Shop Tour: Cy Swan's Green Valley Forge

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[@Lil_Wizaard]

Scuba Diving? The enigma that is Cy continues to get more complex

[@bwillis3264]

This is awesome. People like this built America. Good to see he's still working

[@beegee1491]

Bartering with a cannon has to be the most American thing I've ever heard of. God bless Cy.

[@swigsfx2582]

"yeah i built a guy a cannon so he came in and ran sprinklers for me" not something you hear every day

[@tassiehandyman3090]

That might very well be the biggest, bestest set of taps and dies I have ever seen. I got a big grin on my face when I saw it... 😊

[@ebk304]

This man is a real genius old timer. I love seeing this because as a kid although in the 80’s I grew up with a tremendous amount of respect for my elders & men like him. It’s the end of the golden era and we are losing men like this. Never to be replaced & it’s sad. God bless this man and men like him 🫡

[@327ewok]

easily the most badass blacksmith on youtube, any footage of cy is gold, his knowledge needs to be preserved

[@63256325N]

Man, the life that gentleman has had. The stories he could tell, the lessons one could learn. Priceless! Thanks very much for the video.

[@levi743]

Fascinates me how he finds anything. My grandpa's shop is the same way he know exactly where everything is.

[@mr.mudcatslim3420]

That is one cool ol guy. Wish I knew him.

[@aarongasque9483]

Nice to see a real man in his element. Wish there were more media outlets where young people could see this kinds of stuff.

[@richp5321]

Oh my God I could listen to Cy talk all day long! Incredible man. I could only wish I know as much as he forgot!

[@baggd65]

It would be great to get that casting on video. Any video with Cy Swan is just plain awesome. A true living legend. Thank you Scott!

[@kengamble8595]

Just something that Cy happened to mention there really caught my ear, " Had a lot of fun in this shop " ! 😊 Those few words speak SO MUCH !! Enjoyed the visit Scott and tell Cy thanks for taking the time to do this ! 👍 Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍 👍 👍

[@Mucram-17]

Ken Gamble Agreed!

[@firesafe8417]

Mr. Scott, thank you for sharing more of Mr. Swan with us, I can never get enough of you or him. Y'all are always a welcome wealth of knowledge.

[@danabasiliere5417]

I love that guy. What a character. Can you imagine what he has in his brain... the knowledge...experience...

[@178knar]

super cool. I hope that I get a chance to meet Cy sometime when I come out to visit family. Seems like a very genuine man

[@frankdean8616]

I know you value Cy’s relationship. What a resource, mentor, and friend.

[@Jason-uz8hj]

It brings tears to my eyes to listen to the magic flow from the mouth of such lived experience. The world will be less ,when we lose such a crafstman. I hope you live to rival the age of Methuselah! LONG LIVE CY!

[@johncarter3728]

I really enjoy the respect and honor you show toward Cy Swan. He's of course, earned it, but earned doesn't always mean paid. You're a good man, Scott.

[@majorphoto]

Cy reminds me of my dad. Hard-working farmer with a cool hobby.

[@1hillbilly]

I could listen to Cy talk for days.

[@curtwhite876]

Cy's hands tell his story almost as clearly as his seasoned voice. I would LOVE to hang out it that shop... Or maybe just sit around a campfire and listen to him for hours...

[@ClintGrantham]

Men like Cy are National Treasures

[@62forged]

Great even the 2nd time I've watched Cy and his shop..What a shop!

[@unclefrankonap1953]

A wonderful interview you and Cy are a time.

[@ShuhDonk]

My dad loves the knife I had Cy smith for him, really appreciates the craftsmanship that went into it.

[@davidervin7345]

It's always great to hear from Cy. If I was half as smart as him I'd be twice as smart as I am.

[@rjamsbury1]

I could listen and watch Cy all day and would never stop learning. Just fantastic...

[@Jason-uz8hj]

Robert Amsbury , interesting last name. Mine is Armsbury. Maybe we are related in a distant life and time?

[@rjamsbury1]

jason armsbury - Hi Jason. Very possible! Not many of us about.... Are you in the UK?

[@Jason-uz8hj]

Robert Amsbury ,not in the UK. Omaha NE, USA. My parents traced my lineage back to the Mayflower that sailed from England with the pilgrims in 1620. Our name was officialy Amsbury then, shortly thereafter, it changed to Armsbury. Cool bit of history. I bet we might be related, quite distantly, but related non tbe less

[@Gbeats559]

Cy Swan what a legend. I wish I had a guy like that to teach me the craft.

