The "Essential Craftsman" is Misunderstood.

Summary by Krater

The host of Essential Craftsman reflects on the 21-year history of his channel's name, exploring what it means to be a craftsman through the story of a king, his tradesmen, and the enduring nature of craft.

From the video

Answers: How did the Essential Craftsman channel get its name and what does true craftsmanship mean?

• craftsmanship
• history of craftsmanship
• the role of trade in society
• value of time and material in craft
• craftsmanship as worship

What it concludes

• A craftsman is someone who can take exactly the right amount of material and time to produce work that meets the standard the job requires.
• True craftsmanship involves patience, skill, and an attitude where work is treated as a form of worship.