Will Stelter

Will Stelter

@willstelterbladesmith

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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The 48-Hour Test: Forging Symmetry into Damascus Steel
Techniques
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
Will Stelter
Rogue Blades
4 min
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Forging the Impossible: A Look at a Master Dagger Build
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
Will Stelter
Rogue Blades
3 min
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Precision Work: Restoring the Mechanics of the Forge
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
Will Stelter
Rogue Forge
4 min
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From Anvil to Artifact: Witnessing the Forging of a War Hammer
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
Will Stelter
Rogue Blades
4 min
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Forging the Impossible: Creating a Grain-Structured Material with Wrought Iron and Bronze
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
Will Stelter
Rogue Blades
3 min
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Giving Life to a Titan: The Art of Anvil Restoration
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
Will Stelter
Rogue Blades
4 min
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From Workshop to Factory Floor: Taking Over a Master Bladesmith's Shop
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
Will Stelter
Rogue Blades
4 min
0 0 027 days ago
From Billet to Blade: Mastering the Serpentine Damascus Santoku
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
Will Stelter
Rogue Blades
3 min
0 0 028 days ago
The Geometry of Power: Restoring a Commercial Rolling Mill
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
Will Stelter
Rogue Blades
4 min
0 0 028 days ago
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