The Blacksmith and his Indentured Servant Recreate an 18'th Century Knife

The Blacksmith and his Indentured Servant Recreate an 18'th Century Knife | LIFE IN THE 1700'S |

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8 ай бұрын

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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@badapple65 4 ай бұрын

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.

@TheWoodlandEscape 4 ай бұрын

I remember well my first rams head poker, boy was i proud. They’ve improved a wee bit since that first one, lol. Thanks for your interest in our channel.

@Old52Guy 6 ай бұрын

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.

@TheWoodlandEscape 6 ай бұрын

I provide only a wee bit of a glimpse of what it really was like … hard and dirty fore sure.

@Old52Guy 6 ай бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape Even a wee bit (and I would argue that- it's not wee) brings the past alive, fires up the imagination to learn more, and connect with ancestors. What you do is greatly appreciated and highly valuable.

@TheWoodlandEscape 6 ай бұрын

@@Old52Guy I thank you and it is also a whole lot of fun … gives me purpose creating the content.

@nmacgyver1 8 ай бұрын

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!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Too funny. That young Koen fellow was a very interesting visitor.

@martinmeltzer2696 8 ай бұрын

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!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Great points. I do hope the person I’m gifted it to is of your opinion.

@jackcook8613 8 ай бұрын

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.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍. We’re always working on the next one, lol.

@dereckhasken9055 7 ай бұрын

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.

@TheWoodlandEscape 7 ай бұрын

You bring up a good point, thank you.

@Vikingwerk 10 күн бұрын

And as those indentured servants served out their terms, and were released, they moved to the interior, and became the ‘mountain men’ of the Appalachian mountains. They preceded the ‘official’ settlement of the area by as much as a century.

@hayward434 8 ай бұрын

Good Afternoon crew of the Woodland Escape. I enjoy every one of your videos, but have a "warm" spot in my hearth for the blacksmithing.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

I too have a warm spot but, have too many irons in the fire to use it much. Once the fort is completed you’ll see many more from the forge!

@rogerclyde2720 8 ай бұрын

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.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Most people don’t understand the hours that many artisans put in to recreate their wares. Thanks as always for your interest.

@victortuten4399 8 ай бұрын

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!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

I’m with you a 4” blade is just about right… that’s all, use to dress and skin moose.

@jasonhammond4640 8 ай бұрын

The musical themed one looks like a treble hook.😄😄

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Too funny … now why didn’t I think of that.

@robinbonaventura4951 8 ай бұрын

Love it! Such a work of art. Your friend will certainly treasure that knife for sure! Thank you.....Stay well Mr Pete!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

I do hope she does and gets years of service out of it.

@richardliles4415 8 ай бұрын

What a fun day in the Forge, enjoyed it very much, as well as the footage of the owl. Thank you.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@jimc4731 8 ай бұрын

You should buy the triangle! 🎉

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

In can make almost anything but, I do enjoy having little pieces of stuff friends have made.

@ianandresen2326 8 ай бұрын

Good video. It is amazing what can be accomplished without hydro! That knife will out last all of us!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

That is so true. I actually have some tools that date back to the 1700 hundreds and I still use them. Hope you’ve got your homestead ready for winter, Ian.

@deniscaron1306 8 ай бұрын

amazing episode. amazing friends you got there. Thanks again for our weekly dose of the woodland escape.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Good friends indeed and there is this talented fellow I know from south of Montreal. I trust all is well with you and the clan.

@2gpowell 8 ай бұрын

Excellent, all young men need to learn old crafts and learn how to work with their hands..

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Very true!

@jimc4731 8 ай бұрын

This video was cutting edge! 😮 JIM ❤

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Those are very flattering words, Jim and we thank you for your interest.

@brendataylor4263 8 ай бұрын

Hey that was great!! Love the camera work!! The blacksmith and indentured servant were a great team!! Peter and Cathy you guys are top notch and what you do in the Woodland Escape videos is relevant and enjoyable!!! So glad I was there I am still kind of starry eyed🤩….. beautiful neck knife!! 0:21 looking forward to more stories, music and the walls for Kelly’s Station!!! 🫶🏼🤩❤️

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Lots more to come we hope … thanks for watching.

