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Knives and tools made by Stelter Manufacturing Co. With host: Will Stelter, & co-host: Matt Heartwig. Were just getting started, join us as we make: Neat Items, Thoughtfully Designed & Built Intentionally Web & Store: steltermfg.com For advertising inquiries : willstelter@influint.co

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10,000 likes and I'll do Damascus with no power tools 😳

YouTubeSep 22, 2026

4 hands and 40,000lbs of machines- Stelter MFG 2 years in

YouTubeSep 18, 2026

Solving the Mystery of the Stuck Tapered Pin

YouTubeSep 17, 2026

100-Year Pin Breaks Free (and My Hand)

YouTubeSep 15, 2026

Slide Hammer Weld Goes Terribly Wrong

YouTubeSep 10, 2026

a broken legged bird wanders into the shop

YouTubeSep 8, 2026

Damascus Rebar Axe

YouTubeSep 4, 2026

Freezing a pin to -300 degrees to make it fit

YouTubeSep 3, 2026

Bearing heat treat goes horribly wrong...

YouTubeSep 1, 2026

THE Incredible Handmade LOTR Uruk-hai Berserker Sword

YouTubeAug 27, 2026

Blacksmith Your Mistakes Away w/ This Totally Legit Technique!

YouTubeAug 25, 2026

The Power Hammer NEEDS this- It died

YouTubeAug 21, 2026

Testing Uruk-hai Berserker Sword Lethality!

YouTubeAug 20, 2026

Pros & Cons of an S-Grind Chef Knife?!?

YouTubeAug 18, 2026

Can A Bladesmith Forge Like A Master Farrier? (No, it’s really hard)

YouTubeAug 15, 2026

The Knife Grind Chef Will Likes Best?!?

YouTubeAug 13, 2026

One Does Not Simply Walk Into Heat Treating A Urak-hai Sword...

YouTubeAug 11, 2026

I Broke My Hand Getting This Fixed... Baby Beaudry Power Hammer Restoration PT 3

YouTubeAug 7, 2026

I Had to Make These Parts from Scratch | Beaudry Restoration

YouTubeAug 6, 2026

Gyuto Chef Knife SHARP/INSANE Potato Test

YouTubeAug 4, 2026

Restoring the Baby Beaudry Power Hammer PT 2

YouTubeJul 31, 2026

But Does It Still Ring?

YouTubeJul 30, 2026

Pressing Out a Stubborn Pin with a Clever Setup

YouTubeJul 28, 2026

Warhammer vs Ice Block: The Most Ridiculous One-Sided Beatdown in History

YouTubeJul 23, 2026

How This Expanding Steel Clutch Actually Works 🔥 Beaudry Hammer

YouTubeJul 21, 2026

Restoring The Baby Beaudry Power Hammer After 5 years (Part 1)

YouTubeJul 19, 2026

I Finally Got the Burgmaster Turret Drill I've Wanted for Years

YouTubeJul 16, 2026

Don’t Buy This Chef’s Knife (Here’s Why)

YouTubeJul 14, 2026

Penetration TEST! Clay Shot vs Gummy Bear???

YouTubeJul 9, 2026

The Burgmaster

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Techniques

From Billet to Blade: Mastering the Fillet Knife Grind

Fillet knives are specialized tools, and mastering their unique grind and finish is a rite of passage for any serious knifemaker.

Will Stelter

Rogue Blades

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

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Mastering the Grain: Forging Structure and Form with Wrought Iron

Will Stelter demonstrates the unique techniques required to work with 1897 Montana wrought iron, showing how structural integrity and material grain dictate the process.

Will Stelter

Rogue Blades

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

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The Art of the Impossible Blade: Deconstructing the Lotus Chef

Witness the painstaking process behind a masterwork, detailing everything from 280 layers of Damascus plug welding to intricate mother-of-pearl inlays.

Will Stelter

Rogue Blades

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

The Anatomy of a Masterpiece: Tackling the Geometry of a Bowie Build

When building a complex, multi-piece master set, the biggest mistakes often happen when the blade geometry meets the handle integration. We break down the technical fixes required for this ambitious Bowie build.

Will Stelter

Rogue Blades

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Science

Unearthing Woots: Forging an Ancient, Homogeneous Alloy into a Modern Bowie

Will Stelter explores the extraordinary process of working with woots, an ancient, homogeneous alloy that challenges traditional bladesmithing assumptions.

Will Stelter

Rogue Blades

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

Building the Blade Heart: Damascus Billet Forging for the Jim Bowie Project

A deep dive into the advanced techniques of stacking and forging complex Damascus billets, perfect for those mastering the art of the patterned blade.

Will Stelter

Rogue Blades

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

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The 48-Hour Test: Forging Symmetry into Damascus Steel

Will Stelter tackles a grueling 48-hour challenge, demonstrating the meticulous techniques required to build a symmetrical dagger from a complex Damascus billet.

Will Stelter

Rogue Blades

4 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

Techniques

Forging the Impossible: A Look at a Master Dagger Build

Will Stelter details the complex process of forging a stunning, highly specialized dagger, showcasing advanced techniques in high carbon steel and wrought iron.

Will Stelter

Rogue Blades

3 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

Equipment

Precision Work: Restoring the Mechanics of the Forge

Even the finest ironwork relies on precise tools. We dive into restoring an antique oiler, a lesson in mechanical detail that reminds us how every component matters.

Will Stelter

Rogue Forge

4 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

Stories

From Anvil to Artifact: Witnessing the Forging of a War Hammer

Join us as we step into Washington State to watch master blacksmith Jacob Farham transform raw billet steel into a historical war hammer, demonstrating unparalleled skill and tradition.

Will Stelter

Rogue Blades

4 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

Techniques

Forging the Impossible: Creating a Grain-Structured Material with Wrought Iron and Bronze

Will Stelter dives into a complex metallurgical project, exploring how to combine wrought iron and bronze to create a unique, wood-grain-like structure for a custom blade.

Will Stelter

Rogue Blades

3 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

Equipment

Giving Life to a Titan: The Art of Anvil Restoration

A massive Swedish anvil deserves a second life. We dive into the meticulous process of cleaning, stabilizing, and resurfacing a cornerstone piece of the smith's workshop.

Will Stelter

Rogue Blades

4 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

Equipment

From Workshop to Factory Floor: Taking Over a Master Bladesmith's Shop

A deep dive into the logistics and industrial arsenal required to scale up production, detailing everything from massive presses to specialized heat treating equipment.

Will Stelter

Rogue Blades

4 min

0 0 02 months ago

Techniques

From Billet to Blade: Mastering the Serpentine Damascus Santoku

Join us for a deep dive into the demanding process of pattern welding a complex, high-carbon Damascus Santoku, focusing on layering, twisting, and the crucial final heat treatment.

Will Stelter

Rogue Blades

3 min

0 0 02 months ago

Equipment

The Geometry of Power: Restoring a Commercial Rolling Mill

Dive into the mechanics of a commercial rolling mill, exploring how precision machinery draws out consistency in metal stock, a lesson in geometry and power transfer for every bladesmith.

Will Stelter

Rogue Blades

4 min

0 0 02 months ago

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