Alec Steele Co. Reviews

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Luke S.

This guy comes with the 2”x72” kit grinder. This one does come with its own Spigot so you can use it separate from the rotating platen setup. Great product!

Contact Wheel

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Forrest S.

I love it! It has some beveled corners and some left sharp. The face was ground perfectly level across the entire thing. I know I've missed and struck the face with my hammer a few times but can't find any dents. I'm burning through projects a heck of a lot faster than I did before! I'm beyond satisfied with it!

The Steele Anvil (140 LB)

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Omar S.

This hammer is super awesome. I’ve been wanting an Alex steel hammer for the longest time. But the cool thing about this one is that I get two blacksmiths behind this hammer Ethan Hardy and Alex steel both of them made this hammer and that’s what makes this hammer so unique. Couldn’t ask for anything better, thank you guys.

2.5 Hammer (List)

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Brett H.

I love it the details put into something as small as a Key chain shows how much alec really cares about his products and i will carry this for as long as I live thank you guys so much for your workmanship and care for your fans

Bronze Hammer Keychain

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Ryan M.

Super stout, yet surprisingly comfortable, right out of the box! I've worn them all day doing mechanic work and some fiberglass. Cant wait to try them out with some fab work!

Steele’s 01 G1

Matthew A.

I waited a couple weeks to write this review as I wanted to give these pants a solid shakedown before I said anything. That out of the way, I only have two critiques, and they are minor at minor can get: + I ordered a 32x30, and I feel the inseam runs a little longer than what I'm used to with other brands. Not long enough to be a problem but long enough to notice. + The cut of the leg below the knee is wider and baggier then I usually like. Don't get me wrong, I'm not looking for, nor did I...

Steele’s 01 G1

Chris W.

Great anvil that I'm proud to put to use. This anvil is incredibly high quality and will out live at least 2-3 generations of blacksmiths. The craftsmanship and attention to detail in the finish work make me almost not want to use this beautiful tool. The care given to finishing the edges and hardy hole are really the professional touches that put this anvil well worth the price especially compared to competitors who do not go the extra mile. As advertised when ordering the lead time was abo...

The Steele Anvil (140 LB)

Eugene M.

These pants are amazing! They are very well made and thick enough to stand up against everything you can throw at them throughout the work day. There's pockets inside the cargo pockets that come in really handy for keeping stuff organized on your person. Also would like to mention that the top pockets are deep and I haven't had anything remotely try to fall out of them. Well done on the design.

Steele’s 01 G1

Derrick K.

The pants fit great and are super comfortable. They look good and let me hold more stuff while in working in my shop so hopefully I won't loose the tool I just put down.

Steele’s 01 G1

Sam U.

To start, the delivery was great. I live in the UK so wasn't expecting these to turn up for months, I think they arrived within 2 weeks of purchasing and I was kept up to date by the Alec Steele Co team about the delivery while it was in the US. Next, when I first tried them on I could feel the quality immediately. I was a little worried about them being too baggy/loose around the ankles but once you have work boots on, that little bit of slack has never caused any bunching or tightness when kn...

Steele’s 01 G1

Laura S.

Absolutely love it. It is exactly what I have come to expect from Alec. The quality is impeccable and the shipping was phenomenal. I was at work when they went on pre-sale so my wife placed the order for me. She didn’t realize that a shirt came with it and she had to select a size. Well it came with a small and I am anything but a small. I contacted customer service and within a few minutes Callan had responded to me and sent another shirt in my size. I tried to pay for it because it was our ove...

The Steele Anvil (140 LB)

Michael M.

I know it’s not a pic of the pants but I really love ‘em and don’t have a picture of them ... need to wash as I’ve worn for the past 4 days- I really like the nice deep pockets that aren’t a made from delicate fabric! great heavy duty fabric- and great looking Though they need to come in camoflauge ;) -

Steele’s 01 G1

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Mike M.

These are the first 3 blades I used my new surface grinding attachment for and it was so easy to dial in and get these 3 down to flat. Super workmanship great product.

Strap On Surface Grinder

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Christopher B.