[@llamawizard]

Cy is a legend. I shudder to think of what might happen to his shop in time.

[@ORflycaster]

I'll wager that the shop is pretty safe as long as Cy is alive and kicking.

[@hustlinghard8081]

love the back and forth videos, it keeps us from getting bored with the same type of video over and over. love the shop tours. would love to have a neighbor like you and Cy. keep on keepn on!! look forward to every video.

[@Rprecision]

I love, I mean LOVE true Americans like CY!

[@thethe5475]

This is my first time finding this channel and seeing Cy, wow what a treat this was to find, and what a man Cy is, 80 years old and still going strong still full of life, would love to spend some time apprenticed with him, only problem is I live in the emerald isle 😁 ain't many smiths here unfortunately, I wish the smithing and blade smithing culture was bigger here, I think there's the appetite but I'm not going to be the one to ignite it I don't think.. anyways, I'm going to binge my brains out watching these Man's men doing their thing and god damn I'm going to enjoy it 😁

[@markdwyer100]

Some man for one man legend

[@richp5321]

Cy is an amazing man. I could listen to him all day. I can't imagine what he's done in his life.

[@JesusMartinez-rv3jg]

My respects for this gentleman. Wish I could meet him or work for him. Bet I can learn alot from him, there's no doubt about that.

[@mikecaffery8832]

Very interesting man, could listen to him for hours.

[@Mucram-17]

What a great guy,and so much knowledge..your a blessed man to be friends with him.Thanks for the tour Sir.

[@CulinaireZaken]

Thanks for this tour! (I like how it’s quite messy and Cy still can find everything!)

[@amanwithouthope9475]

Organized clutter

[@speedbuggy16v]

I would just love to hang out and watch Cy work for a day, Cy Swan the worlds most interesting man.

[@MagnusNyborgMadsen]

Man I'd love to hang around while Cy builds one of those cannons. Awesome guy and awesome shop

[@silvergrizzly316]

Cy, you are the real deal my friend!!! I Love to listen to you talk, and I bet you have some stories to tell... Take care and God Bless.

[@loganharper9166]

I need this man's knowledge.

[@ORflycaster]

Thanks for the tour. Cy's shop has that well used look, and only slightly more clutter than I personally consider perfect.

[@lenblacksmith8559]

thanks for that, love seeing cy's shop, boy, some of those tools they don't make them like that now. What about that tap and die set, extraordinary.

[@josephroberts7597]

Mr. Swan is most certainly a man to look up to.

[@jontheroofer1968]

I'd just about give my left arm to come hang out with you guys! God bless you and your families both :)

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Great video, seems like the kind of guy that has a lot of good friends and is himself a good friend to have.

[@bobvanarkel7583]

Just like the newer country song "Give me just 5 more minutes" Thanks for the tour Cy

[@construction-productscemen4935]

This is awesome.

[@adventurewagen]

Super interesting guy, thanks for the tour. Always look forward to Cy's stories.

[@EFD620G]

Organized clutter,the mark of a busy workshop

[@allenb8066]

Cy what are all bowling balls used for ? What a great collection of tools. What an example of a motivated accomplished man. This is what is meant when we refer to the greatest generation of our time and thank you for sharing and keep up the good work Essential craftsman’s. Thank you for the great content Scott and Nate.

[@regsparkes6507]

Wonderfully interesting video. I'll bet he knows where EVERYTHING is in that shop, it looks like it's laid out for his convenience. Thanks for this.

[@scottfoster224]

Thank you Cy for the tour of your world. AWESOME!!!!

[@kevinwilley1785]

Nice tour what is the casting # on the spring box on that Barbour Stockwell hammer ?

[@glenngoodale1709]

Always happy when you guys post a new video. Thanks for taking us along!

[@ghost2coast296]

The story telling on this channel is phenomenal, like Cy is that character that doesn't necessarily fit into the main plot but you're really excited when he appears in a new episode.

[@rcames05]

What an amazing man. Maybe some will live a life so well lived.

[@Outlawbuckettrucker]

Thank you for this intimate look into Cy’s shop and part of his life. I think he’s such and interesting fellow, and I enjoy listening to the stories and history of his life. What a national treasure this man, and men like him are. #forgelife #hammeriron #workwithyourhands #passiton

[@jonr2329]

Wow....Quite the shop!! Thank you sir.

[@jameshoyt5273]

What a cool old dude!

