I'm a retired silversmith and once had the privilege of working with the armorers in theTower Of London (UK). I was amazed to see them do everything I did with soft pliable silver and gold only in hard steel. These guys are amazing craftsmen.
How would one make sheet Damascus, is that possible? Genuine question. I'm used to Alec making welded billets of differing metals to produce blades and stuff, would it be possible to scale that up to make Damascus sheets?
Nice work, getting the shape and fit of armour right is such a subtle skill. The wrong curve in the wrong place can be painful to wear or use for any length of time. Armour pinch really hurts!
We've been asking since you were in your first little shop for this and now it's here! Awesomeness. I dont think ive ever seen Alec happier than he was to be fitted for armor😂
he would really get good understanding of the historical details of a well fitted suit of armor if he does, hate to see him accidentally make some wall hanger nonsense.
@@crisis53142 Don't worry, Alec won't get any bad armour with Lancaster Armoury in control. They make historically authentic reproductions to a very high standard.
Ian LaSpina (aka Knyght Errant) also has incredible videos for anyone wanting to learn about why historical armor was made and shaped the way it was. His channel would be an amazing source of information if Alec decides to make more armor
I am nowhere near the level of a professional armorer at working with sheat, but I have dabbled in dishing, raising, and planishing when making ladles and the basic concepts still apply.
I would love to see a series where you make a complete set of armor weapons and horse tack. It would be a lot of work and a long series but it would be an awesome journey. Alec, on a horse in a full suit of armor he made would be an epic finish.
Yea he's really knowledgeable and was taught by one of the most respected armourers in the reenactment circuit. Most people I know have a Lancaster armouries sword from donkeys years ago.
It's cool to see that Alec is paying so much attention to the techniques and strikes. I like to see when he tries new stuff and experimenting but there is something different when you see him so focused on every single move and hammer strike.
Its funny youre doing this because ive been watching this other guy in the Ukraine that builds armor like this. They make it look so easy, but its soooo much fun to watch. Also very cool to see the end product. I'd love to try and do this one day. Great video fellas
So glad you’re continuing to dip your toe into armor. I’ve wondered for awhile watching your maximum effort swords and daggers what a suit of armor produced by you through a similar multi-part series would wind up looking like.
WOW, now your talking, great video and loved your interest in one of my favorite areas building Mideval armor and hand crafted. A very interesting subject to me. I could feel your explosive thrill when you were hammering the sheat steel of the body of I guess your new armor. Thanks for the exciting video. Love you much. Afriend.
OH YES! Thank you so much for showing this one. 👍 I am really happy to see the making of armour with you Alec! I am really into looking at their workshop. It must be super awesome, if you can make a fullplate armour.
Alec! I would LOVE to see you head to Germany sometime and do a tour of Paiste's Gong making factory. Maybe even take one of their Gong making classes too. I think that would be incredibly interesting to see :)
I suppose that in mediaeval times, there was a good market in second-hand armour. I know I couldn't wear a suit of armour made for my father, and none of my sons could wear armour made for me.
Please please please, we need an old school 15 part project of Alec building a full suit of armor. I miss that format so
Agree. But i want 15 parts just on the sabaton.
Don't you mean 15 parts on each individual part of the armor and 20 episodes of putting it together?
Don't forget the 15-part prequel: taking the body measurements
The 100 part medieval armor set
Ok Alec, we hit 225 comments here. This is now mandatory. New TH-cam rule regarding your channel lol
I'm a retired silversmith and once had the privilege of working with the armorers in theTower Of London (UK). I was amazed to see them do everything I did with soft pliable silver and gold only in hard steel. These guys are amazing craftsmen.
How long do you think it will take Alec to start a damascus suit of armour? The gauntlets would look nuts.
my g o d
all the choices of patterns
anything he chooses would be 12/10 > -Chefs- Blacksmiths Kiss
Damascus you say. Now that would be something 👍
I would look forward to seeing that!
then i wish alec a lot of good luck the work it takes to do a full Damascus set of armor
How would one make sheet Damascus, is that possible?
