Making a Damascus CRYSKNIFE from DUNE! Part 2

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  • @ahildreth24
    @ahildreth24 11 місяців тому +593

    I know It’s repetitive for you and hard, but using the power hammer and putting out drawn out footage you smashing steel just has some type of hypnotic power that I always love to see

    • @cavemanvi
      @cavemanvi 11 місяців тому +27

      Jamey the goat bruh. He’s been syncing power hammer impacts with beats.

    • @Volt64bolt
      @Volt64bolt 11 місяців тому +8

      Yeh Jamie is too skilled

    • @fiendeng
      @fiendeng 11 місяців тому +2

      Agreed!

    • @Little_River_Forge
      @Little_River_Forge 11 місяців тому +2

      @@Volt64boltwithout Jamie the AlecSteele youtube channel would be just another great maker on UA-cam, but with Jamie it’s a whole vibe and an experience lol

    • @Volt64bolt
      @Volt64bolt 11 місяців тому +3

      @@Little_River_Forge Alec brings he skill, Jamie brings the vibe

  • @cleverusername9369
    @cleverusername9369 11 місяців тому +98

    Jamie appreciation post:
    Dude, Jamie OUTDID HIMSELF with the cinematography, the editing, the soundtrack, holy smokes. This video is a masterpiece and I'm only a few minutes in. Good lord that man is talented, I'm genuinely blown away.
    Alec is pretty good, too.
    Y'all, how lucky are we to get to see this work? These two are both brilliant artists in their own right.

    • @JamiePopple
      @JamiePopple 11 місяців тому +9

      Haha thanks dude!

    • @jacobmackenzie2401
      @jacobmackenzie2401 11 місяців тому

      @@JamiePopple yeah Jamie. Your editing is what makes watching these videos so easy to engage with. You're very talented! Keep it up

    • @SuperNetSpyder
      @SuperNetSpyder 11 місяців тому +4

      @@JamiePopple Don't forget the infamous "I could be filming only fans right now"

  • @finwylie5850
    @finwylie5850 11 місяців тому +270

    Since Alec is moving workshop again I think it would be nice if he made a key out of Damascus as a way of commemorating it.

    • @jennareynolds1403
      @jennareynolds1403 11 місяців тому +7

      again?? damn dude i cant imagine hauling all those tools again so soon after several moves!

    • @mondriaa
      @mondriaa 11 місяців тому +15

      is not moving just closing the US shop, he is staying in this one

    • @finwylie5850
      @finwylie5850 11 місяців тому +1

      @@mondriaa you’re right. I just forgot how to say it so I said moving

    • @helplmchoking
      @helplmchoking 11 місяців тому +1

      A custom key would be pretty neat, though i don't know if different materials would be problematic for the key (too hard/soft etc.).
      Bigger issue is that you kinda don't want to go showing the key profile to your workshop full of valuable materials and tools on the internet, it's trivial to copy a key from a decent still image

  • @quantumfluxuation
    @quantumfluxuation 11 місяців тому +179

    Not sure if you still read these comments but I think it would be cool if you tried to recreate that sword they just found in Germany? 3000 years old and preserved!

    • @spiritartwork1167
      @spiritartwork1167 11 місяців тому +3

      oh ye i saw that
      amazing patterning

    • @shaun138
      @shaun138 11 місяців тому +1

      That would be amazing

    • @jeanladoire4141
      @jeanladoire4141 11 місяців тому

      He's not really working with bronze tho, especially not cast, but thats a fun project

    • @williamedwards8001
      @williamedwards8001 11 місяців тому +1

      I absolutely agree. Would be cool to see him attempt something like that

    • @bradb.4570
      @bradb.4570 11 місяців тому +1

      I totally thought the same thing! I think it would bring people to his channel

  • @lucasholcombe3358
    @lucasholcombe3358 11 місяців тому +70

    So glad you guys started showing the slower work again I love see steel being drawn out lol

  • @eddie429
    @eddie429 11 місяців тому +38

    This episode with the music is just simply on point. It’s like watching a movie with a epic blacksmith sense but you actually know what you’re doing. Good job gents

  • @AT16
    @AT16 11 місяців тому +23

    Duke Leto: “Smile Gurney”
    Gurney *_Alec_* after the 327th episode of making a Crysknife: “….I am smiling”

    • @machinech183
      @machinech183 11 місяців тому

      That must be Gurney Halleck's third cousin I assume?

