HOW TO FORGE EPIC CHRISTMAS GIFTS!!!
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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!
What do I make? LOTS of Damascus steel, knives, swords, axes and more and of course, I always love hearing your suggestions for future projects in the comments below!
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I love at 3:00 how your both synchronized, and it looks like your dancing to the music aha
Since it was edited, I'd say music is dancing to them :3
I saw that, too, how groovy.
Blacksmithing equivalent of synronizing Menses ^^
Look like a couple of synchronized swimmers 🤣
What i like in this shot is that we can see the difference in technique, Alec mostly moving his waist back n forth , Joe more of a ¨squatting¨ motion when hammering.Interesting.
Let Joey explain more, he does a great job!
Having him talk in general is a good thing ;-)
I think he has his own channel on here
vdmnkv ...mind ya business! Everyone's doing great. I think it's great anyway.
Joe is the better smith
I don't think you can say one is better than the other based off of what we see in the videos here..
Nice projects. If you draw out the section to be split before splitting it saves some work afterwards.
I really am loving the co lab with Joe. He has some great rhythm and strikes.
2:53 synchronised hammering!
I caught the same thin the both of them bobbing back and fourth like a dance.
I want to thank you SOOOO much, for still doing 100% forged projects, I'm a blacksmith with far less skill and experience but i believe i can make those, and i hate it when i see other blacksmith channels forge something 50% and then grind it the rest of the way when they could have easily forged it 90% and ground the rest, i love seeing videos like this, and I know you read the comments so if you reply or not i just wanted to thank you and please continue that good work!
I'm glad that you are still so energetic and enthusiastic, don't know who picked music for this, but it's a perfect fit
I don't know many people who can so seamlessly and comfortably transition in to and out of talking about sponsors. Honestly you do them so well I don't even mind watching the sections. Alec, you are a true professional and a great showman at the same time. Happy holidays to you, please take a break for yourself sometime, and keep being an inspiration!
Joe seams like a cool cat. The ying to your yang.
Really enjoying having joe in these videos. So much skill
Alec next big project the Poseidon trident on Damascus steel. Haaaaaa.... and today’s video sure makes such great skills. Super Amazing to watch.
The poseidon trident.....
Marta B ellipses should only have 3 periods. Since you're a fan of making others feel stupid.
If you do Alec, you should make each point a different steel , and merge them into a twist Damascus center bit where the handle inserts. That'd be cool
The Trident of Poseidon/Neptune is just a fish spear; more specifically an arrow-headed triple pronged fork, which was used by Mediterranean fishermen to catch eels. According to a proposal, Poseidon's trident is derived from Zeus' Lotus Scepter, meaning the Trident is more of a staff as opposed to a tool or weapon.
Another proposal says that the Trident, and Zeus' Thunderbolt were originally sacred labrys, but later distinguished when Poseidon became god of the sea and Zeus claimed the Thunderbolt; a labrys is a double-bitted axe, and many ancient examples have the handle shaft extended past the axe head, and some even have speared tips.
With this information, and the historic use of tridents as polearms, the trident could have been a polearm variation of a labrys. A labrys with a spear tip can easily fit the description of a trident, as curved and flat bladed axes do have their blades end at a tip, so it can easily fit the use of both a labrys and the traditional spear trident; and a polearm labrys would fit the other proposal of the trident being derived from Zeus' Lotus Scepter.
The only actual weapon I can find that would match the idea of a 'spear tipped labrys polearm' is a trilance sruss. I can only find the name by a French website that describes it as double halberd used by Sruss warriors. Though most 'double halberd' depictions I can find only have concaved axes, but the image of the 'trilance sruss' from that french website depicts convex axes; though like all halberds, I'm sure they can come with convex, flat, or concave axes with any number of varying arcs on the convex and concave blades. Some could probably even be asymmetrical. All of this with varying lengths and types of central spears; other than length, some depictions use a bladed spear rather than a conic or barbed spears.
I'm sure you could even create a double halberd in the shape of a trident. Have two convex axes start perpendicular to the shaft of the weapon, and come up to parallel or near-parallel to the shaft, and end with spear like tips, with a spear tip extending from the shaft. This would fit the description of a trident, the use of a trident as a fish spear and a polearm, and fit the various propositions of what the Trident may have been.
