What is Alec Steele’s net worth?
Alec Steele is an English YouTuber and professional blacksmith who has a net worth of $1.5 million. He is best known for his popular YouTube channel on which he documents his process of building projects in his shop.
He had created some famous weapons in history, including the M9 Bayonet and the Viking Battle Axe.
Steele also had his own series for blacksmithing on the History Channel titled – ”Forged with Steele.”
He said about blacksmithing:
”Blacksmithing is something that is surging in popularity, I would argue, faster than ever.”
Alec was born on November 16, 1997, in the United Kingdom.
Steele found a passion for blacksmithing at age 11. At age 16, Alec left school in order to pursue blacksmithing full-time.
He said in an interview:
”I started blacksmithing at a very young age and when I was just 16 I left school because I was so entrenched in this passion.”
Steele went on to say:
”I was completely convinced and knew I would make it work – honestly, it was the best decision I’ve ever made.”
In another interview, Alec talked about his decision to leave school:
”My parents explained how much better off I’d be if I finished school.”
Alec later added:
”It wasn’t a case of, ‘this whole school thing is terrible.’ I just really wanted to do blacksmithing.”
He later founded an online school for blacksmithing video tutorials.
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YouTube
Alec started his self-entitled YouTube channel on February 13, 2011.
On the channel, he uploads videos in which he details what tools to purchase for blacksmithing, how to make the tools you will need, and how to forge blades.
When asked about his reasons for starting a YouTube channel, he responded:
”As a means of growing my business and selling my products and courses when I still offered them.”
One of the most popular videos on his channel is titled – ”CAN YOU FORGE A METEORITE!?” The video has over 5.4 million views.
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Forged with Steele
In October 2018, his blacksmithing series “Forged with Steele” started to run on History Channel.
The television series was produced by Studio71 in the United Kingdom.
Throughout the series, he crafts a variety of weapons, such as a Scottish Claymore, a Roman Gladius, or a traditional Japanese Katana sword.
The series has 18 episodes.
James Stafford, Managing Director of Studio71 UK, said:
”We’re delighted to be working with Alec Steele in developing his content for TV and bringing his expertise to new audiences on HISTORY.”
Stafford added:
”Identifying talent and translating their skills, stories, and expertise to both new and traditional platforms is an exciting and growing part of our business.”
Dan Korn, VP of Programming at A+E Networks UK, declared:
”HISTORY first came across Alec Steele a year or so ago, when commissioning a series of short films called Forged in Britain.”
Korn went on to say:
”Since then, Alec has become a YouTube phenomenon and we are delighted to be collaborating with him on this new series, showcasing the full range of his remarkable and captivating talents.”
In June 2020, it was announced that a new 12-part series of ”Forged with Steele” was ordered by A+E Networks.
”I’m so excited for the launch of series 2 of Forged With Steele, where viewers can follow me as I create even more of history’s most astonishing weapons,” Alec said.
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Fiancée
In July 2019, Alec Steele got engaged.
The name of his fiancée was not released to the public.
He posted on Facebook:
”I can’t think of anything I’ve made that comes close to the challenge, meaning, and enjoyment of making my Fiancée this engagement ring.”
Alec also wrote:
”I feel so blessed to have such a phenomenal woman to make this for.”
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Quotes
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”The education from this project will last a lifetime!”
”My job isn’t to be the perfect craftsman. My job is to show people how to create things.”
Trivia
In 2018, he crafted a Viking Sword. The entire process lasted about three months.
He said that the sword was a way “to create a beautiful piece of craftsmanship for the YouTube channel and see how the market responded to offering my larger pieces for sale.”
Later, Steele sold the sword for £17,000 (about $22,000), and with the money, he moved to Montana, USA.
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Net Worth 2024
So, how much is Alec Steele worth?
Steele earns most of his wealth from advertisements on his YouTube channel, which has over 468 million views (about $1.4 million in revenue before taxes).
In addition, he sells several courses on his website, such as:
- Intermediate Blacksmithing! – it is designed to give you the proper foundation at the anvil – price $70.21;
- How to Start Blacksmithing! – you can learn how to make a leaf topped wall hook, a small forged neck knife, etc. – price $90;
- Forge Welding – it contains more than 4 hours of video about blacksmithing, especially about the processes of forge welding – price $117.81;
- How to Forge a Rounding Hammer – price $117.81;
- The Evolution of Tool Making! – taking this course, you will learn how to forge all the tools to forge your own hammer – price #355.81.
Alec once said about his courses and YouTube channel – ”the aim is to make a really great piece, share the love of craft with people and generate revenue through advertising, sales, and merchandise on YouTube.”
Steele made some money from the ”Forged with Steele” blacksmithing series. Additionally, Alec sells merch on this website alecsteeleshop.com/collections/merchandise. He sells t-shirts, keychains, hoods, and more.
Therefore, Alec Steele has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
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