  • @TorqueTestChannel
    @TorqueTestChannel 11 місяців тому +19

    I think every time you should go for an integral handle that way you'll ultimately have barely enough material to make one without it :D

    • @rets4072
      @rets4072 11 місяців тому

      Power hammer Dyno Collab?!

  • @paullmight42
    @paullmight42 11 місяців тому +74

    love when Alec makes his own tools...usually means he is making something badass

  • @JordanStAndre
    @JordanStAndre 11 місяців тому +5

    I have to say, this video and the last are by far among my favorites you have ever made. The content feels engaging, and you are delving into aspects of the forging process that are interesting. It doesn't feel overly dramatic or overly energetic, but it's also not boring or without interest. It's incredible content to me

  • @Mr_Darby
    @Mr_Darby 11 місяців тому +5

    For some reason, the music, noise and the repetitive movements of the hammer are so hypnotic! Every element was absolutely incredible! Please, do it again!

  • @Bbeaucha88
    @Bbeaucha88 11 місяців тому +2

    I really appreciate the questions from your videographer (sorry I don't know their name). The questions are often ones I am thinking about myself and likely help Alec remember to explain things that have become second nature to him.

    • @DarthAxolotl
      @DarthAxolotl 11 місяців тому +1

      Jamie really is invaluable as a stand-in for the audience (his remarks can also be pretty funny awell)

  • @twojuiceman
    @twojuiceman 11 місяців тому +4

    I know "less yak yak more whack whack" is the line, but I really like seeing you explain what you're doing as you're doing it. Keep up the great work!

  • @chefcc90
    @chefcc90 11 місяців тому +1

    Let us all appreciate Jamie's sacrifice by filming Alec instead of girls. Thank you for your brave sacrifice and determination, brother!

  • @imcarsonblake
    @imcarsonblake 11 місяців тому +6

    im glad youre back to the specific blade type projects, my favorite were the swords and 30 part series etc of extreme detailed beautiful work

  • @TobiasKornmayer
    @TobiasKornmayer 11 місяців тому +5

    What a cliffhanger! You can't just make half a dovetail! Come on Alec!

  • @colemoureau846
    @colemoureau846 11 місяців тому

    The blacksmith was the most important person in the village, because they made the tools for the rest of the village. so much fun to watch you get giddy about making tools, even after doing it so many other times.

  • @LoganKaval
    @LoganKaval 11 місяців тому +4

    I'm a fellow Blacksmith and I love the work and effort you put in.

  • @azureumbra
    @azureumbra 11 місяців тому

    8:18 "Lets forge a happy little knife. Maybe grind some happy little bolsters over here. And anything we don't like, anything too organic or toothy or rustic, we turn into happy little straight edges or something. We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents."

  • @NexyusN
    @NexyusN 11 місяців тому +3

    I’d like to see Alec go all out on a blade and make it the best blade he’s ever made

  • @RapNu
    @RapNu 11 місяців тому +4

    I`ts so cool to see you make tools and do machinery, keep on the good work Alec🙂

  • @PuppyPrincess
    @PuppyPrincess 11 місяців тому

    Day 1 of asking for a video explaining all the advantages and disadvantages of different blacksmithing techniques (why would you forge out a blade when you could just cut the shape out of sheet metal? What about drop forging? When to harden an entire blade vs. just the edge?) It would be a super technical video, but I live for that kind of stuff!

  • @CHRISBYCREAM897
    @CHRISBYCREAM897 11 місяців тому +1

    Yeeeess!!! Omfg love your work and this is BEAUTIFULLY done!!

  • @DEATHBYFIRE09
    @DEATHBYFIRE09 11 місяців тому

    Honestly, I think one of the coolest things about blacksmithing and metalwork is the moment of "Damn, I need a tool for this that I don't have... Oh right, I can just make one"

  • @damienbrand9422
    @damienbrand9422 11 місяців тому +2

    I remember when ‘need a tool - make a tool’ was a completely different process!! Love the growth over the years!!

