Blacksmithing Knowledge Assessment

Matt Parkinson from Dragons Breath Forge shares his journey into blacksmithing, inspired by a childhood visit to a living history museum. He introduces his team, all of whom have competed on 'Forge and Fire'. The video provides a tour of their well-equipped workshop, highlighting personal benches, machining areas, and the main forging area with power hammers. Matt emphasizes his passion for blacksmithing and the importance of teaching his son the craft. He also addresses safety concerns in the workshop, underscoring the need for protective gear.

What inspired Matt Parkinson to pursue blacksmithing?

• A book he read in school

• A family tradition

• A television show about blacksmithing

• A visit to a living history museum

What did Matt study in school to get closer to blacksmithing?

• History

• Art

• Machining

• Engineering

What is a common misconception about knife makers?

• They are all very wealthy

• They are all scary people

• They are all very young

• They are all very friendly

How many members of the Dragons Breath Forge team have won on 'Forge and Fire'?

• Two

• Four

• Three

• One

What equipment is found in the machining area of the shop?

• Two lathes, two machines, and a surface grinder

• Three lathes and a milling machine

• Two milling machines and a grinder

• A single lathe and a drill press

What is the weight of the Turkish hammer in the forging area?

• 100 lb

• 110 lb

• 200 lb

• 400 lb

What does Matt want his son Thomas to learn?

• How to play the piano

• How to make knives and blacksmith

• How to write stories

• How to paint

What is Matt's main source of joy besides his family?

• Cooking

• Reading

• Blacksmithing

• Traveling

What safety concern does Matt have about his colleague Jason?

• Jason is not wearing a mask

• Jason is not wearing goggles

• Jason is not wearing a helmet

• Jason is not wearing a glove

What is Matt more concerned about than burning himself?

• The temperature in the shop

• The lighting in the shop

• The noise in the shop

• The quality of his blade