Making an Ancient Indian KATAR Dagger! Part 1

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  • @JamiePopple
    @JamiePopple ปีที่แล้ว +1323

    Heard you lot were thirsty for a good old damascus weapon build.

  • @virtual_masters2839
    @virtual_masters2839 ปีที่แล้ว +812

    Here’s hoping that Alec breaks something and this turns in to a good old fashioned 945 episode series including 40 hours of hand sanding 🤟

    • @marksmallman4572
      @marksmallman4572 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nooooo...

    • @tekkno.logist
      @tekkno.logist ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I want this so much!
      24 episode series make my Stargate Binging Genes happy.

    • @Matthew10950
      @Matthew10950 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Seconded!

    • @middlewilliam7044
      @middlewilliam7044 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      i see 8 episodes of fixing the engraver and the doing something extra fancy for the handle and image he might put on the blade itself

    • @TheWaylandern
      @TheWaylandern ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Will is not there anymore for the hand sanding

  • @Niksow
    @Niksow ปีที่แล้ว +339

    Alec is back with a 40 part build and I'm so here for it!!!! This has been greatly anticipated🤩🤩

    • @anubis4496
      @anubis4496 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wouldn't have to be 40 parts if he didn't keep them all just over 10 minutes for the TH-cam money 🤣🤣

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@anubis4496 The requirement is 8mins. Personally I'm here for it! Builds limited to one episode have a ceiling in quality and complexity, allow the man to grow!

    • @Sman7290
      @Sman7290 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anubis4496 Whatever. I'm down for it... if it goes 40 parts.

  • @slartibartfast2649
    @slartibartfast2649 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    Jamie's editing really is something else. That intro was properly epic.

    • @Minox_
      @Minox_ ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah he really enjoyed himself on this one I think

    • @ericwessel6511
      @ericwessel6511 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      100% agree, the black and white filter was awesome with the billet still in orange

    • @genericgymvlogsph9739
      @genericgymvlogsph9739 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      THAT WAS SO SICK!!

    • @Thadaloneous
      @Thadaloneous ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Best intro I've seen!

    • @rossmcclellan5662
      @rossmcclellan5662 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That intro was seriously some of the best camera work I’ve seen in a long time. Great job Jamie!

  • @philippatek3928
    @philippatek3928 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Dude I’m so happy we’re back to a nice tasty weapon series!! I’m certain Alec wouldn’t agree… but I hope this is like 26 episodes 🤣

    • @bacail
      @bacail ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A big Chonky weapon series is always a good time

  • @stratosphere2133
    @stratosphere2133 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    That intro was on another level, can't wait for this series.
    Glad to see you taking on community feedback guys, big love.

  • @AT02129
    @AT02129 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    A really old school video vibe which is great to see! I'm sure it's a lot of work but definitely worth it seeing Alec make some Damascus again and seeing some great videography from Jamie too. Excited to see the rest of this series!

  • @warfjm
    @warfjm ปีที่แล้ว +54

    These builds are the reason I am subscribed to this channel. Bring it on!

  • @steprockmedia
    @steprockmedia ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Jamie needs to be nominated for an editing award for that one.

    • @bacail
      @bacail ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jamie on FIRE with the editing on this one, good lawd.

    • @garyhost354
      @garyhost354 ปีที่แล้ว

      Meh. A few years ago it was awesome but now it’s the Same editing style as normal. Show us something innovative.

  • @DJ.B930
    @DJ.B930 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Omg yes! I thought I was misreading at first and it was just an old video that I’ve already watched numerous times. Without checking I’m pretty sure it’s been at least a year since we’ve seen Alec do a multi part Damascus weapon build series, and I’d guess that 90+% of us subscribers fell in love with his channel for exactly that. We’ve missed this so much and I’m so pumped to see how this turns out! Alec Steele is back!

    • @Sharp_Stone
      @Sharp_Stone ปีที่แล้ว

      I know right!!!! Hypetrain

  • @Isteak80
    @Isteak80 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I always like seeing how Alec figures out the engineering of these weapon builds. This is going to be an unique series.

