the apprenticeship of fire and steel

[TheFisherman1998]

what kind of gun is that a 22 ??

[4trahasis]

I'd never seen a toggle like that on a bow - thanks for sharing!

[1097411]

Great video. I got my first ember from a bow drill a few weeks ago and I was told that the spindle should be on the outside of the bow instead of the inside. Thanks for sharing Take Care.

[nativerobin]

Nice video!.....subbed your site :)

[dmgm1970]

Good points about the progression in knives and fire making. Until you understand how to work he kindling you really can't do much with a spark. I think starting a fire with a single match was a good task set for me as a boy. My first knife was a SAK. And I closed it on my fingers, so +1 on the lock blade. I now like my swisstool and fallkniven f1. If I could justify a third knife it'd be the fallkniven wm1 as a neck knife, but a hatchet or axe is another extra and it's all extra weight. The pl

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[alonewolverine1984]

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[RDPproject]

Hmm....I dont know why... But this video didnt pop up on my subbed videos list. Odd.

What is that grey square on the side of the Victorinox?...oh...its the lock.

5:58....heyy...you made a bush guitar... :-)

YES!!...I KNEW you would recommend a MORA....good man.

[boomer00000]

Hey, theres an idea next time you get a deer, give it a shot. Sure it would take a while though.

[sargefaria]

Always slip one in here on me brother lol. Great job and a wonderful knife choice for sure ; )

Good to see ya again buddy

[1097411]

I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing Take Care.

[teb0atoz]

Excellent video. I as always like your stuff.

cheers

[Patriot36]

Can't remember the last time that I favorited a video but I think it's time for me to add a new one up top. Thanks for the adventure Jordan!

Almost forgot to ask, do you prefer your bow spindle a bit longer and if so, is that to provide more bow clearance or do you just like a higher socket height? I kinda like the socket to be in the middle of my left chin but then I usually drag the bow on the ground unless I find a place work on a slight bow side decline.

[swibo6]

@Patriot36 I'm always glad to hear from ya bro!

I probably have wierd body geometry when I do the bow drill but I preffer a spindle that is about 12" long because that keeps my bearing arm almost straight. I'll try to desribe my posture to you, my left arm wraps around my left knee under the knee cap, my right knee is on the ground touching my left heel and my chin is almost on my left knee. I find that this gives me a clear path for the bow and also gives me a lot of control on the set.

[barefoot130]

Great choice! Everyone's first knife should be a Vicotorinox, locking blade even better, however, I have to say that I learned to respect the sharpness of a blade very quickly when my swiss army knife blade closed on my hand.

[SurviveToLife]

Great video and advice! You always do a great job. Thanks!

[allenh60]

Great advice, video, and good to see you out and about again Brother.

[Optionsaregood]

Very good advice, as always.

[FatDaddy4Fun]

I always enjoy your videos, pal. Thanks. Great lesson too. ~Wolf

[knifedrago]

Very interesting video, Nice philosophy approach on knives.

[buckarue100]

I have used the transparent, adjustable flame lighters for many years and have never ever had a problem with even one. As a pipe smoker for over 30 years, I used about one every month and never had a bad one,

[oregonmikes]

I carry the Huntsman in my pocket, it has great tools on it. The saw is impressive.

[josesandra1946]

I LIVE IN THE CITY, AND WHEN I GET MY CHANCE; LIKE A LITTLE KID IM IN THE WOODS PRACTICING MY BUSHCRAFRT AND I HAVE TO SAY IM STILL LEARNING, AND KEEP MAKING GREAT VIDEOS, YOU HAVE A SIMPLICITY ON SHOWING THE TRADE.

THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS..

[TheKodiak72]

Thanks for another video, im amazed at the swiss army knife. i always overlooked it. maybe its time i took mine out for some use. great video as usaul. Stay safe mate!

[wawashkashi]

I lost mine on a kayak accident. i need to get a new one there are great tool. next time i will secure it better. lesson learn.

[Prepare2Survive]

If you use the Egyptian bow drill method where you ream a hole through the spindle for the bow string to go through it wont matter if the string stretches. Demonstrated at 15:26 in this video watch?v=v1eWx76RGVM

[Prepare2Survive]

I bought a victorinox huntsman over 10 years ago. It's been great. I still carry it with me everywhere, every day.

[wingman115]

Another great video! Thanks for taking us along.

[Hoodwoodsbushcraft14]

nice new vid.

