We found 46 YouTube channels similar to Black Bear Forge
Same core niche of blacksmithing basics and beginner techniques (queries like blacksmithing basics, hand forging techniques, blacksmithing for beginners) with a very high overall match (92%), indicating similar target audience and content scope.
Shares audience through forge welding and ironwork topics (queries like forge welding essentials, ironwork smithing, forge welding tips) and a strong content alignment (88%), though slightly lower search overlap (77%) than Black Bear Forge.
Competes within the blacksmithing space with overlap on basics and tools (queries: blacksmithing basics, hand forging techniques, forging tools) and substantial content similarity (80%), reflecting similar project-focused, technique-driven videos.
Targets beginners with foundational blacksmithing queries (blacksmithing basics, blacksmithing for beginners, beginner blacksmithing projects) and notable content relevance (88%), though overall search alignment is lower (63%).
Delivers hand forging and forge welding content (queries: hand forging techniques, forge welding essentials) with strong content similarity (84%), aligning on technique-focused forge work but moderate search overlap (32%).
Covers hand forging techniques and beginner-friendly forging tools (queries: hand forging techniques, forging tools, blacksmithing for beginners) with high content similarity (86%), indicating shared instructional style and topics.
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| #7 | 62% | Torbjörn Åhman | 84% | 780K | 29% | 10 |
| #8 | 60% | Mystic Mountain Forge | 83% | 49.6K | 25% | 11 |
| #9 | 59% | Jason Knight | 81% | 118K | 26% | 5 |
| #10 | 59% | Totally Handy | 78% | 1.6M | 32% | 7 |
| #11 | 59% | Voo Doo Tennessee | 86% | 140K | 18% | 6 |
| #12 | 58% | Glen GS Tongs | 83% | 71K | 22% | 3 |
| #13 | 58% | Anvil Knocker | 90% | 14.1K | 11% | 3 |
| #14 | 57% | lufolk crafts | 84% | 9.7K | 16% | 6 |
| #15 | 57% | Timothy Dyck | 86% | 180K | 13% | 2 |
| #16 | 56% | Tyler Shogren | 86% | 1K | 12% | 5 |
| #17 | 56% | Liam J. Penn | 86% | 11.5K | 9% | 1 |
| #18 | 55% | Matthew Harris | 86% | 4K | 9% | 1 |
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| #23 | 53% | Essential Craftsman ▶ | 80% | 1.8M | 12% | 5 |
| #24 | 53% | Martin Huber Knives | 81% | 23.4K | 12% | 1 |
| #25 | 53% | Fire Creek Forge ▶ | 82% | 125K | 10% | 6 |
| #26 | 53% | UK Bladeshow | 81% | 22.7K | 12% | 2 |
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| #28 | 52% | AX Creates | 80% | 268K | 11% | 3 |
| #29 | 52% | Smith Hand Forged Knives | 79% | 21.8K | 12% | 2 |
| #30 | 52% | Coal Iron Works | 80% | 11.3K | 9% | 1 |
| #31 | 52% | Random Workshop | 81% | 7.6K | 8% | 1 |
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| #34 | 51% | KULI WELDING | 75% | 584K | 15% | 3 |
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Black Bear Forge II — 92% match, 290K subscribers; Christ Centered Ironworks — 84% match, 641K subscribers; Alec Steele — 77% match, 3M subscribers. All three channels focus on blacksmithing and metalworking content, showcasing forging projects, techniques, and finished pieces.
Black Bear Forge creates blacksmithing and forging content, with videos like Forging a Camp Axe, Forging a Door Handle With a Twist, and Holdfasts, my biggest seller this Christmas. The channel uploads about 0.7 videos per week, with an average of 22.3K views per video.
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