Don't get me wrong guys I love all the videos but the ones with Cy in them are the priceless ones He is a treasure I could listen to him for days

@4909ak

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. The amount of knowledge and the stories he has is amazing. Been a long time since i could just sit and listen to someone tell interesting and funny stories

@dee73

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir

@SierraScout2

2 жыл бұрын

So true!

@hammertime7349

2 жыл бұрын

I agree I could listen to his story’s all day

@AnthonyGarcia-ki5ys

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely my good sir!

We need a Cy Special in 2022. Sit this man down and have him tell stories for a few hours straight, what a life!

@briancorboy1042

2 жыл бұрын

Just a guess here, but I think getting cy to sit down would be like trying to get a feral cat in a cage. Every time I see him he's working on something. He might pause the task at hand to tell a story, but he stays close to the action. You can't stop men like him.

@repetemyname842

2 жыл бұрын

@@briancorboy1042 : Very true, he comes from a generation of "do-ers." My mom is 89 and still going strong.

@ajs96350

2 жыл бұрын

@@repetemyname842 My mom is 65 and she simply does not ever stop. I got my work ethic from her.

@dogeyes7261

2 жыл бұрын

Fireside chats

I have known some "old-timers" like Cy, and been mentored by some of them, never really appreciating the honor and true value of knowing these men from another time. I'm in my mid-fifties now and look back with love and gratitude, I try and pass on the things I learned. Thank you for sharing Cy with all of us.

Can't get too much Cy! I think I could watch and listen to Cy for days. Please, please, please keep recording and sharing Cy's recollections.

After hearing a few of Cy's stories, I guess we're lucky to still have him around.

@pistool1

2 жыл бұрын

Old people, their stories and experiences from the past times are pure gold. Something that is impossible to replace or iterate neither :)

Cy is certainly an American treasure, always good to see him.

this is youtubin'. i need ta no what he was runnin' for a power saw when cuttin' timber ,, great guy

@brighamcardon5076

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Buckin, have yourself a great new year, and stay safe out there

The detail Cy remembers is astonishing - shucks, I struggle to piece together what I did a month ago. What a true bad-ass! Thank you for sharing and Happy New Year!

@TheEricj1337

2 жыл бұрын

i feel like he remembers because our lives are so much "easier" now. it's almost like you never forget a traumatic event.

@paullopinto2777

2 жыл бұрын

You said shucks. God bless you as well.

@bobkmac

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheEricj1337 I think a lot of it is that we live too fast with too much distraction/entertainment... no time to just sit around and reflect on what happened that day.

I could set and listen to this guy every evening the rest of my life and die with a smile. Thank you for sharing.

Starting the new year right, with almost half an hour of Cy Swan. Thank You!

As bad as I read it was during the depression Cy Swan is an example of how it hardened people gave them an independence and ability to improvise and overcome. Soldiers in WW-II were depression era survivors with that never quit attitude that won the war. Thank you for preserving Cy Swan memories.

@jum5238

2 жыл бұрын

Quite the contrast to today, huh? Snowflakes everywhere who don't understand what true adversity is.

@THAT_Basketballguy

2 жыл бұрын

Or how a calendar is operated.

So interesting to hear these old stories and you have to think how lucky Cy is that he is still alive. Farm accidents can be deadly and happen everyday. I think Cy knows this too but just keeps going, an example to us all I think. Keep it up.

@starship3095

2 жыл бұрын

I agree Martin.

@curtwhite876

2 жыл бұрын

I would flip that to point out how lucky WE are that Cy is still alive to share these amazing stories. And how fortunate we are that they will be forever archived thanks to the Essential Craftsman.

The callus in this man's heart and hands are what keep his heart ticking everyday. Never stop Mr.Swan!

One of my favourite parts of EC is the interviews. Cy’s a legend not just a man

Thanks for the memory... I had all but forgotten about Dads 5 gallon bucket of bent nails. Good times!!! I have a 1941 9N, 80 years old and she still loves to work...

It's really nice to have old friends like Cy.

Please keep with the Cy Swan videos I can listen to him for hours. Just a wealth knowledge pours out of this man. I wish him a long, happy, and healthy life with no misery or sorrow. Please do more videos of this great American.

Cannot get enough of Cy. A true mans, man. Scott, Nate, the way you just prompt him and let him go is genius, it is refreshing to see an "interviewer" not feel the need to be a big part of the conversation.

There just isn’t anything better than hearing about a seasoned persons life’s stories. Thank you!!

Hah! There are several coffee cans of bent nails over in our shop. The most valuable ones are the big spikes we use for rail fences. I’ve straightened hundreds on the anvil and repointed them on the grinder. I don’t recall dad ever throwing away a nail or a staple.

