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@danielzherdenovsky6057

2 жыл бұрын

Every good man has a good grill

@mmahuron88

2 жыл бұрын

We can agree hopefully your taking better care than Will

@Sabeteur83

2 жыл бұрын

@@TinS0lder if someone is born and raised in montana then they are a native montanan. He didnt say native american so you can get off your high horse. Native is a word in the english language that isnt tied to american so it can be used freely. I am a native arizonan but i wont say im native american since that phrase is describing a group of people. Anyone can use the word native because it doesn't belong to anyone.

@Sabeteur83

2 жыл бұрын

@@TinS0lder nothing racist about what i said but you will believe what you want since it is hate in your heart.

@frankierzucekjr

2 жыл бұрын

I see a little of Ben Shapiro in that comment lolol

Dude I am excited to see a possible video of Sam, Will and Alec doing something together. Sam is a hell of an addition to the shop.

@lake258

2 жыл бұрын

But you forgot about Sam.

@cavemanvi

2 жыл бұрын

Will gets his steel from another supplier. So I’m guessing they parted ways unfortunately

@thedazzlingape2006

2 жыл бұрын

@@cavemanvi I heard William was too happy go lucky with his guns and gave this little english man ptsd flashback to the american war against his kind.

@wolflegion_

2 жыл бұрын

@@cavemanvi will in one of his own videos actually mentioned asking Alec for advice and to use some tools in Alec’s workshop. I don’t think they parted in anger.

@reinoflame

2 жыл бұрын

@@wolflegion_ from what i remember will just wanted to be more independent and grow without alec. alec was his initial partner and at times his mentor

What a beast Sam is. That man's got the production down to a science at this point.

@thepyromantic3468

2 жыл бұрын

Henry Ford who? 😂

@MrJonnyd55

2 жыл бұрын

He presents well on camera too.

@dadjake

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrJonnyd55 100% agreed. Alec, Will and him would make one good group of presenters together.

@demonzabrak

2 жыл бұрын

I mean… production IS science, right?

I love that you let him talk and don’t interrupt or take over what he’s doing. We all know you’re an expert in your craft and it’s nice seeing someone else take the lead and run with it as well as showing us the process. Great vid Alec!

I like the genuine awe from Alec learning the ways that Sam has perfected the process of this design. Can't wait to see a team up with Will. Maybe a tour of his new shop?

11:07 There's something so satisfying and cool about using a hammer you've made as a tool to make another hammer. Like making a table on the floor, then making another table on top of the first one.

Now when back in Montana, a new episode of Alec vs Will would be really nice! Miss those 😀

@TheTexan83

2 жыл бұрын

Alec vs Will vs Sam making hammers.

@VivienLEGER

2 жыл бұрын

Will is on is JS knives making for now, he s quite on a schedule for the next 2 weeks or so i beleive.

@frankierzucekjr

2 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome, but I think Will's gonna be busy the next few weeks making 4 knives for a show I think.

When you employ an absolute beast of a man who is skilled AND has the right work ethic you get a win!!!! Your boy is a template for winning Alec!

@MrDoroh

2 жыл бұрын

He told at the beginning he didn’t know how to use the belt grinder when he joined. Shows how much to can learn if you try

Sam is great on camera! Looking forward to more and looking forward to the Sam, Alec, and Will show whenever Will visits!

@Mithon81

2 жыл бұрын

The SAW show? 😉

Sam is a natural in front of the camera! Hope we see his face from time to time! Aaand it's actually nice to see someone who knows what he's doing and still have the traditional fails. Makes the videos way more natural and pleasing to watch

As someone who is a big lover of Jigs, templates, and mass production techniques to speed up a build, I hope Sam is paid "by the hammer" instead of by the hour :D haha

@KP-hf9vz

2 жыл бұрын

No kidding

@TentativeGuise

2 жыл бұрын

Should be getting paid both lol, he's making the darn things

@deathsicon

2 жыл бұрын

As long as it's not by the strike, apparently he has that down the the minimum possible to finish the job

@benharding5117

2 жыл бұрын

@@TentativeGuise but hes using alecs thousands of pounds worth of equipment

@texasrigger1316

2 жыл бұрын

@@benharding5117 Plus Alec's design and marketing. Actual fabrication is just one part of getting an item sold.

I hope you pay him well, he's clearly perfect for the job and he's put in the work.

Alec knows to grow a business you gotta hire people that improve it. I love that he's humble enough to not be the smartest guy in the room sometimes.

It's nice to see those old power hammers still being used as part of an active industrial process.

Finally! Someone on Alec’s channel who knows what they’re doing! 🤣

@daniel_charms

2 жыл бұрын

As a great man once said, you _want_ your employees to be better than you because why else hire them in the first place?

@nekoroms

2 жыл бұрын

@@daniel_charms Yeah a great leader knows that he needs to surround himself with bunch of talented people.

Sam (from Montana) is a hard-working, quick-learning, fantastic employee. We need to see more of Sam as he holds down the Montana fort.

