Forged in Fire: Gunto Final Round: Richey vs. Elijah (Season 6) | History

[@Z0983]

*"I've met some good friends and some very good bladesmiths, i have no trouble coming in second place to any of them."* What a man.

[@gabotroncoso1907]

He deserved the 10k

[@thrago916]

Extremely likable guy, with an outstanding attitude.

[@JeffII789]

Forging the original way as well really wanted him to win, if not for the wrap coming undone he probs would have

[@alexander.tahtadjian]

Բιяєflу that was very humble of him.

[@nightshade1807]

A lot of the time people lose sight of what being a man is, for happiness that mindset is worth more than it’s weight in gold

[@Caleb_Djk_18]

Gotta love Richey’s positive attitude 👍🏼

[@rileygermanshep1535]

AAAAAAAAA 1,000th like

[@familiamartinezacosta947]

Poopoo go brrr

[@succulentbeans5333]

Richey was so wholesome i feel so sad for him😢😢😔

[@pepe_the_man2873]

Big Chungus Richey isn’t the forged in fire champion, but he’s a champion in our hearts

[@zulfikranzulmos4066]

His sword tends to flex a lot

[@seanreyes6398]

Big Chungus ikr I would love Richey to won many Times and reach his won dreams =D

[@Wchttxm]

I fell bad for vegans...

[@nateklug5933]

matthew 67622 I don’t 😈

[@venom_lowrider]

Richie lost the competition but judging by the comments section he won everyone's hearts 😁

[@northerncalifas3314]

I kinda feel bad for richie... seems like a nice humble guy ..

[@Cloudstrife112233]

Yeah, his attitude during the whole competition is how I would be if I went on. He's just there to compete and have fun. And I think that's the best attitude to have.

[@titan2010able1]

He is I live in the town his shops in and he’s was one of the nicest people around here

[@steveman751]

Yeah me too, like he said "good job man" when his blade was doing better than the other one.

[@jamesgomez5781]

Agree

[@jaycobwilliams7631]

His blade out performed elijahs the only reason he lost is cause of the wrap

[@lasmgoogleaccount9728]

I gotta say... The wrap getting unraveled seems like a minor problem that can be fixed by simply rewrapping the whole thing. But a bent sword? I don't know, it feels like a bigger issue than a handle wrap coming undone.

[@abdul-aziezintong8311]

Yeah I'm rooting for Richie but I cant deny that he lose. I mean, Elijahs blade has a slight bend, but still functional in battle. As for Richie's blade, it would definitely be a bother in actual battle. It would affect the swing, grip and so. But in a battle of beauty, design, and the blade? Richie is definitely the winner.

[@cvcbdbdb5172]

and the wrap isnt really a smith job

[@edwards7428]

Well you see the challenge was to create a usable sword that could withstand the challenges. I've tried using a variety of swords without any wraps on the handle and it is almost impossible as the sword slips out very easily. There are no fixes in this challenge so what's done is done and imo I bent blade that cuts is better then a blade you can't swing.

[@rktbunny7426]

@@edwards7428 More handles than not dont have wraps like that. Maybe the way you hold the sword is not very well. may wanna figure out the right way. Unless your talking about more Japanese swords. Which I have seen lots of wood handled variation without wraps and people could handle them marvelously. Idk maybe they're magical

[@aoyaibaba3090]

Well it all depends on how the texture on those handles play out. Katana has wrap for a reason it creates Friction for your grip since Katana type handle is a straight piece without pummel of curve at the end to prevent it from sliding off your hand. So if the sword handle is smooth wood and the wrap on it became undone it's a big problem.

[@matthewhawley7279]

If it weren’t for the stupid wrap Richie would have maybe won, darn I really wanted him to win

[@roastproduct5477]

Me too

[@Jesus-oo3mv]

Same

[@Jesus-oo3mv]

Same

[@pigroodv2994]

yep same, imo its more important to have a straight blade than a wrap loose...

[@Stinger32]

Ya lol

[@KingBongHogger]

Richey is the grandpa everyone wants. He's like if the Dark Souls Blacksmith was from Mississippi.

[@thisstatementisfalsenothin5312]

KingBongHogger his name is Andre not dark souls blacksmith

[@katojenkins7344]

Andre Of Astora

[@KingBongHogger]

@@thisstatementisfalsenothin5312 But he's also the dark souls blacksmith

[@fransthefox9682]

@@KingBongHogger One of them.

[@mississippipitbull1700]

I stopped by his house the other night to get some of Richey’s books from his wife. She showed me this sword and I held it for a minute. It was a spiritual experience. He was a great bladesmith and an even better man. Richey is missed.