  • @pierre-alexandremonette8169
    @pierre-alexandremonette8169 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Old Alec: Frantically cleans Damascus with a grinder for 6 episodes. New Alec : uses a milling machine. They grow up so fast 🤧
    Btw Jamie you did a masterpiece of showing the same stuff in a new way. Props !!

  • @davelangford2439
    @davelangford2439 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    YEEEEESSSSS!!!! A multi part damascus build!!!! Love the editing by the way Jamie. We asked for an old school style video series and you have responded with a plom, thank you!

  • @petergoestohollywood382
    @petergoestohollywood382 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really don’t understand how even after all the years the bunch of you still manages to make the forging, cutting and welding shots look cooler and cooler each time!
    Love the evolution of skills y’all developed over time.
    Edit: Oh, and the fooling around. Definitely love to see the fooling around! 😁

  • @tomaskurka3848
    @tomaskurka3848 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love the return to the old video style. Please make more like this one.

  • @x5oulx
    @x5oulx ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Everytime I watch one of your videos I realize that the cinematography is just unreal. The shots at the beginning of the video are amazing

  • @ashhejtmanek2301
    @ashhejtmanek2301 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So glad we’re back to smithing! Can’t wait to see how this turns out, when it’s done in 20 videos

  • @jimcorbett3764
    @jimcorbett3764 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It seems like forever since Alec has made something from Damascus- excited for it. Also, I am interested in seeing how it's wielded.

  • @gingerfreakstudio6362
    @gingerfreakstudio6362 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Finally a new 26 part projet. Thank you so much, I missed it 😍

  • @lukusbrookes6572
    @lukusbrookes6572 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Missed the bladesmithing series. Good to see an awesome start to a new build

  • @Helmasterinjapan
    @Helmasterinjapan ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LOVING the return of the over the top blacksmithing scenes. Awesome cinematic shots from Jamie!

  • @ModernRascal
    @ModernRascal ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been watching your videos since the coke Forge and I got to say I think I finally figured out why the vibe is so good. It's because you are a blacksmith but you remind me a lot of the good points of my grandfather who loved to work on cars. Always trying new stuff, always fixing tools to fix other tools to fix the thing, loving huge old heavy duty tools. Love your channel

  • @jrgenlervik9374
    @jrgenlervik9374 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jamie: "Alec, how many visual effects do you want?"
    Alec: "Bollywood"

  • @MaineSnowman5509
    @MaineSnowman5509 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love being on the march with my dog. When you're one machine. Centered on the task ahead. Makes the training of the dog and myself rewarding.

  • @BBlueBBasterd
    @BBlueBBasterd ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hell yeah I am so damn excited about this series already, we've got awesome damascus, we've got a badass weapon, we've got jamie's antics and top notch editing, we've got montages, I can't wait for the next parts!

  • @LYNX2418
    @LYNX2418 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Soooo sooo happy, it's like the good old days are back! Thank you all at the channel! The dog training is definitely paying off from the looks of it. Although I did wonder if there is much money to be made from it.
    Looks like good fun though..
    Looking forward to the next installment of the new project, and seeing how the pattern turns out. Stay good! 👍✌🖖

  • @Elmer__Fudd
    @Elmer__Fudd ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love that you guys actually listen to the comments give your fans what they want I love any video you guys put out but a good old multi-part series always hits the soul just right

  • @Arrviasto
    @Arrviasto ปีที่แล้ว

    That color grading on initial montage is quality Hollywood level. That's pure art.

  • @johngregory8576
    @johngregory8576 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yay, real forging 😁

  • @Pez_Destroyer
    @Pez_Destroyer ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the Alev Steele Videos I have been waiting for, and also that is the best pattern stacking description I have ever seen on any of your videos. Really out of any Damascus making videos I have seen but I have not searched for them.

  • @thetinkerist
    @thetinkerist ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2:58 automagic. Love the montages Jamie, this was a really really good one! cheers. Oh! don’t forget the hard work :) thank you Mr Steele. Don’t we all love damascus 🎉

  • @jasonvandermeulen137
    @jasonvandermeulen137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for a new weapon build!!! I love seeing you learning to build tools and other projects but seeing you make an historic or fantasy weapon is my favourite. Great channel Alec!