That was freaking dope. Sam you're an absolute boss. You have the nailed and the number of times you got Alec to say that's insane was many. Thanks for a behind the scenes on those beautiful tools. And great bandana man.

hay alec i just want to thank you in being the one who got me into bladesmithing. its been a struggle over the years and people telling me I cant do it (btw I'm 13) but im now making knives and selling them. so again i thank you .

Wow this was awesome. Well done bud. And thanks Alec for giving us a behind the scenes of your business and the people running it, other than yourself. Really loved this video and the awesome presentation.

That’s so cool! Awesome to see how Sam refined the techniques to be faster and better!

@SuperPhelix

2 жыл бұрын

Sam is a legend already

@Drew_lininger

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperPhelix I know, we’re friends

thats one hell of an employee you got there, give him a well deserved raise

If there's a competition like Forged In Fire, but for hammers, Sam needs to go on it to show them how it's done!! He'd be the only contestant to make the hammer, go out for a quick lunch break and be back before the time is up! That would be really satisfying to watch but it would probably be a bit brutal on the other contestants 🤣😂🤣😂 That video was a thing of beauty, thanks for the behind the scenes look 👍👍👍

Man its so nice to see you back in america, a memory from the past

There's something always so satisfying about watching such a refined process, amazing people at work over there.

Sam is an excellent presenter! So glad you are going to try to see Will while in town.

Let's put those reject hammers up for sale for people who can't afford the full priced ones!!

I like him already. Can't wait to see the challenges between y'all.

Man I’m so glad you shared this video with us. You have an amazing team with you, and I just love your enthusiasm showing even how even a master blacksmith can still learn from the skilled people you’ve hired and trained. Many companies can learn a thing or two from just this video alone on what an employer should be like, and how it turns a business into a fun place to be at.

living the dream, awesome vid and love when someone can analyze a job and execute it so efficiently, amazing work

I like Sam, understated, calm and a master of his craft. Lets see more Sam please (and more Blacksmithing in general)

A joy to see something made the right way, with quality materials and skilled hands. Wonderful.

Awesome. Sam is a talented guy, you’re fortunate to have him. Thanks for sharing this.

I really like this video because it shows how blacksmithing can be turned into an actual business. Rather than make a single very cool, high complexity item, you are making a highly (hopefully) profitable item.

Forging a hammer in one heat like that is tremendous. All props to Sam for kicking ass.

Hello Alec, welcome back to the US I'm looking forward to see your upcoming videos. Hope you had a great time with your family and glad you made it back safely. Take care, my best to you and yours. R. Chavez

I like the cut of this man's jib. I like the way he can explain what he's going to do confidently and concisely.

Great to see you back in Montana Alec! Looking forward to seeing what you all get up to

Glad to finally see you back state side looming forward to seeing more frequent videos from both shops.

It's good to see Alec in the Montana Workshop again.

That was very interesting. Sam you've developed a great system. Much respect, thank you guys

Glad you're back Alec!

It is immensely satisfying to watch someone demonstrate mastery of their craft, and Sam absolutely fits that bill.

Sam looks like the kind of guy to respond to everything with "Radical" or "Totally duude", and before anyone gets their knickers in a twist, I look pretty much exactly the same lol. Loved seeing this process!

Very amazing. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends. Forge On. Fab on. Weld on. Keep Making. God bless.

I have honestly and truly missed this workshop so much. That is honestly HOME to a lot of us and should be that way for good reason.

Love the “ new guy” 😂 he’s a blast to watch work. I’m just beginning blacksmithing to kick off into blade smithing and have learned so much from your videos. Thank you guys 🙏

i suppose production blacksmithing is a thing that is rarely done nowadays, drop/press forging with full dies is just so much faster and more consistent, but that consistency is the difference between soulless mass production and artisan craftsmanship. this is the ultimate refinement of this craft, that man needs to be paid more!

So good to see Alec back in Montana! Missed the video that came out of that workshop.

I have been hitchhiking 9 countries over seven years all throughout europe, only to learn how to forge knifes and swords. I have visited hundreds if smiths of all sorts for my passion. If id have known that you would visit Croatia, id almost die to see you, since your passion and love for what you do comes extremely close to my mindset. I have litterally walked thousands of kilometers with my dog and a backpack full of blades and metal scraps as well as finished and unfinished swords, have been in several newspapers, my fb got hacked, I've been nearly killed multiple times in italy, it was a blast. Damn it, i knew about your tour. .. but that map you show there looks just like you went to croatia as well... I didnt expect that. Id have met my idol and told you in person how much your commitment means to me till this day and how much you inspired me in those seven years of being europes only real traveling bladesmith.

to watch a craftsman like Sam go to town, is awesome.

Really glad to see you back in the states Alec. I've been watching your videos since pretty much the beginning and you deserve everything you have. Good work picking great people to work with.

This Sam fella is cool. A natural in front of the camera and a good addition to the shop.

