Blacksmithing in the 1700's: A Conversation with Simeon England | The School of the Longhunter

Ok Peter, why is this young man barefoot? Bet his feet get cold and he picks up a ton of thotms and stickers.

I absolutely love the history and historical references in your videos Peter!!! Thank you again for another incredible video !!!

Two peas in a pod!
Until just a couple of years ago I always thought of a tomahawk as a hatchet. A hatchet that they would use as a weapon when caught unawares or away from a "real" weapon. I am guessing it was the Hollywood influence and all those movies I watched. Researching it really opened my eyes to a different tool altogether. Convincing folks that the head was smaller than a hatchet with a longer handle just gets me that glazed look. Now I can talk about the material availability and working with what they had. It probably won't make a bit of difference. Bless their Hearts!

Lost count, but after about 3 or so months, I'm all caught up Buddy.

Two great teachers!!! Thank you Mr. Pete!!!!Take care...Robin

Great video! Thank you! Fantastic weekend as well!

Facinating video! Thanks for sharing!

Excellent.

Thank you, Peter and Cathy for another wonderful video.

A great interview!

Fantastic!!!

Peter thank you for this video. I love it

How little we know of the connection with our own Mother Earth and surviving in the wilds. To Europeans it was wild but to the Indigenous it was home and their back yard. It’s hard to imagine having to do with little or nothing and making do. A small piece of iron was very precious at one time. And learning about these things and our True history is precious as well. Thank You Peter and to the Master Blacksmith. Many Blessings! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

Interesting history lesson, somehow thought that a tomahawk was larger. Guess they would come in different sizes. I got my cousins tomahawk that he had in Vietnam, asked him what it was like there, and all he said was, I was there. Nothing else. Never asked him again.Rather thick man and well informative about blacksmithing. Strange that he is barefoot. You can tell that the shop has seen a lot of use. It's great that we got two videos in one week. I don't know anything about blacksmithing, so these videos are great. Keep your powder dry

Thank you!

Thank you Peter for the very informative interview. Fantastic!
Cheers!

Thank you gentlemen for aswome video.from mrs.outhouse

Very much enjoyed your interview with Mr. Simeon. He's such a very talented blacksmith. Thanks again Mr. Peter for sharing.

fascinating for sure and a great history lesson as well thank you all

This was so interesting! I love these interviews!

Outstanding dialogue!

That was a fantastic interview, i really enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to do it, and i got a history lesson as always.

Great video as usual. Awesome discussion, loved the story about the draw knife, makes me wonder about the history of the draw knife you just got. Have to agree about the idea of not making exact replicas of original items for similar reasons but also to avoid those who many years from now, perhaps would try to pass a handmade exact replica, off as an original.

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Greatly enjoyed the video. Thank you, Peter. True story: The blacksmith trade was alive and going strong around here in the early 1900s. The timber industry was going strong and blacksmiths kept the horses shod and the wagons rolling. 2 blacksmiths were working side by side on some project
One was cross eyed and he was pounding away with a big hammer. The other fellow asked him, "do you hit where you look?" "Of course." " That's what I thought. Think I'll move a little further over."

Great discussion. Thanks for posting it.

W O W !!! You've spoiled us Peter! 2 lovely vids in one week! Thanks muchly 4 not letting us wait another week 4 part 2. I can see 'why' you enjoy these gatherings, as they are akin to people being pieces of a puzzle (the past) that come together to create the reality of yesterdays. You could spend your life going from one to another of these gatherings and not get much done on the homestead = YIKES! It only proves how well-organized both you and your fine Empress Catherine are at 'timing' your outings, chores, hunts etc. The fine tomahawk displayed makes me think of all the 'occasions' in which they were wielded and the 'attitudes' behind the wielding..."Courage is fear holding on a minute longer." (George S. Patton). Health and Blessings dear ones! Hopefully warmer temps will bring the return of beloved 'George'! LOL! :)

Again thank you for continuing the saga of the school of the longhunters

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Love the history. Thank You

Thanks for the video. Fascinating interview

Great video

Great video Peter that was a nice looking hawk. Be safe sir.

Awesome video. My grandfather was a black smith and this give me an idea what he did from day to day.

Really great interview. It really makes you stop and think how hard it was just to make something back then when we can run to the hardware store now. My grandpa did not make nails but coming through the depression I watched him straighten nails he had reclaimed. Pounding them on a piece rod rail from a railroad. I still have that section of rail. I save used screws I have removed. I dont straighten nails. Maybe I should.

Good morning Peter. Thanks for another wonderful history lesson.
Have a good weekend.
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Hello Peter, You could not see me, but I was right there in Simeon's shop with you.

Simeon is one of those folks involved in this "addiction" I'd really like to meet.

I loved listening to all the information and ponderings you both gave, very enjoyable

thanks again!! Hope to talk to Simeon at Ft.Loudon in Pa., in June.

Another fascinating video, Peter you sure know some very interesting fellas with quite an in-depth knowledge of 18th century living. The learning never stops or becomes dull..👍

Even a small tomahawk would be useful in chopping off small dead wood for a fire to cook with or to sleep close to. One could limb evergreens to make a browse bed.

Great video. I met Simeon once down there at Martin's Station. Great guy. Made me some nails! That man never wears shoes. Lol.

Very educational!

Greetings from California, grew up near Watertown. Watching these videos makes me miss New York forests and countryside.

Thanks again, Peter for a great video. Simeon is one of the premier history educators as yourself in the world of 18th century history.

From a ky native very cool and interesting

Hey Peter! What an illuminating conversation with Mr. England! I was surprised at the smallness of the tomahawk head... but I suppose when it had a "specialized" purpose and ONLY that purpose... it's a lot like the British Commando Fighting Knives of WWII... not much good at anything else... but absolutely PERFECT for what it was designed to do! Well Done to both of you!

Good morning brother and everyone from Syracuse NY USA