[@namelast6982]

Burning Fibreglass is really dangerous. Hope you didn't breath in the smoke, it will KEEL.

[@Wolf-jp3es]

Top ten worts deaths before great thing, number 10. A man named Richie was in a smithing contest and inhaled burnt fiberglass...

[@gameburrito2502]

Was reading your comment like a normal person then I just did the whole Doug face and head movement when i got to the "It will kee" part. Whats wrong with me

[@edyenewkirk8553]

What!

[@iseeyotoes6739]

Lol

[@the4thindustrialrevolution225]

@KARA BOĞA ULAN! BIG BLACK TVRK BVLL

[@SimblySports]

Richie seems to be be an Extremely good person. If only his wrapping didn't come out, it would have helped in a big way.

[@yashvintackoory2893]

Indeed he seems to have made a slightly superior blade than the other guy except for the wrap

[@velvetunderpants44]

Richie should've won for his accent alone

[@tadeokrzos2550]

He would have definitely won if his handled never would have unwrapped. The other guy got a slight bend and it would have cost him the game.

[@roland47ak67]

It is not about how good a person is its about bladesmith lol😭

[@kaifrahman2703]

Eleijah's blade outclassed Richie's in every way if not for sharpness. He had a very comfortable and more durable blade compared to Richie's and was almost just as sharp.

[@braydyward5794]

Richie Has been a long time family friend, I love that man with all my heart and was glad to see him go to Forged In Fire, and his personality is the exact same on set in real life ❤️

[@rem5215]

That's awesome

[@neveralduin889]

Wholesome

[@Cloudstrife112233]

Richie seems like the kind of guy I could just chill on the porch and talk all day with. You are blessed to have him as a friend.

[@ratillecebrasquedubitantiu4451]

He seems like a really nice jovial man.

[@j90_supreme51]

Outdoor Unboxing lies

[@Wolf-jp3es]

I love this old mans positivity, he lost, was happy, and laughed about everything, this is what i want to be like when i grow up, have kids, and maybe grandchildren

[@CastleVaniak]

He looks like he could be a tutorial character from a RPG

[@ak12-24]

@@CastleVaniak exactly

[@roland47ak67]

Madafacha warp

[@Asian_Import]

Elijah is the most depressed blacksmith I've ever seen.

[@crazygoblinmastermaster3405]

This might be a bad question, but why?

[@someguy4363]

@@crazygoblinmastermaster3405 because his face throughout the whole video is 😐

[@Cloudstrife112233]

@@someguy4363 doesn't mean he's depressed. He might be depressing to watch, but that doesn't mean he's depressed.

[@oyas11]

It might be because the two personalities are very different so it seems like he’s depressed in comparison. maybe Richey had too much caffeine lol

[@crazygoblinmastermaster3405]

@@someguy4363 oh

[@redneck1090]

I know Richie personally from going to church with him when I was younger. He’s recently been diagnosed with colon cancer😭 Hes such a caring full hearted individual!

[@dougyoung9695]

I hope he recovers our prayers are with him !!when God heals him I need a good old bowie knife made!I think he could do it and knock it out of the park! I live in Hamilton al .I hope we can do business some time.

[@reedkellner6447]

I know his positive attitude and strength of character, and all the people around him will pull him through. Let us all know when he gets well. I want to find that guy, buy him a beer and hang out with him.

[@nishanz]

Any update ? How's he now

[@jamesmcmillen4828]

@@nishanz He passed late last night. Prayers for his family.

[@Icarusvampire]

@@jamesmcmillen4828 - Sorry to hear.

[@AcidHeat]

Richey's blade was so well done you could see how hard the edge is yet it was thin, light and elastic with such a bend as on the slow mo wow sadly that wrap wasnt that good but he gave all of him into that blade and its glorious!

[@AcidHeat]

@@strongishman7871 Yea exactly it looked fat and slow and japanese swords are all for fast sharp and easy to wield weapons but i guess it comes close to a "critical weapon failure" cause its not easy to use a blade which wrap is getting apart and then the handle may bite into your hand or may get wet with sweat and slide in your hands so i bet it was a hard hard choice between these two

[@ShiningDarknes]

Not true at all, Japanese swords tend to be on the thick side

[@seastrength9610]

AcidHeathen if the blade is too hard it can break Alijahs blade was more on the hard side that’s why his blade bent But Richeys was balanced his didn’t bend at all just returned to it’s original form.

