Feather Sticks 101 | How to Make Feather Sticks

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9 жыл бұрын

Feather Sticks or Fuzz Sticks? Two names. One purpose. Feather sticks are used in order to aid in fire making during wet conditions, and they are also a great way to practice bushcraft knife control. Krik of Black Owl Outdoors creates feather sticks with 4 different knives with 4 different grinds: a convex grind, a saber grind, a Scandinavian grind, and a full flat grind.
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@michaelreed649 8 жыл бұрын

great instruction. I like how when things didn't go as planned, you didn't scrap the video to start over. Things don't always go as planned in the woods and seeing someone persevere in the face of the unexpected is a good example to show.

@EvilMonkey8366 7 жыл бұрын

Michael Reed - I completely agree! I also appreciate seeing the 'failures' so that I can learn from them (and know I'm not the only one). Black Owl Outdoors - Thank you for this video! I was just trying my hand at making a feather stick a few days ago and wasn't sure what I was not doing right. I have a good idea on how to succeed now!

@ignaciosergio5878 3 жыл бұрын

a trick: you can watch series on flixzone. Been using it for watching lots of of movies recently.

@emerydarwin1077 3 жыл бұрын

@Ignacio Sergio definitely, have been watching on Flixzone} for years myself :D

@Phlabberghost 8 жыл бұрын

Really, my favorite thing about these videos is that mistakes aren't edited out. Good stuff.

@r91976 9 жыл бұрын

You just can't beat Scandi on wood.

@agagagagagyo 5 жыл бұрын

r91976 scandi *sucks* on wood.

@William_Asston 5 жыл бұрын

Conves edges are arguably better because of how they dont want to bite into the wood as much and thus will kick out the feather and keep a good thin shallow cut. Scandi grinds require much more precision or it will break the feather or cut too deep into the wood. Hollow grinds are the worst in this case. Chisel grinds are hell to me because they try to cut super deep into the wood. All asymmetrical grinds suck for wood processing

@marcusson1983 3 жыл бұрын

@@William_Asston agree, scandi cuts too deep

@FingolfenRockhammer 8 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video. I was hoping to hear more about what you liked/didn't like about each of the grinds though.

@ericstanley1728 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I liked the fact that you didn’t edit out what didn’t work and explained what went wrong. It actually added value to the lesson.

@milesholland6826 2 жыл бұрын

Best feathersticking tutorial I have seen thus far. I like the real world footage of successes and misfires. Thanks.

@CedricAda 9 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Fewer more satisfying things than a nice feathery curl of wood with a sharp knife!

@kennywoods8713 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, even after 7 years still stands up, thanks.

@srspower 9 жыл бұрын

That has got to be the best feather sticking tutorial I have seen on youtube! What I like to do is to use the split pieces of kindling and roughly half feather a fair few of them so they take the flame and self ignite.

@BlackOwlOutdoors 9 жыл бұрын

***** I sure do love utilizing feather sticks. There's nothing better than using a freshly sharpened knife to feather some wood!

@SchoolofSurvival2B 9 жыл бұрын

Don't worry feather stick is not a beauty contest, as long as they can catch a spark it's all good ! Great video ;)

@BlackOwlOutdoors 9 жыл бұрын

***** Agreed. But I like to advance my skills constantly. So that's why I was being a little hard on myself. Thanks for watching. -Krik

@SchoolofSurvival2B 9 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work, i really enjoy watching your vids, you have a geat channel ;) greetings from France

@manofsan 3 жыл бұрын

@@BlackOwlOutdoors - you said a sharp knife is what's most important -- but can you use something like a boxcutter knife or razor blade? Or are those too flimsy?

@michaelreetz7026 3 жыл бұрын

@@manofsan You can but you have to be careful because of how delicate the blade and edge is and if the wood is to wet it would be far more dificult, I would say avoid it if possible but if a box cutter is all you have and you need to start a fire id say slow and steady wins it.

@HappilyEverOutdoors 6 жыл бұрын

Nice work, thanks for the detailed instruction. I also appreciate the fact that your videos feel honest and not overly “staged”.