But of course, this is all just mythology with many stories and proposals, so what you think the trident of Poseidon is will vary from what another person thinks it is. Personally, I favor the double halberd idea, but that's just my personal preference. It's honestly all speculation since the Trident itself never existed, as it's part of a mythology and ancient religion, so it could literally be anything.
Tying a knot in steel that just blew me away
The synchronized hammering was awesome!
I love your content and enthusiasm for forging I have been doing Blacksmithing for nearly 30 years as a hobby but its great to see younger people get involved and being a US citizen i love the flags.
Like the offsetted holes Alec! That's a great look :-)
Fancy seeing you here :D
I loved the very smooth way you worked your sponsorship into the lesson! I am going to give you a new nick name....moving forward, you are the “Velvet Hammer” 🔨
You are awesome. I will never do what you do but you get my own creative juices flowing.
Never thought I'd say this, but I loved your little ad for squarespace. Fun way to integrate it into the video :D
Hey Alec, could you talk more about how you started your business before RUclips? I've followed your advice so far and it's working! Slowly, but working! I don't have the personality to make videos like you (or the skill set) but I'm making videos that aren't how to's, just "I did" and been selling the odd thing at the markets. Love your work. You are a big inspiration.
Anyone notice how awesome Alecs choice in music is!? Fits so well with the way he's edited to synchronise with the workshop noise, seems more prominent in this video! Quality 👍🏻
Fantastic work as always. Spotted your synchronized hammering at 2:56. Looked really cool
I'm literally thinking about driving to Montana to see the new shop. I'm so excited for you.
Like the foreshadowing of the "Foundrywork for the Amateur" book at 3:40
I LOVE Watching videos where you make a bunch of awesome little projects very inspiring !
Go joe! Keep talking man, you doing great !!!
Thoroughly enjoyed every part of this vid. The music, photography, editing, explanation of techniques....well done.
You should definitely forge some Christmas tree ornaments for the shop tree!
Todays video really made me want to go out and make something! These small projects as B roll would be awesome in between big projects
Loving the synchronized hammering with Alec in the background while Joe works the leaf wall hook!
@6:57 is a timing gem of editing. 10/10
Haven’t watched many videos lately. But now time to binge watch Alec :) missed the content!
Hey Alex glad to see u broaden ur skill set with the forge project
I think you should keep joey full time 🙂
Came here to say the same thing #keepjoey
Alec i use to black smith when i was younger but due to moving no longer have my forge and anvil i miss it soo much watching you makes me want to do it again soo bad
I really like the way you edit the rhythm of your swings with the hammer to match up with the beat of the music :) I've noticed this in your other videos as well and I think it's a really nice :)
Watched nearly every vid you’ve made and nearly all his and now I find this video of skipped 30 times and he’s in it. AWESOME
Having a fantastic time watching the two of you forging. Keep playing that rockabilly music!
I didn't think you could up the level of video quality and content ....... but you guys did. By a lot! (also best squarespace advertise ever lol)
Hi Alec, I wish you a good holiday. I would like to see a competition between you and Joe who makes a blade and test them for resistance, edge, etc.
The whole selling products thing is amusing to me. As a person who works in public service, it's so beyond my thinking to be making and selling stuff, as opposed to working in an office, making decisions. But so many people need to do it or we wouldn't get the things we want/need! It just shows the diversity of people in society. Keep crafting, and keep putting your creations out there, clever people. The rest of us need them.
"Watchamawhatsitdoodaa" definatly in the top five Alec phrases list ! :)
LOVE your energy and enthusiasm! I took a black smithing course during my first year of art school and miss how satisfying it was to make things with my hands. Watching your videos has been really motivating, keep up the amazing work :D
i carved some christmas presents from soapstone this year. really nice material to work with and very relaxing.
