Only A Master Can Pass This Test

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[@Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm]

Wow, that 90 degree blade bend test is terrifying. Glad you passed! Master Will!

[@PeterKNoone]

Totally agree, I wanted to wear a face shield just watching it on my computer

[@MrBonoso]

I felt myself backing off from my screen during that

[@igorp]

that "safety squint" was terrifying

[@andyroo8592]

That's not the Master Smith test finished yet, you have to make 5 different knives including a quillion dagger That have to pass a grading by a MS.

[@MichaelMaven83]

Absolutely terrifying, i get anxious watching it

[@CMFoodFun]

The amount of bladesmithing knowledge in that workshop is immense. So many renown and tallented individuals assembled for such an occasion will remain in your memories for a long time!

[@robertchristoph9319]

When I saw Jason run past the camera in the opening, I was like "wait, is that...?" And then it was lol. I haven't been that excited since Jason's Halloween party a few years back when Burt Foster was dressed as J Neilson

[@davidbarnes7617]

As someone who is not a maker, but rather appreciates the craft, this was a wonderful video. Congrats to you both for passing, but the interview in the 2nd half of the video was really wonderful. The lessons he talked about apply to far more than knife making. Life lessons like this apply across so many skills and jobs. My favorite video so far of yours, great job Will!

[@CoyoteFallsForge]

Congratulations, Will. I'm really impressed that your blade straightened back up to true after the bend test - very cool!

[@joshrepik]

Shows how much that spine tempering matters, as well as the quality of his heat treat

[@RamDragon32]

Three people going, "Dayum!" in the back proves how impressive that was!

[@blackoak4978]

Watching the bend test is terrifying, but seeing your blade go back to straight after the bend was mind-blowing

[@krabkit]

i think i am most impressed that your knife came almost back to straight after that bend.

[@codybates2419]

The amount of big names on the bladesmith community in that shop is insane.

[@ozarkscarguy540]

The amount of absolute legends in this video is incredible. Even better you can tell they all treat Will like a little brother. It's so cool.

[@rumplefourskin6775]

The fact that an old master like Steve has such good things to say about Neil just proves how much of a bad ass he is. I love his work.

[@harborwolf22]

Congrats man, none of us had any doubt that you'd absolutely do amazing!

[@ChipoSkippy]

Will Stelter Master Blade Smith has one hell of a ring to it! Congrats on passing your performance test Will! I have enjoyed watching you grow as a blacksmith and blade smith, and cannot wait for what you do next!

[@jonasholzem2909]

Don't pour out the baby with the bath, he's not a master yet! (Sorry, I'm german, premature congratulations are a bad omen over here...)

[@joelx817]

Proud of you dude! I've watched you go from learning the ropes to Master Smith now... it's awesome to see you grow!

[@thespazdragon]

Easily one of the most wholesome channels on youtube, thanks for that.

[@Nick-Lab]

I never doubted Will would end up being a master bladesmith. His skill is undeniable.

[@ShootingUtah]

I seriously don't say this about a lot of people but Steve seems like someone I really want to meet and sit down and talk with. Better yet piddle around the shop and make something with. He's a rare kind of person for sure.

[@ChrisDoll44]

Grats, Will! Well deserved. Looking forward to what's next.

[@cyclosarin]

Man the connection between you and Steve and his wife is something every man wishes for his kid.

[@AK-ContentCreatIon]

Congrats! Way to go!

[@bobwallace5257]

Congrats Will I’ve followed you for a few years now and have watched you grow your skills . This is a big step you just took and I hope you keep putting out your videos! Cheers

[@user54389]

Congrats Will and Logan! Good stuff

[@ericserafim7954]

Incredible interview!

[@redgreenblue998]

Congratulations! Great content along the way.

[@daveturkall4003]

Congratulations Will! Awesome job on that blade, when it went back to straight I was amazed.

[@MURPH10US]

congrats bro! Thanks for sharing the wisdom!

[@prophez23]

Great job Will and congratulations on the Master stamp! You deserve it bud. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing what masterpieces you come up with in the near future. I love listening to the wisdom and stories of all the old tymer bladesmith. I never thought I'd end up being one of those guys but here I am. Old and making knives lol... Can't speak for any wisdom though I'm still trying to get that part down..

