I don't even shave anymore and I would be proud to own that Straight Razor. Can't say "They don't make 'em like they used to" with you. Awesome work man.
My father taught me how to shave with a straight razor, wish I had his, and would like to show my son how to use one. this razor would be a nice gift for him along with some bonding time for us. Stay safe!
Love the aesthetic of this razor. The smooth wood finish in the handle meets the roughness of the forged finish, meets the precision of the blade. Beautiful.
I really appreciate that you explain science behind the design elements. I’ve always wondered how they maintained the edge on the strop. Brings back found memories of the old time barbershop I grew up with.
Nice Razor I have been watching your videos for a while I lived in Idaho from middle school through High School then went into the Army so it's nice seeing a fellow Idahoian find success not only with a business but a youtube channel as well!
Nicely done. An unplanned side effect of watching this for me was the decision to buy more wheels for my 2 x 72, so this was an expensive few minutes for me!
As a hobbiest smith who follows your channel closely, bought one of your fine hammers, and has a beard to maintain, I’d be stoked to end up with that fine razor.
This is legitimately impressive for a first time build, I couldn't tell you the number of times I've been watching "restoration videos" and they get to making the scales of a restored straight razor and they make something that looks awful and isn't ergonomic. Your scales look like factory produced ones made by a high end company. I've never seen a straight with such a thick spine/tang, but I'm fairly positive all of the production razors today are cut out of flat stock, heat treated, and ground out with no forging. Your shaving technique isn't terrible, but you need to pull downward/upward on your skin with your fingertips to pull the skin taut to get a really close shave, and avoid nicks and weepers. When I'm evening my sideburns I generally pull downwards at the corner of my jaw.
I’ve been following the channel for a while now and am always curious about new and different projects. You’re the main trigger that I took up knifemaking and even did a bladesmithing course a week ago. So thanks for the awesome work and inspiration. Keep it up :)
Hope you forge more of these in the future. I'd love to get my hands on one. You should try a three pin scale setup. That way, the edge is not resting against phenolic. Awesome job!
As a smith, I've admired straight razors from a distance, so to speak. My hollow grinding skills could use great improvement before I tackle one. Great project!
Not a knife maker, however love knives. Always enjoy your insight on the steel and the forging. I hope 100K comes soon, would be more than happy to win this straight razor. Thanks for your commitment to your channel.
Looks amazing! I do a little blacksmithing myself and have had a lot of interest in forging a straight razor. I learned a few things from this video. Thanks!
I came across your channel a few weeks ago and it has quickly become one of my favorites. Really enjoy the format. Thank you for creating very informative and interesting videos.
I've used a straight razor over the years and it certainly takes a bit of patience to get to know how to use it, best that they are SHARP SHARP SHARP, makes it easier actually, but also have to be more careful. I would love to have a hand forged and not commercially made straight razor! Sign me up, put my name in, pick a winner! If you look at my profile pic, you can see I have a beard and it's that time of year where its getting trimmed down. Thanks for sharing your skills with us!
This was such a cool build. Seeing the way you "etched" the makers mark was fascinating. One day I'll have my own shop so I can stop living vicariously though my favorite craftsmen. Looking forward to the next video's.
And when I first subscribed to your channel I think you were at about 15k and still a long way from moving to Texas. Well now, THAT didn't take long! It's been great watching your content and seeing the channel grow! Be safe, stay healthy and God bless you and your family. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Hello..make sure to leave the upper part of the grind to the higher diameter wheel meaning that you grind the full hollow with the small wheel (50mm) but leaving the last mm with the big diameter that way after you put the first edge you are able to come back with the bigger wheel to thin down your edge. Once that’s done get back to the small wheel and finish grinding and going up the grits of the full hollow. Be careful never to get past the edge or you will ruin the geometry.
you make it look so easy and I love your videos. haven't dared to go ahead and make a straight razor myself but want to try 😁 keep going and make them cool videos best regards Johnny from Denmark
It was really fascinating seeing the razor take shape. It is often taken for granted that straight razors are easy to manufacture, but you have shown that good razor takes a lot more effort and skill. Great work! It was a joy to watch.