@tropifiori 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Our pleasure.

@larryreese6146 8 ай бұрын

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.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

And literally a new lease on life!

@57WillysCJ 8 ай бұрын

You have a good camera as most of the time I don't see a proper temper color. I worked in a factory heat treating department back in the mid 80s. As much as I like machining heat treating was always my favorite.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

I love metallurgy period … it simply fascinates me.

@stephankramb204 2 ай бұрын

Some fascinating craftmans Work.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 ай бұрын

Pat is a talented fellow.

@HoneybrookForge 8 ай бұрын

Excellent episode, well done!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@rickcooper6817 8 ай бұрын

Simple, practical, durable and made for use. Nice smithing. Always a joy to watch and learn with your videos, Thank you Mr. Peter.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@JLee-bd9kj 8 ай бұрын

Nice work there. We'll done 🤠👍

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@kellydietz6720 8 ай бұрын

That was wonderful, I saw this episode in Mt unfinished cabin while spring wool. And it's the best single sun and most convenient I've ever spun. I felt right at home with my wheel whering and the hammer pounding . This yarn when it's finished in a 2 ply will be fabulous. ❤ so fun to spend time with you guys.❤

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Perhaps someday in person, Kelly. We certainly appreciate your continued support and interest.

@markmcdeavitt3092 7 ай бұрын

Great video thanks

@TheWoodlandEscape 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@beverlymichael5830 8 ай бұрын

That is so Amazing to watch the knife being made. And what a treasured gift that will be. Beautiful work.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, I’m hoping the receiver likes and enjoys it.

@ashleykinnett3660 6 ай бұрын

Awesome videos. Very informative. Love the historical value you give.

@TheWoodlandEscape 6 ай бұрын

Much appreciated, as is your interest.

@bonnieneville8231 7 ай бұрын

So glad i found your channel really enjoying it. Pat is one of the best and best part he is from my area.

@TheWoodlandEscape 7 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Pat is indeed a talented fellow.

@gregoryselner7261 8 ай бұрын

I just found this channel and enjoy honest history. I subscribed and I’m looking forward to watching this channel. I love the cabin you built.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! We certainly appreciate your interest and support.

@TomCramer-xu8tx 8 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this presentation. Thank you! Nice knife too.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@jeffgrier8488 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing with us once again, that is a fine knife that you all made!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

It turned out quite well … hope my friend likes it.

@jamesellsworth9673 8 ай бұрын

Those hinges will be fine additions to your fort.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Indeed and I look forward to the day I attach them … a bit of time though, lol.

@user-yg6jx3oc7e 8 ай бұрын

Wow that amazing what is that guy page to find him

@user-yg6jx3oc7e 8 ай бұрын

I like his blanket pin he made

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Do a search on FB for Patrick Taylor Blacksmith.

@smoothvern165 8 ай бұрын

Very interesting video. Really cool way of tempering the blade!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@ashleyanderson2859 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate your efforts and dedication! You have such a wonderful group around you. Such talent. Always glad to see what and who you have to showcase. Keep up the good work. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

We’ve been very lucky to have numerous artisans honour us with their company and skill. Watch yer top knot!

@lancehenderson7249 8 ай бұрын

Thanks again Peter and Kathy for another great video. Very informative and wonderful to see how things were done back then. Can only imagine the knowledge your friend has on blacksmithing. Keep your powder dry

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Our pleasure, Lance. Patrick is very wise when it comes to steel and how to make it behave the way he wants, lol.

@elwoodtaylor1092 8 ай бұрын

very nice, I'm sure the gift will be of great appreciation to the receiver

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

I hope so!

@craigcook1571 8 ай бұрын

Another good one Peter So I have a question, we’re the apprentice’s the same as indentured servant’s and we’re they payed anything for their work

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@kimsutton2268 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the history lesson and teaching us the old ways of black smithing I learned a lot

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

I’m pleased then, thanks for watching.

@juneclary1964 8 ай бұрын

Hi thank you for sharing another great videos. Keep up the great content and for bringing history to life we enjoy all your videos. Love and blessings Larry June and Laurie

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Our pleasure and we’re glad you’re enjoying our content.