[@miquerto]

Thanks for sharing that. I enjoyed all of it, and the interview was especially cool.

[@nunyabizness4354]

Well done, Will! I look forward to the creations that are in your future.

[@iamarawn]

Congrats man. You deserve it!

[@alltree78]

Great Video Will. Well done

[@isaacbenrubi9613]

Congratulations!!! That's quite an accomplishment!

[@jeffkeeley1507]

Way to go Will. Congratulations!

[@Jeffrose_]

Great work Will. Congratulations

[@1clinkerman]

Wonderful video!!

[@daniellundy510]

Congratulations guys!!

[@zodplaysgames3185]

Probably one of my favorite videos on YT in a long while. This was a fantastic video into the insight of the craft and community overall. Congrats Will!

[@RinaldoFamilyMetalworks]

Congratulations, Will! You asked a lot of questions that I've been wondering recently. Thank you, very much for that! My small family team and I look forward to seeing what you come up with next, Master Smith, Sir!

[@nmaresch579]

Helluva journey so far, excited for what comes next! Grats brother.

[@Dave_0993_I]

Congratulations. You are a great artist, and with this additional dedication, a Maestro Smith!

[@Tincad4]

Congratulations mate. Now the hard work starts. Can't wait to see your Ms presentation knives

[@Friedbrain11]

That was a great interview! Gratz on passing those tests. At any point the blade could fail and when it doesn't...whew!!!

[@benr8772]

Congrats on the performance test, and good luck on the presentation knives! I would love to give this video 3 YT thumbs up for the interview conversation. Super cool man with a lot of interesting things to talk about with such a positive energy!

[@EsanJr]

Congrats! Job well done.

[@tmshaffer]

Great video. One of my favorites you have made

[@zachmcintire1202]

Will! I have watched your Journey for years and to watch you commitment to your craft and your pure unadulterated curiosity is truly inspiring. Master! Hell yeah. Congrats.

[@squishy312]

Congrats! Proud to have you here in Montana.

[@wyldefire9730]

Congratulations!! 🎉🎉

[@Psyrus88]

Congratulations, Will. God bless and keep you.

[@oldguy5381]

Always a pleasure

[@AaronSpielman]

Congratulations, Will!

[@markrobinson1753]

Congratulations! You deserve all your success given your hard work and the incredible mentors you’ve had along the way!

[@matthewdancik5515]

Congratulations, Will! Been following your Journey pretty much since the beginning, and if anyone deserves the success and successes yet to be gained it is you! Looking forward to seeing the future you forge out for yourself in the years to come.

[@BraxxJuventa]

Thanks for filming and interviewing Will! 😁👍🏼

[@gordonshute8816]

Master Blade Smith! Great job. It's been so fun watching your journey. Congratulations!

[@cae2487]

With a group of guys like all you running Steve around you'll keep him young forever. Legends making legends.

[@AdamsWorlds]

Well done, what a lovely community yall got there. God bless.

[@topytopy]

You've got this Will!

[@waynecarlson8689]

congratulations ! What an accomplishment ! You are an inspiration .

[@lkdenve]

Congratulations to you and Logan!Seeing Logan pass Journeyman doing stock removal is motivating. I always feel like I’m not really making knives because I don’t have the time or space for a forge. Thank you for sharing.

[@boskone]

I like the Blinkin-vs-post bits during the chop test.

[@e.scottdaugherty8291]

OUT- freakin-STANDING!! Nicely done brother.

[@jimcorbett3764]

Congratulations! Interesting interview, as well.

[@Everendlesss]

Congratulations Will! I hope to buy you a meal and a drink someday. Its always exciting to see a new video of yours get posted. Cheers.

[@ornametalsmith]

Love this video! Steve is ONE OF A KIND. Feel blessed to know him. Congrats to Will and Logan !!

[@gdata69]

Congratulations Will!

[@hangugeohaksaeng]

Good luck Will!!

[@jamesgoddin8880]

Congrats fella. You fully deserve it.

