How It's Made: Razor Blades

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  • @Yrouel86
    @Yrouel86 2 роки тому +7074

    To be honest I had no idea how much involved razor blades production was beyond the obvious stamp and sharpen. I love this series because of things like that, always something to learn

    • @psilocybin1491
      @psilocybin1491 2 роки тому +16

      Came here to say the exact same thing.

    • @dillangeiser4820
      @dillangeiser4820 2 роки тому +12

      I bet the story about the designer of the factory is about and their bad razors.

    • @EatMyShortsAU
      @EatMyShortsAU 2 роки тому +16

      Yeah I though they were made at a cost of like 20 cents and sold to us for like $5 but it actually looks like there is a work involved here with high tech equipment and materials.

    • @samsngdevice5103
      @samsngdevice5103 2 роки тому +7

      too much work. I use electric shavers.

    • @billlee1724
      @billlee1724 2 роки тому +1

      Came here to same exact opposite, “i bet those are complex to make” that why I clicked the video, why would you watch it if you thought it was so simple to make

  • @behindthepie9430
    @behindthepie9430 2 роки тому +10301

    a long fast moving strip of razor sharp metal is actually kind of terrifying

    • @gatelyw4709
      @gatelyw4709 2 роки тому +595

      they look like chuck-e-cheese tickets lol

    • @Rafael_Fuchs
      @Rafael_Fuchs 2 роки тому +513

      That sheet metal could easily cut you before it was sharpened too! Think like a paper cut, but with metal zooming down a belt.

    • @foodini
      @foodini 2 роки тому +211

      I wanna throw tomatoes at it...

    • @acidset
      @acidset 2 роки тому +123

      The circular spinning machine for wax paper packaging is also no joke

    • @vale.antoni
      @vale.antoni 2 роки тому +112

      To be honest, the singular stationary blade in the wax paper is scary enough on its own during the short time window between unwrapping it and putting it in the shaver.

  • @henrydickerson9776
    @henrydickerson9776 7 місяців тому +265

    I used to watch this when I had serious trouble sleeping. It was fascinating yet calming, and it seriously contributed to my health in my 20s and 30s.

    • @koonchai1
      @koonchai1 13 днів тому +3

      Currently doing it to help me fall asleep now lol 😆

  • @HettesKvek
    @HettesKvek 2 роки тому +3201

    This is the perfect length. No filler. Gets straight to the details.

    • @TheTheo58
      @TheTheo58 2 роки тому +29

      It certainly is the prefect length shows the process from start with the rolls of stainless steel, stamped into blanks, heat treatment, sharpening, cleaning, inspection and final packing.

    • @IBrowseThisWebsite
      @IBrowseThisWebsite 2 роки тому +56

      You missed an obvious opportunity to say it CUTS straight to the details

    • @AbsoluteAbsurd
      @AbsoluteAbsurd 2 роки тому +32

      Thats why "How It's Made" is godtier

    • @AbsoluteAbsurd
      @AbsoluteAbsurd 2 роки тому +3

      Thats why "How It's Made" is godtier

    • @DiggitySlice
      @DiggitySlice 2 роки тому +4

      I've always wanted to see How It's Made segments uncut. I would watch the whole process for some of these.

  • @RvH00
    @RvH00 2 роки тому +1893

    The most interesting aspect of the video is how old the equipment is. In the beginning you can see the case of one station is rusted. The digital readout in the cutting test states "Made in W. Germany." It's cool that the process has been the same for at least 30 years or more.

    • @DVSUte
      @DVSUte 2 роки тому +108

      A lot of older reliable machines come from there way back then, still see them around in CNC now. Sheet metal tooling the best i have used came from Sheffield and Birmingham , same as the actual sheet metalworkers skills you cannot dream of

    • @tornad8063
      @tornad8063 2 роки тому +71

      @@DVSUte many people say, that those old machines were better that modern ones, usually followed by "cheap and chineese" os somethibg like that. Isn't it tho, that we use old ones, simply, because they havent broke down yet?

    • @billklatsch5058
      @billklatsch5058 2 роки тому +126

      @@tornad8063 Exactly, why replace something that is paid and gets the job done just fine with something that costs a shitton?
      A paid off machine is literally a moneyprinter.

    • @tornad8063
      @tornad8063 2 роки тому +7

      @@billklatsch5058 like that analogy

    • @DVSUte
      @DVSUte 2 роки тому +7

      @@tornad8063 SR71 Was made with slide rules and skilled jedis no computers

  • @SolveEtCoagula93
    @SolveEtCoagula93 10 місяців тому +25

    I love watching manufacturing. The incredibly clever engineering is so creative and shows how engineers really are some of the most innovative people around. Where would we be without them, yet so few people even think about what they achieve?

  • @vincentskat-rrdam4857
    @vincentskat-rrdam4857 2 роки тому +2584

    Wow, cutting-edge technology!

  • @geoben1810
    @geoben1810 2 роки тому +2718

    Now consider who designed and built the machine that makes them. To me that's also an amazing piece of engineering and technology. 👍😉

    • @danstrayer111
      @danstrayer111 2 роки тому +109

      far more interesting than the blades

    • @unclej7842
      @unclej7842 2 роки тому +11

      Like those what are they called, Rube Goldberg, I think, contraptions but with a purpose.

