the time bro. It's a wonderful thing to see another person my age with the know how to create art from raw steel. Your awesome man.

[@lukearts2954]

I have noticed it before, but it never was as apparent to me as in this episode: you really must have a whole different feeling, the next time you visit the dentist... Agony replaced by total joy :) zzwweeeeeeeeeh-zwiw-zwiwwww (2:45)

[@lukearts2954]

And at 4:00 you confirm that dentist analogy: gaping hole problem, fill it with gold and it's all okay :))) Awesome save, by the way! My heart stopped for a second when you slipped, and again when you revealed the size of it (even though magnified, it was still wider than the steel border, so very relevant) I am truly amazed at the fixes and retouches you have done on this piece. Amazing work. And thankfully pure gold coldwelds like butter =)

[@Harxey128]

Going to sleep yesterday was so difficult. How could I sleep not having watched an episode of Alec Steele?!?!?

[@casperavenido9435]

Make a scythe

[@Taunus-Tim]

oooh yeah! i want to see that too!

[@shadowmage36]

The true mark of a master crafter is not one who makes no mistakes. It is one who is able to make his mistakes invisible, a seamless part of the whole. Well done.

[@guy_withglasses]

man thats a lot of engraving tools... 0:32

[@Gingerbred_Hed]

This is, by far, THE best work youve done! I need to see more!

[@passiionate909]

Excited for the finished project!

[@Zogg1281]

Ok, I don't know much about engraving, but your attention to detail and patience has made what you have just done look like you've been doing this for YEARS! That guard is looking mind blowingly AWESOME

[@bradleyleffert4720]

Is it bad that I like my tools more than most people?

[@jimmcgibbits2306]

No

[@PatrickAntonik]

You are my mandatory daily dose of magnificent artwork and good mood talk! Thank you Alec! 👍🏽

[@irishninja9857]

Anyone else concerned he hasnt posted a video since monday?

[@fractalaudio4956]

Not really, I think hes aware that he's going to be repeating the last two weeks.

[@TinysTastys]

According to his Instagram he went out of town the other day and he's back in the shop but he's doing some sort of trauma training in case of injuries in the shop and I think his next videos going to be about that

[@irishninja9857]

yeah I have instagram or any of those other social media formats except FB glad he is okay though.

[@stevinleer4782]

The best part of blacksmithing - you'll never know what you are going to make next Keep up the brilliant work, Alec!

[@Katniss218]

You should have used that gold-catching pan thing from the beginning.

[@erikjansen3839]

and never removed it

[@Katniss218]

Yes! lol

[@Impractical_Engineer]

The craftsmanship from this channel is unmatched.

[@Hasapis]

I'm starting to think you are sponsored by this microscope

[@teeveegee8843]

No, Alec has covered up the brand and model numbers with tape.

[@Eric_Smith2662]

Not going to lie, this isn't the most interesting thing I've seen you do but I appreciate how difficult and meticulous it is. Keep up the great work!!

[@leerubin1662]

This guy is an artist whose medium of choice is steel. Well done. Very very beautiful work.

[@hihello3204]

Ive never been more hype to see the finished product of one of your series...this sword kicks ass

[@lucas.willemsen77]

Watching your videos is like watching a movie in a theater, it's amazing how much work you put in your projects and showcasing it!😍

[@embain269]

Alec, I can see you improving a lot on this particular project, its awesome how no matter how daunting the task, you don't let it scare you away from trying it!

[@Viviann__]

Instead of the title being “Making a Viking sword” it should be called “Making a pure masterpiece” It looks great Alec, keep it up!

[@MartinAhlman]

Your enthuiasm is contagious! I wrote another song because of you. No, it's not about you, just inspired by your enthusiasm! Thank you!

[@Knoktus]

Each episode that you spend engraving it reminds me of when I used to make jewelry in school and fills me with the urge to get back into it

[@jonathanmckinney32]

I love the idea of progressing backwards through time, to discover methods and techniques used by metal workers of the past.. for your next KZbin project you could consider creating a sword from the bronze age, because the history you talk about is almost as fun as watching you work.

[@ninjahombrepalito1721]

Man, Alec, 18 videos. You're really putting a lot of work into this project, probably more than any other before it. Keep up the good work!

[@charlotteice5704]

The amount of work you put in and the attention to detail you have absolutely astonishes me.

[@krisdog88]

This is such an ambitious project! I love that you're teaching yourself how to do this work!

[@01159Felix]

This project has been going on for so long I've lost all recollection of what the rest of the sword looks like. Love it.

[@michielcoetzer2924]

Knowledge is power, If one don't know, does not mean that that person is stupid, just uneducated. When you have the means and will to learn, nothing can stop one. Great work Alec. Wish i could help you out in the shop!

[@evilbrat5376]

That went well oops! Okay, just a tiny slip there, fixed. Now the Eye! Alec, you have come a very long way. From tongs to hammers to knives to swords. Now doing gold inlay & gem setting. Outstanding. Thanks for the lift as you go.

[@bigcody77]

You sir are both teacher and student. You most certainly have a winning recipe! Your edits all the way to music. Most excellent job your doing my friend! Keep up the great work! 👍

[@carbolemons8810]

whenever alec slows down on his montages, or speed-ups. my heart drops because i know something is about to go wrong

[@MariusBar239]

It still amazes me how enthusiastic and determined you are with this project. But it looks amazing so keep up the good work!!!

[@Joel-hr1uw]

OMG ALEC!!! You almost stopped my heart when you slipped and hit the gold inlay!

[@BigZ7337]

I love how you're always learning and perfecting new skills in every video.

[@JF_Projects]

Don't hurry, 18 episodes is just the beginning of a great work. (I worked 400+ hour on my last knife) LOL

[@bertasoler9375]

I don't understand how in 30 minutes 13 people took time out of their dah to dislike such a creative and awesome makers videos. Great video Alec!

[@cuhurun]

Alec... you've surpassed yourself with this project, absolutely amazing work... can hardly wait to see the finished item. Big respects, from a fellow Norfolkman !

[@CaptainPhantom93]

I think you may possibly be my favorite person on KZbin. You are always so energetic, and positive. You seem like a truly awesome person to be around. Keep up the great work man, I admire you for your talent, work ethic, and your personality.

[@MichaelDuntz]

the childish glee Alec has on setting the stone is fantastic.