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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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’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 :)
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.
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!
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!
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
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!
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.
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!
As a user of straight razors, I appreciate the research you put into this project. Sounds like you should have a nice one there! Edit: There are plenty of old English made Razors out there with Wedge or near wedge grinds as well.
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.
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.
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!
Great looking razor! And congrats on almost getting to the 100,000 subs milestone! Been a subscriber since almost the beginning and always look forward to your videos when they come out.
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.
I was thinking "NO way is he going to shave the LOT?", But lovely craftmanship as per usual.
Thank you.. I would be honored to have something that you made..
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.
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!
I enjoy watching an artist at work creating something out of raw material. Keep forging.
I like how the title specified that the straight razor is for shaving… as opposed to "eliminating competion"
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
Your voice over commentary during the work is excellent, informative and engaging. Keep it up!
fantastic content, details and commentary, regards dapper shaves
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
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!
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 👍
I like your "silent" and your "talkie" videos. Great job as usual.
it’s been a joy to watch this channel grow so much over the past year or so
Thanks, I appreciate the support!
Turned out quite nice; for a 1st try to the finish, I'm impressed.
Crafting the handle seemed as equally challenging as the blade.
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’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
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
I've been contemplating getting a straight razor. What better way than try and get one from my favorite CZcams Bladesmith.
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!
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
LOVE IT ESPECIALLY THE FACT THAT YOU LEFT THE FORGE MARKINGS GREAT BLADE ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL DESIGN GREAT CRAFTSMANSHIP THANK YOU FOR SHARING IT
Hope you reach 100k soon. Enjoy your builds.
Thanks!
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
What an awesome project/piece! I really live the fact that you are working outside the normal! Thanks for sharing Elijah!
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!
I like the high end rustic look. High quality work
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!
Looks great. I've always been enamored of straight razors. My grandpa used one and I thought it was so cool.
Good to see you were willing to use yourself as a shave tester!
A brave soul to shave with a straight razor. Congratulations.
This build kept me so interested I had to watch it twice. Learned so many things in such a short bang-bell time!
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
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.
Excellent work. The razor is a beauty.
Thank you very much!
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!
Beautiful work. The shaving community would love more of these
that for sure, more please. fantastic content, details and commentary, regards dapper shaves
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
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!
This was one of my favorite projects. A nice change of pace!
Nice work. Glad to see someone make one while playing attention to that spine thickness to width ratio for sharpening.
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
Dude! That's awesome! Loved seeing that made! The way you for the spacer & the spacer shape were super cool! Loved it!
I do some smithing, and believe from observing your build, that it has a very big learning curve. Good work!
When your work life and your entertainment life share the same day, you are indeed blessed. Love your creative spirit.
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.
Fun stuff. Love watching you try new stuff in your shop like I do in my woodworking shop. Take care.
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 👍
That looked almost perfect.
Getting into delicate work, I like it. So many transferable skills that can be applied to all different builds
Just love you explaining so much … never gets boring and always picking some new stuff up 👍🏻👍🏻
fantastic content, details and commentary, regards dapper shaves
Awesome. Love the honesty about your work during trail and errors.
Great project. My father always shaved with straight razor.
13:57 I love it. Keep on trucking brother. The old ways are still better then the new
Fantastic work Elijah. Anyone would be thrilled to own such a beautiful razor.
Beautiful blade! Great to see this channel growing.
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
Love your channel. Early congrats on 100k!
Now that's a straight razor I would enjoy using!
Looks Beautiful! Always fun seeing someone try something new and learning.
Awesome razor! I remember watching my uncle use 1 when I was a kid.
I have never tried a straight razor. This looks like a very well made one.
Love your videos! Makes my day every time I see that you’ve posted a new one.
Beautiful and unique, hopefully the winner will know how to keep it sharp!
Been enjoying your vids and the growth of your channel and skills. Rock on!
Love watching your art and craftsmanship coming to life in unique and different ways for every project you share!
I love how you go into detail explaining what you do. Very much enjoy learning from fire creek forge
Enjoy the contents of your videos . Missed seeing cameos of your littles today. God bless and have a great day.
Couldn’t ask for a better first straight razor in my life! Good work
Great job recreating a razor that is seldom seen today!
Super cool blade!!! All of your projects are so fun to watch.
I love using a straight razor. Pretty cool project. Next you should try one with Damascus
As a user of straight razors, I appreciate the research you put into this project. Sounds like you should have a nice one there!
Edit: There are plenty of old English made Razors out there with Wedge or near wedge grinds as well.
Thanks for the info!
Awesome! I love all forge videos, its kind of relaxing
Now you've got me wanting to get a straight razor, because my single blade safety razor is just far too convenient
Love following your builds. Another great one. 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.
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.
Always a pleasure seeing your handy work. Congrats on 100k in advance.
I'm glad that I found this channel. I always enjoy your work, thank you for sharing with us.
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!
Your channel has been a pleasure to watch and relax too amazing work and can wait to see more projects from you
I enjoy watching your videos and learning all the different things about the metals and the techniques you use. Great content!!
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.
Looks great man! Love your work!
Great looking razor! And congrats on almost getting to the 100,000 subs milestone! Been a subscriber since almost the beginning and always look forward to your videos when they come out.
Beautiful! I love your commentary. I always learn something new.
What an awesome fun little build!!
Awesome build man. In general I love your channel. Super entertaining and informative thank you
Well done, it looks great. It's nice to see the channel doing so well.well done.
Great job! Always fun to watch.
Doing a great job with the smithing. Love watching.
Another awesome blade I would be proud to own. Beautiful craftsmanship!
Love your videos. The way you narrate really brings the process to life, and you do great work.
Love the razor, I don’t use anything but straight razors, can’t wait to see you build more
Always enjoy these videos, keep up the good work my friend! 🍻
Great video. Always cool to see things come together.
The time and patience is second to none
The work ethic is truly inspiring
Well done
Love your videos. You're a great blacksmith. Always am happy to see a new upload from you.
Great job! That is a beautiful looking razor. Always a pleasure to watch your videos, and congrats in advance on a well earned 100K subs!