These videos are always so CLEAN! Wonderful video quality. Jamie/Alec you should do a video about all of your camera gear! In depth with lenses and everything and how you get certain shots! -Longtime fan and hobbyist blacksmith
I love the simple projects like this
He can talk ! Go Joe go ...... keep talking ! TEACH .... I'm learning
damascus spoooorrrrkkkkk!
stocking stuffers ftw! =D
Massive educational value in this episode. Thank you.
Awesomeness in many forms in this one! Thanks guys! Hand hammering is the best, and in rhythm with each other! Just fantastic!
Swords are cool, but I enjoy these types of projects more. Next up, how about some architectural iron work?
Yes! THIS! I saw in a video some time ago, in which you drove to your steel supplier. There, hanging on the wall, was a newspaper article featuring a statue of a family of cranes (herons?) that you had made. It looked great! Would love to see you make something like that, Alec. It's not technically architectural iron work, but would be nice anyway. Oh, BTW, Joe is a fantastic addition to the team!
I know that this vid is 3 years old, but just wanted to share info. I can't remember if this tidbit is from another blacksmith or from one of the many blacksmithing books I've read, but here it is.
When splitting steel, always find the ending point of your split & punch a hole there before you ever touch the chisel to the steel. It decreases the stress on the end of the cut, gives it a clean ending point & NEVER accidentally splits beyond the ending point.
Waiting till I get home from work to watch this while I finish forging my own gifts!!!! Keep the videos coming Alec! They’ve taught me so much
Great video... thanks for some sweet project ideas. Like the good old days.
Squarespace are certainly getting their moneys worth! Top man Alec as always!
Alec Steel, love the giblet protection @ 8:00 LOL Hope you guys had an awesome Christmas.
Damascus candy cane so the metal makes the swirling kind of pattern you normally see on candy canes would be awesome. Love the vids
Love to see my favorite tubers get sponsored like this! Well done man :)
And I love seeing you make items that are more viable from a business perspective. Massive Damascus swords are extremely pretty to see, and really show off your amazing skills, but since they take so long I often wonder how practical they can be to sell and make a living on. Little projects like these, when done with enough volume, can easily support a business (especially for the starting craftsman).
I would be really interested in knowing more about the business side of blacksmithing.
Keep Joe around plz
Ive been seeing and hearing squarespace ads for years now and never considered it, but youve changed my mind. I had no idea you could use it to build a storefront.
Now lets see ebay take 10 friggin percent of my sales.
Love what you did with the poker tips, really nice touch.
great quick and easy projects!
I LOVE these little ones.. it would be great if you'd tell more about some beginner techniques.
I don't even forve myself but it's so interesting! And maybe... maybe someday i'll try it.. i have access to the tools so it would be pretty easy for me.
I love this RUclips channel its so entertaining I'm a wood worker or learning how to how to be one
Metal working is fun but I don't have the tools for it so its amazing seeing videos like Alex's I'm so happy to have subscribed
It is nice to see you guys coming back to the basics ... it would be nice to see those kind of video or capsule between the long lasting projects or even to see them integrated to the projects. It could be a tips and trick section in your videos.
Godspeed, a follow blacksmith
One cool Christmas gift idea, would be to get a truck strut from a salvage yard, and making a pogostick from it.
how can we get Alec and Adam Savage together on a project?
Forge somthing from Blade Runner 😄
lol I love how you guys edit the hammer hits to time with the music. Great work as always bud!
I don't wear bracelets, use bottle openers, or have a fireplace or wood stove, but all for are nice bits of kit. Great job guys.
Surprised me that you had Joe with you! I've spoken with him on a few occasions. He's a hell of a Smith, as you both are!! Your living my dream. Good work men!
A bit late but for the "pointy end" of the poker you could chisel the bar to about half way through at around 2.5"-3" and bend it back, then you could incorporate a fire weld (if your a beginner and trying things to learn this is ideal) then simply bend the bar back to form the point :) you can get some nice looking effects from this!
Great to see all the hand hammering! Lovely video mate!
Fantastic content and fantastic video editing. I have been binge watching your videos.
Am I the only one who watches his videos and gets happy because of how excited he is??
