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A Craftsman’s Legacy

A Craftsman’s Legacy (2014)

September. 04,2014

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A Craftsman’s Legacy

In A Craftsman’s Legacy, host Eric Gorges goes on a quest to discover the true craftsmen in today's world. Traveling across the country, Gorges interviews the men and women responsible for carrying the tools, trades and traditions of fine craftsmanship into the 21st century.

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A Craftsman’s Legacy

2014 / TV-G

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 4 : 2017

13 Episode

Episode 1 - The Sword Maker

September. 02,2017

Host, Eric Gorges, takes a stab at sword-smithing with Master Bladesmith Kevin Cashen, learning about the mystical world of metallurgy, forging a spatha.

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Episode 2 - The Ski Makers

September. 09,2017

Eric hits the slopes on handmade skis he makes with son and father team, Jeff and John Thompson.

Episode 3 - The Jeans Maker

September. 16,2017

Eric Yelsma has been drawn to sewing since a teenager. Now his shop makes jeans from American sourced, sustainable fabric that is constructed and sold in Detroit. Host Eric Gorges gets to stitching, confirming threads do make the man.

Episode 4 - The Table Maker

September. 23,2017

For his sixth birthday, Mark Whitley, was given a hammer and toolbox. Now an award-winning furniture maker in Smiths Grove, Kentucky, Mark and host Eric Gorges make a table together.

Episode 5 - The Still Maker

September. 30,2017

Christopher Kelley makes beautiful copper stills. Host Eric Gorges works with Christopher to make a moonshine still worthy of the most potent of spirits.

Episode 6 - The Brass Horn Makers

October. 07,2017

Eric shines the brass with master French horn makers and musicians, Rick and Celeste Seraphinoff.

Episode 7 - The Rocking Horse Maker

October. 14,2017

Master wood carver Jackie Wilson built a rocking horse for Prince George of Cambridge. On this episode she and host Eric Gorges will make a rocking horse fit for a king.

Episode 8 - The Arrow Maker

October. 21,2017

Cherokee National treasure, Noel Grayson shows host Eric Gorges how to craft traditional Cherokee arrows using primitive tools.

Episode 9 - The Cowboy Hat Maker

October. 28,2017

Master Hatter Nate Funmaker is one of the only Native American Master Hatters in the nation. Eric travels to Texas to meet this extraordinary craftsman and tries his hand, and head, at hat making.

Episode 10 - The Spur Maker

November. 04,2017

Texas cowboy and master craftsman, Wilson Capron, creates spurs that truly are a thing of function and beauty. Host Eric Gorges works with Wilson to make a pair of spurs.

Episode 11 - The Spoon Maker

November. 11,2017

Legendary Lazy Spoon creator, Jonathan Simons and host Eric Gorges dish up! Jonathan teaches Eric how to make a spoon.

Episode 12 - The Murrini Glass Maker

November. 18,2017

Master glass maker Shawn Messenger calls her pieces Impressionistic. Shawn and host Eric Gorges create a paperweight from brilliant colored glass, sure to make a lasting impression.

Episode 13 - The Tool Chest Makers

November. 25,2017

Host Eric Gorges meets the craftsmen behind the esteemed H. Gerstner & Sons brand and learns how to make the tool box that’s been treasured for generations.

Seasons 3 : 2016

13 Episode

Seasons 2 : 2015

13 Episode

Seasons 1 : 2014

13 Episode