What can I say. Hand forged Damascus is tough. This is the second time I purchase this steel from Alec Steele co and this is the first knife I have made. Super fun time. All I can say is now I’m even more jealous if Alec and his power hammer!

15N20 High Carbon Steel (Damascus Stock)

Tom G.

It is too beautiful to use ,piece of artwork top grade Great job ...quality finish work anvil ....will live on forever. And it's made in the USA A+ "quality product" Tom S.,N.J

The Steele Anvil (140 LB)

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Martin G.

Had a great time building this knife. Fairly self explanatory, high quality and I really like the result. It is far from perfect but it is sharp and it is mine. I will be doing this again!

Build-A-Knife-Box: Sheeps Foot

Chris G.

I’m a Manufacturing Engineer by profession, expert woodworker, intermediate metal fab/welder, and wanna be black smith. So far, I really like my steel 01’s, all that’s left is to put them through the ringer; to which I anticipate seeing fantastic results. Thanks!

Steele’s 01 G1

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Cooper R.

My brother got me into Alec's YouTube channel. I bought the shirt and a coffee cup as a gift for him. Unfortunately I guessed the size wrong and it was too small. They let me keep the original shirt, which I kept for myself, and sent me a new one in the right size for my bro. The shirts are make for good casual wear and the coffee cup is great. My brother uses the cup daily! Thanks Alec! Forge ahead sir!

Western Hammer T-Shirt

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Cooper R.

I bought this cup for my brother whom we jokingly refer to as Gargantua. He loves the cup for the large handle that he can fit all his fingers in. Uses it daily. Big mug for a big dude. No regrets.

Don’t Mess with Anvils Mug

Jonathan N.

The build quality is exceptionally high. The stitching is immaculate and strong where it counts. Small things show the attention to detail eg. all the press-studs are lined up facing the same orientation! The sizing is accurate so don’t feel you need to go up or down a size. The (thankfully deep) pocket linings are made of the same strong material as the rest of the trousers so I’ve no worries chucking the occasional screwdriver in there as a quick holder, safe in the knowledge it won’t punch...

Steele’s 01 G1

Joe J.

I have always wanted an Anvil. When I saw Alec Steele’s I had to have it. I can’t wait to start into this hobby. The Anvil is a work of art and has quality written all over it. Thanks so much for making such a beautiful Anvil. Joe Johnson

The Steele Anvil (140 LB)

Michael W.

Built two knives. One using the parts from the Steele Kit and one using my own materials. Both knives take a nice edge and are very comfortable to use. My knife is made out of a 3 layer San Mai billet I made out of low carbon Home Depot steel and Hitachi Number 2 Blue Paper as a core. The scales are Black Mesquite from a source in Texas with 1/8" brass pins. I gave this one a full flat grind. The Steele Kit knife uses all the material from the kit with the addition of a center 5mm mosaic pin. I ...

Build-A-Knife-Box: Sheeps Foot

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Philipp F.

I really like the Hammer. The handle is beautiful and the Head has the perfect mix of "Hand made" and "professional product" in my opinion. Took me a few blows to get used to it (1 lb heavier than my previous hammer) but now i can just whack away that metal.

The Square Circle Rounding Hammer

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Max R.

Hello from Pittsburgh! Beautiful hammer, can't wait til my work season is over so I can really get some time with it. Handle is a little thin for my hands but I got some beautiful ash that will fix that up quick. Thanks for the great customer service and quick shipping once my number came up. Keep up the good work!

4.5 Hammer (List)

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Jerome C.

Love the mask. Am going to research the filter rating to see if it's OK to wear outside during CV-19. But, in any case it fits well and has already used in my shop. I make flintlock rifles. Watch the shows and really enjoy the work and creative ideas. Especially enjoyed the fixing of the 300# rebuild of the hammer.

3M Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Respirator & Filter Combo

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Benjamin M.

File guide worked fantastic for making sure the bolster was perfectly flat on an integral so I could fit it the handle with ease. I used it again for setting the plunge lines on a hunter, equally great. Good quality, hoping to get a ton of use.

File Guide

Timothy M.

