He should at least pin this comment. Didn’t even have the decency to name/thank you in this video yet basically begging for people to send him more cool stuff. I like the dude but Cmon a little gratitude doesn’t hurt
Uh, anyone who has poured molten brass would know that it wasn't a label, it's a byproduct of pouring into a steel muffin pan. It's okay, it's a common mistake
Having been around since the ice skate “wrist blades”, both with and without an account, its amazing to have watch Eli grow both literally and metaphorically
Ever since I saw your pvc long bow video about 6 or 7 years ago I’ve been a huge fan of yours! I’m always thrilled to see you’re still making videos man keep it up!
always good to have our boi Eli show he's still alive and learning new things. it might be just me but i miss when you'd show more of the material removal. it was a sort of relaxing thing to watch with the music playing but now it feels like you start the process then jump cut to something else and i kind of feel cheated. literally the only thing i'll nitpick. it was a sweet build.
I love to see another man of God working on weaponry, no real reasons, just simply because he enjoys doing so. It’s a relief to see a channel like yours. I appreciate all you do, fellow Crusader.
@@johnnymods4914 Hey bro, no disrespect at all meant here, but it’s a capital G God. Not usually one to point stuff out like that, but that one is important.
u were my first sillybilly youtuber parasocial relationship (i still remember being SO Invested about your old irl life events) when i was in middle school (i am now 23) and its insane to see how much you've grown. I think the last time i watched your content was like 2018?? Time sure goes fast. Happy to see you're still doing well :)
Eli, I really hope you know and never forget that the world is a better place because you're in it! I wish we were friends in real life, but I'm super happy I at least get to watch your videos. Thank you!
much appreciation Eli! great to have you back. I've been slurping up your sweet, juicy content for years now. and thanks to your videos, we now have the same taste in music, especially when working on projects
Eli I honestly feel you're the best youtuber. You may not get crazy amounts of views but you genuinely teach people, you get people interested in wood and metal working and you do a fantastic job of it. And to top it all off, you're hilarious and just a joy to watch. You always make my month
It’s weird to think that I’ve been watching you make random dangerous crap since I was a little kid. And now I’m watching you three weeks before I head off to Paris island for boot camp
I respect your recognition of being “not that guy,” at least in certain areas. Your videos are awesome to me because of the editing and particular humor we’ve all come to recognize over years. I appreciate your stuff for the process more than the product. Just do what’s uniquely you, that’s why we’re here. Also cool ring bro congrats
Thank you, Eli. I've watched on and off since I was a kid. Now look at us, all grown up :p. I really enjoy everything you make, and even on days when my mental health is doing it's best to OBLITERATE me off the face of this Earth you still manage to get me to laugh, or at least forget about the terrible thoughts and be inspired by your craftsmanship (you really have come a long way from stock removal to hand-forged knives that look SICK!)
It's good to see you again eli. I remember watching your homemade gorilla pod episode and ending with a bit where you could go outside, find a woman and be happy, and you really did it. I couldnt be happier for you, and I cant wait for the videos to come
I still like seeing you work that sander, but honestly, I've enjoyed all the vids you've put out so far, so honestly dude, Im here for the long run EYYY!
1)congrats on getting married 2)I always get so hyped with the guile theme lol. Thanks for another cool video man! 3) Please restock purple hoodies so I can spend tomorrow's paycheck
You harp on yourself about not uploading enough but honestly it makes your videos more of an event, every time I see a new upload I immediately watch it, the quality is definitely worth the time
I don’t know why but I stopped watching Eli around the time he made the santa closet video 3 years ago but I stayed subscribed. I saw this pop up in my recommended and boy did I feel bad for not watching. I didn’t even realize i had missed this channel, what other channel can have oddly satisfying videos filled with learning, diy, chill music, and some of the freshest memes. Glad to be back and sorry I left Eli.
What a beauty. I think that is the nicest knife/weapon/thing you've ever made. When you put it into the sheath I audibly gasped, funny video and incredible work.
You may not be "that guy", but you'll always be my favorite smith on youtube, specially with the chill music, i got hit with nostalgia when Bad Snacks played on the later half of the vid, reminded me of when you first started out!
Dude, I used to watch your videos like 6-7 years ago, kept it up until about 2 years ago and unfortunately trailed off. So glad to see you’re doing good, it’s amazing to see how far you’ve come.
I grew up watching you, it’s amazing to see you at 1.25 million subscribers and I’m so glad you’ve gotten so far and hopefully you can blow up again I miss all the crazy vids and the quality now is soooo good and wholesome
Man no matter how many times I watch your knife making vids they always are satisfying as heck to watch! That’s for all the vids tbh but hope you know that I’m no where close to getting sick of them
Bro you uploaded! I'm just happy to see always improve your channel and your self. I can't have a work shop rn/yet so watching you do stuff is cool. I can watch anyone on TH-cam for a knife making video, but you make the other 80%of the content. I will gladly wait for the next upload, rest up work hard.