What an incredible process. Feels good to see the Montana shop again!

Alec, it's so amazing and just awesome that YOU were able to inspire and bring about this mastery! And what a simply splendid way to appreciate. Hats off to you, Sam!

Dude sounds like you had quite the adventure getting back to Montana. Loving the new dog. They are some fantastic looking hammers and quite expertly made. I like the setup and process Sam has come up with. Very efficient

Wow! What an impressive process. It's nice to see a fine tuned system. Lovely hammers Sam.

Sam is a Machine!!! Also love the Music that’s in sync with the hammer lows very cool well done Everyone and Alex you should be Proud you have Achieved so much at such a young age you sir are a Legend!!! 💯🇳🇿🖤🇺🇸🖤🇬🇧🤙

Great video guys! Awesome to see you back in the states and great to meet Sam! What a hell of a worker!

I have so much respect for both of you thank you for making this content.

Alec is 10To have young men performing at this level proves his worth. Keep it up, many to teach Alec.

Nice to see Sam a real craftsman. And best of all great to see back In Montana

Sam is the sole custodian of a legendary workshop. Lucky man.

Love to see the whole oldvteam back especially Will

Have to be proud to have such an amazing artist working for you!!

Holy CRAP!!!!! Man, I just LOVE watching a professional work! You can really see the skill at play.

There is a guy who lives down the street who is tactical training his Belgian Malinois dog. Like full police dog training. I sometimes see him training in a big field within sight of my kitchen window. The dog is incredibly responsive and instantly obeys hand signal, verbal and sound commands. It's amazing to see.

Impressive work from Sam 👍. Glad to see ya back in MT ! Hope you’re able to get some refresher training with Chris before/if ya head back to the Isle

Nice work, Sam, you've found the sweet spot between 'bespoke' and 'full industrial production'. Nicely done!

is Alec "the new employee"? :)

Sam's a damn Lone Ranger stud. Dude is up there just cranking out hammers, coming up with his own processes - making it happen with his dog. Great addition. And I truly hope to see Will and Alec together in a video collab soon.

First time seeing this new dude and I already like him a lot! I hope you two pal around as well as you and will did.

It made my day seeing you back in the US even of its just for a little bit.

I had no idea how much work went into each hammer. We need more Sam in the videos.

You're a crazy hard worker Sam. I respect that.

Happy to have had you in Missouri!

Woah! What a talented guy. Also it’s awesome that he semi automated the process.

Nice shop set up. I will be getting me one of these hammers for my tool box.

It's nice to see the video this time, glad you fixed it so quickly.

Finally! A blacksmith on the channel! lol

Glad that you're back in Montana, if you're going to see Will I'd really like to see another episode of Steele vs Stelter

This is badass, we should have seen this young man sooner. Excellent job. You deserve more attention. Good hire Alec, bravo man! Glad to see Alec Stateside.

Watching you kids do what you do simultaneously brings me back to my youthful curiosity and gives me great pride that some younger folks appreciate and have the chops to keep the best tools ever working. Total respect from me, gents, cheers! P.s. Any thoughts on a vacuum process when finishing the wood handles?

Love this! A joy to see. Love your faces. Best of luck!

Great to see you back in the Montana shop!

i appreciated Alec geeking out on his employee's process, love to see it

Wow !! best of all Sam has a process that makes them very much still hand made. very cool.

This is AWESOME. I love handmade stuff and I love efficient manufacturing, so seeing handmade stuff being made efficiently is like a dream. Sam, have you heard of SMED? Single-minute exchange of dies, a principle of changing tooling as quickly as possible. It looks like one of the limiting parts of the process is changing all the dies between heat 1 and heat 2. The faster you can do that, the faster you can make hammers. Ideally though, you wouldn’t have to change dies at all and you could do all the forging with one die setup. If this is at all possible, you could dramatically increase flow and throughput in the forging stage.

Sam's living the dream way to go man incredible work and beautiful product. Not only would I love to have one of them hammers but wished I had that opportunity to work that job 👍

I like how the shop is set up for production and a bit of filming

Awesome! Welcome back to the states! Can't wait for more videos of your stay

We need to see him in that woodworking shop!

Nice to see you back in the states young man. Very nice hammers that you have going on and your helper is a great asset to your business. Stay safe

It is mesmerizing to see someone work at that level of proficiency. Mesmerizing.

Keep that employee happy! He's top notch caliber!

Thanks Alec for showing us all this. 👍😁

Alec, Man!!! I'm so proud of Sam! That one piece flow is incredible! They way that U shaped cell is also awesome!

Welcome back to the States Alec! 🇺🇸 Great to see you back in the Montana shop!

Only 1 Minute into Sam making that 1st Hammer. That's some pretty efficient workflow! Amazing job Sam.

Great job on the jigs and work flow Sam.

I love that he got more comfortable being on camera and talking as the video went on. It can be intimidating, but he's a nature. you should do more with him!