Do I Have What It Takes To Be a Journeyman Bladesmith?? (+Bladeshow 2022 Recap)

[@SteeleMan223]

Way to bring back the win dude. Its awesome to see what you’re doing and that other people can find pleasure in your success. Thanks for sharing the content!

[@brandonojutkangas3348]

Glad to meet another eagle scout. It built me into the man I am today,

[@The1withlogic]

Here I am an old man listening to this young man’s journey and smiling the whole time. Congratulations Will!

[@ShawnCantwellKnives]

It's good to see bladesmiths have a presence here on KZbin.

[@mannsdan]

one of my favorite moments of blade show 2022 was buying a "forge or die" poster from Will and having him sign it on my birthday. Thx Will!

[@mannsdan]

suggestion for a future project - some kind of fan collaboration where you surprise a fan by stopping in their shop and working with them on a blade. i think it would make great footage and that lucky smith would have the time of their life.

[@mikekooz475]

I hope that set never gets broke up. I can't imagine having Will Stelter's journeymen test set. WOW

[@Coxeysbodgering]

Congratulations Will, and the other Smith's who passed, commiserations to those who didn't keep trying.

[@coleparkins7646]

Congratulations, Will! Hey, I have a project idea: how about a machete, but just over the top with details? I’m talking integral bolster, maybe pattern Damascus, maybe texture on the spine; whatever your creativity leads you to do.

[@U014B]

This, but with a butter knife.

[@aarondurbin6089]

@@U014B matching set

[@pipisugbo]

@@aarondurbin6089 I agree, a matching set is the only option here

[@helojoe92]

Yess please, all of the above! Maybe even some engraving and gold inserts? :D

[@firsttpt]

"When I left you I was but the learner. Now ... I am the [journeyman]." I love that you sold your test pieces to a fellow maker. (An obviously smart man who knows a 'collectible' when he sees one.)

[@giggityguy]

I'm not even a teensy bit surprised that Will is an Eagle Scout

[@Freeman-Dl70]

Never underestimate the willingness of someone, with imagined power, to do exactly the wrong thing. Power breeds cruelty/evil. Congratulations are due to you my friend!

[@incognitiously]

While I'm a little sad we didn't get to see the making of your knives, I'm also really glad you didn't split your attention between making your journeyman works and trying to record video. Congratulations!

[@thedocdodge]

Two of my favorite blacksmiths got their Journeyman! Sweet! Stagmar and Stelter!

[@TinaMdot]

Congratulations Journeyman Bladesmith Stelter! 🎉🎆🎇

[@TheChristCenteredCraftsman]

Congratulations on the journeyman. I remember how excited I was when I got my journeyman as an electrician.

[@mattsully5332]

Congratulations! That's great to hear that you passed your Journeyman!

[@PeterAJones]

Awesome story! Thanks for sharing Will.

[@bawdydog176]

Congratulations Journeyman Stelter!

[@ZurlHammerdoom]

Congrats Mr. Journeyman Smith!

[@paulpurpura191]

Congrats Will! So happy you passed.

[@LanceMcCarthy]

I physically applauded you when I heard the score (scared the crap out of the misses).

[@DominicFawver]

Congrats on passing, and congrats on the gold, you deserve it.

[@jeffhreid]

Congratulations on the best kitchen knife award. Beautiful work

[@xblackdog]

Congratulations! Now the fun begins to getting to Master Bladesmith!

[@Joe___R]

Congratulations Will on passing your journeyman blade smith exam & for winning best chefs knife. You really couldn't have had a better blade show. Winning best chefs knife just proves that you don't need to take a month to make a perfect knife. Just stop overthinking everything and make the great knives you are very capable of making.

[@patonb]

Congrats. I'm betting 85% of us viewers found you through Alec, but have stayed because of your skill.

[@sjv6598]

For such a young man you have one hell of a skill set!

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

Congrats on passing and winning an award great job!!!

[@thenakinavy]

Friction folder project! Congrats on the Journeyman and the award!

[@JossWaddy]

Thoroughly deserved. Well done on the stamp and the win.

[@realoscaryarrito]

Congrats on earning your journeyman's & winning best kitchen knife award!

[@patw999]

Less flashy? No kidding? I thought the whole point was to bring your best? And Will those were killer knives, way to bring. You brought them, they saw them, and you kicked ass. Way to go!

[@williamjeffersonclinton69]

Congratulations Journeyman Will Stelter!!!!

[@rhodie33]

The 2 Integrals looked great

[@johnberkers434]

Massive congrats on both the Best Kitchen Knife and your Journeyman Blade Smith!!

[@morganweast4228]

Congratulations on passing your journeyman test. And to top it off with Gold very special.

[@ryanowens2771]

Really happy for you Will!

[@hulkthedane7542]

Congratulations on passing. You rock!

[@andrewcrisp8567]

Congratulations- you have obviously worked hard and it is great to see that acknowledged

[@mackobun]

Well done Will. Congrats on the award. Well deserved

[@darnstewart]

I haven't watched the video yet, but I'm going to go out on a limb here and say, Yes, you have what it takes Journeyman.

[@jeffharmon7927]

Congrats on getting you journeyman. Next step Master Smith. Great job they all looked great the chefs knife was my favorite.

[@MikaelGabrielsson]

Congratulations Will! Well deserved!

[@TheChristCenteredCraftsman]

African Blackwood is such a nice wood to work with. These look phenomenal. Good job young man

[@F14Goose37]

Congratulations Will. Super stoked for you. You deserve it.

