The Blacksmith and his Indentured Servant Recreate an 18'th Century Knife | LIFE IN THE 1700'S |
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 พ.ย. 2023
- Peter welcomes Patrick Taylor, a skilled blacksmith, who takes Koen Tholuijsen (The Dutch Explorer) under his wing as an indentured servant. Patrick endeavours to teach Koen some basic blacksmithing, while forging a knife. The knife is a gift for Freda Alfred, the Northern Tutchone interpreter at Fort Selkirk in the Yukon (see our episode "The Colourful History of Fort Selkirk on the Yukon River", in the "Road Trip" playlist).
Koen's dog, Lex, also makes an appearance, as does an owl that has been hanging around The Woodland Escape.
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You “forgot” to tell that the majority of indentured servants were convicts from England - a few came from other European countries but they were by far in the minority. The reason why England sent the First Fleet Australia is that after the American Revolution there was no place to send the convicts except Australia.
My cousin was an artisan blacksmith for decades in Carmel California but designed and pounded out tradition Gates, Window and door gates, balconies, and incredible stairways using only the old ways. No welding. The Village Forge, Chris Axelsson. I spent a Summer right after high school graduation with him as an apprentice in 1983. But my heart was with my Girlfriend, future wife back home in Illinois. I very much enjoyed it. After only a couple of weeks he fully trusted me to be his striker with a heavy hammer as he angled the chisel type tool to get the details he wanted making Rams head fire tool sets. One of the few things he retail sold. Otherwise everything else he created were commissioned, custom jobs.
Hey Peter! EVERY job NEEDS a Sidewalk Supervisor! Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! It is easy to see why a Blacksmith was such a valued member of any community they resided in. The ability to forge iron and make a wide variety of items that were darned near indestructible would be almost magical and in high demand! That was a beautiful Neckknife and I'm sure that the new owner will treasure it for a long, Lone, LONG time to come. Well Done!
That's not a bass-ic hook... it's a treble hook! Great episode as always, and been enjoying the Dutch Explorer as well - thanks for telling us about him!
My great grandfather was an indentured blacksmith apprentice. His journals are clear on how it was the dirtiest and hardest work he ever did. When he left as a master smith he made a very good living for his kids and grandkids. Thanks for this look into what he went through.
It’s plane to see why hand made tools like these can be worth the asking price, I have to such knives and wouldn’t part with them they are with me most all of the time. Patrick’s step by step instructions are a lot of fun and educational. Thank you once again for a very informative episode.
Lot of young orphan boys would be taken in by master craftsmen by order of the local court. There are several records of this in Joe Kendig's book on north carolina rifles, and as you said, after their stated term of endenture they were given tools and a suit of clothes, sometimes a little money.
Excellent video, Peter, as always. The first time, I saw tempering done on a hot steel bar. I've never done it that way. Always informative. Thanks again. Looking forward to the next episode.
The musical themed one looks like a treble hook.😄😄
Another winner! I find knives of that size are often more usable that the 10" or longer ones. While it may not kill a bear if you surprise one, It'll put their eye out! They are great for work in the garden, skinning a rabbit, and just about anything else. When you find a good one hang onto it! I lost my favorite a couple of years ago and boy do I miss it! Thank you for taking the time to make another great video!
Peter My hats off to you all! Great looking knives. Be Safe.
Some fascinating craftmans Work.
How many knifes did he make in this video or start to
Awesome videos. Very informative. Love the historical value you give.
What kind of Steel are you making a knife out of
Great video thanks
So glad i found your channel really enjoying it.
What kind of owl is that?
Any success on the moose hunt?
Today there are all sorts of oils to quench with, but what was available in the 1700s out in the bush?