[@victorcastle1840]

Thanks so much for sharing Cy, with us. I'm 6 yrs younger than Cy and didn't go to the San Fernando Valley until after H.S. in 1962 and it had changed a bunch by then. Lived in Receda and Van Nuys. But nothing like now. It was the first time I had ever bite into a tree ripened Peach, at a farmers stand, just inside the valley. It was like biting into a water balloon and juice just burst out of it. Can't imagine what it was like in the early '50's . Spent weekends at the beach and loved swimming in the ocean and body surfing. Would love to hear Cy, talk more about growing up there and his father. Cy is not only very smart, but has to have a hell of a memory.

[@1ouder]

There will never by a person to replace the knowledge and know how that CY has. Learn as much as you can from this man , he is a treasure. I have had the pleasure of learning from a man of such knowledge and you can’t get this knowledge anywhere. Learn while it is still available.

[@tropifiori]

Nice shop. I sure would like to hang out there and learn some things. It is hard to learn a trade from books. Frank

[@SeanKroner]

Love seeing Cy's shop! Excellent content, EC is one of my favorite KZbin channels. Keep up the great work Scott!

[@GrussimoGarage]

It is by forging that one becomes a blacksmith. French Proverb You are privileged to know and learn from a great man such as Cy, and we are just as privileged to watch. Thanks for sharing EC.

[@mikesteele849]

Such an honest and humble man. I do believe that Cy could do anything!

[@wesmoore05]

The Monarch was manufactured 20 minutes from my home. The original company is still there today, quite smaller than they used to be.

[@josegomez6549]

wesmoore05 that's a shame

[@Aviatr23]

Always great to see Cy talking about the old days and how he built what he has. Would love to see more anytime. We need this kind of thing you know.

[@joeturbo64]

Beautiful shop i would never leave 👍👍👍

[@ramosel]

I like that the "essential craftsman" brings in other old pros.... true American Treasures!!

[@michaelcoceski5442]

As much as I enjoyed the shop tour, I enjoyed the depth of friendship that you two have which radiates thru this video, even more. Respect to you both.

[@laggmonkei]

That looks like some Abom sized taps! :)

[@chrislienau894]

laggmonkei agreed

[@eaglerico]

Your vids of the old timers' shops are some of your best videos. Please do more of these.

[@TylerNewberry]

What a treasure. Thanks.

[@MBroam]

That is amazing, reminds me much of my Dad's worshop, though his was slightly less well equipped ;)

[@billjarvis5853]

My grandfather passed away around Christmas last year, and I was devastated, he taught me everything from building houses, driving farm equipment, working cattle, and even the essential parts of reading cattle when I decide I wanted to be a bullfighter, Cy reminds me of him, God bless you sir

[@MegaBreyergirl]

Thank you for sharing, love all your content! We are wondering what he does with the bowling balls?

[@johnhunter273]

Cy is awesome! What stories he must have. Shame the youth don't get it!

[@handytipz2751]

Now that's a real shop tour.

[@Inlandprowash1]

Thank you for sharing. He is an amazing man. Awesome you have spent so much time with him!

[@thomream1888]

Haha! When I saw all those bowling balls at the end - the first word that popped into my head was: "Ammo!"

[@spukduk5632]

6:00 man those hands have seen some work

[@packerbacker9109]

Cys a national treasure!

[@smobro]

This type of video is so enthralling. Love shop talk.

[@bat116]

Wow, loved the tour. Great guy.

[@hatcherknives2579]

Always love seeing a new Cy video. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@irwinmccook7942]

One seriously cool shop!!!

[@Marcus-hw8tc]

Very nice shop Cy!

[@Highstranger951]

I could spend days on end just looking at stuff in there. What a cool guy!

[@unclefrankonap1953]

enjoyed every minute of this video

[@girliedog]

When they made Cy Swan they broke the mold, quite the Renaissance man.

[@larryberg6013]

Cy 👍 lot of stories!

[@dirkg7062]

THANKS FOR SHARING! You and Cy are great!

[@johntompkins147]

Let's go back to Cy's shop again, his knowledge is irreplaceable. I would like for him to talk about anvils. Pros and Cons for each type. Thanks so much!!

[@jacobbayer1581]

Priceless knowledge and experience from that old man. Great stories! Great video!

[@jeffmoss26]

Cy is so cool!! Thanks for sharing Scott.

[@spencerspaulding1891]

Waiting for More videos with cy!

[@CameronLienhart]

Guys like this are a national treasure.