[@notold37]

To tell you the truth, I had no doubt that you would get your journeyman status, your work is freaking awesome, congrats on your win and the trophy, get video, your an inspiration 👍🏼👍🏼🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘Cheers from Melbourne Australia

[@davidwarren9204]

Very impressive, a well-deserved pass, and win. And on selling all your knives. It was great hearing about the show. Better, even, than watching a video of the actual event, as your enthusiasm, relief and well-deserve pride were so genuine, I felt like a proud dad hearing about my kid's success. Good on you, mate.

[@Zogg1281]

Well done on completing you JMS and winning Gold for your chef's knives 👏👏👏👏👏😊

[@mrdaniel911]

Very proud of you, Will.

[@h2energynow]

Fantastic, Glad you passed Will. Loved the tension, and success in the story.

[@israelgarcia7269]

Good on ya!!! Super happy to hear you doing well!

[@KevinJamesLaw]

Congratulations Will.

[@keithnadin8246]

Congratulations young man you have a rare talent for someone your age ,and you're only going to get better !!!!

[@Screamingtut]

Congrats Wil, I have been following you and Alex for Years I've enjoyed watching you guys make cool stuff & Knives. I'm almost 69 yrs old & wish I could do stuff like that. I hope you make it to the Top as a Master Knifemaker.

[@cobusdavids898]

Congratulations Will. Well done.

[@adriennefraschetta5391]

Congratulations on your journeyman stamp and on your award.🤗🤗!!!

[@bradclifton5248]

Big congratulations mate. The journey has only just begun. Keep on working it.

[@matthewb3113]

Will, congratulations on your achievement.

[@AzGoodAzEver]

Congratulations!! Proud of you Will!

[@ash.j.]

Many congrats on passing, and getting a first. Massive well done

[@donaldneill4419]

Congratulations Will! Well done!

[@42icee]

From one Eagle to another...awesome work!!

[@Dudeinator]

Congratulations on passing! Makers gotta make to combat the unmaker. It is a constant battle.

[@TarnishedViking.]

SAWEET!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🤜🤛🥳

[@ponga782]

Congratulations on passing the journeyman test! Keep up the good work!

[@dereksalvino9259]

Congratulations, Will!

[@goretoothrender]

Congratulations Will. Really pleased for you

[@herscheltaylor7919]

Hey congratulations 🎉 on passing journeyman test. Glad to hear Neils and Matt passed their tests.Hey here's a suggestion for you,how about a balisong knife.

[@michaelssomerville]

Congratulations, Will! Well-earned!

[@garyelder6799]

Congrats Will on the JS pass and the award. As you said, couldn't have been much better for you. 🙂 Looking forward to future knife builds.

[@danbierschbach7743]

congrats on earning your journeyman's Will truly an honor, thank you for sharing.

[@aaronwild2894]

Way to go Will! Congratulations.

[@stevenlindenschmidt4049]

Congrats man. Glad to see you becoming the Smith in title we all know you are. Keep up the good work. Now on to Master.

[@squatch2003]

Congratulations Will!

[@u6106l]

Congratulations on the win and your journeyman stamp!🎉🎊🎈

[@gibsonrowan]

Congratulations Will, great to see you on your journey to Master Smith! Well done!

[@darinroodman6301]

Congrats Will! Well deserved and definitely not a surprise! Great work!

[@christopherbarton7625]

Dang congrats . You have more patience than most. I am sure your detail made it.

[@Renaissance_sheepdog]

I think a fun project for you to try would be making super fancy pair of tongs, make the handles hidden tang, and faceted and polished, similar to your worlds fanciest pizza cutter

[@tstephen951]

Way to go! Couldn't happen to a better guy.

[@robertr4193]

Congratulations sir. From the knives I have seen you make on youtube I had little doubt that you were going to get your journeyman's rating. Well done.

[@abrenos3744]

hell yeah! Congrats Journeyman!

[@danielmoss2394]

Congrats. And congrats. You deserve it.

[@stevenolan7972]

Congratulations Will!!!

[@PontusWelin]

Good job! You deserve that journeyman stamp.

[@matall69]

Congratulations Will! Chuffed for you! Next step Master smith! 👍👍👍👍

[@michaelhood8529]

Wow that is an awesome story. Congrats on getting your Journeyman.

[@robertmalis4493]

Congratulations will very happy for you

[@ChrisGVE]

Congrats Will! Well done and deserved

[@bryanduchane2371]

So happy to hear that the industry still adheres to strict performance standards. So many other trades have lowered their standards in the last decade!! Worried love to own your chef knife, but it's a bit too high for my budget. If you even make one your not happy with and want to make a few bucks, I'll take it!!!

[@mrtank1967]

Congratulations Will. Beautiful work.

[@peettoria]

Congratulations! You worked real hard for this. You earned it.

[@musicman4782]

Congratulations on your JS as well as your award for best kitchen knife! Keep up the great work!

[@nicholasviney5975]

Congratulations Will, you deserve a big pat on the back. I'd like to see you make a tool you are missing or have been putting off making because you're too busy making cool knives.

[@jandastroy]

I'm really happy to hear you did it!

[@resurgam_b7]

Congratulations! Both for Journeyman and the award, that's awesome, good job!

[@briencrotty2322]

Congratulations! What a great achievement!!!! Your work is amazing, you deserve all of the success!

[@RookieLock]

Congrats Will! So happy for you !

[@mykenception]

Congratulations on the test Will!