Genuine question. I'm used to Alec making welded billets of differing metals to produce blades and stuff, would it be possible to scale that up to make Damascus sheets?
Nice work, getting the shape and fit of armour right is such a subtle skill. The wrong curve in the wrong place can be painful to wear or use for any length of time. Armour pinch really hurts!
We've been asking since you were in your first little shop for this and now it's here! Awesomeness. I dont think ive ever seen Alec happier than he was to be fitted for armor😂
ive been asking him to make a Damascus buckler shield for a few years but i guess a suit of armor will do
This looks awesome. You should collaborate with Todd's Workshop, he does some incredible historical work!
he would really get good understanding of the historical details of a well fitted suit of armor if he does, hate to see him accidentally make some wall hanger nonsense.
Todd would probably shoot it with arrows and bolts, much to alec's horror as he sees his work being tested and destroyed😂
@@crisis53142 Don't worry, Alec won't get any bad armour with Lancaster Armoury in control. They make historically authentic reproductions to a very high standard.
Ian LaSpina (aka Knyght Errant) also has incredible videos for anyone wanting to learn about why historical armor was made and shaped the way it was. His channel would be an amazing source of information if Alec decides to make more armor
Don’t they just look like the cutest Orcs of Saruman making armour?
I am nowhere near the level of a professional armorer at working with sheat, but I have dabbled in dishing, raising, and planishing when making ladles and the basic concepts still apply.
Jamie! Those shots of both Matt and Alec hammering? Just glorious!
I would love to see a series where you make a complete set of armor weapons and horse tack. It would be a lot of work and a long series but it would be an awesome journey. Alec, on a horse in a full suit of armor he made would be an epic finish.
I missed curious learning-something-new Alec! Also, the guy from Lancaster Armoury sounds like a super chill guy, loved this video
Yea he's really knowledgeable and was taught by one of the most respected armourers in the reenactment circuit. Most people I know have a Lancaster armouries sword from donkeys years ago.
It's cool to see that Alec is paying so much attention to the techniques and strikes. I like to see when he tries new stuff and experimenting but there is something different when you see him so focused on every single move and hammer strike.
i love the fact alec enjoys trying new skills, a sign of someone who enjoys there craft 👍
@@Gecko88 joys of auto correct , its only any good if it knows what you want to type, not what it thinks
Alec, you can make as many of these armouring videos as you like. I'll watch them all.
I❤ making armor! Armor is a combination of sculpture, jewelry and art. Also I ❤ your videos, so today is a best day ever!
Didn't know they made some stuff for Kevin Hicks "the history squad". Incredible work these guys are doing.
Man, you're an inspiration... I need to try more new things.
Wow I think armor is like the most requested thing for this channel and here we are!
I’ve been dying for an Alec Steele video! Finally!
Very glad to see some armor here :)
Love the videos where Alec learns something. It’s a good reminder that even a master craftsman can learn a new skill.
i love people who are so enthusiastic about there craft and sharing their process with us
The best part is Alec getting use out of tools he's barely or never used.
Thank you Alec for showing The Expert Craftsmanship of Armor making so Satisfying to see👌👌
Last video I said "do a full suit of armour" and your literally doing this!! Epic vid!!!
finally medieval stuff
Very cool to see this process. awaiting more.
You need to make a giant display case or area where you can keep adding to everything you’ve recreated
Cool when other professionals, come to your workshop and compliment your tools 😌
More of this please!
THIS IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN WANTING FOR YEARS!!! YES!
YES!! This is so exciting, Alec! Cant wait to see the final product.
finally armour! please continue this side of the craft Alec. hanging to see more!
Quite probably one of my fav videos you have done. Just great.
I love how they enjoyed your shop and tools!
Fascinating work and shows how skilled people were hundreds of years ago.
Extremely cool. Been waiting for a serious armour-making video!!
11:36 Nice cawk!
I've been waiting for the day when Alec starts making armour. I hope he makes more!
Kastenbrust!!!❤️
I love that you are looking into armour!! So, sick!