    • @EatMyShortsAU
      @EatMyShortsAU 2 роки тому +55

      German engineering.

    • @lucrative6477
      @lucrative6477 2 роки тому +20

      why is this the top comment on every how it's made video lol.

    • @zachbrown7272
      @zachbrown7272 2 роки тому +98

      "On the next episode of How It's Made, we learn how razor blade making machines are made" "On the next episode of the next episode of How It's Made, we learn how machines that make razor blade making machines are made."

  • @ryuk_shinigami
    @ryuk_shinigami 2 роки тому +299

    Wonderful, i never thought making a razor blade takes this much efforts.

    • @co2_os
      @co2_os Рік тому +12

      Ikr buying a 100 blades for $6 seems criminal lol but I ain't complaining.

    • @good-tn9sr
      @good-tn9sr Рік тому +2

      @@co2_osall because of competition

    • @kapser2210
      @kapser2210 29 днів тому

      Because of cheap materials a large quantities being produced constantly. But yes, it seems oligarchy is not as easy when all kinds of countries produce them ​@@good-tn9sr

  • @Noedell
    @Noedell 2 роки тому +720

    Now I can finally produce my own razor blades! Thank you, Science Channel!

  • @dirtyhairy8884
    @dirtyhairy8884 2 роки тому +181

    I'm a traditional wet-shaver, I use these type of DE razors almost everyday. Love this episode! Thank you!👊

    • @macktheripper7454
      @macktheripper7454 2 роки тому +3

      Same

    • @patrickperry6945
      @patrickperry6945 2 роки тому +4

      I also use these dbl edged blades. Love ‘em.

    • @tinderella2386
      @tinderella2386 2 роки тому +9

      Astra Super Platinum and Feather blades are the best. I prefer the Astra’s as the Feather’s are super sharp, but the easiest to Nick yourself with

    • @tinderella2386
      @tinderella2386 2 роки тому +8

      But Anything other then Gillette is a good thing

    • @archkull
      @archkull 2 роки тому +14

      the best way to shave no matter what. Cheaper, easier, way less wasteful and fastest.

  • @ARKHAMxMaverick
    @ARKHAMxMaverick Рік тому +129

    This was great, thanks for not dragging it out to 48 minutes

    • @mgntstr
      @mgntstr 10 місяців тому +4

      and bouncing back and forth between 6 other unrelated production processes every 3 minutes

    • @SanchoPanza-m8m
      @SanchoPanza-m8m 8 місяців тому +4

      and for not creating artificial crises to keep the viewer from changing the channel during commercials

    • @warrior2364
      @warrior2364 7 місяців тому +2

      "first we need to learn about razor blades and their history" NO JUST SHOW ME THE VIDEO

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 2 роки тому +758

    One of the greatest creations that I can appreciate. Allows me to shave my facial hair pretty often to keep myself mustacheless.

    • @jonathan100yearsago
      @jonathan100yearsago 2 роки тому +16

      A bit contradicting with your name,sir

    • @foureyedchick
      @foureyedchick 2 роки тому +26

      Why do you want to be without a moustache? Both my dad and husband had moustaches. Isn't the ability to grow one proof that you really are a man, and not a boy, or maybe a woman?

    • @user-br3ou2cs9o
      @user-br3ou2cs9o 2 роки тому +65

      @@jonathan100yearsago
      Contradictory?

    • @sidgar1
      @sidgar1 2 роки тому +131

      @@foureyedchick A man is not defined by his facial hair.

    • @jonathan100yearsago
      @jonathan100yearsago 2 роки тому +1

      @@user-br3ou2cs9o i don't know how to spell it but what i mean is clashing with his name

  • @tuhaodantocvietnam
    @tuhaodantocvietnam 2 роки тому +608

    *I can't take my eyes off of it, I love this kind of crafting videos, it's very good*

  • @yesterdayschunda1760
    @yesterdayschunda1760 2 роки тому +34

    The amount of knowledge that goes into this production process is kind of mind melting to think about.

  • @fevley
    @fevley 2 роки тому +74

    I like how a full half of the process is quality control

    • @oksowhat
      @oksowhat 2 роки тому +6

      its only to show on this show, cost cutting does not allow this

    • @themadscientest
      @themadscientest 2 роки тому +1

      Seeing how sharp the edge has to be it is needed, anything short of perfection results in torn up skin.

    • @snickerdoooodle
      @snickerdoooodle 2 роки тому +1

      @@oksowhat Source?

    • @oksowhat
      @oksowhat 2 роки тому

      @@snickerdoooodle no source genral common sense, these things sells for same price as a tofee, its not possible to quality check each and every piece

    • @OGbluetooth_
      @OGbluetooth_ 2 роки тому +5

      Germany my dude

  • @meljenkins1016
    @meljenkins1016 2 роки тому +383

    I have switched back to these razor blades. I get them in a pack of 100 but they are cut in halves. Each halve is put in a adapter that looks like the old barbers razor blade. These are the kind of blades that cut much closer than the dual, triple or quadruple blades that are so damn expensive.

