This is where it all started, I went back to see how things have changed and how much this channel has grown. Hands down one of the best foraging/ fishing/ adventuring/ catch and cook up channels around. I wish you the best of luck!

Going all the way back to the first episode. Love seeing how this channel has grown, but also how its stuck so close to its roots. I cant wait to see what another 3 years has in store

My Okinawan Grandfather would collect them at low tide and my Grandmother would crack them open, rinse in saltwater and feed us on shore. So sweet, so delish... the best memories!

Not sure how I got here, but glad I have arrived. What a great channel, can't wait to see what else you have in store! Thanks for sharing.

Man it's like being back home in NZ and being able to eat straight out of the ocean! So awesome thank you!!

The best way to eat those sea urchins is raw, straight from the sea. Here in New Zealand us Māori love eating those! My favourite seafood, your ones looked delicious!

“Knife is Life” This is the video that got me hooked. I remember after watching this I took the family to the tide pools in San Pedro (SoCal) and we found some Uni and mussels! Now we are always going! Thanks for the inspiration man!

so good to come back and see where it all started. it has been wonderful watching you grow.

rip sausage piece that fell out

Thankful that I stumbled onto your channel(subscribed). Going through a rough patch in my life and vowed that I am going to start going out again and camping. I live in So Cal so never really visited Nor Cal except for the one time trip to San Fran and the Sierras. I love your videos and now Mendocino is on my list. Very interesting this camping on the beach. So beautiful.

I really like how you add the fishing limits of the season, very helpful!

Used to go on these big camping trips with some friends up there. We'd dive for abalone (back when there was still enough of them and kelp beds were healthy), spearfish and harvest shellfish and urchins. Best camping cookouts. Thanks for the vids, takes me back!

Knife is life! Choosing this video because I think this is the first one I ever saw! Dont know exactly how I came across your channel but so glad I did! ✨✨

"Knife is life" on a roll watching these videos lol

Nice video and what a great environment,those sea urchins are many times bigger than the our green "shore" urchins here in the UK,it would not be worth the effort to try and find the minimal amount of roe.I didn't know your urchins made a hole to live in. There must be many types food to forage at that location. Urchin roe is a great delicacy in Mediterranean countries.It was a shame your gas ran out,thanks for posting and well done, I've subscribed,kind regards Craig

To me, the reason for backpacking, is to enjoy myself. I always took what I needed, to enjoy myself. But, I usually went on 10 - 14 day trips; ranging from ocean to desert; but usually in the mountains of the High Sierra. On a long, 17 trip; in the Sierras, with a group; I carried up to 4 lbs of medical gear; I was an advanced EMT, and worked every day, for years, in a busy E.R. I think I used every item in that kit, at least once. (I did a lot of suturing, and other advanced procedures.) And, of course, I "had" to have 3, or so, lbs.of fishing gear. My 3 or 4 lbs. of photo gear (pre- digital) provided 20 years of beautiful slides, which still brighten my evenings, now that I'm older. I carried "extra gear, on every trip. I found that those "extras" provided value, that was worth the extra weight. However, I was strong, healthy, and willing to carry the weight. I used this "system" to backpack, around a thousand miles, in the wildest parts of the High Sierra (check out Tehiite Valley and the Ionian Basin). Along with the "essentials", I carried 65 lbs. or so; except for a 17 day trip, into the highest, wildest areas, when I started with 96 lbs. I wasn't very fast; but, when that pack came off, I was happy to relax with all the things that made me safe, and comfortable. Don't be afraid to carry some comforts with you. Just, be aware that you'll be a little more tired, and won't cover as much ground. But, if you're not in a race, or weight-carrying-contest; don't be afraid to carry what will make you happy. THAT'S the real reason for backpacking! However, be aware of your companions' wants and needs. They matter, too.

That looked delicious! Would be worth a vacation just to camp there and stuff myself on fresh uni. Funny, I was almost turned off of them, the first time I tried them they weren't so fresh. But then a sushi chef I befriended had me try some fresh ones... well, that's the kind of taste that makes your eyes roll in the back of your head. Cool vid.