@phr3dd 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. Good pace, not too slow yet still very informative. I also like how things did not go exactly as you had wished but you kept on, real life, and you showed how useful it your feather sticks were. Thanks again.

@tigerraven 8 жыл бұрын

Cris is the best at making fires

@nancyjames6134 4 жыл бұрын

YAKMAN HERE ! GREAT JOB ON THE FEATHERS STICKING … MY SELF , SIX OR EIGHT MORAS…. & SIX OF THE ESSE KNIFES , LOVE THAT CARBON ! ! U ARE 100 % ON THE MONEY … YOUR WOOD SHOULD BE DRY … KEEP BRING THOSE GREAT VIDEOS A COMING MR.OWL ! ! YAKMAN OUT ! ! 🎄🎄🎅

@matthewjeffres1289 8 жыл бұрын

As always, Krik, I enjoyed your sharing of knowledge. Switching between the grinds could throw the best for a loop! You did well for the situation.

@alexseaton5306 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video appreciate you taking the time to make it, great instructions. I’m currently trying get my feather stick skill up to par and this has me in the right direction. Thank you keep them coming

@peterschneider2584 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great instruction. I like the way you explain what you are doing, why and how you are doing it and what is to be considered. Last but not least I like that you show this is no about magic but concentration and how to deal with imperfection. I enjoyed the video - thanks!

@007flutemusic 9 жыл бұрын

Great video! loved how you used different knife grinds on the wood.

@dysonsphere 6 жыл бұрын

Those curls at the end are great!

@PsycJoe02 9 жыл бұрын

Moarrr! I loved watching the esee 4 part since that's what I use. I find myself having a difficult time making good feather sticks with it. I enjoyed the technical aspect of the edge direction moving curls a certain way. I would love more feather stick videos, maybe using various types of wood or tips on feather sticks for hard wood.

@LtSurvival 9 жыл бұрын

Nice demo Krik, i Like the way you trial all 4 knives you showed us they all work but you got to train first. All in the preparation. thanks for sharing. Atb Louis

@CarlosGomez-is9dh 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and thanks for taking the time to make it and share your wisdom.

@thelonesometramp9514 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid! Hands down feather stick video champ. In my modest attempt to add to this work art I would say that a brief detailing of why feather sticks are useful would have been icing on the cake. What I mean is; why not just fine shavings? Why do they have to remain connected and become feather sticks? Anyone who has made fire in high wind or leaf litter without a bandana/poncho/hat/etc will probably know why, but maybe some others do not. Never the less the unbiased approach you took in this video is refreshing and much appreciated.

@KalinCorvidae 9 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos. Keep it up. It's relaxing to see a sharp knife into wood at the end of the day, and I know only the people like us would understand it. thanks you guys :)

@jdawson7910 9 жыл бұрын

Great video awesome that you had issues of your own it helps us highlight problems we might encounter and makes learning so much quicker, nice to see your goofy side coming out Krik lol your a top bloke.

@kurttroter3730 8 жыл бұрын

your videos are awesome and incredibly informative! thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@MrShortanswer 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! So helpful.

@boo6145 4 жыл бұрын

I think you did a great job at showing how to featherstick and I havent seen alot of videos showing these methods. So keep it up

@pilsburythrowboy12 9 жыл бұрын

Krick, Most excellent tutorial and you hit on a lot of nuances that are left out. One additional point would be to taking care of the feather and tinder prep BEFORE you get into the bucking, limbing and splitting of fuel wood because your hands will be very tired from the heavy work involved. You need a steady hand for the intricate and delicate detail of peeling off those critical ignition feathers you finished off with and when your hands are tired from heavy work, the will not be steady and will not have fine point control. This was a hard lesson I learned some years back when I was in freezing temps while fishing and in pretty dire need of some fire. Thanks a bunch and good to see you bounce back and fully recovered!