@seymourrivers6169 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic 🎉

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@kendricmenzel5881 8 ай бұрын

Good work

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@garyrichardt1496 8 ай бұрын

Those are some dandy knives thanks for sharing.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mikesherman4565 8 ай бұрын

Looks like a lot of work it's great to see a master at work

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

It is! I like the learning part myself.

@nolundperry9278 8 ай бұрын

Very informative, thank you for this. Do you think you may do a video on filing the knife and getting it nice and sharp with the files, and also go through the files and mabey different grits and sizes and tips when doing it. Thanks a whole bunch.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

That is a wonderful idea, I’ll be adding it to our list, thank you.

@jimf1964 8 ай бұрын

As much as I’m interested in this stuff, I think we all have a tendency to glorify it by focusing on the good stuff, but no mention of what happened to people who got hurt, or couldn’t cut it in their new found trade. So in the interest of accuracy, I think when the blacksmith leaves, you should take over his debt, and make the boy help you with your fort for the next year or two. 😀 Anyway, enough of joking around. Just let me know when my knife is ready and I’ll give you my address. 🙂 What a joy to be able to spend some time with an expert like that. You worked hard to get where you are, and you deserve it, but I’ll still say you’re blessed to have had the opportunity.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Two very talented guests makes producing an episode pretty darn easy.

@8626John 8 ай бұрын

Nice video!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@marieleopold1625 8 ай бұрын

Freida will B 'tickled pink' by your lovely gift Peter! Suuuuuure takes a might of 'fussin' in the forge' 2 finish one (knife) though! = MUCH more appreciated as a 'Gift'! U had all your ducks in line with the help of Koen and the Master Patrick Taylor. The opening shots of film by the 'ever-so-artful' Empress Catherine, reveal a 'resident/visitor' that 'gives a hoot' about your new Fort enterprise....Good sign that! "Life is an exciting business, and most exciting when it is lived for others." (Helen Keller). HMmmmm methinks I C the 'reason(s) behind your 'excitement' Emperor Peter! Thanks muchly 4 the vid. Health and blessings dear ones! :)

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

The owl now has a name, we’re calling him or her Fred. Fred is at the ponds edge every day and we can easily approach to 3 or4 meters. I do like gifting things to friends!

@kingrafa3938 8 ай бұрын

👍👍👍

@jtsterry 8 ай бұрын

❤😊😊

@EXARCWithGrandpop 8 ай бұрын

Today there are all sorts of oils to quench with, but what was available in the 1700s out in the bush?

@pattaylor5053 8 ай бұрын

Whale oil Linseed oil Bear and deer fat rendered all will serve Brine was also used.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

That’s a great question the most common oil used would’ been whale or fish oils. They also made oils from nuts and rendered down fats from animals.

@randolphchappel6098 8 ай бұрын

So, how many years does Koen have to serve under Patrick’s supervision to pay for his passageway across the ocean; plus his room and board?

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

The rule of thumb at the time was 7 years.

@randolphchappel6098 8 ай бұрын

I’m just wondering if Koen is going to take him up on the deal? He’d better check out the accommodations; like a comfortable bed; food quality and quantity, vacation time, etc.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Mmmm, not sure those amenities were available in the time period.

@kriskahn7249 5 ай бұрын

How many knifes did he make in this video or start to

@TheWoodlandEscape 5 ай бұрын

Off camera we made 5 roughed out blanks.

@josephinegibbs3902 7 ай бұрын

What kind of owl is that?

@josephinegibbs3902 7 ай бұрын

Nevermind. Just watched the following video and learned about Fred the barred owl!

@TheWoodlandEscape 7 ай бұрын

Fred is still hanging around … pretty much a daily visitor.

@douglasscott5003 8 ай бұрын

Any success on the moose hunt?

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

We did not get a moose this year. Had a bull at 100 yards but, he hung up and couldn’t call him away from the 2 cows with him.. we’ve got 2 deer though.

@deanjernstrom3760 8 ай бұрын

Outstanding! Serious talent with that gentlemen. Those handmade pieces are beautiful, great lines. Can't imagine being able to produce pieces of that quality. Thanks.

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more on both our guests! Appreciate you watching.