    • @kameljoe21
      @kameljoe21 2 роки тому +34

      I have a safety razor double edge. I also have a vintage blade sharpner and the blades I have are maybe from the 60s to 70s and still in great shape. I do not shave often yet I have had the same 100 pack of blades and sharpener and safety razor for more than 20 plus years. I doubt I will have to buy another set. Since mine do not have all of that extra coating they are quick and easy to sharpen. I use them a few times till they get dull and then shapen them and put them in the back side of the pack and pull a fresh one out. I do not know what number I am on or if I have looped. I have not shaved on a normal basics for maybe the last 10 years or so.

    • @spencers4121
      @spencers4121 2 роки тому +13

      You can fold the safety blades over and they will snap, how I get blades for my "straight" razor. I do stick to using the safety razor majority of the time.

    • @forkless
      @forkless 2 роки тому +58

      Even if you toss these blades after single use they are still 8 times cheaper than cartridge razors such as Gilette et al.

    • @kameljoe21
      @kameljoe21 2 роки тому +20

      @Praise Jesus, Repent or Likewise Perish Gods are not real.

    • @d3r4g45
      @d3r4g45 2 роки тому +17

      not to nention no plastic pollution with them

  • @jonas2431
    @jonas2431 Рік тому +6

    I got me my first butterfly razor last week and I love it. Shaves close and smoothly

  • @garymucher4082
    @garymucher4082 2 роки тому +379

    Always a heck of a lot more process steps involved that any of us typically would think. Thumbs Up!

    • @RJ-mh3ox
      @RJ-mh3ox 2 роки тому

      Facts!! A ton of expensive equipment as well

    • @HankHill1
      @HankHill1 2 роки тому

      quite literally so. I'm impressed!

  • @ruinfox4108
    @ruinfox4108 2 роки тому +49

    man i love this show, used to watch this and Scrapyard Wars a lot with my dad when i was younger, i was always interested in how everyday objects were made.

    • @mariyastoyanova31
      @mariyastoyanova31 2 роки тому

      saaameeee but only the how it's made part

    • @lIlIIlIllIIIllIIllIlIllIllI
      @lIlIIlIllIIIllIIllIlIllIllI 2 роки тому

      Did you ever watch the colony when it was on? It was so cool until they made it more of a reality show drama instead of educational.

  • @MrWanderingBug
    @MrWanderingBug 6 місяців тому +1

    Wow who ever comes up with these ideas is a true genius. Never knew razor blade manufacturing was so complex.

  • @BIuMemer
    @BIuMemer 2 роки тому +12

    How It's Made is just so addicting to watch I cant stop watching it

  • @Megakoolguy357
    @Megakoolguy357 2 роки тому +83

    Wouldn't wanna be standing next to the grinder when it malfunctions and sends an infinite ribbon of razor blades flying at you.

  • @theguynobodylikes3908
    @theguynobodylikes3908 2 роки тому +1

    How It’s Made and Outrageous Acts Of Science were my childhood
    Also, “cutting edge defects” that just hit to close to home man

  • @FinlandForceTeam
    @FinlandForceTeam 2 роки тому +21

    The guy who came up with "How it's made" seriously hit a gold mine

    • @IPv4Address
      @IPv4Address 2 роки тому

      Or girl

    • @FinlandForceTeam
      @FinlandForceTeam 2 роки тому +2

      @@IPv4Address well i didn't mean "guy" literally, sure it could've been a girl too

    • @IPv4Address
      @IPv4Address 2 роки тому +1

      @@FinlandForceTeam I know I'm just messing lol

  • @dermax_hd
    @dermax_hd 2 роки тому +292

    not much material but its insane how much effort goes into those things for them being so insanely cheap if you buy in packs of 100 or more

    • @anonamemous6865
      @anonamemous6865 2 роки тому +27

      You'll notice quality importance after you cut your skin

    • @MadScientist267
      @MadScientist267 2 роки тому +4

      Lol good blades are *not* cheap

    • @dermax_hd
      @dermax_hd 2 роки тому +43

      @@MadScientist267 double edge razor blades? Well yes they are. Got a pack of 100 astra platinums for 10$. Works perfectly fine

    • @zat-svi-ua
      @zat-svi-ua 2 роки тому

      @@MadScientist267 define good

    • @MadScientist267
      @MadScientist267 2 роки тому +1

      @@zat-svi-ua "last longer than 6 shaves"

  • @TROOTHSEEKERS
    @TROOTHSEEKERS 2 роки тому +4

    IT'S UNBELIEVEABLE HOW MANY STEPS AND PRCESSES AND EQUIPMENT TO MAKE A RAZOR BLADE IS SURPRISING!! I WENT ELECTRIC ABOUT 30 YEARS AGO!!

  • @edward_lee
    @edward_lee 2 роки тому +230

    Agreed.. I went from the 5-razor plastic nonsense to a single blade and the single blade gives me the closest shave hands down..

    • @amichiganboiwhosereallazy1544
      @amichiganboiwhosereallazy1544 2 роки тому +9

      Which is weird because multi blades are meant to pull hair up and cut what would usually be under the skin for their smooth shave.