@opalprestonshirley1700 9 жыл бұрын

Great demo. Showing the different grinds and the resulting feather stick very helpful. Thanks. atb

@RealtreeGrizzlyBear 7 жыл бұрын

As usual another quality video. Thx mate.👍🏻

@mmccaw01 9 жыл бұрын

The video on making feather sticks with different grind knives was very revealing. The more economical Mora knife seemed to work a little better than what the more expensive knives did. Great lessons.

@magnuskeinstrom8615 9 жыл бұрын

Great vid guys! Enjoyed it...

@kameelelian6044 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the content 👌 new to Bush crafting techniques and I got some good pointers

@Bo_Spurlock 7 жыл бұрын

damn you and your hypnotic feather sticks....

@Soulman-lb3gg 9 жыл бұрын

It was really interesting to see how the different grinds preformed differently. I know they are all capable of creating a feather stick, but it's cool to see how the technique must change with the grind. I personally like a convex grind on my belt knife. For a lot of woods use it is the strongest edge. But I keep a really sharp Opinel No. 9 in my pocket for feather sticks. I think the full flat grind, on a thin blade, allows you to make the shallowest cuts, and therefore the finest curls.

@till4455 9 жыл бұрын

Perfect video, cheers!

@PeterNordBushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips I am practicing for sure!

@OakIsland13 9 жыл бұрын

Cool vid guys! Keep the good videos and info coming!

@TedsOutdoors 9 жыл бұрын

Very good demonstration. Thanks

@BlackOwlOutdoors 9 жыл бұрын

Teds Outdoors HoodCraft Survival Grazie

@lunadf 9 жыл бұрын

Another awesome vid! I like that you used different knives with different grinds. I love my Mora!!

@yoadrian3814 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man!

@blitzb4 9 жыл бұрын

Nice demo thanks!

@kenf5779 8 жыл бұрын

Great videos, much appreciated!

@daveagar5594 3 жыл бұрын

great close up shots.

@anthonyfarro4314 8 жыл бұрын

Nice video! This was really helpful

@kolt193 7 жыл бұрын

Really great video, been trying to get a lot better at feathering

@cornpuffs9621 7 жыл бұрын

K193 same, their always too thick for me :( Or maybe my ferro rod is bad... They dont seem to thick :/

@ryandeborahwofford7064 8 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the vid!

@michaelstjohn6086 9 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed. Like to see some more leather work.

@maxmaxwell4774 9 жыл бұрын

Love your channel brother! Great content!

@k9razz 7 жыл бұрын

I think that was great thanks for sharing!

@roberthix 9 жыл бұрын

Krik, that might be green (i.e. wet or unseasoned wood) however, even dried poplar has green colored heartwood. When you were splitting that blank, it sounded like it was dry. Either way, that green color is a characteristic of poplar, not a sign of how wet the wood is or how well it will burn. Keep up the great work, I love your videos and have even used some of them to introduce or teach outdoor skills to my sons.

@timshull59 8 жыл бұрын

Cool video man,nice tips.

@LionheartSJZ 9 жыл бұрын

Nice! This has to be your best video so far, really great and helpful. Funny that this came online just when I came back from a trip on which I failed miserably at making feather sticks. Sometimes if the knife has seen some use and is not as sharp as it could be and there is no great wood around I just don't manage to get them done properly :D

@Hawkie67 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the instruction. Cheers mate

@frostbite1197 9 жыл бұрын

Good info, Krik

@sidneyrobertsii1932 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Ill try it.

@screwloose455 9 жыл бұрын

Strangely satisfying. I tried making these last time I was camping and it was so hard I gave up lol

@josephsavage2884 9 жыл бұрын

Deserves much more views!!!

@GodsWoodsman 8 жыл бұрын

Good job! Really enjoyed the video.

@BlackOwlOutdoors 8 жыл бұрын

+God's Woodsman Thanks man!

@elimgrc1292 7 жыл бұрын

thank you bro...enjoyed watching the vid

@Bandicut 9 жыл бұрын

Nice demonstration about makting feather sticks. Uwe

@RehoKevin 8 жыл бұрын

Well done video, very informative. I really enjoyed this and will be watching others you produce. Thanks.