  • @DrewProductions6
    @DrewProductions6 11 місяців тому

    you know its a good day when Jamie suprises alec with a random fact

  • @bobbyhempel1513
    @bobbyhempel1513 11 місяців тому +3

    I have figured out a system for you to use with layout fluid to justify having both red and blue. If it's red remove, it if it's blue bevel it.

  • @James-N01
    @James-N01 11 місяців тому +2

    Great to see this sort of work again on the channel! Back to some of the original content

    • @karl_alan
      @karl_alan 11 місяців тому

      But this is nothing like the original content...his channel use to be very minimally edited how-to type videos, showing a specific technique for how to do a specific shape, in almost real time

  • @karyjas1
    @karyjas1 11 місяців тому +5

    Finally a passionate project! Only wish there were more videos about it. Seems like so much is skipped. I want to see more about the process, i want to enjoy seeing a beautiful thing come to be. I want to watch masters at work

  • @johnlynn5914
    @johnlynn5914 11 місяців тому

    Jamie needs to teach filmmakers how to shoot a blacksmithing scene. He does better than anyone in Hollywood.

  • @Jusdin057
    @Jusdin057 11 місяців тому +4

    I loved the kriss keyhole dagger. This is going to be epic. I enjoy watching you try something again years later 👌

  • @IanTheWoodchuck
    @IanTheWoodchuck 11 місяців тому

    I love when makers create their own tooling. Seeing purpose-built solutions is always a high point of seeing someone's workflow.

  • @VincentMcmanus.
    @VincentMcmanus. 11 місяців тому

    I'm sooooo glad Jamie mentioned the correct pronunciation. I feel like he saw my comment. Thanks Jamie!

  • @kinotransam
    @kinotransam 11 місяців тому

    This Old Tony would be so proud of your tool making craftsmanship 🥲

  • @valkyrie1924
    @valkyrie1924 11 місяців тому +1

    As a wood turner, I hear you about the worst part being grinding. The worst part for me is sanding.

  • @strangecalibur
    @strangecalibur 11 місяців тому

    Dune and Alec.... my two favourite things. Thanks Alec!

  • @mlo9005
    @mlo9005 11 місяців тому +27

    Alec just made a modest 5 part series into a 732 episode long project by grinding that half of a dove tail

    • @newholland68
      @newholland68 11 місяців тому +3

      Almost becoming unwatchable because of how little content is actually there to watch. Like you said. 30 short episodes where 4-5 longer ones would do.

    • @LittleGreyWolfForge
      @LittleGreyWolfForge 11 місяців тому

      Exactly, no one wants to wait 4 weeks for another damn dovetail to be cut

  • @jeremybatterbee3613
    @jeremybatterbee3613 11 місяців тому

    That "OW! My Face!" in the background was gold.

  • @GiladBarad
    @GiladBarad 11 місяців тому +4

    Alec I dare you to make a sword without any power tools

    • @jwstevens87
      @jwstevens87 11 місяців тому

      remember when he used to forge on the anvil?

  • @Paradigm7977
    @Paradigm7977 11 місяців тому

    This is Jamie's video, alec is just living in it.

  • @georgehamilton6624
    @georgehamilton6624 11 місяців тому

    the thumbnail on this one was phenomenal

  • @thatonenerd9911
    @thatonenerd9911 11 місяців тому

    3:59 nothing better than hearing the desperate cry of “Ow! My face!” Behind the intense Dune music.

  • @salerax1
    @salerax1 11 місяців тому

    Love your work

  • @edoliver4174
    @edoliver4174 11 місяців тому +1

    welcome back Alec, nice to see you again.

  • @Lordpooz09
    @Lordpooz09 11 місяців тому +2

    Jamie's comment on what he could be filming makes me feel like maybe he does in his spare time.... lol

  • @gibbnasta
    @gibbnasta 11 місяців тому

    What would Alec do without Jamie's simple ideas and fixes?

  • @user-zb1fl1fq5d
    @user-zb1fl1fq5d 11 місяців тому

    Loving every bit of this build, bring on part 3!. Loving every bit of this build, bring on part 3!.