Great video these guys make quality Armour
I beg You Alec please do a series where You make a set of armour, since I’ve started watching You I’ve been waiting for that
Well done Alec and visitors! 👍😁
Matt's got a very 14th century vibe about him. I can see why he ended up as an armourer.
I would love to see Alec in full armor. Which he made himself. He already has the glove. 😜
Hey! This is the content I really love. Armour making!
@Alec Steel YES! Multi part armor building!
Its funny youre doing this because ive been watching this other guy in the Ukraine that builds armor like this. They make it look so easy, but its soooo much fun to watch. Also very cool to see the end product. I'd love to try and do this one day. Great video fellas
Great video with some great guys. Looked like a lot of fun. Careful Alec. You will get hooked, I hope 🤞
"Have I made life more difficult?"
- "You've made life fun."
Best possible answer.
I enjoyed this episode featuring an area artisan. It's nice to see Alec learn new skills and feature different types of forging work.
i stumbled upon his youtube not long ago happy you guys are co-labing.
exciting to see you making some armor! can't wait to see the finished product!
This looks so much fun!
Armour yes ive been waiting for this
Finally he's dipping into making armor! Instead of just weapons
Jamie's costume was exactly as expected.
Blacksmithing level 100 achieved
Try 14
You should make a matching set of Chinese butterfly swords with a scabbard
I LOOOVE the medieval style content
So glad you’re continuing to dip your toe into armor. I’ve wondered for awhile watching your maximum effort swords and daggers what a suit of armor produced by you through a similar multi-part series would wind up looking like.
Love the Pilgrim badges. LOL
Love your vids
that's funny, I was wondering "what about Alec next project being making a piece of armor ?" And boom you're making a piece of armor !
Very cool!
after all these years, alec finally makes armor, thats so nice
Alec, to make a suit of armour could easily be 20 episodes.
Would absolutely love to see the rest of this build
I love watching proper smiths work
Sweet! Been wanting to see you make a breastplate for years. Very cool to see how it's done.
very cool. cant wait to see more!!!
pls make more armor
Yes please! I want MOAR!
Oh Dear! Please more of this!
WOW, now your talking, great video and loved your interest in one of my favorite areas building Mideval armor and hand crafted. A very interesting subject to me. I could feel your explosive thrill when you were hammering the sheat steel of the body of I guess your new armor. Thanks for the exciting video. Love you much. Afriend.
Years waiting for Alec making armor 🤪 (sabatons doesn't count)... That was great!
I figured you'd get round to being an armorer at some point their lad.. Cheers 👍
Wow amazing. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Forge Lit. Keep Making. God bless.
I've been waiting so long to see you forge a suit of armor! 😆👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This is awesome it's looks great
An armor series would be awesome!
Here comes Jamie with the Weener Wagon cap.
Pretty sick how you’re showing all the different forging processes for a bunch of products! Keep it up sir.
Oh Yeah!!! Thanks Alec!!!
Outstanding!
Yes
OH YES! Thank you so much for showing this one. 👍 I am really happy to see the making of armour with you Alec! I am really into looking at their workshop. It must be super awesome, if you can make a fullplate armour.
Omg Jamies hat at 11:38 hahahaha
Maybe pay a visit to Terry English down in Cornwall for some more armour building.
Awesome lot of fellow metal workers there, Alec! This should be a great series!
How amazing would it be if you make a Full Body amour + sword and agiles project?
Alec! I would LOVE to see you head to Germany sometime and do a tour of Paiste's Gong making factory. Maybe even take one of their Gong making classes too. I think that would be incredibly interesting to see :)
How appropriate that Jamie was in a Jester's outfit. XD
I suppose that in mediaeval times, there was a good market in second-hand armour. I know I couldn't wear a suit of armour made for my father, and none of my sons could wear armour made for me.
I’d love to see you attempt a helmet!
I have been waiting for this since baker Street forge!!!!!
Yay! Armor!
that's beyond cool
Not one mention in the comments about old mate's awesome head wear decorations @11:37