Nicely done. Razors are a unique challenge and it's not until you start making them that you have to figure out ways to solve their inherent problems. Props :)
Any use of a straight razor that does not result in massive bleeding is a "win", so I'd say your shaving skills are plenty adequate 😉 Nicely done, and GL on reaching your 100K subs soon!
That's gorgeous. I would love that. My dad always used a straight razor to shave with, but I was always too scared. However I have done it a few times and it is really nice and you don't get the burn like I get from regular razors. Never cut my hair with one though. That'd be new.
I don't even shave anymore and I would be proud to own that Straight Razor. Can't say "They don't make 'em like they used to" with you. Awesome work man.
Fantastic work Elijah. Anyone would be thrilled to own such a gorgeous razor.
My father taught me how to shave with a straight razor, wish I had his, and would like to show my son how to use one. this razor would be a nice gift for him along with some bonding time for us. Stay safe!
Being a barber and a forging fan, this was fun to watch! Came out looking great!
agreed, wonderful to watch, regards dapper shaves
make a yt channel where you forge your own equipment
I was thinking "NO way is he going to shave the LOT?", But lovely craftmanship as per usual.
Love the aesthetic of this razor. The smooth wood finish in the handle meets the roughness of the forged finish, meets the precision of the blade. Beautiful.
I really appreciate that you explain science behind the design elements. I’ve always wondered how they maintained the edge on the strop. Brings back found memories of the old time barbershop I grew up with.
fantastic content, details and commentary, regards dapper shaves
Nice Razor I have been watching your videos for a while I lived in Idaho from middle school through High School then went into the Army so it's nice seeing a fellow Idahoian find success not only with a business but a youtube channel as well!
Thank you!
Nicely done. An unplanned side effect of watching this for me was the decision to buy more wheels for my 2 x 72, so this was an expensive few minutes for me!
As a hobbiest smith who follows your channel closely, bought one of your fine hammers, and has a beard to maintain, I’d be stoked to end up with that fine razor.
I enjoy watching an artist at work creating something out of raw material. Keep forging.
Dang I swear this channel had like 14k when I got here a few months ago, it’s well deserved cheers fire creek! Here’s hoping for 100k
I’ve had my beard over 2 decades and I can’t imagine shaving it, but I would still be honored to win that razor brother! Great vid 👍
This is legitimately impressive for a first time build, I couldn't tell you the number of times I've been watching "restoration videos" and they get to making the scales of a restored straight razor and they make something that looks awful and isn't ergonomic. Your scales look like factory produced ones made by a high end company.
I've never seen a straight with such a thick spine/tang, but I'm fairly positive all of the production razors today are cut out of flat stock, heat treated, and ground out with no forging.
Your shaving technique isn't terrible, but you need to pull downward/upward on your skin with your fingertips to pull the skin taut to get a really close shave, and avoid nicks and weepers. When I'm evening my sideburns I generally pull downwards at the corner of my jaw.
well said sir, wonderful skills all round, regards dapper shaves
Turned out quite nice; for a 1st try to the finish, I'm impressed.
Crafting the handle seemed as equally challenging as the blade.
What an awesome project/piece! I really live the fact that you are working outside the normal! Thanks for sharing Elijah!
LOVE IT ESPECIALLY THE FACT THAT YOU LEFT THE FORGE MARKINGS GREAT BLADE ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL DESIGN GREAT CRAFTSMANSHIP THANK YOU FOR SHARING IT
Your voice over commentary during the work is excellent, informative and engaging. Keep it up!
fantastic content, details and commentary, regards dapper shaves
This build kept me so interested I had to watch it twice. Learned so many things in such a short bang-bell time!