    • @spingbay7039
      @spingbay7039 2 роки тому +13

      @@amichiganboiwhosereallazy1544 If you use a safety-blade I recomend using shaving soap and brush . Applying the soap (which is better than aerogel crap) with a brush stirs the hairs so that the sharp blade cuts it once and precise at the root

    • @c0smo709
      @c0smo709 2 роки тому +31

      @@spingbay7039 aerogel is a solid and not what you think

    • @chompchompnomnom4256
      @chompchompnomnom4256 2 роки тому +12

      Same. Can't go back to that 5 blade crap after using a double edge razor.

    • @Regolith86
      @Regolith86 2 роки тому +5

      The 3 blade ones always worked the best for me. 5 blades was way too much, like shaving with sharp velcro.
      Too bad they cost too damn much. Went to a traditional razor simply due to cost. Better than the 5 blade ones, cheaper than the good 3 blade ones.

  • @christiandaly4281
    @christiandaly4281 2 роки тому +16

    This show is awesome used to watch as a small child it’s helped with my trivia knowledge

  • @stevebailey325
    @stevebailey325 15 днів тому

    My daughter and I used to watch this show every week when she was around 10. She’s 26 now. Funny the memories you keep as a parent. :)

  • @rahvenom5367
    @rahvenom5367 2 роки тому +7

    i watched this as a kid getting ready for school in the morning. this man’s voice could put me to sleep i love it so much. this show inspired my love of mechanical engineering and how things work

  • @scrapplepig
    @scrapplepig 2 роки тому +42

    This show is great, they make every episode interesting. I could watch how a toothpick is made and not lose interest.

    • @Amberlynn_Reid
      @Amberlynn_Reid 2 роки тому

      This says more about you than the show...

    • @scrapplepig
      @scrapplepig 2 роки тому +8

      @@Amberlynn_Reid Not sure what that means, I mean you just watched a video on how to make razor blades?!? What does that tell about you?

    • @MinhNguyen-rl6mq
      @MinhNguyen-rl6mq Рік тому

      @@scrapplepig maybe Amberlynn meant you have such a curious mind

    • @egill624
      @egill624 Рік тому

      They actually do have an episode on toothpicks!

  • @L33tSkE3t
    @L33tSkE3t Рік тому +4

    This always helps me fall asleep.

  • @MaeveMoore
    @MaeveMoore 2 роки тому +34

    These ones cut through skin really well. My favorite style

    • @TheRealZazaExpert
      @TheRealZazaExpert 2 роки тому +10

      I have found my people finally, I have been searching for ye in the comments

    • @soggy_nuggets4016
      @soggy_nuggets4016 2 роки тому

      Now I want to know where I can buy these

    • @TheRealZazaExpert
      @TheRealZazaExpert 2 роки тому

      @@soggy_nuggets4016 If you don't have really good access to these you just unscrew the screw on a pencil sharpener and use the blade, that's what I do.

    • @veganlife1710
      @veganlife1710 2 роки тому

      @@soggy_nuggets4016 plz dont hurt ur self i care about you :)

    • @veganlife1710
      @veganlife1710 2 роки тому

      plz dont hurt ur self i care about you :)

  • @sbatty65227
    @sbatty65227 2 роки тому +5

    Been DE saving for the best part of 15 years now and never knew the complexity involved in making blades.

  • @dassyareg7587
    @dassyareg7587 2 роки тому +3

    One could argue that is some cutting edge technology.

  • @ole0510
    @ole0510 2 роки тому +49

    You know the testing gear is good when it was produced in WEST Germany! Its still going strong.

    • @Rsama60
      @Rsama60 2 роки тому +5

      Not only the testing gear. That razor blade company is German too.

  • @derekstocker6661
    @derekstocker6661 2 роки тому +8

    Really amazing, I was wondering how these blades were made and especially the sharpening process, when I think it takes me about ten minutes to put a good edge on a wood chisel and these super sharp blades take seconds, or less actually.
    Thanks so much for this.

    • @TheChzoronzon
      @TheChzoronzon 2 роки тому +1

      Mechanical grinding is always fast and precise... that's why pro sharpeners use a Tormek or similar machine

    • @derekstocker6661
      @derekstocker6661 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheChzoronzon Thanks for that, appreciated.

  • @Wizord1
    @Wizord1 2 роки тому +27

    Nice to finally know where my snacks come from :)

  • @ashesofhopesinabonfireofdr6341
    @ashesofhopesinabonfireofdr6341 2 роки тому +7

    It never gets old, no matter how many times I watch it.

    • @danl.4743
      @danl.4743 2 роки тому +1

      That's because it's stored in digital form.

  • @mightbetoad6786
    @mightbetoad6786 2 роки тому +46

    >Puts a mental health improvement video in my watch later
    >This shows up in reccomended
    Thanks UA-cam.