[@joshsater4044]

Great video and great conversation in the second half! Thank you for letting your video guest speak and not talking over him like so many tend to do when they interview someone on their channel. Great job!

[@aloberdorf4579]

Congrats on the test, but that interview was one of the most enjoyable,and humbling I have ever had the pleasure of watching. Kudos.

[@MrGameMasterSir]

LETS GO! Congrats Will! What an incredible guy Steve is

[@granitesand78]

What a rush. Congrats man. And that interview warmed my heart. I’m not in your craft but it’s highly enjoyable to watch and thanks for sharing

[@nickp.777]

Congratulations Will!!! You definitely deserve it, I would love to meet some of the people in your video definitely Steve and Jason. They are some of my idols for sure. Again great job buddy!

[@whoshotashleybabbitt4924]

“Why do you have so many knives?” “Some men like watches, some men like cars. I find beauty in a well crafted piece of sharpened steel.”

[@edcruz4328]

You look great Will! I'm glad that things has been going great with your smithing. Much love from Washington!

[@martybaker4102]

Congratulations!! Awesome dude......

[@robertr4193]

Looks like you did it. Way to go Will.

[@kenlude97]

Congrats! But what an awesome conversation at the end with Steve and his wife.

[@learsiyenoham]

Congrats on passing! It is funny how Will adopted a southern accent down here in FL!🤠

[@johnpawicz2297]

Congratulations on becoming a Master Bladesmith!

[@brnmnr59]

Congrats man!! Knew you could do it!!

[@JeraldDelventhal]

Congrats on passing your test!!

[@bigdaddympd]

Was amazing that you passed 90 degree test AND the knife appeared to return mostly to straight! Great work Will!

[@Dylan-ey4sy]

So cool, man! That generation is a treasure. Good company and a spring of knowledge. Its all just too good. Congrats!!

[@redknight1322]

Congratulations, Will, on achieving Master Smith status!! I've followed your journey since your partnership with Alec. Seeing you grow independently as a bladesmith and all of the work you've put in to become a journeyman and master in such a short period of time is truly inspiring. I look forward to even greater creations coming out of your shop in the near future. 😁

[@Merennulli]

Congrats!

[@strykr2028]

Congrats, brother. You earned it.

[@Irishhellion420]

My guesstimate would be the 90deg bend is a test of heat treatment to test the scenario of customer turning knife into prybar and not getting shrapnel from the blade exploding in half.

[@ronchi2853]

Congrats to y'all!!!...

[@jteen00]

I've been watching you from the beginning. Well done young man. Well deserved honor.

[@HDBrown-wc9xt]

That 90 degree Bend was awesome. Knife went back to true. Good job!

[@valravnblades]

Will, Jason, and Neil all in the same shop! It's a dream of mine to forge with any of you. Awesome job Will!

[@elementjoe]

Well done Will!

[@JesseMcLanahan]

Congrats. Also hanging with all those legends must be incredible. 🤙🏻

[@Don_Rodrigo44]

12:10 Will having pstd flashbacks of working for Alec

[@m0r1tzimperi]

Insane seeing what beating a knife can take when well crafted . . . Gratz!

[@NeelsVandenBerg]

Does not matter how many tests i see, I always stress my but off. Well done and congratulations to both of you guys!

[@backhomeprepper]

Congrats young man.

[@mattcrafty837]

Watching this at work, I held my breath during the bend test, in fear of the worst case scenario. Not only did it survive, but returned straight!!! The audible " O HELL YEAH!!" got me some weird looks from folks in my office that just don't understand. Well done Will, Seeing the awesome work you do and the passion you have inspired me years ago to begin my bladesmithing journey, and keeps inspiring me to push myself. So Thanks for that, and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[@burlboss4177]

I'm a huge fan of yours, Will! I saw Neil Kamimura in the background!!! I love his brute de forge style!

[@Dave_1966]

Blacksmithing and knife making is fascinating to me I love watching your videos, its very heartening to see you with the older generation with so much love and respect for each other, the video really put a smile on my face and a warm place in my heart. 😊👍 well done and congratulations on the master testing ❤🎉

[@thereasonabletroll68]

This man has such a beautiful soul and way of seeing his craft