I’ve been following the channel for a while now and am always curious about new and different projects. You’re the main trigger that I took up knifemaking and even did a bladesmithing course a week ago. So thanks for the awesome work and inspiration. Keep it up :)
Awesome, thank you!
fantastic content, details and commentary, regards dapper shaves
Nice work. Glad to see someone make one while playing attention to that spine thickness to width ratio for sharpening.
it’s been a joy to watch this channel grow so much over the past year or so
Thanks, I appreciate the support!
I've been contemplating getting a straight razor. What better way than try and get one from my favorite TH-cam Bladesmith.
I like your "silent" and your "talkie" videos. Great job as usual.
After many years making hunting and culinary knives, I found razor making to be much more challenging. Nice content, well done, thank you for sharing!
Getting into delicate work, I like it. So many transferable skills that can be applied to all different builds
Looks great. I've always been enamored of straight razors. My grandpa used one and I thought it was so cool.
Thank you.. I would be honored to have something that you made..
I've been watching this channel for some time now. I've realy injoyed watch you build your skills. This channel should grow. Well done my friend.
Awesome. Love the honesty about your work during trail and errors.
This was one of my favorite projects. A nice change of pace!
I like the high end rustic look. High quality work
I do some smithing, and believe from observing your build, that it has a very big learning curve. Good work!
Hope you forge more of these in the future. I'd love to get my hands on one. You should try a three pin scale setup. That way, the edge is not resting against phenolic. Awesome job!
As a smith, I've admired straight razors from a distance, so to speak. My hollow grinding skills could use great improvement before I tackle one. Great project!
13:57 I love it. Keep on trucking brother. The old ways are still better then the new
Fun stuff. Love watching you try new stuff in your shop like I do in my woodworking shop. Take care.
Dude! That's awesome! Loved seeing that made! The way you for the spacer & the spacer shape were super cool! Loved it!
This is easily my favorite forging channel if not my favorite all around channel, beautiful work as always! Can’t wait for the next vid
When your work life and your entertainment life share the same day, you are indeed blessed. Love your creative spirit.
Good to see you were willing to use yourself as a shave tester!
Enjoy the contents of your videos . Missed seeing cameos of your littles today. God bless and have a great day.
Never made a straight razor, they're pretty complicated things and you're very brave putting it near your face!
Yes sir they are more difficult to build than meets the eye
Just love you explaining so much … never gets boring and always picking some new stuff up 👍🏻👍🏻
fantastic content, details and commentary, regards dapper shaves
I love how you go into detail explaining what you do. Very much enjoy learning from fire creek forge
Not a knife maker, however love knives. Always enjoy your insight on the steel and the forging. I hope 100K comes soon, would be more than happy to win this straight razor. Thanks for your commitment to your channel.
Looks Beautiful! Always fun seeing someone try something new and learning.
Looks amazing! I do a little blacksmithing myself and have had a lot of interest in forging a straight razor. I learned a few things from this video. Thanks!
Excellent work. The razor is a beauty.
Thank you very much!
I like how the title specified that the straight razor is for shaving… as opposed to "eliminating competion"
I came across your channel a few weeks ago and it has quickly become one of my favorites. Really enjoy the format. Thank you for creating very informative and interesting videos.
I've used a straight razor over the years and it certainly takes a bit of patience to get to know how to use it, best that they are SHARP SHARP SHARP, makes it easier actually, but also have to be more careful. I would love to have a hand forged and not commercially made straight razor! Sign me up, put my name in, pick a winner! If you look at my profile pic, you can see I have a beard and it's that time of year where its getting trimmed down. Thanks for sharing your skills with us!
This was such a cool build. Seeing the way you "etched" the makers mark was fascinating. One day I'll have my own shop so I can stop living vicariously though my favorite craftsmen. Looking forward to the next video's.
Love watching your art and craftsmanship coming to life in unique and different ways for every project you share!
Love your videos. The way you narrate really brings the process to life, and you do great work.
I enjoy watching your videos and learning all the different things about the metals and the techniques you use. Great content!!
