Forging a Straight Razor

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  • čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
  • I forged a straight razor from 1084 high carbon steel and put the claim "shaving sharp" to the test. Just a little update so you all know I'm not dead. There's more to come soon-ish. Stay safe out there!
    My Website, contact me for commissions/etc!:
    www.BennettMarschner.com
    My instagram, sneak peeks of what's next!:
    / bennett_the_smith
    My Patreon, help me stick it to the man!:
    / bennettthesmith
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Komentáře • 41

  • @jazzbot7307
    @jazzbot7307 Před 3 lety +6

    Ive said it once, Ill say it again, channel is underrated

  • @arenaward8984
    @arenaward8984 Před 3 lety +5

    I love how down to earth and honest you are.. no bullshit.. just as mentioned in the comments, extremely underrated channel. I'm glad you guys found a house and i hope it gets well soon!

  • @johnrossiter3185
    @johnrossiter3185 Před rokem

    What a beautiful razor. You can't buy quality and function anymore. Well done!

    • @BennettTheSmith
      @BennettTheSmith  Před rokem

      Thanks! I’d love to do another one, I think getting the hollow grind just a smidge thinner would really improve the quality of the shave. Though I’ve been told my technique was also very bad for the actual shaving!

  • @TheJCJexe
    @TheJCJexe Před 3 lety +1

    You're back!!!

    • @BennettTheSmith
      @BennettTheSmith  Před 3 lety +1

      Yep! I've got one or two other things in the pipe, including the prettiest damn knives I've made yet. I won't be back to weekly uploads, just yet, but I'm working on it!

  • @suburbanworkshop3161
    @suburbanworkshop3161 Před 3 lety

    glad you're back

  • @adrianalonso2810
    @adrianalonso2810 Před 3 lety

    So underrated😭

  • @pixiemeg
    @pixiemeg Před 2 lety

    Do i understand most of what's happening? No! Am i having a good time? Yes absolutely

  • @ValhallaIronworks
    @ValhallaIronworks Před 3 lety +2

    That razor came out great, man. I'm sorry to hear you've been having it rough lately.

    • @BennettTheSmith
      @BennettTheSmith  Před 3 lety +5

      I appreciate it. The pandemic stress may have been the push I needed to get my meds adjusted for the first time in ... 15 years? I feel more myself than I have in ages. Talk to your doctor, folks! XD

    • @ValhallaIronworks
      @ValhallaIronworks Před 3 lety +1

      Very true. It's important. I like that you're finding the silver lining. It's always there if you look.

  • @checopasha8772
    @checopasha8772 Před 3 lety

    I prefer full beard but I would give a shot to that razor; which looks pretty good

  • @dragonwisard
    @dragonwisard Před 3 lety

    Nicely done.

  • @nateandmelissahigdon
    @nateandmelissahigdon Před 3 lety +2

    Great to see you again. Awesome video, as always. Hope things get better for you and yours soon.

    • @BennettTheSmith
      @BennettTheSmith  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! Things are ok, just you know, exhausting.

    • @nateandmelissahigdon
      @nateandmelissahigdon Před 3 lety

      @@BennettTheSmith oh I get it. I think that i will finally get back into my shop next weekend, at least on a consistent basis. Keep your head up. Great things are coming out of your shop.

  • @roderichmarschner2983
    @roderichmarschner2983 Před 3 lety

    A very entertaining video bro! Hope you're settling in alright

  • @davidvano6382
    @davidvano6382 Před 3 lety +1

    Great work. I respect the willingness to do it yourself. Take care

  • @wayneheitz8390
    @wayneheitz8390 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice razor, keep the faith and keep up the good work. 👏

  • @surefota7941
    @surefota7941 Před 3 lety

    Nice work.... Good to see Youre still hangin in there..

  • @anthonystrunk5360
    @anthonystrunk5360 Před 3 lety

    Great video man..

  • @wtphil4565
    @wtphil4565 Před 3 lety

    Fine work man. I hope the future will be better for you and for all of us

  • @ericbeal6899
    @ericbeal6899 Před 2 lety

    Nice piece, like yer cut G.

  • @SimonMurrayPhuket
    @SimonMurrayPhuket Před 3 lety

    Thank you as always for the videos, hope you got settled in again and will try to support if things get better here. Appreciate your hard work in getting these videos out to us to enjoy. Stay safe and healthy

    • @BennettTheSmith
      @BennettTheSmith  Před 3 lety +2

      We’re settling in ok, I even got my bed put together after only three weeks! I’m hoping to get more out soon, but time will tell.

  • @lovejcdc
    @lovejcdc Před 3 lety

    Great job with the razor, glad to see you back.

  • @bjf10
    @bjf10 Před 3 lety

    Moving is the worst.
    Moving during a pandemic is worster.
    Moving during a pandemic with only five days to do it is AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHGFJDKFJSLSAJ!!!

    • @BennettTheSmith
      @BennettTheSmith  Před 3 lety +1

      YEUP. My younger brother saved my bacon, helped out with 90% of the heavy stuff. I wanted this year to be the year of hiring movers, but not after what 2020 did to the olde bank account.

  • @melanisticmandalorian
    @melanisticmandalorian Před 2 lety

    The way you shave, how have you managed not to hack up your face ? I am glad you are a better blacksmith than a shaver.

    • @BennettTheSmith
      @BennettTheSmith  Před 2 lety +1

      That was first time using a straight razor, as well as first time making one. Just lucky I guess!

    • @melanisticmandalorian
      @melanisticmandalorian Před 2 lety

      @@BennettTheSmith You are really lucky for a first timer, not cutting up your face. I hope you are better at it now. If not, remember to hold your razor 45-degree angle and go very lightly, let the weight of the razor do the cutting.

  • @kKing235
    @kKing235 Před 3 lety +1

    How would someone get into forging/ metal working?

    • @BennettTheSmith
      @BennettTheSmith  Před 3 lety +1

      Like all good answers, it depends. Do you have space you can do it? Do you have money? Do you have any friends that do it? Etc etc
      Three routes: diy home shop, take classes, and find a friend/group. You’ll probably
      Mix and match some of each.
      For diy, search CZcams for “getting started blacksmithing” or “blacksmith for under $100” I’ve seen a bunch of videos out there like that. If you’ve got money to burn, get out there and buy yourself an anvil and forge and get to it! Books and CZcams videos will teach you a lot.
      Another way of you have no space or money, become friends with someone who does! Offer to help them out, sort of an informal apprenticeship, you know? Help them with their projects in return for learning from them.
      And classes! If you can find a smithing/metalworking class and can afford it, that’s incredibly helpful.

  • @totti5380
    @totti5380 Před 2 lety

    Not sharp whatsoever but very beautiful design. Thx 4 sharing

  • @wardigger36
    @wardigger36 Před 3 lety

    "Зачем усы сбрил,дурик..."
    А razor zaebis :)

  • @Abababa112
    @Abababa112 Před 7 měsíci

    Fake sharp