  • @christopherhampton2241
    @christopherhampton2241 11 місяців тому +1

    I feel confident I have heard Mr Steels himself use that old machinist adage of "don't grind what you can cut", in a previous video. If not then there is an old machinist saying that goes *see previous sentence.

  • @Geckomayhem
    @Geckomayhem 11 місяців тому +1

    The "sparrowtail" was very neat. Can't wait to see the finished knife! So far, so fun. :)

  • @KY.Jelly07
    @KY.Jelly07 11 місяців тому

    that power hammer is honestly hypnotising

  • @DredlyLB
    @DredlyLB 11 місяців тому +1

    Really like the style of this video. Reminds me way more of the old videos and what really makes Alec's videos awesome.

  • @dirinay
    @dirinay 11 місяців тому

    Jamie, your sarcasm is excellent!

  • @Wagenmeister
    @Wagenmeister 11 місяців тому

    I can appreciate all the other content you do, but knife making is the reason I started watching your channel and its still the most enjoyable to watch.
    Keep it going strong! Awesome project!

  • @okamiinukiba
    @okamiinukiba 11 місяців тому

    Suggestion for a long series, test the Axiom about the only tool that can duplicate itself. You know the one 👍

  • @ziemas93
    @ziemas93 11 місяців тому

    Alec back to what we wanna watch again! Let's Go!

  • @Rob69D
    @Rob69D 11 місяців тому

    I love watching you overcome challenges and making tools. My all-time favourite series was the viking Sword when you taught yourself to inlay gold. Keep up the good work!

  • @96dragonhunter
    @96dragonhunter 11 місяців тому

    Kris dagger was probably one my favourite projects. That design and execution just tingles my jingles.😆

  • @davidsasson9905
    @davidsasson9905 11 місяців тому +3

    3:57 "Ow, my face!"

  • @Secretlycat31
    @Secretlycat31 11 місяців тому

    These cuts and music transitions have gotten so good

  • @pramodkanaki3507
    @pramodkanaki3507 11 місяців тому

    It was really awesome to see good old Alec after so long 🙌

  • @rubenfacio9397
    @rubenfacio9397 11 місяців тому +2

    The MUSIC selection was 🤌🏽 more of this! 1:34

  • @moletrap2640
    @moletrap2640 11 місяців тому

    I loved the discussion around grinding. 😂😂 You guys have a terrific rapport.

  • @scottpearce9988
    @scottpearce9988 11 місяців тому +2

    Always amazing watching you create something, its just mesmerising. Rings of power show had some cool looking stuff you could recreate? Keep up the great work 😎

  • @ChrisJohnson-uj6ks
    @ChrisJohnson-uj6ks 11 місяців тому

    This is the kinda stuff we like to see as well! Great vid!

  • @BraxxJuventa
    @BraxxJuventa 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video Alec. 😁👍

  • @Wepwaet
    @Wepwaet 11 місяців тому

    Bless the Maker and His water. Bless the coming and going of Him. May His passage cleanse the world. May He keep the world for His people.

  • @jackreeves3001
    @jackreeves3001 11 місяців тому

    Amazing I could watch for hours. Thanks again for sharing your amazing talent! KANSAS USA

  • @alangunn7254
    @alangunn7254 11 місяців тому

    A cutter construction that Evan “This old Tony” would appreciate! 😁

  • @hansiejansevanrensburg291
    @hansiejansevanrensburg291 11 місяців тому +1

    I love it that you are making a blade again. I do miss the old one episode blades that you use to make.

  • @basec1378
    @basec1378 11 місяців тому

    Thank you Jamie for acknowledging the blade was made out of a tooth 👍🏼🔥

  • @guyonthecouch136
    @guyonthecouch136 11 місяців тому

    Very entertaining! Much love from Australia cheers

  • @valeharperx
    @valeharperx 11 місяців тому

    Loving every bit of this build, bring on part 3!

  • @gregmorten
    @gregmorten 11 місяців тому

    Loving the soundtrack!

  • @thematronsmilitia
    @thematronsmilitia 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm trying do develop a forging style with minimal grinding, so my knives and other finished projects look hand forged, with black scale and and hammer marks, rather than looking industrially manufactured. I hope I can get some buyers on board with that artistic choice

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. 11 місяців тому

    Wow that's crazy beautiful. It's coming along nicely so far. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Forge lit. Keep Making. God bless.