@jorda.2412

2 жыл бұрын

I still got paint cans full of grandads , ill straighten as i need em.

I remember once telling my grandfather that I was digging basements for work. He was born in 1920 or so. He told me he dug a basement before, with a horse and a plow. Amazing.

Ok, I'm ready for another fireside chat with Mr. Swan. I remember when my dad was getting down with cancer I made extra time to just sit around and ask him probing questions, just to hear the stories one more time. These men lived in a magical time, they lived hard and worked harder.

Just like talking with both of my grand dads back in the 60's and 70's. Sit back and listen..... This was special for me.👍

Cy needs a weekly show about his life.

Please get as many of these videos with Cy as possible! I absolutely love listening to him tell stories.

Lord knows we can't get enough of Cy's wisdom and experiences.. Would listen to him talk for months.. Thanks Scott👍👊

“I didn’t get much done on that knife.” I feel this in my soul, Mr Swann. Thank you for the stories

This mans life needs to be chronicled; he recalls a world and times that the present day generation cannot conceive of. Always a pleasure to hear him speak.

Man everytime I hear Cy talk inhear my grandpa wilburn. Loved the stories from my grandfather of riding horses and chasing coyotes and picking cotton. I for one am very thankful that you have these videos. Made me go back and remember all those old stories my grandpa told me. Cheers brother. Looking forward to more

Fascinating man. He has forgotten more adventures than I will be on in my entire life. Thank you Scott for recording his stories for us to enjoy for a long time coming.

Cy seems to be remarkable but he is really a living symbol and reminder of a lot of such people who have passed on with their stories. He is proud of being employed early in the video and epitomizes the working man.

Man I could listen to these ol guys all day. We are losing them too fast . Most in my family are gone with all these valuable stories.

What a great way to start 2022! Thank you. Cy is someone that represents what our country is all about. He is an American Treasure! I always stop what I am doing to watch a Cy episode. Please continue to include him on your channel and be a part of what you share.

I don’t think I’ve ever commented on video but I must say I really enjoy the variety of this channel. Craftsmanship, work ethic, small business, family and friendship, just to name a few. I could also listen to 100 hours of Cy Swan stories. What an amazing guy!

@BruceS42

2 жыл бұрын

Small world, or common name? If that's Stork, we should catch up.

@kenmcintyre4149

2 жыл бұрын

@@BruceS42 common name I guess

@BruceS42

2 жыл бұрын

@@kenmcintyre4149 I suspected that was likely the case. Just know that you share a name with one of the best people I know. Thanks for letting me know it wasn't who I thought it might be. In any case, I agree with your earlier comment. Cy is amazing, a national treasure. I bought one of his knives, and use it in the kitchen. I know people who think *I* know how to do a lot of stuff. I in turn am amazed at all the stuff Scott can do, and Scott is a mere student compared to Cy. We need more people to understand, appreciate, and *emulate* the attitudes that made Cy who he is.

Cy and Scott, two of the toughest, most useful men ever. Happy New Year, and may you both enjoy many more!

There was one man I've know in my live that had the old school mentality of Cy. He died a few years back, the greatest thing I learned from him was to know that when some men talk, you shut up and listen. I've learned more from men like him than any other way in my entire life

This man is a treasure, I could listen to him talk all day long

As a guy who grew up missing the whole "father" side of my family, I greatly appreciate all that guys like Cy and the EC have to offer

Please keep the Cy stories coming. Thank you so much for documenting these stories.

Mr. Swan is a national treasure. A real American. I was born in the wrong era. How blessed are the people to have the great pleasure to know someone with such a wealth of knowledge who lived while living was hard. Cy Swan is the definition of American Grit.

What an amazing life. These experiences and stories are what the newer generations are missing.

Absolutely LOVE stories with Cy! What a man!

My wife and I discuss Cy’s stories over the dinner table. Her Dad was from an Oklahoma cattle ranch. When about 7, his dad drove cattle from SE of Moore to OKC stockyard, through land now known as Tinker Air Force Base. Love what you do, Scott

I could listen to him for hours. Cy is a national treasure.

Every chance you get, take it. Time is fleeting and the world needs to see what Cy and the men Like him were made of who built this country out of the raw ground. A true national treasure.

I could listen to Cy for hours at a time thank u so much for bringing a real live treasure to all of us

This is just pure gold, i could sit and listen to this content all day long. Many thanks. David in the U.K.

Great stories. Makes me wish I'd asked more questions of my Grandpa, and the farmer I worked for in high school. Now I have my own can of bent nails, but don't plan to straighten them until I run out of straight ones and need them...

Please keep making videos of Cy telling his amazing stories !

