The Difference Between a Blacksmith, Whitesmith, Brownsmith, Redsmith [Medieval Professions: Smith]

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In this video we take a look at the different kinds of smiths, more specifacallty why different types of smiths are named after colours. This video will answer questions like. Why are blacksmiths called blacksmiths? What is the difference between blacksmiths and whitesmiths? What kinds of smiths are there? and more ...
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[@mickeric4589]

My grandfather was a Blacksmith/Whitesmith/Brownsmith. I learned a lot off him. RIP

[@1995yuda]

I had no idea other variations of Smiths are a thing. Thanks for the information, I learned so much in such a short time.

[@GallowglassAxe]

As for someone who has a real interest in Smithing I didn't think I would learn so much in 8 minutes. I knew some things bout the whitesmiths (mainly they worked with tin) but most of that was new to me. And I've never even heard of the other color smiths (or at least in that term) until now. Great job!

[@zamszz]

“Real”

[@joshuawayneyork]

I had no idea about all the different colors of "Smith"! Great video! Thank you!

[@jimmysblacksmithing462]

Very nice informative video. I am a Blacksmith.However have made shiny silver looking objects as well like the old fashioned way in the middle ages so to speak. it is wonderful The way you have broken this down and specifying for very fine educational purposes. Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge and expertise with us all. Keep up the good work look forward to more of your informative videos, Stay well have a beautiful evening. Jim

[@KobeanHistory]

Thanks for the kind comment!

[@Melitulf]

Blacksmithing is the most hardcore profession. They literally forge black metal

[@GallowglassAxe]

But whitesmith are the ones that deal with the real heavy metal (i.e. lead).

[@odd-ysseusdoesstuff6347]

@@GallowglassAxe *electric guitar while a “YAAAA!” of a guitarist*

[@stevesyncox9893]

Actually. True story.....

[@kman5475]

I feel you should also touch on the Will Smith. Other than that, great video!

[@CultofThings]

Isn't that just a blacksmith?

[@Scoot12321]

@@CultofThings 😂

[@garretball4473]

@@CultofThings bro 🤣

[@Kyle-xt8ip]

I just realized how brilliant that name is. If the context of smithing one's will was the goal.

[@mikeyholterfield9019]

@@CultofThings ya a "black" Smith

[@xisailuo]

I always enjoy this series, looking forward to the upcoming videos on the different kinds of smiths!

[@paulmaryon9088]

Another great video thank you

[@markpennella]

Excellent video!

[@sarapukall5442]

The distinction that someone making jewelry from silver is a goldsmith, while a silversmith makes objects like plates and cups etc, is still true today. Signed, a goldsmith ;)

[@lordfarquar9215]

Very good video. I appreciate you. Please keep making these

[@marycavender7136]

My grandpa was able to work with multiple materials like wood, metals of many sorts. He hand crafted tools both large and small. He made utensils to use and hand made musical instruments! I recall him showing me his workshop in making violins, guitars etc. He had brought all of these skills of mechanical abilities from Kentucky! I think his origins were in Scotland! Nice video.💪🛠️🔨⛏️🔧🔩🗜️🎻🎸‼️He was a pretty awesome musician too.🤔🤗👍

[@brianfuller7691]

This is a very informative video.

[@ronbird121]

whitesmiths or coldsmiths also make mail, rivets, fitting/polishing armorplates.

[@joshcoughx]

Don't forget Wordsmith!

[@VincentGonzalezVeg]

The legend of the keyboard wars & the strike of the pen

[@hannamakela6989]

Keeping up with the Smiths. ;)

[@sirrealism7300]

I remember someone telling me that Armorers are on a different level from blacksmiths and were extremely rare.

[@bryankelly3647]

Great video but I would’ve mentioned that the name Smith comes from the word smite, a word people knew from church

[@scottleft3672]

Smart and Martin and Martell are names also from striking trades...simmilar to Smith/Smidt,

[@josiahtheblacksmith467]

If I'm not mistaken martell means hammer which seems similar to heimer schmidt which means hammer smith. Smith is a derivative of the archaic word smite which means to hit. Blacksmith means one who strikes the black metal. Martel would indicate one who is a hammerer or who makes hammers. Charles Martel was Charlemagne's grandfather, Charles the hammer.