[@elgostine]

too thin and too narrow to me, it was more like a featherweight shamshir blade or sabre blade than a japanese sword blade, it was the FIRST thing i noticed as well was that richiees profile was also very flattened, wheras most japanese swords do have a very distinct bevel

[@abdul-aziezintong8311]

You can see Richie do love what he is doing. His sportmanship and attitude, gotta love that. He is the real winner for me. Not going competitive, just pure passion.

[@zachmelhorn5203]

I'd rather have to rewrap my sword then having a bent one.....

[@rakeshbeniwal3704]

yeh man the judge were biased

[@Tread_On_Them]

Richie's sword picked up a bend in kill test too, wasn't just the handle wrap

[@FabricatedPheonix]

You just like everyone must have decided to go deaf during 5:10

[@bananahhh-_-993]

@metal_ak4 richie's had a warp. And it was at the tip. Elijah had a BEND like, fully 5° angle bend

[@bananahhh-_-993]

@metal_ak4 a bend stresses the blade. If it bends anyone it could snap

[@stevemeng2554]

Richie just seems like such a humble and happy man, reading the comments below, I think he's won us all.

[@bossbruda]

Daily dose of "It will KeEell😂

[@-mustang-9383]

keeeellll!!!! hahahahaha

[@tamaracassidy720]

and-*it will keel*

[@alonsog.5550]

*it will* *KEEEEEEL*

[@ngopiterus]

Counting his fingers :D

[@HANNIN12]

Keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeellllllllllll

[@chaycooper5923]

How do you lose because of a handle wrap? His blade was better in every way.

[@honk7786]

The handle is kinda bad tho but the blade is pretty fine but handles are the part of the sword that connects the weapon and the user but with a good blade with a bad handle still will makes it a bad weapon

[@allaansnackbar4269]

Shows about forging why they judging a wrap

[@ChiliFPV]

Id prefer the "loosers" blade

[@tactical_p0tato]

But Elijahs blade was sharper so by default he won

[@Tread_On_Them]

Both blades picked up a bend

[@richyrich2131]

Richy should have won

[@taniaarroyo3594]

Ya

[@taniaarroyo3594]

Your right 😓😓😓😓

[@dragonborn5832]

Why?

[@KouheiIsamu]

Not really. 😂 Like 99% of all the others you just didn't listened to Doug after the kill test. Both smith's took a slightly bend. With that they where tied. But the loose wrapping seemed to be more of a problem, then the lighter blade brings an advantage. Just because someone is a better person doesn't just mean they have to be the winner of a compaction. I mean the task is to build the best possible copy of a weapon...not to be a super nice guy. I just love it how everyone thinks he knows more about how to judge these swords then the JUDGES who used them side by side. But yes, you are right and the professional smith's and weapon experts are wrong, he surely had to win, because of his smile.

[@arielchau9198]

I love how calm Richy was during the fire 😂

[@dodongbalbas5643]

Richey is such a great sport fellow. Don't you think everyone?

[@khairulazlan5318]

Keeeeelll. Still, Richey's blade looks better, if only his was thicker and grip held on he would've won. Elijah is just so depressing

[@nightcxregalaxy3226]

For me I see Richey as the winner (UPDATE) Thank you guys for the likes Never Realized them :O oh, also I just watched the video now again. Seriously, I dont understand how you can lose because of wrap coming loose when you can wrap it back again tighter, the other dude’s blade took a bent, Richey’s blade performed wayyy better in pretty much all the tests. These judges are sometimes some dumbfucks who cannot think deeper and make the right decision. Very Well done Richy, Id really love to buy some blades of yours. 👍🏻

[@Th3_0_h8]

Why?

[@lwb9884]

SHADOW Son cuz he was better. It was probably the wrap that made him lose

[@Th3_0_h8]

His edge wasn't as hard or as sharp and he didnt even cap the end of the handle like your supposed to with all japanese swords. That's why it came apart. Attitude is nothing. People shouldn't be judged on their personality in a competition. I've had a job taken out from under me just because someone else was more appealing even though I was a more dependable and harder worker

[@lethihongchi]

@@Th3_0_h8 SAME

[@ronm3933]

@@Th3_0_h8 lol no

[@Phoenix_og]

Ay this man is a winner of my heart So positive😍

[@primeerebus253]

Richie may have lost the competition, but he won over all of our hearts

[@rainstand2772]

Awww richey was so nice and sweet he’s like an awesome grandpa

[@dreWay808]

I don’t know Richie but he is the most humble human being on planet earth 🌍

[@zandermakesvideos9147]

I know Richie. I have lived in Mississippi my whole life. My mom teaches concealed carry permits in his gun shop. He’s a great guy, and he has the blade he made on display in the shop. He is a genuine, good man. He makes amazing blades.