That was fantastic. Living history being retold. You are a very skilled at interviews , allowing your guest to time to talk and remember. Happy New Year to you all, especially Cy

I used to watch Wranglerstar for the same reason I watch Essential Craftsman. I want to be a good and knowledgeable man and know how to run my house and garage/shop the best way I can. Now I just watch Wranglerstar when I don't have the will to do anything else, and after watching EC, let me put it this way..., I'll be putting my boots on in a minute. Thanks for the influence!

Cy your tough as a coffin nail and funny to boot. Your a great guy. Thanks for having him on your channel Nate and Scott

I would love to hear Cy talk more about dogs and how he trains them to work all different kinds of animals

I must Cy has a unique way of finding the positive in everything. I could imagine lessening to his story for hours on end . Thank you for sharing .

Thank you thank you for capturing history. Cy is one you should interview many more times. These stories are going to become non existent one the near future. Thanks again.

I just love Cy. He is a treasure.

So while you were stuck, he'd finish the field.😂 Then come getcha Just love these old stories. Resilience, determination. God bless.

As many other's have too, I've learned a lot through watching your channel. But my favourite part is listening to Cy. You just can't beat it. Please film as much as you can of him and his stories. People often don't give the older generations any time because most are not up with technology. However they have lived twice or triple our lives so they sure know some interesting things. Always be willing to listen and learn is my motto. Cheers for the content guys! Appreciate it.

I have nothing to add that hasn't already been said by others, so "ditto". Thank you (and thank Cy) for sharing. Truly delightful.

Wow, Really Enjoy these interviews with Cy!! Reminds me of listening to my Dad and Uncles talking about ranching and logging. They are gone now and I wish I would have captured those stories. PLEASE continue this type of content. It is Priceless!!! Les From Eastern Oregon

@badlandskid

2 жыл бұрын

I feel exactly the same way. I remember a family gathering where several older ranchers (many my uncles) were all standing around remembering the “good old days”. I barely dared breath because I didn’t want them to stop. I wish I had been able to record that.

I can't remember the amount of time I have spent straitening nails as a kid. Boy that brings back the memories.

you gotta love hearing old stories from from " the old timers" and I say that with all due respect!

This person ladies and gentlemen, is what you call a man! Here’s to Sunnyslopes and days gone by thank you.

I appreciate this

Mr. Cy has a wealth of knowledge and is so willing to share it. Have read that when an old man dies, a library burns down. In Cy’s case, its probably 2 or 3 of them. Most people nowadays just have no clue or couldn’t care less about those times that enabled us to get to where we are today. REALLY a shame

I love sitting around listing to the older generation talk and teach. So much we can learn from them. Their knowledge is priceless what they teach us and pass down to us.

I love Cy's stories. Im 69 and was raised in Amador county. We moved in about '58 and the ranch near our puny house did the same hay harvesting and barn storage. I remember seeing it and playing in the hay loft. They had an outdoor kitchen, chickens, outdoor oven and stone grinding wheel. They had hand pump water well, no tractor and one big horse. The owners main job was working for the railroad so this wasn't done for profit. Just to feed the big horse and the milk cow. His stories bring back memories of what the gold rush area was like back in the 60's. There were cows everywhere. This year my dad would have been 101. Happy new year.

talks with Cy are cool, love listening to old-timers no matter where they are from. lol i straightened nails for my dad he saved em all lol fond memories these talks are also an important record of history and culture from the people who lived it with luck these digital records will stand the test of time and be around for the young people to see for a long time

This video makes me think of the song Amazing Grace. It makes me think of the word American 🇺🇸. Scott and Cy are the true definition of Americans. The true definition of a professional and Craftsman. I loved the guitar in the beginning. Great touch to set the mood. I don’t know where the hell ive been but I’m a new subscriber to EC 🤷🏼‍♂️. But a new proud one. Absolutely by far hands down the best construction educational channel on KZread. Heartwarming stories, top notch craftsmanship and work, and all around it’s a dose of what this country needs. You won’t find any hate or mean spirited comments from this channel. Absolutely no negativity generated here. Scott, Nate…. My hats off to you guys for bringing some sunshine to a darkened time in this world. You bring hope and inspiration to a fellow like me. 🙏❤️💪👍 Sincerely, Brandon Sexton “ Concrete Finisher” from Louisville Kentucky

Love these videos. People are too in a hurry these days, to take the time to learn some knowledge from experiences. I remember when I was younger and my grandfather took me over to one of his buddy's that worked on old steam engines. The first hand knowledge and living history was priceless.

I always love watching Cy. I could listen to him all day. Like listening to my grandpa that passed. Treasured memories.

I’ll watch a video of Cy Swan every week, if y’all make it, I’ll watch it.

Cy is an amazing guy ! Love hearing his stories!

