Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Special thank you to Steve Culver for his help and his great research:
youtube.com/@UCMJwYScBjkmZXrSK7RrC4SQ

culverart.com

americanbladesmith.org/community/advanced-damascus-steel/damascus-patterns-with-words


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My name is Alec Steele. I am a blacksmith, amateur machinist and all-round maker of all-things metal. We make videos about making interesting things, learning about craft and appreciating the joy of creativity. Great to have you here following along!

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