Multiple TH-cam accounts later, I've been a passionate lover of your channel since homemade throwing stars. Got to say you've improved a lot, it's been amazing to be part of the journey with you
Eli is hilarious bro. When will he learn that we come for his jokes and entertainment and the knives and stuff are just the icing on top. He doesn't have to make knives to do videos.
Just because I'm earlier than I've ever been, I'm gonna mention how great Eli is in hopes that he sees this before it drowns in the sea of comments. Eli, you've come so far from the throwing squares, and it's a genuine inspiration to not only me, but a ton of other people as well. You deserve every bit of recognition for what you do, and your content is amazing.
Eli, Beautiful knife you've made here. I agree, this is probably some of the best work I've seen from you. You should be proud, fella. From a woodworker to a knifemaker, I think you should give danish oil a try on your handle scales-it's probably one of my favorite finishes because it lends a sheen that you can't get from just boiled linseed oil. P.S. Congrats on your marriage! May you have many wonderful years of joy shared with your partner! Cheers, Drew M.
As a new maker myself now, dude, I love seeing your work I do cosplay 3D modeling for myself and can only wish my stuff was as nice as yours Always excited for any of your new videos, super happy for your wedding dawg congratulations! Always a fan and forever will be no matter how long your on honeymoon
I remember watching your "homemade weapons pt 1 & 2". Its really crazy how far you've came man
Fr. Time flies and things change, but I'm glad he's still around through it all. :)
Only legends remember the throwing squares lol
@@autumnsilverwinds4990 the ABSOLUTE disrespect this man had on the flattened throwing fork
Honestly I remember watching those too , Eli’ s journey has been a pretty amazing ride to see 🤟🏻
Only legends remember that he doesn’t swing it like that (that’d be gay)
I have never successfully cast the labels onto my brass bars before, so good job on that super advanced technique.
The forbidden "barcode forge" technique
I can't like your comment, cuz it's already at 69. Nice. But here is my like 👍
@@augustcook5537 You tried Brother. You tried.
Glad to see you've found a use for the Gaboon Ebony scales I sent you in Alpha Mail 2 on your new knife!
how long did it take for him to finally use them?
@@markhendley5559 I sent them to him back in September, I believe he opened them around October, so about a year-ish
that handle is sweet!
@@colephillips8740 pretty in character for him lol
He should at least pin this comment. Didn’t even have the decency to name/thank you in this video yet basically begging for people to send him more cool stuff. I like the dude but Cmon a little gratitude doesn’t hurt
i laughed so hard when he cast the brass and then it cut to a different piece of brass with a label still on it
Same here mate XD
Haha it had to have come out like crap haha
Uh, anyone who has poured molten brass would know that it wasn't a label, it's a byproduct of pouring into a steel muffin pan. It's okay, it's a common mistake
Lol 12" piece from Ace Hardware😂
Same
Been watching you for years, always the highlight of my day when you upload. Thanks for sticking with it man
Always the highlight of my 2 month wait for another ZNA productions upload.
Having been around since the ice skate “wrist blades”, both with and without an account, its amazing to have watch Eli grow both literally and metaphorically
The knife was clean as heck. Also congrats on the marriage.
Ever since I saw your pvc long bow video about 6 or 7 years ago I’ve been a huge fan of yours! I’m always thrilled to see you’re still making videos man keep it up!
yeah! I'm also here thanks to the pvc bows videos, good times!
always good to have our boi Eli show he's still alive and learning new things.
it might be just me but i miss when you'd show more of the material removal. it was a sort of relaxing thing to watch with the music playing but now it feels like you start the process then jump cut to something else and i kind of feel cheated.
literally the only thing i'll nitpick. it was a sweet build.
I love how you kept the footage of melting down that gorgeous candle holder just to brush it off and not use it at all
I cracked up when I saw the barcode!! xD
Amazing to see you doing well Eli. Praying for you and your family.
Came for the knife
Stayed for the memes
I always love watching your videos, Eli.
Keep up the amazing work!
Congrats on the marriage too!
I love to see another man of God working on weaponry, no real reasons, just simply because he enjoys doing so. It’s a relief to see a channel like yours. I appreciate all you do, fellow Crusader.
This isnt just a weapon this is a working tool. Would want one in a sheath while hiking
@@poopsiepop4179 I couldn’t agree more, see I was more so talking about our friend’s channel in general.
Fake
@@creatorofallthings2801 explain yourself
@@johnnymods4914 Hey bro, no disrespect at all meant here, but it’s a capital G God. Not usually one to point stuff out like that, but that one is important.
