Forging a Mammoth Cleaver

Will Stelter

Will Stelter

July 4th, 2025

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https://www.steltermfg.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- While Will Stelter is out of town, Matt steps into the forge and takes on a challenge of his own—crafting a stunning Damascus cleaver from start to finish. From forging the billet to shaping the blade and adding those final details using petrified mammoth, this video dives into the full process behind making a beautiful and functional piece of cutlery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 – Introduction 1:04 – Damascus Prep/Design 2:07 – Forging 4:48 – Grinding 7:10 – Drilling The Hole 8:01 – Heat Treating 9:10– Grinding/Hand Sanding 11:50 – The Bolster 16:35 – The Handle 21:37 – Final Touches 23:15 – The Reveal 24:06 – 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
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