  • @ncc1709
    @ncc1709 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    YAAY knife builds again!

  • @alexysb.7660
    @alexysb.7660 ปีที่แล้ว

    The video has just started (42 seconds) and i'm completely blown away by the edit Mr. Jamie Popple (hope i'm not wrong with the spelling).
    What a great job.

  • @Redbananers
    @Redbananers ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great build can’t wait to see more. Always amazing video when it comes to Alec Steel. The Jamie bit was hilarious! Much love from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @justinvzu01
    @justinvzu01 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally a blacksmith TH-camr that actually makes his content actually fun to watch, instead of a building timelapse. The Scooby Doo reference was great.

  • @TOTHEPOINT82
    @TOTHEPOINT82 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hell yes. Another 15 part series!

  • @NastierNate
    @NastierNate ปีที่แล้ว

    It's amazing how similar the process of making damascus patterns is to making end-grain cutting boards in woodworking

  • @alaub1990
    @alaub1990 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Jamie is seriously so good with these edits. Looking forward to the 14,556 part series

  • @tojokuoh
    @tojokuoh ปีที่แล้ว

    I relly enjoy how not only do the production techniqes improve, how also the forging skill and dad jokes improve.
    Keep up the hard work

  • @killianramsey4805
    @killianramsey4805 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Amazing editing as always. Whatever you pay Jamie, double it 😂

  • @lamborn3D
    @lamborn3D ปีที่แล้ว

    I was thinking just the other day that I missed your blade making series and separately that it would be cool if you made a a katar/Qatar. Now here we are. I'm happy.

  • @spencerlemon353
    @spencerlemon353 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love seeing it guys. Should call that fingerprint damascus.

  • @johnbotts3040
    @johnbotts3040 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh yeah! Multi-part damascus weapon build! Filmed in a nuevo old-school Jamie & Alec style! Love it!

  • @seikojin
    @seikojin ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really like how every year or so, Jamie and Alec level up the production. The editing on this is pure fire!

  • @MeegMaster
    @MeegMaster ปีที่แล้ว

    Crazy how far you guys have come over the years. This video was absolutely amazing. The intro sequence looked like a legit music video, you got jokes, and having a step-by-step explanation of the process is always greatly appreciated.

  • @blackniche6827
    @blackniche6827 ปีที่แล้ว

    YESSSS that intro! Love to see it, that's a new favourite bit of cinematography ever. Well done Jamie! and for convincing him to make a guitar!

  • @joekessinger731
    @joekessinger731 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this kind of metal making.... what brought me to this channel to begin with, just wish we had more of it.

  • @Ryan_Maineaquaria
    @Ryan_Maineaquaria ปีที่แล้ว

    That chefs knife was by far one of my favorite builds you’ve done.definitely my favorite Damascus pattern. Happy to see your building something similar again.

  • @N0MrGreen
    @N0MrGreen ปีที่แล้ว

    53 seconds in... Sorry Mr Steele commented a few times but Jamie has me hooked at the moment. The editing and videography.... Wow stunning...

  • @ericwessel6511
    @ericwessel6511 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to see a video where Jaime forges and plans the project for the day and Alec films and edits. Would be cool to see the dynamic

  • @soliloquym5473
    @soliloquym5473 ปีที่แล้ว

    now we're talking. this is the content that I subscribed for. the intermediary episodes of Alec making a padlock or a zippo were mildly interesting, sure, but they were basically him just making a copy of something that's already been designed and made. doesn't make for a very interesting project just seeing someone copy something. would've been more fascinating if it was more along the lines of other creators who take inspiration from existing designs but either add a personal flair to it or design something significantly different with the original as inspiration on how engineering/mechanical problems were solved.

  • @PraetexDesign
    @PraetexDesign ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see a bit of classic Alec Steele again, this is what we need.

  • @Sanji_San93
    @Sanji_San93 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alec! Add a tasty coffee making montage within this series to make this series really authentic! Really excited for this build its why I subscribed to you 5 or more years back!