This is the anvil I have been searching for for so long. It is a beautiful heirloom quality tool that will easily be the centerpiece of any shop it finds a home. The casting is top-notch and the finishing work is fantastic. The feel is brilliant even on the temporary stand I have it set up on currently. I can't wait to make it a permanent home and get to some serious smithing. This will no doubt be my most treasured tool.

The Steele Anvil (140 LB)

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Lucas K.

Hey guys! Love the hammer, the look and feel is wonderful! My only concern is five hits on a clean anvil and I got this inclusion. Any thoughts? Pretty sure there was nothing on the anvil. I can file it out but I don't want to mess up the face any more. If its a non issue to it's function no worries. Looking forward to buying more stuff and the stickers are already on the bumper :) Thanks ~ Lucas

3.5 Hammer (List)

John G.

Beautiful anvil! Overall buying experience was great, received ahead of schedule and well packed. Probably gave the UPS guy a run for his money due to the weight as a box weighing 147 pounds is really heavy! This is my second purchase and have been very happy with items received and the process. Please keep up the great work!

The Steele Anvil (140 LB)

Brent B.

I've watched your progress over the years and hope you stay in America for many more years. You have many places to think about if you get too cold up in Montana. I found a local Maker Space here in Northern VA that offered blacksmithing so I attended in the past and used all their tools. Now, I have my own legit hammer and just need something to make.

2.5 Hammer (List)

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Cory H.

I actually have two of these. I bought one for myself and got the second as a gift, and I’m not going to complain one bit. It seems like shirts from from blade/black smiths are always really soft. I enjoyed reading the whole “process”

PREMIUM "PROCESS" TSHIRT

Ronald B.

I've had the "mini square circle rounding hammer" on my keychain for a few weeks now. It has a decent weight to it, but nothing that will mess with your ignition. It is EXTREMELY well cast!! Highly detailed and the faces are high polished. I plan to get another one to make a necklace out of!! Well done!!

Bronze Hammer Keychain

William D.

This was from the 15n20 and the 1080 that I purchased thanks it was the first time that I made a good piece of Damascus that I was able to make something from it. Thanks again

15N20 High Carbon Steel (Damascus Stock)

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Steven K.

Great pair of work pants! I got the 34 inch waist and it seems like a true 34 inches. The waist fits a little more snug than my 34 inch Levi 505 jeans if you need a comparison. I do a lot of wood working and farm chores. I’ve worn them maybe a dozen full days of work and they still look brand new, although they seem like the type of pants that only get better with a little wear.

Steele’s 01 G1 - Bison

Michael P. F.

These pants are EXACTLY what I hoped they would be! Pay attention to their sizing information as my first pair was longer and skinnier than expected(my fault for not measuring and just going with my normal sizing), but returning them to get the right size was almost as easy as ordering at a drive-thru. The pants are gorgeous, sturdy, and made to last. Can’t wait to break em in!

Steele’s 01 G1

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Sara A.

This sweatshirt is great! Not too thick, but not overly thin either. Incredibly soft! The print doesn't seem like it's going to budge anytime soon. Overall, great addition to my work attire!

IT’S NOT STUPID IF IT WORKS SWEATSHIRT!!

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Kegan H.

This shirt is nothing short of awesome! Super comfy, fits just right, and of course mentions the dimple. Sucks if you missed it, but I'm gonna rock the heck out of it!

DON’T FORGET THE DIMPLE TSHIRT

Philip H.

Watching Alec make the mistake that inspired the shirt and watch the idea for the shirt and creat and have it where I could by the shirt in a hour was cool 😎 and watching Alec spiral 🌀 into a I don’t know what but glad he is ok😂

DON’T FORGET THE DIMPLE TSHIRT

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Tabb F.

Sooooooo awesome. My blade game went from a 2 and done got turnt up to 11. This thing is a beast and I have yet to bog it down. Highly highly recommend.

2x48" Steele Grinder

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Kristopher B.

I am absolutely THRILLED with the Steele Co. Wire Brush. It's the aggressive brush I've needed to give my work the look I wanted. It feels good in the hand, with a nice, solid handle. The wide brush face makes it easy to clean up my work, and reduces the time it takes, saving heat. This brush is awesome. Forge scale never stood a chance!

Steele Wire Brush

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