@BlackOwlOutdoors 8 жыл бұрын

+RehoKevin Awesome! Let me know if you have any questions about anything we've done!

@Gullrica 9 жыл бұрын

Hi! Lately I have start using feathersticks, and I have notised that the wood and the knife do matters. :) I liked the video, it was well presented and I learned a few tricks I didn´t know about, for example to use the edges of the last carv and some about different edges. It was nicely filmed, zoomed on the right places. I am so glad that the Mora seemed to work best to do curls this time. Thank you for sharing. /Ulrica

@sheepdogoverwatch8770 3 жыл бұрын

Good video!

@harris-design 9 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration! Thanks! As I've said before, It's been many, many years since I've been camping/hiking. And you guys are inspiring me to get back into it. I can't wait to get back in the woods and make a Feather Stick. I really like the style and quality of your videos. Keep 'em coming! p.s. What pants are those? I like the snaps on the cargo pockets, as opposed to velcro.

@oftheearth 9 жыл бұрын

Well presented info. Thank you for getting it put together for us. Just subbed.

@hiejagan1992 9 жыл бұрын

Nice insight thx a lot

@salvadordiezcansecojr.2600 3 жыл бұрын

That second one looks way better. I'm practicing on my feather sticks. Looking at videos for tips.

@greekveteran2715 2 жыл бұрын

Morakniv Bushcraft Black properly sharpened/reprofiled, is the best feathersticker and the best fire making knife, I've ever used and I tried A LOT. Even 400$ knives...

@JDStone20 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video!

@marleneengleman88 4 жыл бұрын

I liked the info

@kolt193 7 жыл бұрын

Jesus ive never heard krik laugh that hard

@philipisholding 9 жыл бұрын

Thx for the info!

@nathanlloyd2 9 жыл бұрын

Good job I like the vid thanks.

@JumpingWatermelons 8 жыл бұрын

i tried this for the first time earlier tonight. I didn't get any of my sparks to take. This helps. Clearly I need to make the pieces thinner

@snowpuppy77 9 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this one. Great idea to show the different grinds. Interesting that you went to the scandi grind at the end when you needed to concentrate and get some feathers that would take a spark. I would agree that the best thing is to just have practice with the knife you have.

@PrimalEdge 9 жыл бұрын

great video guys!!! I'm by no means "great" at feathers ticks, but it's covered so well in this video, I found two things I was doing wrong 1) improper ridges 2) locking my elbow - I think that may be one reason I over cut and lob off he feathers before I'm done. I love these Bushcraft skill videos, always great to get an in depth view at other peoples skills.

@BlackOwlOutdoors 9 жыл бұрын

Primal Edge I've seen people say you can lock your elbow. Maybe with a super strong power cut. But for something that needs more control, I definitely don't lock mine. Work it and see if it helps at all. Thanks for watching as always. -Krik

@PrimalEdge 9 жыл бұрын

BlackOwlOutdoors will do, grazzi!

@ScottishWanderer 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@Goddess1Princess 8 жыл бұрын

good job

@PinkMist88 9 жыл бұрын

I think your feathersticks are fine. Thanks for the vid.

@seanchoi6632 9 жыл бұрын

Can you do more of the leather craft vids?

@Alex_Pasu 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation! I have 2 questions: Does the process damage the blade? I have a switchblade a victorinox and a full tang karambit. Which should I use?

@MoHawkinsBass 9 жыл бұрын

Consider it a lesson learned! Mora=woodworking master

@BlackOwlOutdoors 9 жыл бұрын

MoHawkinsBass There are a few reasons for that. Mainly, the thinness of the blade and grind. They're just not the strongest edges. -Krik

@MoHawkinsBass 9 жыл бұрын

BlackOwlOutdoors Definitely agree. These are the main selling points of the Mora companion, along with how much quality you get for the money. I just find myself (similar to in this video) grabbing it when I know I need complete control for a cutting task. Thanks. -Matt

@desperado8605 4 жыл бұрын

Finally found a video that helps me see what I'm doing wrong mine usually look like your first one but can't ever get the feathers to stay more than half the stick

@kellenrobbins4395 9 жыл бұрын

Witch grind is the best for feather sticks in your opinion?

