Damascus Steel Plane Blade

[JWD]

Makes me a little sad to see so much negativity surrounding such a brilliant and creative guy! I have been following Alec Steele for a year now and I doubt any 'maker' regardless of trade has shot up in popularity so rapidly. He is the same age as me and i can only wish i had the knowledge, enthusiasm and thorough love for my hobby that he does his craft - I think anyone who "only lasted x seconds" just isn't used to seeing such high enthusiasm and drive from someone in a trade, especially someone who is so young and fresh faced and consequently should get behind his method of working as quickly as possible, or at least encourage others to do so.

 

[dzj]

I've seen a few of his videos.
His style of presentation is perhaps better suited for the younger viewer.
A Swedish fellow, Torbjörn Åhman, makes interesting blacksmithing videos.