The Worst Warp on a Blade I’ve Ever Had…Not Good!

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Alec Steele Blacksmith 2022

[ginnipig]

Well, we were asking for another massive multi-part build. Nothing like extending a build by starting over again. Chin up Alec ♥

[BryceDixonDev]

I really appreciate you being confident enough to show your failures. It honestly can be really discouraging when 99% of people on the internet are only showing off every awesome thing they did and hiding every mistake they made because it makes me as a viewer feel like mistakes are super rare, when really they happen all the time and the difference between a master and a novice isn't how many mistakes you make, but how well you can deal with them (both emotionally and in fixing them).

[elementoflight]

During my IT traineeship we did a practical project as an graduation exam and we were always told "The goal is the project, no matter the outcome. If it doesnt go well, it just doesnt. Dont stress the fact that it can go wrong, embrace it and make that the topic. Why did it fail, what could have been better. Tackle these questions instead of lementing the failure"

This has reminded me of it soo much. To me this is super interesting to see what can go wrong and how it would look like and it shows that Humans arent perfect and not everything will go as we expect.

Great Video!

[theblindspot]

I know it is really hard to have a project fail. Trust me I've been there, but nothing will be as heart-wrenching as Will's power hammer so it could be worse.

[bsmnt]

most people don't publish their fails, and that's one of the things I appreciate about you, Alec.

[lukasgropl]

I had 3 blades in a row that looked like that, a sad streak and a lot of hours wasted, to keep going is difficult after such setbacks. Feel you man.
I've learned to not grind hollow profiles before hardening, and leave them thicker, even if I have to spend more time on the grinder. Just heartwrenching.

[ianward]

What a bummer! So sorry it turned out that way :( next project'll be a BANGER.

[saywhaatnow]

Honestly it'd be cool to purposefully make a crinkle edge blade... it sounds like an insanely difficult process but it would look so cool.

[newagelumberjack]

As an artist, sometimes we fail. But it doesn’t mean it was for nothing. I learned so much from watching you make. No matter what you keep trying to the end. Your perseverance is inspiring.

[Imurai]

You know why I subbed to this channel, many-a-years ago? Even before you first had this shop? Not because you were a great blacksmith, because there are so many of those. Not because you made beautiful pieces of steel-art! Not because you were already so knowledgeable!
No, but because you failed! Like, a lot! And you weren't afraid to show us those failures! And you ALWAYS said: "Right, what have we learned from this?" ALWAYS! Look back at that young, strong headed, optimistic Alec, and learn from him! Let him pull you out of this, because he's pulled me out of many dark holes!
I thank you for that!

[eloquentsarcasm]

I've been teaching my boss my (limited) blacksmithing skills and he's a natural, the progression he's made in a year is astounding. He's had some spectacular failures, the worst was him trying to make a basic seax, and the blade cracked on the quench. Rather than get pissed and moan about it, he cut the blade and made a much smaller version, lol.

Gotta be crushing to invest that much work into the Katar only to have it all go sideways. Many thanks for sharing it though, as many have stated already, too many creators only show the successes, but you share the failures as well.

[cavinsewell]

Thought I was going mad! 14:13 his hair went from cut too not 😂 mate gutted for your hard work, it’s not a failure you’ve just learnt how not to make a katar! Keep your chin up you’re a legend!!!

[ryanolsen]

I hate to say it but I honestly enjoy the failures. Your transparency and honesty are one of the reasons I fell in love with your channel. Lately you’ve been so good with every project it almost makes us think you’re perfect. Failures like this provide learning and patience and frustration and a plethora of other horrible things, but horrible things that allow us or someone like you to grow. Thank you for this failure. Thank you for your honesty. And thank you for continuing… we all know you will 😊

[Justus]

I’m glad you show the failures. It’s annoying when other channels pretend that everything goes perfectly every time.

[yezakd]

I love the continual search for solutions during a time of catastrophe. A lot of people can learn a valuable life lesson from watching Alec deal with this issue. Myself included.

[MadebyKourmoulis]

Nice edit at 5:25. Squeezing another engraving scene in and it didn't feel boring. The sped up music was a great touch.

[ManualPixarPresents]

I mean, I figured grinding down the middle section would have been a viable option, making it thick at the base (for the engraving) skinny in the middle (for heat treating thickness) and then thicker at the tip creating an almost uppercase I shape that flows. But now we get to see Alec recreate the blade up to this point in one video next episode! (Atleast that’s what he has historically done with projects like this in the past)

[jamess]

Wearing your failures on your sleeve and showing your lessons without shame is a great process and only makes you better. Also this series was far more interesting and engaging than some of the recent ones, you asked what was wanted, you listened to the answer, and you made a really fascinating series that we all learned a lot more from than doing something easy. Well done. onwards and upwards.

[jacksonrussell]

Thank you for sharing your fails and the fortitude to keep going

[raymondhoule]

I comend you for displaying your failures as well as your successes. This allows us to learn along with you. Been a huge fan since the beginning and am looking forward to getting my own forge set up again.