Your humor and edits are cash money! Thanks for the laughs and content. Also, sweet blade!
u were my first sillybilly youtuber parasocial relationship (i still remember being SO Invested about your old irl life events) when i was in middle school (i am now 23) and its insane to see how much you've grown. I think the last time i watched your content was like 2018?? Time sure goes fast. Happy to see you're still doing well :)
Eli, I really hope you know and never forget that the world is a better place because you're in it! I wish we were friends in real life, but I'm super happy I at least get to watch your videos.
Thank you!
much appreciation Eli! great to have you back. I've been slurping up your sweet, juicy content for years now. and thanks to your videos, we now have the same taste in music, especially when working on projects
It’s crazy, I haven’t watched a video from this channel in so long, and it’s exactly what I hoped it would be coming back, love this guy
Eli I honestly feel you're the best youtuber. You may not get crazy amounts of views but you genuinely teach people, you get people interested in wood and metal working and you do a fantastic job of it. And to top it all off, you're hilarious and just a joy to watch. You always make my month
Melts brass. Perfectly into new rectangle bar with stickers
The pour and then showcase of a new blank made me wheeze thank you
It’s weird to think that I’ve been watching you make random dangerous crap since I was a little kid. And now I’m watching you three weeks before I head off to Paris island for boot camp
4:23 man either didn’t care to take the bar code off or wanted us to see it. Either way, it was hilarious 🤣
Bro that shit is CLEAN
I’m glad to see this man evolved from apocalypse weapons days
I respect your recognition of being “not that guy,” at least in certain areas. Your videos are awesome to me because of the editing and particular humor we’ve all come to recognize over years. I appreciate your stuff for the process more than the product. Just do what’s uniquely you, that’s why we’re here. Also cool ring bro congrats
The knife is good, but man, the sheath is on another level
Thank you, Eli. I've watched on and off since I was a kid. Now look at us, all grown up :p.
I really enjoy everything you make, and even on days when my mental health is doing it's best to OBLITERATE me off the face of this Earth you still manage to get me to laugh, or at least forget about the terrible thoughts and be inspired by your craftsmanship (you really have come a long way from stock removal to hand-forged knives that look SICK!)
Happy to hear about the wedding going well. And happy to hear for you again!
Eli may not upload very often, but when he does, it's special
So Glad you're living the dream my man, if anyone deserves it, it's you!
thanks for all you do, take it easy, and lose (back fat)
It's good to see you again eli. I remember watching your homemade gorilla pod episode and ending with a bit where you could go outside, find a woman and be happy, and you really did it. I couldnt be happier for you, and I cant wait for the videos to come
I still like seeing you work that sander, but honestly, I've enjoyed all the vids you've put out so far, so honestly dude, Im here for the long run EYYY!
1)congrats on getting married
2)I always get so hyped with the guile theme lol. Thanks for another cool video man!
3) Please restock purple hoodies so I can spend tomorrow's paycheck
Amazing. I'm glad you are back. I'll be waiting for that sword.
That’s a super cool knife bro, nice work
My man's talking into a lamp
Lmaoooooo
4:21 You are the *master* of comedic timing. Kudos. I needed that.🤣
A heaven sent gift on this fine day. We missed you man, hope the honeymoon was great!
Freakin love this channel! Humor on point. Good builds. Cool dude. What more could you ask for? Congratz on the wedding and honeymoon!
That knife is looking mighty schmooth my man. Keep up the great work, and congrats to you and the Mrs!
He's really good at casting brass.
it's a good day when eli uploads once a year
You harp on yourself about not uploading enough but honestly it makes your videos more of an event, every time I see a new upload I immediately watch it, the quality is definitely worth the time
Looks like a knife someone would be proud to own.
Congratulations on the wedding Eli!!!! I wish you both many long happy years together :)
you deserve it :)
Love your vids man. Im always happy to see a new video in my sub feed.
I always leave after a ZNA video with a smile on my face.
Same, bro. Eli can always make me laugh!
Dude, that knife looks awesome!
Why is this the nicest video this channel has ever produced? Awesome work
Glad to have your back Eli. I hope your marriage is long and prosperous. I pray that God will bless you and your wife.
I don’t know why but I stopped watching Eli around the time he made the santa closet video 3 years ago but I stayed subscribed. I saw this pop up in my recommended and boy did I feel bad for not watching. I didn’t even realize i had missed this channel, what other channel can have oddly satisfying videos filled with learning, diy, chill music, and some of the freshest memes. Glad to be back and sorry I left Eli.
Glad to see you doing well man hope your having fun
The king has returned. Absolutely love this channel
We’ve missed you Eli. Thanks for blessing our YT feeds.
Comes back, makes a sweet knife, AND he's married?!