  • @David-jf3uf
    @David-jf3uf 11 місяців тому +1

    I’m a simple man. I see Alec Steele video. I click like.

  • @cybermechx
    @cybermechx 11 місяців тому

    I just met Andrew Bloomfield and he did a keyhole demonstration at Shadow Mountain Forge. Press fitting the handle into the integral. Good Luck!

  • @luizaugustocintra348
    @luizaugustocintra348 11 місяців тому

    I was missing a 50 part series !!

  • @matthewmclaurin1540
    @matthewmclaurin1540 11 місяців тому

    I think making a set of Damascus 1-2-3 blocks would be a great project to test yourself on the mill

  • @CarBENbased
    @CarBENbased 11 місяців тому

    10:32 THANK YOU JAMIE!!!!

  • @lut5ch3r
    @lut5ch3r 11 місяців тому

    It's always nice to see you make new tooling for the things you build. I only have one question: have you not thought about a steel bar running through the back of the handle, through the wooden grip and into the bolster area? That would've been much easier to achieve and would be completely invisible, if done right.

  • @MrTooneboone
    @MrTooneboone 11 місяців тому +1

    I love when u make your own tools to make stuff or repair your machinery

  • @unclehvde89
    @unclehvde89 10 місяців тому

    Jamie always makes sense

  • @jdspaulding2011
    @jdspaulding2011 11 місяців тому

    Speaking of metal dust and chips, you should make a canister Damascus from all your grinding and chips.

  • @vintagejoehill
    @vintagejoehill 11 місяців тому

    I'm sitting here in Norfolk, VA USA, and I need one of those Norfolk t-shirts you're wearing.
    Also, I know things are tight, so you should definitely do a Patreon. I would definitely support your work.

  • @Dylfunkle
    @Dylfunkle 6 місяців тому

    Making ones own tools feels like hacking the matrix.

  • @b62boom1
    @b62boom1 11 місяців тому +1

    Great vid! A Damascus billhook would be awesome!

  • @lastechocorp1841
    @lastechocorp1841 11 місяців тому

    Oh I am hyped for this handle

  • @neuralwarp
    @neuralwarp 11 місяців тому

    Ooo that sharp corner .. you're summoning the Stress Fracture demons.

  • @TimothyHall13
    @TimothyHall13 11 місяців тому

    Oh Yeah!!! Thanks Alec!!!

  • @pthelo
    @pthelo 11 місяців тому

    I like your dog friend hanging out in the shop! **How do you protect his feet from all the metal shards and scraps?** It seems a bit dangerous for the pup. Thanks!

  • @Wease245
    @Wease245 11 місяців тому

    That Kris dagger keyhole integral handle is my favourite, it’s just so cool with the Damascus and the facets. A full sword with a handle like that would be awesome!

  • @ChaosUnit178
    @ChaosUnit178 11 місяців тому

    Oh boy, I can't wait to watch this and see what inventive new pronunciation of "crysknife" you come up with

  • @KayWhyTee
    @KayWhyTee 11 місяців тому

    maaannnn, the editing on these video's has popped in the last few,, GG editor ,

  • @shapelessed
    @shapelessed 5 місяців тому

    Alec: I'll be making a crysknife from Dune!
    Also Alec: I don't want it to look like the crysknife from Dune!

  • @Tachikoma17
    @Tachikoma17 11 місяців тому

    9:05 Jamie-“You’re a masochist”
    Me-“You could say he’s a Damasochist”

  • @TleilaxuFD
    @TleilaxuFD 11 місяців тому

    Alec, you are badass. I'm a machinist and banging out dovetail cutter was awesome 👍😎

  • @BigColton
    @BigColton 11 місяців тому +1

    Anyone else wish he would go back and do it right instead of settling all the time? I was really excited for the feather pattern

  • @mattystewart8
    @mattystewart8 11 місяців тому

    I LOVE THAT T-SHIRT!!!

  • @maconSTUFF
    @maconSTUFF 11 місяців тому

    Anyone remember "Blue" Dykem... Alec loved it so much, he used to sing songs about it... 😆... now he only uses red... 🤔