[@davidkirkland6962]

“we’ll worry about the shop burning down later”

[@se6024]

My friends Richie has been like that all his life. I went to school with him from the first grade on and we grew up a few miles from each other and is one of the nicest people I have ever known.

[@harpersmith7889]

Every time they asked if Richie was ready he chuckled then said I hope so

[@husky3695]

Richie is my favorite contestant on this show. What a guy.

[@ccasinoo5909]

A soggy piece of bread has more personality then Elijah

[@gigan2444]

I take offense to that.

[@KouheiIsamu]

And who exactly cares about that in a competition? 😂

[@ABHISEK983]

Ritchie your smile is so sweet.. Keep up the good work man,ur blade was terrific..

[@Jack-tu5zf]

10,000$ to win this? There needs to be more sponsorship for this competition.

[@harshaokin8064]

never seen a man like richey on this show ever. what a positive and humble man

[@rbharath5822]

Love Your Program, I have no TV, but Yt works...❤️❤️

[@chumleywarner586]

R Bharath. Snap - Hallelujah Brother!

[@GabeStrenke]

I love that every competitor on this show is wholeheartedly into it, everyone respects each other, and no one back talks someone else's work(s), these guys are truly doing this for the love the craft "just with an added bonus of some cash".

[@isaacangelo435]

I love Richie, he reminds me of my uncle

[@cymplyy]

The man lost and still had a smile on his face, what a wholesome person and I thrive to be happy like him

[@BowfortheMad]

RICHEY WAS ROBBED

[@sheawhite6749]

Proud of Richie for representing Mississippi so well. Show em that we good people this way

[@AgitatedA]

Bruh this is some class A BS, the judges didn’t even explain why Richey’s katana didn’t make it. That sucks tbh

[@GreatNinjaman]

His blade took a slight bend in the first test and his handle wrap loosened. Elijah took a slightly worse bend but his wrap endured.

[@dragonborn5832]

They did explain throughout the challenge.

[@RP-tq9me]

Richie has the greatest vibes I’ve ever seen I never want to see that guy stop smiling

[@norwegiancarrot433]

I wanted old Hodor to win :(

[@kamrenjones1641]

Richie is the nicest guy I think I’ve seen on this show so humble and massive smile the whole time

[@erickvega.8551]

When Richey would say “ha ha ha I hope so “it reminded me of Kodak in his interview

[@Durwood71]

So a handle unraveling is considered a more serious flaw than a bent blade. Interesting.

[@mattjonkhoff5398]

@5:20 put your video speed on x0,25% LOL!

[@Overworkedandunderpaid]

Richie is a great guy. That’s amazing. So humble, and he was genuinely happy the other guy won.

[@circleboi4900]

I feel bad for richey... evenhe lost he still smile, laugh and happy.

[@justinreavis2613]

Wrap coming undone > a literal bend in the bladde

[@kelpyg93]

I felt that when the pigs eyes went 👀

[@benbennit]

It needs a slow mo meme vid.

[@amosgarcia6974]

Richie has lived his life humbly and has the best sportsmanship I’ve ever seen and it really shows 💯

[@bjorn8819]

Richie should've won, Elijah did good, buy richie's blade was better.

[@sircatsmeow2886]

Richey needs his own YT Channel for sure. I could fall asleep watching that dude having fun with forging!

[@rancholosgaranonesorozco1681]

It’s so funny how one of the blades break then the other person is like ohh I’m so sorry but really there celebrating about them winning😂🤣🤣

[@Anmolbrarkauni]

got touched by Richie's smile ❤️❤️😍🥰😘 love that good heart man 😍😍🙄

[@thechozsen1622]

I was wandering why don’t they do a strength test last an the sharp test first

[@AsimKhan-yd5fj]

Exactly!

[@comradecat3629]

So they can tell the craftsmanship of the blade. A good blade should not take damage from the strength test and be still be just as sharp. I agree that the sharpness test should be first so you see the weapon at it’s full potential, but i also see why it is the was that it is.

[@brodycook2859]

Anyone else notice how Doug comes off after slicing the pig up? He looks like he's ready to kill another target instantly. Combat reflexes kicking in.

[@lordsmellysocks]

Should of used these blades to help storm area 51

[@brandonblack2095]

ya bring a sword to a gunfight kinda dumb but ok

[@stephenk6582]

A well placed bullet will stop the person carrying it dead in their tracks.

[@andypuns151]

@@stephenk6582 But. If a person skilled enough with the sword might be capable of deflecting bullets, you know people these days \(O_o)/

[@stephenk6582]

@@andypuns151 No one has a reaction time that fast.