KNIFE IS LIFE!!! I love your content! It makes me wish I lived in a coastal town so that I could catch all of the yummy sushi treats 😋

Had to comeback for the first episode! 🎣💯 awesome work man. I’m just starting mine out. Your a legend

"They won't stab you" says the guy with the wrapped up finger haha kidding, I know you can grab em but it's kind of funny

I was watching a TV special on harvesting purple sea urchins off Santa Catalina Island. They pack up and sell the Uni to Japanese markets and are making a fortune doing it. I watched you open the Uni with you knife. The guy in the TV special had a really unique tool to crack op-en the Uni. It looked like a pair of pliers but instead of a vice point it had two flat plates that came together when squeezed. After you squeezed it you used it like a hammer and just busted into the Uni. Once in you released the handles and the spring blades split open the Uni. Using this tool he was able to get a nice clean cut into the Uni and split them open. No spikes in your fingers and the egg sacks were undamaged. Look into it. I do not know what the tool is called but it worked great. CB

Cooking an entire breakfast with a leatherman and a rice paddle! Definitely subscribing!

knife is life! Wow you've come a long way in your video production and editing!! keep going!

production quality has really skyrocketed, can't deny the great content either!

Wow you’ve been around awhile Taku, great content, smooth actor!!🤙🏾Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)Braddah!! MLR&Aloha Your Boy Duke&Ohana.🤙🏾

Heeey, deschutes! I live in Oregon so I’ve actually been to the brewery in bend, good taste man, Oregon pretty much rocks.

“Knife is life” Thanks for the quality content!

Jeeeez that uni was huge!! Awesome video once again

Hey just saw your video. I had to subscribe. I used to live for a little bit in Oregon. Keep these videos coming. I am in Maryland and I have got to get back out there.

Adam and Fisherman's Life (Matt?) both recommended you so here I am! Looking forward to your cooking adventures from start to finish. 1st, hope you made up yourself a cooking pouch with things like a cutting board, knife, spices, SALT and such things that you always have with you :)

Nice video! Miss living on the Humboldt coast. Keep up the great content!

"knife is life" Great informative videos, great content keep up the good work............... Ok I think that's all your videos I hope that's worth the hour of my life spent lol! I'm going to throw you a freebie t-shirt idea, I had a lot of time to think of one while I was commenting on every single one of your videos............. (Idea) "Sharp Knives Matter" that's a freebie!

Just found this channel and it’s awesome!!! Keep it up outdoor chef!

Hahaha, its okay if there's no rice...you got some nori, makes a perfect compliment with the uni...yummmm

Where it all began

Checking out Outdoor Chef Life - pleasure meeting you this evening

my mouth is so watering. you're a legend!

Loving your videos! Never tried Uni/sea urchin but I have to one day! Im not too much of a fan of shellfish, but I love fish! I wish my tastebuds didn't betray me lol. Even though you didn't get rice, you still had beer, uni and seaweed/nori!

Awesome video. Greetings from Humboldt County!

My siblings and I call uni 'sea butter'

Awesome - you should come to Minnesota next summer to boundary waters with us for 3-4 days of canoe, fishing & outdoor wilderness cooking. We would love to host you! Will cover your expenses. LMK

4:10 Anthony Bourdain would have loved getting in on that uni

Dude! So great to see you KZfaq as well :) I really liked this. Keep it up ~

may i ask where this campsite is at? i was thinking doing the same thing you did this summer. thanks

5:50 *so tight* Then grunting sounds

When Taku didn’t have his Lofi beat music...

I know so little about the ocean. I really enjoy these videos. The beach just isn’t something I see quite like that here in Oklahoma

Those sea urchins were beautifully colored.

I've never tried Uni, really looking forward to eating it.

Awesome channel man, I'm a new subscriber. Keep up the awesome videos!

im East coast VA and NC. love the Outer Banks for camping

Ur vids are really cool and interesting compared to all the other content people make

Wooh, those purple ones are huge compare to what I found in Half Moon Bay.

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“knife is life” I really wanna win a gyuto knife haha. But hey, I actually made it to your first vid! It’s crazy to see how far you’ve come! You’re channel is my favorite subscription and I can’t wait to see you hit 1MIL soon!!

