Hand Forging an 18'th Century Trade/Scalping Knife | LOG CABIN BLACKSMITH SHOP | HISTORY |

Peter forges a knife in his 18'th century blacksmith shop using traditional techniques. He also tells a story and gives a wee bit of history about scalping.

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Featuring - Peter Kelly
Cinematography - Catherine Wolfe
Producer & Editor - Catherine Wolfe

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MUSIC
The amazing music in this episode is graciously provided by our friends, Richard Fortier and Al MacDonald.

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[simonseddon]

Today my local radio was interviewing a local blacksmith, who states it is becoming a popular career .
This the man put down to more programs showing and demonstrating the old skills.
So my friend you are influencing a new generation to the art of blacksmithing.
Well done sir.
Simon 🇬🇧

[Chazie_]

I just wanted to say that I am amazed by the panoply of skills and knowledge that you have Peter, this is my favourite channel on the internet and I want you to know how appreciated you are for educating us and also for keeping history alive ..more power to your elbow sir! And thank you to Cathy too for filming everything so beautifully 😊

[jamesellsworth]

LOVE the migrating bird footage! LOVE the trade knife you 'bartered; not gifted.' It is such a refined design. It looks perfect for flaying hides or for slicing bacon in camp! Your blacksmith shop has come together so well.

[scottmcfarland]

Another awesome video to start the weekend!!! 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

[hayward]

Ahhh, this is what I have been waiting to see. Good job on the "knife". I remember my first attempt on making a knife. My mentor, who, not wanting to discourage me, said it is a fine primitive piece" I always enjoy your wee bits of history. Nothing better than looking out through blacksmith shop doors.

[manuelwebe]

Beautiful knife Peter. I was looking forward to some forging time. Thanks for sharing.

[garyrichardt]

Very nice knife many thanks for sharing.

[markaugustus]

You and Cathy have made history so much more than words on a page. Thank you.

[Blrtech]

What a great video and Thank you for the history lessons and the knife making!

[robertsmith]

Proud to make your acquaintance at Kalamazoo.
(Brown Bess turkey hunter)

[joshuatichota]

You know, what I like about your channel is the history and the historical artifacts you have in your videos (like the shop you did this one in), it helps me as a cowboy who is interested in the 1800’s to know more of what had already been available to the public at the time of the old west. Please keep making these videos. I know if my dad was still alive today he would binge watch these because just like me he loved history.

[earlshaner]

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else thank you for sharing your adventures in history videos brother

[backwoodspiper]

Peter you are (to quote my grandmother) a man amongst men. There is no end to your skill and knowledge it seems. I would give anything to live next to you and learn from you. But alas I'll have to settle for YouTube. Keep up the great work and keep the content coming. Cheers from ole Kentucky

[danvanhorne]

Lovely knife but have to say that bellows is a true thing of beauty.

[rogerclyde]

Thank you for explaining step by step the forging process to make a knife. The wee bits were great fun as well.

[richardliles]

It was a wonderful night we made, couldn’t help but enjoy the roar of your bellows. I know we all appreciate the wee bit of history you share with us. My trained I was able to say that you were both there for the filming this episode, so thanks to you and Cathy.

[lawrencekeller]

Peter nice job on the knife. I just want to say Roger, Gary and I had a Grande ole time with you and Charlie last weekend. It was even a wee bit of history, it may have been our own history but when you get up in years we all have a wee bit of history to talk about. Hope for the next time. Stay safe keep your powder dry. Cathy keep him in line if you can LOL. IIByrds

[ashleyanderson]

Appreciate your efforts and dedication. Unfortunately the wee bit of history just scratches the surface of the brutality of the era. I have seed starts going and am looking forward to the garden season. Hopefully it is better this year. Always amazed by your harvest. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!

[antonio]

That’s awesome you made your own trade knife I wish I could forge something love your work and listening to you talk😎

[jameshall]

That’s a mighty fine looking knife Peter!!!