  • @mosesnorris822
    @mosesnorris822 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm sure this has already been said but turn up the heat for those welds or preheat the material a bit to help get a smoother weld . Id recommend running spray for the side welds. but welds hold for there purpose so good job :) love the video ill have to watch all the ones ive missed in between now and when you moved back to the UK.

  • @TrueNorthEh_
    @TrueNorthEh_ ปีที่แล้ว

    these 600 part series are what made me follow alec. im hes getting back to his roots!

  • @nicolaspeters5980
    @nicolaspeters5980 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the black and white shots with only the orange glowing metal in colour. Very cool, well done

  • @djamescreations9957
    @djamescreations9957 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video has a lot of old school Alec Steel vibs and Im here for it, the Damascus montage was awesome.

  • @joelambert-barnett566
    @joelambert-barnett566 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quality camera work and editing Jamie! Loved the nod to your old work with power hammer timing etc but adding new depth still. Keep it up!
    Looking forward to seeing how this build progresses! 😀

  • @karlo3219
    @karlo3219 ปีที่แล้ว

    First off amazing job Jamie.
    I am super happy to see you doing builds like this again, but I will say that I think a mix between the new type of content and the older loved content would work quite well.

  • @kennethlivingston7162
    @kennethlivingston7162 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grinding, and cutting, and white board drawing; we've all been waiting for this return to form.

  • @GazEdwards8690
    @GazEdwards8690 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes It’s forging time with Alec can’t wait to see this beauty finished your skill’s always amaze me i wish I could do this.

  • @MTRDave
    @MTRDave ปีที่แล้ว

    And might I add, one of the BEST edited 'maker' youtube videos on the platform.

  • @jamesreid7144
    @jamesreid7144 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see you're finally taking decent depths of cut on the mill! Kudos to Jamie, some of the best camera work I've seen in a long time. Looks old school :-) Love it!

  • @RamDragon32
    @RamDragon32 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is really close to a historical/fantasy build with a decent obscure webcomic tie-in that I've always wanted to see made. The Pata is an extension of the Katar idea, in that it is sword-length and also originated from India. The punch-style grip is integrated into a protective gauntlet and most types used a double-edged sword blade.
    In the webcomic Girl Genius, the character Zeetha (who is a warrior princess but not THE Warrior Princess) sports a matched pair of pata, one of which has a forked blade that can be used as a sword-breaker. Since they are called the Twin Blades of Destruction, it sort of suggests its own thumbnail.

  • @danieljack472
    @danieljack472 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was just thinking I missed the old forging videos, and Alec puts out a BANGER!!!

  • @goobernuttridge6476
    @goobernuttridge6476 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's very gratifying to see Alec forging a blade again.

  • @bafeljajo6389
    @bafeljajo6389 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s about time you are doing a katar!
    I’ve been telling you for years!!! 😁
    They are so cool. Especially if you look at the ones that opens.

  • @LordZuip
    @LordZuip ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey steele! Ive never worked with metall and now ive started with gold! So nice to work with it!
    I didnt use heat, i just took the coin and smashed it! In the end it was double the size and i was able to cut the form i wanted out with sissors ^^ hahaha

  • @ahildreth24
    @ahildreth24 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jesus Jaime…that intro was by far your best yet…that was sick!

  • @Mr-Blitz
    @Mr-Blitz ปีที่แล้ว

    Just want to say this episode is EXTREMELY well filmed, this is one of the best looking and edited episodes Alec! Props to your editor and filmer

  • @dtnicholls1
    @dtnicholls1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jamie really out did himself with that opening sequence.
    Brilliant work there.

  • @MrCamTuber
    @MrCamTuber ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Alec; as a woodworker and hobby luthier your tease of a Damascus guitar got me WAY too excited. You should collaborate with a woodworking channel to make a functioning guitar! You could make the pickup covers, pickguard, frets, tuners, knobs, headstock decals. And any other metal you can find on there!

  • @traxtonrasmussen1760
    @traxtonrasmussen1760 ปีที่แล้ว

    The forging montage is trippy to a level that is makes it cool.

  • @ybrumfield
    @ybrumfield ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see you’re getting back to what I love about your channel!

  • @virtusleather
    @virtusleather ปีที่แล้ว

    JAMIE! The editing of that intro was off the chain! Bravo man!