I’ve been binge watching this whole time 💀 knife is life

Amazing content! I love your videos because they’re very informational and not over-edited. May I ask where in Mendocino this was?? I’ve attempted to forage uni without having to dive or snorkel for them, but always fail. Where did you map yourself to on your phone?? -> where did you walk to from your campsite?? -> where was your campsite?? A reply would be much appreciated so I can help knock out these invasive species too 🤣 Thank you!! Subscribed 👍🏽

Wow! nice video. I am wondering....how do you know what areas to look for Uni? I live in Korea, and coastal foraging is very common here. I would like to start doing it myself. But I have no idea exactly where to look. Is it usually just in a rocky area at low tide? Breakfast looked amazing too! Nice video, man. I am a new subscriber.

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Man that is sooooooo YUMMMMY...That's how we eat them...Straight from the sea...

Knife for life, uni for days!! 😋🍣

This is AMAZING 😱👍👍👌

Looks like an interesting catch, clean, and cook. I have never tasted sea urchin, but now I am curious!

Do these qualify as California gold? Also, do you season the rice with traditional sushi vinegar/sugar?

Yeah Mendocino!, that’s my second home chef!, I go big on kayak fishing and mushroom foraging over there. I ab dive but not last year, do you hit up the mushrooms?, I can put you on some of you don’t?. Enjoy the videos!.

I have liked all of your vids so far, ocean, shrooms, plants.......you need a microphone with a wind sock thanks

9:15 would off been a cool thumbnail. Great vids though, keep up the good work.

Happy dawg. Taku and Jocelyn before the campstove upgrades.

grew up eating those, so good.

Can anyone tell me where this location is ? I want to bring my kids to there camping this year. Thanks

knife is life I LOVE UNI!

You have to get a better stove, I find the pocket rocket style is only really good for boiling water as the flame spread is too small for cooking . A good stove would be a cartridge butane stove that you can get in your Asian super markets and the fuel is about a dollar each. They can run for around 2 hours when you make a hot pot sukiyaki. If size is an issue then there are ones from china that has a wind protector that has an adapter for the cheap butane cartridges only $20. This is the best one i find for forging, also the Swedish army mess kit is kind of bullet proof, if you run out of alcohol you can always use wood. But i find the butane cartridges work the best as you can fine tune the flame. Also wood stoves are a bit messy to use and you have to find dry fire wood . Nice one mate good luck with your channel.

question: are all kinds of sea urchin edible? Or are there toxic ones? I never came across these. But harvesting looks like fun! Don't wanna risk it being a total dumb beginner tho :D

Amazing, so cool!

love this beach.. went there last year and got some 9" abs under 5 feet water.. any difference in taste between the red and purple uni?

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Oh I'm down! you need spicy peppers for breakfast though.

I love your lifestyle

Hi, with the COVID-19 situation, can you recommend some beaches that are still open for foraging now? Also, there’re 2 low tide times a day, would you recommend going during the AM low tide or PM low tide? Thanks!

How do you know that water is safe to drink, since you’re washing your food in it ?.Also do you ever get sick, it doesn’t seem very sanitary. Would like to try it but want to be safe lol

you have a super cool channel.

I would really like to harvest some uni, this looks like a great spot. Do you happen to remember the general area in mendocino where you were?

had to rewTch this for the "gawd damn " part, ifykyk

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I'm just sitting here rewatching all your old videos waiting for a new one. The weather has not been nice on the weekends to go out and explore. 😢😢😢

Oh man... u need to tell me this location lol, i need me some uni..u making my mouth watery...

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Hi! Where in Mendocino did you go? We are planning to go next week and would love to forage some! Thanks for the awesome video.

Where along the Mendocino coast did you go to?

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Supposedly according to mckkericher state park(spelled that terribly) we’ve got another five years no abalone season to let them breed. That’s one full 6 year life cycle without fishing them

My method for picking sea urchin is not precise but I always break a few medium size ones near a patch to see the quality. If they have small gonads it is usually the same for the rest in that patch. If so I would move on to the next patch. Only way to find out is breaking one open, if it is of good quality usually the rest in that patch is good as well.

The urchin videos got me to subscribe.

Your my new chief 🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿

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Uni is super Ono, "Knife is Life"

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Which campsite is this? Good place...

Hi there, new subscriber to your channel. Is there a certain time of year that the roe are biggest? I went out and harvested some myself and found almost no row in 15+ urchins. Could it be because most were just barely over the limit size?

Good job. Subscription earned