I sincerely hope you spend more time with Cy over the next bit. Men like him always leave the stage too early. Not saying he's anywhere close to that, don't get me wrong. But I love listening to his life story.

Brings back a lot of memories about my grandparents and the old farmers I grew up around.

Cy is a solid legend!!!! Love his stories.

Pure joy listening to you folks and Mr. Swan's interesting life. Pure joy. Kindest regards to you all over the great pond. Keith.

The work must be done. To be a real man is a jewel now . There are many I know that are there with him. Once again he is what he is .

Cy is a special man, we shot traditional archery with him and he's quite a dancer.

The second I see Cy in the title and thumbnail I know we’re in for a treat. This video went by too fast; more stories from Cy please! It’s great to think that we’ll have these videos forever!

I’ve said it before…I could listen to Cy all day long.

Double 👍👍. Always enjoy Cy stories. It’s how America was built. His story’s are similar to many guys here in New Zealand.

I agree with cy - “lean meat’s a little dry you kinda need a little grease in there to help it go down” - wise words and true in my experience

I will also say what has been stated many times over on your comments section. Scott is the reason for excitement to watch the videos. But when Cy is the one who centered with his stories of past it reminds me of my great grandfather and my grandfather. This holds a special place In my heart for what older generations have done and still do through knowledge. This makes me never feel that I can’t do something and build and or accomplish anything. Thank you very much for these videos and I hope the very best for this new year for you all. God bless. Keep them coming.

Very Cool..I Could Listen to cy talk all day any day he wants & Never get bord he reminds me of my grandpaw & Great Uncle sooo Much !! Thank you all for taking time to get all ya can on you tube ! O I Remember Straightening nails as a kid as well

I'm so glad I have a knife made by this man.

I'm amazed that Mr. Swan survived, and very happy that he did. What a fascinating story.

What a great show!!! I sure do wish I had a video of MY Dad... We hayed with a '46 Ford N... cut, raked and hauled to the hay mow. We used a home made car frame hay wagon with slings and pulled a Minnesota Hay Loader behind...the slings were pulled up with the tractor. I would say that a foot clutch was a better device than a hand clutch... much quicker to drop the front end if it was looking at the moon!! The first N tractors came in 1939. followed by the 2N in 1942 and the 8N came in late 1947 and 1948 with their 4 speed tranny. Great video, I'm 76 and laughed and cried both.

I've been waiting for this forever. I've been watching his old videos on repeat. This is the best gift i got!

This gentleman is pure gold.

5:49 Wow look at that SHOT! Amazing lighting + camerawork, bravo!

Meanwhile in today's work force guys are given a leave of absence due to a sprang wrist and such and cy being tough as heck working and doing cowboy stuff with a severely broken ankle still earning a living i have had the privilege to work alongside such good hard working men that have left me in the dust along with my youthfulness and energy thank you essential craftsman for sharing your good friends story cy thank you for sharing as well mad respect

Thank u EC for sharing this with us. These old timers are truly the last salt of the earth Americans. I'm 32 and I can't imagine anyone from my generation caring their crutches in saddle bags and putting up fences in the mountains. Men like this just don't exist anymore.

I'm the man I am today in part from the stories and wisdom the ol timers like Cy shared with me. Thank you guys and thank you Cy for taking the time.

Love listening to Cy, I have been fortunate to have had a grandfather and a great Uncle who were tough as nails and knowledgeable. I always loved hearing their stories about their younger days. Learned allot from both. Cy reminds me of them.

Good stuff, reminds me of my uncles and dad talk about the old days. God bless that generation.,

Man the knowledge that Cy has is so cool

Thanks for having Cy on again. I'm having troubles in life right now. So it's a blessing to have Cy's stories right about now. A good distraction from bereavement.

These talks are golden, it reminds me of talking to my grandfather. Please keep these talks going, I'm sure that Cy enjoys them too. Cheers from Tokyo! Stu

Whenever I get sore and tired from working construction 20 or 30 days in a row, and I think "oh God I need a day off, maybe I'll just put off today's work till tomorrow" I put on a Cy video as I drink my morning coffee. Then I lace up my boots and go to work. Can't afford to be missing any work while the weather is good. Nature will dictate when I can have a rest. Cy's stories are a great motivator to me. A reminder of just how tough a guy can be, they inspire me to keep going even when I'm dog tired. I hope to someday be even half the man Cyril Swan is, wouldn't be too bad. Scott too. You guys help give me that little push I need sometimes to be a better Craftsman, father, husband and man. Can't thank you guys enough! Finding this channel four years ago was actually life changing for me. Profoundly influenced my whole philosophy on work and craft and life in general. Happy new year Scott, Nate, Cy and everyone else here! 22 will be the year that our roaring 20s begin! Here's to another beautiful year of wonderful work and craft!