    • @JohnSmith-fg5vg
      @JohnSmith-fg5vg 7 місяців тому +2

      hope you're doing well 1 yr later :D

    • @_CuteHamster_
      @_CuteHamster_ 7 місяців тому +1

      Life is bullshit, i understand you ;)

    • @jane5886
      @jane5886 22 дні тому

      Could be worse. I'm wrapped up with fresh stuff on me in bed and this just casually came across my feed 💀

    • @plane789
      @plane789 9 днів тому

      use the razor blade on your arm

  • @OhMy-pr1qq
    @OhMy-pr1qq 10 місяців тому

    Not only the product, but also the equipment needed to make it, always fascinated me. It can be a razor blade, a cam shaft, or ship anchor chains!

  • @KnabberKeks
    @KnabberKeks 2 роки тому +50

    Don't cut too deep, stay safe🖤

    • @nou6206
      @nou6206 2 роки тому +23

      I'd recommend not cutting

    • @KnabberKeks
      @KnabberKeks 2 роки тому +11

      @@nou6206 yes, that would indeed be the better option

    • @pinkyissnug7427
      @pinkyissnug7427 2 роки тому +2

      i wanan but new ones are really shaaaarp

    • @gregsmith8977
      @gregsmith8977 10 місяців тому +4

      ty. It's nice to see that others care sometimes.

    • @spooqus6541
      @spooqus6541 8 місяців тому +3

      Why would you even cut yourself in the first place?

  • @thelofiguy6050
    @thelofiguy6050 2 роки тому +30

    This was incredibly fascinating. I’m a wet shaver myself (I’ve been using a DE razor for about two years now) and I’ve always been rather curious how they made the razor blades that provide such a fantastic shave for pennies per unit.
    (Good to see a bunch of fellow wet shavers in the comments as well!)

    • @diogeneslantern18
      @diogeneslantern18 2 роки тому

      Well it's a video of a hobby we're interested in, so naturally we'd be drawn to it :)

    • @briarbro9627
      @briarbro9627 Рік тому +1

      Men are supposed to have beards; why shave?

  • @jasonreed6363
    @jasonreed6363 2 роки тому +19

    Dude at 3:17 looks just the right amount of emo to work in a razor blade factory

    • @kidkique
      @kidkique 28 днів тому

      😂😂

    • @philiplynch2226
      @philiplynch2226 27 днів тому

      Man you made me piss myself laughing thx !! Just the right amount of emo😂😂😂

  • @eddymundo2253
    @eddymundo2253 2 роки тому +52

    I once used a Merkur blade for more than 20 shaves while doing missionary work in Central Africa and I only discarded it when it broke while sharpening a pencil. Best blade I ever had.

    • @Interdimensional27
      @Interdimensional27 2 роки тому +6

      Personally I've never got on with merkur blades. I do have a few of their razors though.

    • @pacadet
      @pacadet 2 роки тому

      @@Interdimensional27 Agreed. Love their razors! But their blades don't play well with my face.

    • @Neddy540
      @Neddy540 2 роки тому

      ​@@Interdimensional27 did you try there German made one

  • @OLOGYNY
    @OLOGYNY Рік тому +1

    “How it’s Made” is always so informative and entertaining

  • @brianhiarunguru2688
    @brianhiarunguru2688 2 роки тому +71

    Pov: its 2 am and you start wondering how a razor blade is made

  • @obama3024
    @obama3024 2 роки тому +20

    You need to know more about things that gonna kill you. Nice video 👍☺️

    • @TheRealZazaExpert
      @TheRealZazaExpert 2 роки тому +1

      Ayo ay ay AY AYY AYOOO CALM DOWNNNN YOOO CALMM DOWNN

  • @KevinHaorigami
    @KevinHaorigami Рік тому +2

    Wow, that’s some cutting edge technology!

  • @Kenoji8
    @Kenoji8 2 роки тому +8

    It's good to see how razor blades are made considering that I've been into traditional wet shaving for a little over a year and have used them to shave. This is very cool! 😊

    • @ianallen2
      @ianallen2 Рік тому +2

      I have just gone onto he double edge shaving after over 20 years of wet shaving with hte gillettes and wilkinson sword cartridge razors. I have a few DE razors and loads of blades as I am finding the one that suits me best. At the moment, I like the Feather blade and tried it in a wilkinson sword, gillette and a merkur razors. The merkur seems to be the smoothest with Feather, but I have loads of different makes of blades to try.

    • @JohnDoeRando
      @JohnDoeRando Рік тому

      I like the Dorco ST300 blades myself.

  • @dawabbitt3079
    @dawabbitt3079 2 роки тому +4

    People have complained for many years about the alleged high-cost of razor blades, but after watching this video it's much easier to understand and accept why some are a little 'pricey'. Thank you for sharing this content!

    • @TheFlyingZulu
      @TheFlyingZulu 2 роки тому +3

      Really? I bought a pack of like 300 which will last me a long time for cheap... MUCH cheaper than any name brand razor blade. Like gillet.

    • @tonyc.4528
      @tonyc.4528 2 роки тому +10

      DOuble edged blades are twenty cents a piece, it's the ridiculous multi-blade cartridge razors that I think you're talking about. Start wet shaving with a double edge, you won't go back.

    • @TheFlyingZulu
      @TheFlyingZulu 2 роки тому +3

      @@tonyc.4528 Yea... that's exactly what I'm talking about; these double edged blades that are shown in this video. The ones I bought were super cheap and I'm not sure which 'pricey' blades you're talking about. Yes the multi-bladed cartridge razors like gillet are very expensive and a waste of money.

