Jerry Kleimer's Blacksmithing Insights

The video features Jerry Kleimer and Lee Crawford, who provide a tour of their respective metalwork and blacksmith shops. Jerry discusses his tools, including his favorite hammer and anvil, and shares his journey into knife making, inspired by a therapeutic need to overcome a fear of fire after a severe accident. Lee introduces his blacksmithing setup, highlighting various tools and techniques used in metalwork. The video emphasizes the therapeutic and passionate aspects of blacksmithing, as well as the skills and attention to detail required in the craft.

What is the primary focus of Jerry Kleimer's metalwork shop?

• Building furniture

• Designing sculptures

• Crafting naval officer swords

• Creating jewelry

How did Jerry Kleimer acquire his anvil?

• Traded with another blacksmith

• Found it at a flea market

• Inherited from family

• Purchased from a store

What is the main purpose of the Central States Metal Artisans Blacksmith Shop?

• Selling metal art

• Teaching basic metalworking skills

• Repairing old tools

• Hosting blacksmithing competitions

Which tool is used for the majority of metal work at the Central States Metal Artisans Blacksmith Shop?

• Electric drill

• Little Giant power hammer

• Hydraulic press

• Manual saw

What inspired Jerry Kleimer to start making knives?

• The show 'Forged in Fire'

• A book he read

• A local blacksmithing class

• A family tradition

What is Jerry's opinion about his welding skills?

• He struggles with welding

• He can make structurally sound welds but not aesthetically pleasing ones

• He prefers not to weld at all

• He is an expert welder

What does Jerry Kleimer's forge double as?

• A workshop for other artisans

• A man cave

• A guest house

• A storage room

What event led Jerry Kleimer to develop a fear of fire?

• A childhood incident

• A severe accident in 2015

• A house fire

• A military training exercise

How did Jerry's military background help him in blacksmithing?

• It taught him how to use heavy machinery

• It provided him with physical strength

• It instilled attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• It gave him access to special materials

What does Jerry Kleimer hope viewers will do after watching the video?

• Subscribe to 'Forged in Fire'

• Attend a blacksmithing class

• Visit his shop

• Buy his knives