Really like the new format with Joey. Would like to see the speed on the fast forward a little slower. Missed the was you forged the pointed end of the porker. The pointed in was very cool
yes! alec thank you for bein one of the few youtubers who actually say Christmas and not that stupid fake name Xmas thank you for keepin christ in Christmas keep it up man love the builds
Alec... You and Joey have created some amazing things! Love your videos. Very talented guys! Fantastic camera work too.
Excellent episode of some simple ideas that can be tweaked to personalize. Keep up the great work!
the video editing is beautiful !
That fantastic shirt is awesome, I’m definitely picking one up
As a person who would love to make any and everything you provide tutorials for.... I don't have the ability. But. You happen to be a genius, make it happen sir.
In 2015, Joe experimented on forging a leg vise jaw. I think you both should collaborate and forge a complete leg vise!
Outstandingly brilliant episode guys!
Great work on the Christmas gear, and brilliant to see you and Joe hammer out some simple projects we all can aspire to as well.
I want that bottle opener!
Fantastic job you're doing there!
A suggestion for the next forgin' and smithin' challenges:
how about a full set of cooking ustensils?
Knives are a thing for sure, but ladles, turners, grater or even masher could be fun to try and make!
And then, introduce the smith's cooking lessons! Want more than S'mores under the power hammer =P
Great to see Joe in your Channel!!
Put the things that you make on a wall so that we can see them. Then make a shrine of all the things that have failed or the knives that have cracked. Also, add an idea board of all the things you want to build. like if you agree.
Beginner Blacksmith, agreed.
A tool rack and fail shrine.
Good for when a costumer comes in, they would have a better idea of what you can do.
Clay More no need to be a smartass
Want to know a neat marketing trick? A cracked knife is not a knife you can't sell. Finish it up, and then bury it in the yard for a couple months or so. Dig it up, brush the dirt off and then sell it as a "relic" replica. It's a little niche, but at least it;s not a total loss.
Alec, I have a great idea for your ONE MILLION SUB video. Leading up to the 1M, make some damascus steel bow limbs, then complete the bow, along with some damascus arrow heads.....
Then when you hit 1M, go into a large open field and start firing at some targets.... Along with all your thrown weapons (throwing knives, throwing shovel, tomahawks, hunga munga...and whatever else you may make between now and then..shuriken, kunai, spear, javelin, trident, etc.)
Then for a grand finale shoot some flaming arrows into some pyrotechnics!!!! IT WOULD BE SO EPIC ALEC!!
That would be epic I at least wanna se the bow
Flaming arrows usually just go out from any powerful enough bow. Watch Lindybiege's video on them
MrWillfish you can tip them with steel wool. It’s light and burns better the more oxygen I have put some on my 40 lbs recurve bow and it worked only problem leaves a trail of embers
I wouldn't make damascus bow limbs. It would look cool for sure, but I wouldn't want to be the one firing for the first time in case there's a delamination hidden inside.
Tesserex yea that could be bad. He could string it out pegs and stretch it out like British long bow makers or rig something up
2:53 They are hammering to the same beat.
I'm going to miss Joey when he leaves. I'm going to be watching both of your channels now, you guys are both great.
The only time a lengthy advertising plug hasn't gotten on my nerves! Square space show Alec the money!!!
Also, invariably, your music selection is top notch (I think you would say "spot on" on your side of the "pond"😉) you (and Jamie) do a great job with your editing!👍🤙👊! Keep doing what you're doing!
Would love to see you create a viking shield with Damascus boss, edge ring, and rivets.
Neat, quick projects. Very nice.
Legitimately was rewatching your Kukri vid
I don’t know why but I would like u to make those fire pincers, and I think it would be really fun and good for u to make a more complex system outside forging
I can see or hope to see you and Joe making some hammers, or some projects together, one striking etc.
Alec I really wanted to get my hands on that fire poker it was awesome. To bad it was sold by the time I got around to watching your vid. I try to watch all your vids I can. I wanna start making my own knives and so forth. It has been something I wanted to do for a long while now. Time has finally come for me to start.
What a great idea for a vid at this time of year. Groovy.
Man I love the editing in Alec's vids and the choice if music is really good too
You should make a damascus steel acoustic guitar and weld all the pieces together! That would be Awesome!