Understanding the Craft of a Gunsmith

Daniel Casey, a traditional knife and gunsmith, shares his passion for crafting and storytelling. He emphasizes the importance of spending time together to strengthen bonds and the support within his community. Daniel describes his tools, the anvil and hammer, as extensions of himself and reflects on his beginnings at the forge.

What does Daniel Casey emphasize as a key aspect of his craft?

• The size of the workshop

• The stories behind each piece

• The speed of production

• The cost of materials

According to Daniel, what is the best way to strengthen bonds?

• Competing in sports

• Exchanging gifts

• Spending time together

• Sharing meals together

What feeling does Daniel describe when everyone around you has your back?

• Amazement

• Fear

• Confusion

• Isolation

How does Daniel describe the anvil and hammer in relation to himself?

• As his tools

• As his fingers

• As his teachers

• As his enemies

Where did everything start for Daniel in his journey?

• In a classroom

• At a museum

• At the forge

• In a library