    • @Texassince1836
      @Texassince1836 2 роки тому +5

      The blades here are extremely cheap. I think the last batch I bought were $20 for 100 blades.
      Its the highly advertised multi blade ones from the big name brands that are expensive

    • @themadscientest
      @themadscientest 2 роки тому +7

      You don't complain when you switch to DE because all the expense is spent on the edge rather than the cartridge and marketing. Blades cost way less than a dollar per month with DE.

  • @CasualKillZz
    @CasualKillZz Рік тому

    I need several hundred episodes of this show with this guys voice.

  • @urdad2610
    @urdad2610 2 роки тому +43

    these the things i used to my arms, very good, would recommend 10/10

  • @ABuffWizard
    @ABuffWizard 2 роки тому +4

    Finally, razor blade lore

  • @Akemi2_1
    @Akemi2_1 Місяць тому

    Yea I would’ve never guessed it is this much of a process. It’s so interesting to think that somebody or a team thought of all the small steps taken to the final product.

  • @sok4846
    @sok4846 Рік тому +3

    It's always great to see how our favorite foods are made.

    • @freemagicfun
      @freemagicfun Рік тому +1

      Yeah, a good razor blade eating effect is fun to perform. 😎

  • @cowdude8948
    @cowdude8948 2 роки тому +3

    Gotta stay trendy with the kids 🔥🔥🔥

  • @marvknight1369
    @marvknight1369 2 роки тому +2

    Wow UA-cam is recommending me the perfect video thanks

  • @Zedman3333
    @Zedman3333 2 роки тому +10

    I agree with the person below comment, amazing how they make the blades, but the machine is a marvel as well, incredible.

  • @Terrakinetic
    @Terrakinetic 2 роки тому +65

    I found a pack of my grandpa's razors from the 60s. They've lasted longer than any bic or other disposable razor I've ever used.

    • @harrkev
      @harrkev 2 роки тому +30

      And so much cheaper per shave, and no plastic waste. Safety razors are economical and much better for the environment.

    • @PBST_RAIDZ
      @PBST_RAIDZ 2 роки тому

      Until u realize it has grandpas pubes all over it

    • @BondJFK
      @BondJFK 2 роки тому

      @@harrkev only issue is it may kill you, One wrong move in neck area it will cut your blood vessels

    • @kornaros96
      @kornaros96 2 роки тому

      Bic Astor blades enter the chat

  • @l0os176
    @l0os176 10 місяців тому +1

    Industrial machinery is so cool, makes the world go round

  • @shahwalkhan5908
    @shahwalkhan5908 2 роки тому +70

    I've always wanted to know how these blades are made.
    Thank you for the beautiful information.

  • @jessejohnson159
    @jessejohnson159 2 роки тому +25

    As amazing as the manufacturing of the razor blades is, I'm more amazed at the tooling made to manufacture them! 😲

  • @no-oneshome3083
    @no-oneshome3083 2 роки тому +25

    Very interesting, a lot more involved than I thought, but having only ever shaved fully once in my 38 years of life on this spinning rock I've never really thought about razor blades to much.

    • @gapratt4955
      @gapratt4955 2 роки тому +4

      Joining you in that camp. Have not shaved in over a year, it is glorious! Between the military and later grooming dictated by PPE a raw uncomfortable face for many years, do not miss that.

    • @tinderella2386
      @tinderella2386 2 роки тому +12

      Facial hair is for guys that have no jaw line.
      It is honestly the most uncomfortable sensation ever having facial hair, it’s prickly AF, itchy, and is like having pubic hair all over your face.
      If you have such a bad shaving routine your face felt raw in Any way from having shaved you don’t know what the hell you’re doing

    • @BESHYSBEES
      @BESHYSBEES 2 роки тому +5

      @@tinderella2386 uh 😐 facial hair is pubic hair sorry to break it to ya, not everyone clean shaves mate I’m 36 and only shave for weddings or funerals I usually use trimmers and have a 5 o’clock shadow, razors can affect people especially if they have sensitive skin hence why I don’t like shaving.

    • @Ben-rq5re
      @Ben-rq5re 2 роки тому +11

      @@tinderella2386 found the guy who can’t grow a beard

    • @VladimirDemetrovIlyushin
      @VladimirDemetrovIlyushin 2 роки тому

      @@tinderella2386 Enjoy the baby face, buddy.

  • @happalula
    @happalula 2 роки тому +7

    now if only the measurements mentioned were in a system the world could understand

    • @TheAechBomb
      @TheAechBomb 2 роки тому +4

      bald eagles per baseball diamond it is

  • @roamingeek1129
    @roamingeek1129 2 роки тому +40

    All I can say is that I shave 6 days a week and my razor last for about 3 months. Razor's dont typically get dull from shaving hair, they oxidize from the water used to clean it. Simply ensure that its completely dry when you put it away and it will last way longer.

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon 2 роки тому +1

      Months for me, too.

    • @maxmilian294
      @maxmilian294 2 роки тому +1

      even a good quality razor is 10ct a piece

    • @steveclark..
      @steveclark.. 2 роки тому +3

      Replace a blade after only 6 shaves? I'm not made of money, they must be joking.