10/10 would watch again
What a beauty. I think that is the nicest knife/weapon/thing you've ever made. When you put it into the sheath I audibly gasped, funny video and incredible work.
Oohhh, that's a nice knife💜
great to hear from you agaaain!!!
You may not be "that guy", but you'll always be my favorite smith on youtube, specially with the chill music, i got hit with nostalgia when Bad Snacks played on the later half of the vid, reminded me of when you first started out!
Please never stop making videos Eli 👍
This video was amazing. Editing, humor, knife making- all on point. Never stop bro 🙏
Bro. you are the only youtuber I've encountered with the smack dab, perfect humor for my distractible brain bitz. You are a legend. Keep it up.
Man I used to watch you so much in high school, good to see your videos are as good as ever
Honestly man you are one of the few creators i can watch videos from start to finish and genuinely enjoy, thanks for making great content🔥
Dude, I used to watch your videos like 6-7 years ago, kept it up until about 2 years ago and unfortunately trailed off. So glad to see you’re doing good, it’s amazing to see how far you’ve come.
The brass clip got me🤣 4:16
I grew up watching you, it’s amazing to see you at 1.25 million subscribers and I’m so glad you’ve gotten so far and hopefully you can blow up again I miss all the crazy vids and the quality now is soooo good and wholesome
I remember watching your "stitching my own hand shut tutorial" when I was early in HS, grown so far!
always happy whenever i see you upload something. Genuinely the highlight of my day
It looks absolutely amazing
Congratulations and I wish you and your new wife all the best. And beautiful knife also.
Man I missed your videos. I've always loved the music you pick it's always so chill
Man no matter how many times I watch your knife making vids they always are satisfying as heck to watch! That’s for all the vids tbh but hope you know that I’m no where close to getting sick of them
Glad you're doing well Eli! Always love the videos.
Impressive brass smelting. Made your own barcode stickers and everything.
Glad ya back man. I loved watchin all of your videos back in the day. Still do!
Bro you uploaded! I'm just happy to see always improve your channel and your self. I can't have a work shop rn/yet so watching you do stuff is cool. I can watch anyone on TH-cam for a knife making video, but you make the other 80%of the content. I will gladly wait for the next upload, rest up work hard.
That knife look amazing! The guy who bought it is one lucky man!
I've been around your channel for a long time and I swear your editing is always improving. Love it☝️
Multiple TH-cam accounts later, I've been a passionate lover of your channel since homemade throwing stars. Got to say you've improved a lot, it's been amazing to be part of the journey with you
I cannot express how deeply disappointed I am in TH-cam for withholding this absolute gem of a video from me despite my subscription to the channel.
Eli is hilarious bro. When will he learn that we come for his jokes and entertainment and the knives and stuff are just the icing on top. He doesn't have to make knives to do videos.
Congratulations on the Marriage I’m so happy for you. Glad you had a good break and welcome back!
Such a joy watching your work.
Bless you my friend.
Beautiful work, glad to see Eli back with that high qual 'tent
No joke, that’s one of the coolest and cleanest looking knifes I’ve seen
It quite literally makes my month when I see a new upload from you
Just because I'm earlier than I've ever been, I'm gonna mention how great Eli is in hopes that he sees this before it drowns in the sea of comments. Eli, you've come so far from the throwing squares, and it's a genuine inspiration to not only me, but a ton of other people as well. You deserve every bit of recognition for what you do, and your content is amazing.
Every new video you post is a highlight to my week/day
What was your highlights for the other 7 weeks?
I really love your editing and humour! These videos are GOLD
The Chinese baby jokes are too real 😂
Eli,
Beautiful knife you've made here. I agree, this is probably some of the best work I've seen from you. You should be proud, fella. From a woodworker to a knifemaker, I think you should give danish oil a try on your handle scales-it's probably one of my favorite finishes because it lends a sheen that you can't get from just boiled linseed oil.
P.S.
Congrats on your marriage! May you have many wonderful years of joy shared with your partner!
Cheers,
Drew M.
That brass part made my day. Thx for the laughs
He lives! It's _always_ a good day when we hear from ya!
Always worth the wait to see u on the screen again! You always give me a good laugh and provide some dope content
i first found you years ago on your energy blade video and then just recently found you again and i gotta say im glad to see your still making videos
As a new maker myself now, dude, I love seeing your work
I do cosplay 3D modeling for myself and can only wish my stuff was as nice as yours
Always excited for any of your new videos, super happy for your wedding dawg congratulations!
Always a fan and forever will be no matter how long your on honeymoon
Man it's been a minute since I've watched your videos and I forgot how much I love your music selection. It's just great man. Keep up the great work!
Your videos are my chill pills.
This and the stacked leather grip knife are your drippiest knives. Great vid!