I'm glad that I found this channel. I always enjoy your work, thank you for sharing with us.
Great project. My father always shaved with straight razor.
Beautiful blade! Great to see this channel growing.
Awesome razor! I remember watching my uncle use 1 when I was a kid.
Love following your builds. Another great one. Thanks
And when I first subscribed to your channel I think you were at about 15k and still a long way from moving to Texas. Well now, THAT didn't take long! It's been great watching your content and seeing the channel grow! Be safe, stay healthy and God bless you and your family. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Thank you, Merry Christmas!
You are 💯 correct about the spine and edge correlation for sharpening. Love the blade.
Dude i love your channel and am proud to have watched you grow. As well as learn as i build my shop. Proud to be a Texan i am.
Hello..make sure to leave the upper part of the grind to the higher diameter wheel meaning that you grind the full hollow with the small wheel (50mm) but leaving the last mm with the big diameter that way after you put the first edge you are able to come back with the bigger wheel to thin down your edge.
Once that’s done get back to the small wheel and finish grinding and going up the grits of the full hollow.
Be careful never to get past the edge or you will ruin the geometry.
Love the razor, I don’t use anything but straight razors, can’t wait to see you build more
Been enjoying your vids and the growth of your channel and skills. Rock on!
Fantastic work Elijah. Anyone would be thrilled to own such a beautiful razor.
Super cool blade!!! All of your projects are so fun to watch.
What an awesome fun little build!!
you make it look so easy and I love your videos. haven't dared to go ahead and make a straight razor myself but want to try 😁 keep going and make them cool videos best regards Johnny from Denmark
fantastic content, details and commentary, regards dapper shaves
It was really fascinating seeing the razor take shape. It is often taken for granted that straight razors are easy to manufacture, but you have shown that good razor takes a lot more effort and skill. Great work! It was a joy to watch.
Beautiful and unique, hopefully the winner will know how to keep it sharp!
Excellent build and video as always, Elijah!
Beautiful! I love your commentary. I always learn something new.
Nicely done. Razors are a unique challenge and it's not until you start making them that you have to figure out ways to solve their inherent problems.
Props :)
Thanks 👍
Awesome razor! I’ve been using a straight razor for the last few years and I love it!
Your razor came out great!
This was an awesome video. Have been considering getting into using straight razors and you really broke the fears with that shave test.
Hope you reach 100k soon. Enjoy your builds.
Thanks!
Any use of a straight razor that does not result in massive bleeding is a "win", so I'd say your shaving skills are plenty adequate 😉 Nicely done, and GL on reaching your 100K subs soon!
wonderful channel and content, regards dapper shaves
Couldn’t ask for a better first straight razor in my life! Good work
Doing a great job with the smithing. Love watching.
That looked almost perfect.
Great job! Always fun to watch.
Great video. Always cool to see things come together.
That's gorgeous. I would love that. My dad always used a straight razor to shave with, but I was always too scared. However I have done it a few times and it is really nice and you don't get the burn like I get from regular razors. Never cut my hair with one though. That'd be new.
you should keep going with the straight, regards dapper shaves
Very nice build, I always like seeing what you come up with.
Another awesome blade I would be proud to own. Beautiful craftsmanship!
Love the craftsmanship!! Thank you for showing how its done.
Nice, excited to see you make more.
I have never tried a straight razor. This looks like a very well made one.
Great job on the razor, I love your videos and craftsmanship!!
Great build. A straight razor is on my to do list.
Awsome! Another great project finished.
Love your videos! Makes my day every time I see that you’ve posted a new one.
Love the razor build and your channel.
Probably the simplest and easiest video I've seen on making a straight razor, I'll be having a crack at this over the Christmas break
Love your videos. You're a great blacksmith. Always am happy to see a new upload from you.
Gorgeous work. Love watching your videos!
A brave soul to shave with a straight razor. Congratulations.
Well done, it looks great. It's nice to see the channel doing so well.well done.