Can I Make Lotus Flower Damascus?

Will Stelter is back—and this build is anything but easy. From raw steel to a stunning lotus flower Damascus pattern, watch as he battles through the forge to create something truly extraordinary. 🌸🔥 This isn’t just about making a blade—it’s about pushing through every setback, adjustment, and near disaster to bring a vision to life. In this episode, watch as Will: ✅ Tackles complex forging. ✅ Adjusts on the fly with the kind of craftsmanship only experience can teach. This one’s a rollercoaster—full of grit, grind, and moments where it all hangs in the balance. But will the final pattern shine through? Whether you're here for the skill, the struggle, or the sheer beauty of Damascus, this video delivers. 🔔 Subscribe for more real-deal knife-making journeys and deep dives into pattern welding at Stelter Manufacturing Co. 👍 Like, comment, and share if you appreciate the process behind handcrafted perfection. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 – Introduction 2:45 – The Plan 5:38 – Forge Welding 7:40 – Grinding The Billets 8:52 – Forge Weld 2 11:29 – Etch 1 13:46 – Re-Forge 15:04 – Re-etch 16:07 – Outro ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We're excited to be bringing quality products to your door, make sure to sign up for the newsletter to stay up to date as we get going. Stelter Manufacturing- https://www.steltermfg.com/contact-4 The best place to follow along with the day to day updates in the shop is through my Instagram @Will_Stelter https://www.instagram.com/will_stelter/ And the Stelter MFG co. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stelter_mfg?igsh=MTJvZWw0YWRwNW53eA== Make sure to check out Patreon! You'll get your name in the credit roll of the video, and it's the best way to directly support us. https://www.patreon.com/join/Willstelter%E2%80%8B