[@CieJe.Alexander]

@@josiahtheblacksmith467 Smith means smite, or strike. Hmm... There are a few Labor Strike, and crossing-the-picket-line jokes here, that I won't touch.

[@josephvisnovsky1462]

I have never found a source proving 'whitesmith' worked in silver. Working with tin, certainly, also called a 'tinker'. Those polishing weapons, or armor were also called a 'furbisher'.

[@josephvisnovsky1462]

Addendum Norman-French sources mention 'fer blanc' white iron This specifically deals with tin, and also became a French surname Fer-Blanc.

[@fabricio-agrippa-zarate1000]

This has much more sense than what I thought was the reason for the name "black", I thought it was because they'll get very dirty for all the oxide and the charcoal 🤨🥴😅

[@mage1over137]

So if you get 5 smiths of different colors together and they can summon captain smith.

[@justindunlap1235]

Wouldn't captain smith basically just be thor with a leather apron?

[@Morwyn_le_Fay]

i haven't watched the video yet but i'm gonna make a guess ob what the different teems mean, blacksmith is someone who works in iron or steel, whitesmith is someone who works with silver (or maybe polishing?), redsmith is working in copper, brownsmith is gold, that is my guess, i'm going to edit this comment and correct myself. edit: alright, i was correct on blacksmith, i was surprised at how close i was with the polishing guess for whitesmith, the reasoning behind my guess was completely wrong, it was that in the middle ages a suit of full plate armour which was also polished was called "allwhite", now that was wrong but i was on the right track, i was pretty far off on brown smith and almost right on redsmith (not quite though), i didn't even consider greensmith

[@KobeanHistory]

Good guesses

[@goosetaylor2336]

Didnt kno there Where so many different smiths

[@joksizantos7520]

What about Agent Smith?

[@yevrahhipstar3902]

So...a brownsmith isn't just another name for gong-farmer?

[@patrickwingard1927]

cool af. sources?

[@kaineleggett3401]

Waiting for someone to get "triggered" by this 🙄 Good video, thank you.

[@markhorst94]

Why sould someone be triggered by this? 🤔

[@kaineleggett3401]

@@markhorst94 No sane person should. Unfortunately it seemd anytime there are colours involved someone claims racism.

[@OneHandedClapper]

All Smiths Matter

[@naturaljoe759]

That would be a “gunsmith”

[@derutglory8359]

I am from bali, my father profesion as black smith. In bali black smith we call PANDE

[@gmicg]

Yyou have goldsmiths, locksmith, gunsmith, locksmith, clocksmith...

[@Terrakinetic]

Did anyone else watch Solid JJ"s "The Lantern Spectrum?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/poCQYaKDZ5aInsk Me: Brownsmith... you mean a smith that... Grooble the Brownsmith: That what? You thought I worked with ֆɦɨȶ, didn't you?

[@munromark1400]

GOLD SMITH.

[@EliottRobinson]

I thought whites smith were smiths dealing with fine silver and red would be copper. Fair enough

[@zackstump5425]

Why does this sound like ilmango

[@MikhaelAhava]

Ok.

[@julianporcel8184]

So iron is kvlt af

[@RedmarKerkhof]

Brownsmith also sounds like an old-timey euphemism for a gay man.

[@naturaljoe759]

Growing up, we were told my great uncle was a fruitsmith.

[@xhunny5054]

you forgot to add will smith

[@mohamed-fb9vt]

You forgot Will Smith

[@MrTerrymiff]

The surname 'Smith' is not common, it is popular.

[@scottleft3672]

Like an Olivesmith, Orange smiths smashed oranges to make orange juice.....not.

[@1962vid]

Excellent video!

[@titsoutforlusikka]

You forgot Will Smith