@edrodriguez7801 9 жыл бұрын

Good vid.. Would like to see more videos on different kinds of shelter building....

@WanderingBackpacker 8 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos, what camera do you use? it's the best quality I have seen so far amongst other youtube videos. you really motivate me for going camping and ordering some good stuff like survival knives etc. good job. keep it up. very informative, precised and interesting videos.

@BYLRPhil 7 жыл бұрын

I've been trying to use my Mora to do this and I can't get it right. Does this only work well on hard or soft? Does it have to be seasoned? I've got a ton of willow limbs I'm trying to turn in to kindling and it isn't working right at all.

@bg4263 7 жыл бұрын

jacked up in the woods, fun! say, did you mention what is your preferred grind for carving feather sticks?

@KonusUA 8 жыл бұрын

So what's the best grind type for making feather sticks in your opinion? Which one allows you to control angle between knife and sticks more carefully? thank you

@GetMeThere1 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! We can learn more when things DON'T go right, and then when they do. A video where somebody just shows off isn't as good to learn from. Thanks!

@SuperJalejan 9 жыл бұрын

Nice! But how do you choose the wood do you have any preferences or just that I seem to be dry enough?

@Zedoutdoors 9 жыл бұрын

A great walk through and you've given me something to try too, and thats doing feather sticks with different blade edges. As always great editing and less 'special herbs' in your coffee next time ;) ~Peace~

@HPM2006 9 жыл бұрын

Love my mora

@bushcraft2012 9 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. Feather sticks only need to be effective not perfect. As you illustrated...it worked. I do agree with you about choice and dryness of the wood. Convex grinds definitely work best with very dry wood. They tend to "bite" to deeply with the green stuff.

@BlackOwlOutdoors 9 жыл бұрын

bushcraft2012 Nice point. I've had good success with convex and feather sticks. Maybe that wood was dryer. -Krik

@farstrider79 9 жыл бұрын

BlackOwlOutdoors Do you guys ever mess with the BOB knife you reviewed before? I've only been out once or twice with mine and am trying to get the hang of feather sticking with it, the weather hasn't cooperated with my last few backpacking trips. Seems like it's kindof a convex edged scandi, they call it a "modified scandi"

@EarlyMist 9 жыл бұрын

Jacked up on Coffee haha. I can relate. Coffee studies I have seen and my own experience for the last few decades have proven that coarse motor skills are increased yet fine motor skills can suffer somewhat or greatly depending on the dose (my max at one time was 900 mg but I have read of doses up to 6000 mg on Erowid...not pretty). Anyway guys, Great vid. Not a true test of the knives grinds etc but was never meant to be. The Mora wins for these tasks out of the ones you have since it is light and nimble but also... 'dat grind'...three levels of shallow cutting power (inc. The 2ndary bevel you sharpen on apart from that main bevel which leads nicely into the flatish blade). Just eats it up. It makes Zero sense to me to not own at least a basic Mora due to price, performance, grind, ease of sharpening and weight..it's not really even there till you need it. Cheers

@BlackOwlOutdoors 9 жыл бұрын

EarlyMist I try to stay away from coffee. But I sure do love hot chocolate and coffee mixed. Mmm.

@tigerraven 8 жыл бұрын

Nice video cool Chanel in austrailiA we have pine and gum and red gum these are the best fire woods ps I'm thinking about buying a striker witch one should i buy

@cru1234 8 жыл бұрын

I always have trouble making these. Could it be possible I'm using the wrong knife or something? When I slice my knife locks on the wood and I basically end up with just slices of chipped wood.

@BlackOwlOutdoors 8 жыл бұрын

+Cru1234 Is your knife very, very sharp? Also sounds like you have too steep of an angle, maybe.