    • @DionysusFascinus
      @DionysusFascinus 2 роки тому +6

      @@steveclark.. I'm still going through a 100 pack of astra's that I got for 1 euro. I'd have no problem tossing after six but they usually manage a lot more.

    • @acidset
      @acidset 2 роки тому +5

      @@steveclark.. if you're even talking about DE razor blades, just buy in bulk and they'll be so cheap
      after that it's just being old school stingy, cause after 6 shaves (you can stretch it to 10 or so) you are definitely going to be shaving with a duller edge
      and as the other comment says I'm not about to painstakingly dry each razor blade as well after I'm done just to save a few cents.

  • @EdnovStormbrewer
    @EdnovStormbrewer 2 роки тому +10

    Waiting for huggbees to swoop right in and make a "How It's Actually Made: Razor Blades" video.

    • @certified8500
      @certified8500 2 роки тому +3

      Oh me to haha, there’s probably gonna be jokes like this is how barcode makers are made hahaha

    • @sudokuacrobatics
      @sudokuacrobatics 3 місяці тому

      Something like "This is the place that supplies young barcode makers all over the world."

  • @charlesloomis2224
    @charlesloomis2224 10 місяців тому

    A lot of technology and engineering goes into producing something so simple. Crazy!!

  • @superdepressif6047
    @superdepressif6047 2 роки тому +16

    it's good to have more knowledge about the thing i scar myself with

    • @masterdoge17
      @masterdoge17 2 роки тому +2

      thank you depression, very cool

  • @bigbob1699
    @bigbob1699 2 роки тому +30

    As a young plastic model builder, I used one of my father's new blades and then managed to put it back on top for his next shave. Needless to say, he met me at the door and had me explain why his face was ruined.

    • @bigbob1699
      @bigbob1699 2 роки тому +1

      @@progoku196 He did not think so .

    • @progoku196
      @progoku196 2 роки тому

      @@bigbob1699 hahaha!

    • @martingrimmitt3992
      @martingrimmitt3992 2 роки тому +1

      A dull blade, past usefulness for shaving is still plenty sharp enough for model making

    • @JarrettWilliams99
      @JarrettWilliams99 2 роки тому +5

      Kinda a slow learner if he kept using it over his whole face

    • @bigbob1699
      @bigbob1699 2 роки тому +12

      @@JarrettWilliams99 He had just woke up , took one swipe , could not understand why a new blade hurt , used the other side and then called it quits till he could speak to me . My age and the fact that I managed to put the blade back saved my butt .It became part of the family lore .

  • @crazyracoon9402
    @crazyracoon9402 2 роки тому

    These videos have given me Unlimited Knowledge on how items are made

  • @TheTarrMan
    @TheTarrMan 2 роки тому +24

    I use razor blades like these to shave. The fact that they can make something so sharp and on such a large scale is amazing. We certainly are living in a very blessed era.

    • @NotExpatJoe
      @NotExpatJoe 8 місяців тому

      They have been making these style blades for well over a hundred years. It's been a very long blessed era. 😁

  • @nicolau2
    @nicolau2 2 роки тому +21

    "4 one thousand of an inch"
    These imperial units are just unbelievable

    • @SuperNovaJinckUFO
      @SuperNovaJinckUFO Рік тому +4

      It's perfectly clear what he's saying. It's 1 thousandth the length of an inch. Anyone can intuitively understand roughly how long that is. You're legitimately just upset because he used the word inch

    • @shrimpshufflr7745
      @shrimpshufflr7745 10 місяців тому +2

      None of those are imperial except for one word, like if I said 4 thousandths of a millimeter you would understand me babes

    • @_cran
      @_cran 9 місяців тому

      @@shrimpshufflr7745 It's an often used format in documentaries but I hate it, just say 0,004 instead :(

    • @SanchoPanza-m8m
      @SanchoPanza-m8m 8 місяців тому +1

      Just be glad he didn't say 1/250", ya snooty Euro.

    • @nicolau2
      @nicolau2 8 місяців тому

      @@SanchoPanza-m8m lmao

  • @feellucky2970
    @feellucky2970 2 роки тому +2

    This video is definitely cutting edge 😉

  • @batman_2004
    @batman_2004 2 роки тому +11

    It is so fascinating to see what goes behind such a small and useful item. For me this is like a magic. ;)

  • @dogdrovenorth
    @dogdrovenorth 10 місяців тому +5

    *banging on the bathroom door*
    "What are you doing in there for 3300 hours‽"

  • @Techischannel
    @Techischannel Рік тому

    I love how in the beginning it makes sense and in the end it makes sense.

  • @richardjohnson8796
    @richardjohnson8796 2 роки тому +8

    I love my safety razor set.
    Before I got it, I'd buy the 5-6 blade cartridges, trying to get the closest shave possible, thinking that the more blades in the cartridges meant the closer the shave.
    The safety razor is much closer shave for much less the price so it's a win win.

    • @toran6711
      @toran6711 2 роки тому +1

      Sounds like something a safety razor would say...