[@jesusontiveros07]

Smelly Socks yee xD

[@hodorfashodor2947]

Richey out here having the time of his life and Elijah looking like he doesn't even want to be there.

[@dylenwilloughby3444]

But Elijah's blade was minorly bint and richys had nothing wrong with it

[@Cloudstrife112233]

You missed it during the kill test, where Doug said that it picked up a little bit of a bend at the tip. So both blades took on a slight bend, but Richie's handle was also unwrapping. Just one more problem than Elijah's blade. Even if it's minor, we've seen the judges choose one sword over another because of extremely minor, even cosmetic things before. And while they say it doesn't matter what the swords do in the strength test, if it's neck and neck, they will look at that as well and Elijah's sword performed better in that test as well.

[@TravinaVaughn]

❤ 😊❤ Richey truly was that humble and kind. Sometimes I just watch these for a visit. I am so very proud of the person he was. I know I will see him someday. Miss him terribly. You did good Rich!! I love you!!

[@Phi1618033]

Why is everything a competition show now?

[@haukehaien7743]

Why not ?

[@ShiningDarknes]

I mean...forged in fire has been around for several seasons.

[@tankdempsey4498]

Can Richie be my grandpa? I need one right now

[@efem4995]

elijah may have won 10,000 but richey won our hearts with that priceless smile on that face, a true sportsmen spirit

[@realmart4740]

I like Richy he seems like such a genuine guy I feel he should have won

[@jamesmcmillen4828]

Richey passed away a few hours ago after a long battle with cancer. He was a good friend to all us local blacksmiths and firearm enthusiasts. You'll be sorely missed, Richey. Thoughts and prayers for the Crew family.

[@jackhale6498]

Doug low key scares me

[@marcoronigootz9138]

Richey just seems like the kind of guy you can confide in and would make you feel good after talking to him.

[@upsetphantom4491]

I love forged in fire ❤️

[@captainjack8319]

Richie is a good example of the people on this show. Many are good-natured, humble, and very skilled. It is very refreshing because many other shows seemingly exhibit arrogant contestants.

[@stanleysupple6232]

Elijah didn't deserve to win

[@Cloudstrife112233]

Why?

[@javi111488]

Old man grabs the burning blade with bare hands. Like a BOSS

[@voxmeisterr]

The dent on the blade is worse than the wrap! Bad judges

[@dragonborn5832]

No, both bent.

[@khajamohammad9419]

The old man is so humble and generous ❤️

[@aliengamer1277]

RICHEY SHOULD OF WON!!!

[@ICnazz_]

Absolute F A C T S

[@dakota3473]

Does anyone know if Richey has a FB page or a blacksmith website? I would LOVE to talk to this humble and kind man.

[@crumman4299]

Richie is the only guy I’ve seen that’s done better to what I’ve seen in the show and who hasn’t won it

[@Saddike01]

Only me that thinks Elijah looks like paul kellerman? ?

[@billystone5618]

Richie representing Mississippi in a good light (which doesn’t happen to us very often) proud of you buddy!👍🏻

[@adonyhernandez7831]

Colonel sanders better do a good job

[@jonclarke3163]

Riches a man that still takes boyish delight in creation and is willing to congratulate his competitor on a job well done. Wish he had won he deserved it

[@ramengaroyal4298]

Forged in fire : It will kill Thanos : I don't think so 😏😏

[@Warlord2029]

Richey showed true sportsmanship there!))

[@arslanmehmood55]

That’s a lot of Damage

[@Levi-qc4os]

Richie he is just like a grandpa 🥺❤️ very calm and positive 🙏

[@syedirfan6256]

I somehow watch all these vids to hear “eet will keel”

[@saltycaramel9838]

grandmaster level of bladesmithing. Respect to the moon and back.

[@charyneff1633]

I wanted richey to win I feel so sad he was the best keep going!!😭😢❤️

[@chandrooo8154]

By looking at Richie I believe he's the most coolest grandpa ever.. gosh!! I love his way of approach

[@rysloth79]

The amount of times Richey said “I hope so” ) ( ) Read More

[@jonahherbert3886]

I like the positivity of Richey

[@Lucas-vv1hg]

This is all bs, I don’t get how Richie lost!

[@dragonborn5832]

Both picked up a slight bend, Richie had a loose handle material. So it isn't bs.

[@joekoltes879]

Richie had such a sharp edge that was unbelievable

[@mangashu911gt]

"Straight as a arrar" What?

[@agnody1]

That’s a dam good wife lol she was like “my boy winning whether he knows it or not” lol