[BushcraftOnTracks]

Great job once again brother! Can wait to visit your backyard someday!

[HBC258]

Good video, thanks.

[buckarue100]

A BIC lighter is a poor choice and the most expensive disposiable lighter on the market. I highly recommend a disposiable lighter that is transparent so you can see how much fuel is remaining and an adjustable flame to produce a hotter flame when you need it. They also cost a bout half what a BIC lighter cost. Check out Walmart.

[TheKodiak72]

@buckarue100 gotta be careful with the adjustable flame ones, i got one to shoot a flame over 1 meter long haha.. you could literally see the fluid draining, i emptied a whole lighter in less then 5 mins, Only problem with these cheap ones i found is the flint can sometimes snap from its housing rendering the light totally useless. its worth the few extra cents for a quality Bic

[davidfriars]

Well said everyone has to start somewhere and with that you get to enjoy the learning process and being out in nature is always good, great video as always

Thanks

Dave

[buckarue100]

Let's talk knives. For EDC I highly recommend a Leatherman Juice S2 which has a plain edge knive blade plus a fine pair of needle nose pliers, which is especially useful for untying knots, a pair of useable scissors, etal. I also recommend a Victorinox Framer which has a plain edge knive blade, an fine saw the back of which is a perfect striker for a firesteel and a awl for reaming and punching holes,etal. A locking blade is for stabbing and not the least bit necessary for cutting and slicing..

[bushcraftus]

wow! Thats amazing country up there! I wish that was my backyard!

[CR2011VSF]

Great video and a beautiful place!

[hazeywolf]

Good choice - I'm middle-aged and have used swiss army knives or a locking Victorinx Tracker style knife for the majority of camp chores since I was a kid. They're great, utilitarian knives that are tough, easy to sharpen and carry. Good call on the mora too! Thanks for sharing and best wishes -

[phrankus2009]

Well, here is yet another of my unsolicited, arm-chair opinions (FWIW) -- As a purely bushcraft knife, I recommend the Mora Companion MG Carbon (formerly, the Clipper MG Carbon) -or- The Mora Bushcraft Force (but it is 2x the cost, at ~$30 US and is 12c27 Stainless) Since the Mora Companion is only ~$15US and carbon is a better trainer, for sharpening I would give him a Companion MG or one of the similar Moras. BUT, to include "Survival Camping" as a POU? ... WENGER RANGER ! watch?v=FKI6q3JRQQI

[flyflung]

OH yeah, really good advice, nice job.

[flyflung]

I'm another who has carried a Victorinox for most of my life. Well, I should say several. I have used a couple up and given away I don't know how many. Great piece of gear.

[jkd185]

thanks for showing ;)

kind regards

streetartist

[MrGarryButler]

Excellent Video.Good advice

[srvvlhm]

I got my first SAK when I was 6. Still have it 30+ years later. Great advise for the younger people.

[beast12101]

words of wisdom

[novascotiansurvival]

Is it me or am I the only person who can't get a bow drill fire???????

[sercout]

Great stuf mate love it you got me hock to the screen:)

regards

Sercout

[mynineridesshotgun]

Great video. I really like how you talked through different levels of skill and even shared some of your own mistakes. We're all here to learn.

[hobbexp]

i have a victorinox kinife like that, ts a great knife

fredde

[zThanatos]

you should have your own show

[digitalartwerks]

One of your best videos. My all time favorite is still when you cooked the chicken with your wife.

[Waldhandwerk]

Great video and great places, thanks. Thanks also for showing your practising and the things they can happen. Take care, Sepp

[ANXIETOR]

i like your apprenticeship comparison. a logical progression of tools and techniques makes sense. my learning sort of jumped around, depending on what i found next in books. will there be more footage of you with your new student? it might keep him out of a bad situation on his own.

[drorlavy]

Thanks for the video.

[Neogatling]

Wise words towards the end, learning by doing is by far the best method in my opinion. but u tube helps a LOT by giving ideas and mentors like you - thanks a lot mate.

[berto13579]

please show us how to make traps

[AjiraKimberly]

Victorinox always +1! I'm sporting a Workchamp for EDC myself. They're super easy to sharpen, are packed with goodness and will basically survive WW3.

[TheSonofgun666]

Dang'it :P

[TheSonofgun666]

Before I see what knife it is, my geus is you'll recomend a mora (LITERALLY just paused it at 1:43)