  • @bramweinreder2346
    @bramweinreder2346 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not usually one to say things were better in the old days... But with projects like this I like to be part of the journey. I'm not a big fan of that "here's something we prepared earlier". But on the other hand we've already been on this journey with you during earlier builds and we get that it's now just a tedious process. You made a really nice design and I can't wait to see the result!

  • @zigonick
    @zigonick ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the damascus forge montage at the start, very stylish, and edited amazingly.

  • @mulepowerforge
    @mulepowerforge ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally a new build series. Just a suggestion but I think with your skills of Damascus and engraving and just overall maker experience maybe an ultra fancy cinquedea sword could be the next thing.

  • @justinbanks2380
    @justinbanks2380 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jamie, that intro! Lining up with the music and the selective keying of colors.
    Just so much win!
    Hat's off to you good sir!

  • @cyrillevogler4065
    @cyrillevogler4065 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    finallly!!! a hopefully long build series

  • @slavward
    @slavward ปีที่แล้ว

    yessss, this gives the same vibes as the old videos with that starting montage. please do more

  • @tylertatman925
    @tylertatman925 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes! A good old fashioned build series!

  • @brandonmcmahan676
    @brandonmcmahan676 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that even the editing on this feels "Bollywood!" Great job Alec and Jaimie!!!

  • @Minemac2
    @Minemac2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alec, definitely show us trying to fix the engraver, the fixing this episodes are my favorite!

  • @minisam1988
    @minisam1988 ปีที่แล้ว

    Think im more impressed with the cute doggo than i am the smithing. That dog is very well trained and behaved, good job Alec!

  • @roybruggemann2028
    @roybruggemann2028 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the intro! Love the purple/orange/oldschool vibe shoot of the powerhammer session! Love the project!
    Lets go boys !
    Lots of love from The Netherlands ✌️

  • @justinbanks2380
    @justinbanks2380 ปีที่แล้ว

    When Alec says 'as you can see' and shows the red cooling down block he made, I seriously thought he was showing a brick until it started cooling a bit more and got darker and the pattern started showing, 😂

  • @CajunCrustacean
    @CajunCrustacean ปีที่แล้ว

    When I'm making a lot of cuts like that, I usually clamp a block at the right distance so all I have to do is put the end of the piece against it to always get the right length. It won't help with a wandering blade, but it'll make dropping your scale a non-issue. Plus, even if your measure is off by a hair they'll all be the same length. Granted, for me it's when I'm cutting dozens or hundreds of tie rods and spacers for chemical cooling units, but the concept is the same. You just have to be sure to blow off the grit from the block or it'll build up and throw off your cut length by at least a few thousandths.

  • @ZachJ6
    @ZachJ6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Killer production on the intro. I could've watched a whole video produced like that.

  • @lukevannek9259
    @lukevannek9259 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have loved the Tool making series. But soooo good to see a big ass blade build again!

  • @SLOW11000
    @SLOW11000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that you are getting back to some good weapon builds

  • @ilovedupstep2012
    @ilovedupstep2012 ปีที่แล้ว

    this instantly gives me the feeling of old school alec. looking forward to 60 videos of engraving :D

  • @dumdeedums8816
    @dumdeedums8816 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unlike the concerns you voiced in an earlier video, I can't get enough from seeing you make Damascus, and forging :) It's so nice to see. Please keep it up!

  • @MattTelepenko
    @MattTelepenko ปีที่แล้ว

    Seeing this come up on my feed brought me so much joy! Can't wait for parts 2-35!

  • @Daniman212
    @Daniman212 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! Alec is back to the weapon builds. Love it.

  • @nicohorn1856
    @nicohorn1856 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really like the "old school" type if videos where you show how you make the damscus etc. love it already

  • @Sharp_Stone
    @Sharp_Stone ปีที่แล้ว

    Yesss let's go a long series including a part with repairing tools!!!

  • @benja1709
    @benja1709 ปีที่แล้ว

    30 seconds in and you already earned a like!! So nice to have a slowmo compilation synced to the music!

  • @emmastein1170
    @emmastein1170 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love watching you make Damascus and thank you for including crazy such a good doggo