  • @cryb0rg
    @cryb0rg 2 роки тому +21

    Imagine the kinds of workplace accidents that could happen at a razor blade factory...

    • @iumiforgot
      @iumiforgot 2 роки тому +1

      the sharpened blade links feeding wrong could go really wrong, blades everywhere in the blink of an eye

    • @TheChzoronzon
      @TheChzoronzon 2 роки тому +3

      in a barbed wire factory in the tropics can be even worse

  • @drxym
    @drxym 8 місяців тому

    Imagine staring at blade samples all day for quality control. What an exciting job that must be.

  • @dj6769
    @dj6769 2 роки тому +7

    I started shaving with the double edge razor and reluctantly went to the new fangled disposable razors with the multiple edge blades. I went back to the double edge you just can’t beat it.

  • @cavitive2325
    @cavitive2325 8 місяців тому +9

    These really come in handy when I have a mental breakdown

    • @kippert8912
      @kippert8912 5 місяців тому

      oh no :( i care about you

  • @micjam1986
    @micjam1986 10 місяців тому +2

    Decades ago bathroom medicine cabinets had a slot in the bottom to drop old razor blades down into the wall. As a carpenter I've remodeled bathrooms and found piles of old blades.

  • @Arecls
    @Arecls Рік тому +25

    Wow! That’s a real wrist cutter!

    • @allangelsfault
      @allangelsfault Рік тому +3

      yes my son loves to use these to shave. idk why he goes through so many tho

    • @Nikitaymm
      @Nikitaymm 7 місяців тому

      Uhh, I think you should give your son a hug

    • @kippert8912
      @kippert8912 5 місяців тому

      Noo dont hurt yourself :( HMU if you need support

    • @sudokuacrobatics
      @sudokuacrobatics 3 місяці тому

      Yeh, people at school sometimes make a big deal out of that and draw on themselves to simulate that, I don't get it, why don't they do it for real like I do?

  • @itsstealz3159
    @itsstealz3159 2 роки тому +9

    Cool wrist watches!

  • @mospeada1152
    @mospeada1152 10 місяців тому +1

    Cutting edge technology!

  • @giggs-chan2004
    @giggs-chan2004 2 роки тому +15

    Don’t even think about it

    • @NoodlCausesChaos
      @NoodlCausesChaos 15 днів тому +2

      Thanks for reminding im tryna stay clean (im two years late lmao)

    • @crypticshadows
      @crypticshadows 10 днів тому

      @@NoodlCausesChaosgood luck!!

    • @plane789
      @plane789 9 днів тому

      @@NoodlCausesChaos reminder to cut

    • @NoodlCausesChaos
      @NoodlCausesChaos 9 днів тому

      @@plane789 nah im DEDICATED to stay clean type shit

    • @mimikyubutitsactualyhornet
      @mimikyubutitsactualyhornet 8 днів тому

      ​@@NoodlCausesChaosgood luck on staying clean!

  • @ابونغم-و2ع
    @ابونغم-و2ع 11 місяців тому +3

    I swear to god that today i was in the barber and wondering how razors are made

  • @birdayo
    @birdayo 2 роки тому +2

    Honestly went into the comments expecting the worst but I am pleasantly surprised

  • @__seeker__
    @__seeker__ Рік тому +3

    “The blades have a razor sharp edge.”

  • @simpleman283
    @simpleman283 2 роки тому +11

    We love to complain about the cost, but have no idea how much it cost to make.
    Millions of $ in equipment keeps the cost down, simply amazing.

    • @TheRealBigYang
      @TheRealBigYang 2 роки тому +10

      It's cartridge razors that cost a fortune. These double sided puppies are pennies

    • @RealRanma
      @RealRanma 2 роки тому +2

      These de blades are like 10 cents a pop

    • @chucksmoko5348
      @chucksmoko5348 2 роки тому

      These double edged blades are cheap. One handle and you can use it for a lifetime. Blades are about $1.50 a pack or at were not too long ago.

  • @boop53
    @boop53 2 роки тому +2

    Shaving is my 2nd favourite use of razorblades

  • @YTBKd
    @YTBKd 2 роки тому +6

    00:39
    It’s incredible how humans are supposed to comprehend “4 one thousandth of an inch” as a real measurement.

  • @s7v7nfiv5
    @s7v7nfiv5 2 роки тому +5

    Me: eyes closing
    UA-cam: bro check these razors out
    Me: 👀

  • @CARLOS-ip6jk
    @CARLOS-ip6jk 2 роки тому +1

    The concept of wielding a knife covered in razor blades is fucking awesome.

  • @thespongeisright774
    @thespongeisright774 2 роки тому +5

    Imagine sliding your fingers over the ribbon as it exits the sharpening phase.

  • @theoneandonly24
    @theoneandonly24 Рік тому +3

    The best way to shave imo

  • @cobar5342
    @cobar5342 2 роки тому

    This is a great video. I shall never shave again without respect for the production process

  • @King-Harkinian
    @King-Harkinian 2 роки тому +30

    They take the dinglebop and they smooth it out with a bunch of schleem.

    • @w0rm.f00d
      @w0rm.f00d 2 роки тому +2

      ayyyyy wubba lubba dub dub!!