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The Gray Bearded Green Beret

The Gray Bearded Green Beret

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Let's discuss ferro rod techniques and natural tinder processing for use with a ferro rod.
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@thetruthserum2816
@thetruthserum2816 11 ай бұрын
"There's no substitute for actual experience"... That's one of my life mottos...
@jeremywang9148
@jeremywang9148 3 жыл бұрын
This channel is so genuine yet so underrated, you deserve more views.
@JohnWright10
@JohnWright10 2 жыл бұрын
No kidding, I love this channel!!!
@Mocha69A
@Mocha69A 2 жыл бұрын
It's been on my subscribed list
@BUZZKILLJRJR
@BUZZKILLJRJR 2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree 💯
@stephenhodges5162
@stephenhodges5162 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@KettleCamping
@KettleCamping 2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree!!
@markkoehler5110
@markkoehler5110 2 жыл бұрын
This is the most detailed instruction i have ever seen on how to properly use a ferrocerium rod. Thank you!
@Abe18874
@Abe18874 Жыл бұрын
I have used an uncoated hack saw blade for decades. I used it to prepare my rod with the serrated side, removing all coating and creating a serrated surface on the rod. Once prepped, I use the flat edge of the blade to throw spark. I use the flex of the blade to my advantage, and do not have to apply the same pressure but produce a multiple of times more spark. I have a whole bunch of old uncoated hack saw blades still left. I break them to size. To pack, I put a wood spine on the serrated side to protect from abrasion, but this reduces the flex... So pin-n-pull. Try it. You might like it.
@rodneyreiter4026
@rodneyreiter4026 Жыл бұрын
Very good teacher. This may become my favorite channel. Thanks so much.
@subdawg1331
@subdawg1331 7 ай бұрын
OK wow as a person who has done many many days and weeks out in the northern Ontario bush ... you nailed it and even show this old dawg a few tricks thank you
@Lucius1986
@Lucius1986 2 жыл бұрын
So amazing techniques and such a nice person. Kind of Keanu Reeves of the forest.
@robertwright6146
@robertwright6146 11 ай бұрын
A whole bunch of information in a short video! "BUT" when you paid homage to the A 10 told me a whole bunch about who you are!!! Gonna Subscribe! THANKS
@EastSideDoubleWide
@EastSideDoubleWide Жыл бұрын
Welcome home. Getting back in touch with nature and using what's around my property has been a huge peace. This is the best Ferro video I've come across from a civvies point of view. Thanks for sharing for us that havnt had the chance to learn first hand yet!
@Mapleaple
@Mapleaple 3 жыл бұрын
I knew a retired Green Beret that worked for a animal company. One of the hardest things to be...thats not including any of the actions. I'll take a Green Berets knowledge over any other human on this planet. Not even survivorman
@georgeclinton3657
@georgeclinton3657 3 жыл бұрын
if I'm not mistaken, the A-10 was originally designed to spread happiness.
@americanpatriot6918
@americanpatriot6918 8 ай бұрын
Indeed it was.😎🇺🇸🦅👊💪
@Abe18874
@Abe18874 Жыл бұрын
Wow, I get it. Tinder processing and less than 3 Thanks for all. I definitely need to practice this to enjoy the outdoors even better.
@Daytonaman675
@Daytonaman675 2 жыл бұрын
Man every time I think I’ve got a decent skill set I see another new “nugget” from you that makes me question everything
@scotty5717
@scotty5717 2 жыл бұрын
Learning from an expert with real world experience in the military and bushcraft, couldn't have a better teacher. Great channel. Love and respect from UK. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
@uprebel5150
@uprebel5150 2 жыл бұрын
My parents live near Selfridge Air National Guard. The A-10s come down their driveway at about 300 feet. My happy place.
@johncampbell9216
@johncampbell9216 Жыл бұрын
At last! Someone who knows how to use a ferrorod! Love the one-handed tips, that’s a valuable train of thought that everyone should consider and practice.
@rickyburton4642
@rickyburton4642 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to meet you! Enjoying the video , coming to you thanks to the Corporals Corner!😃👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸thanks for the great details! That really helps a lot!
@kurtpatenaude5743
@kurtpatenaude5743 10 ай бұрын
This is the best video I’ve seen on fire starting yet please keep making videos
@johnnivek9653
@johnnivek9653 Жыл бұрын
I use the spine of the nail file on my multitool as a striker. I get the best and most consistent sparks from it. Plus I never use it for anything else so I decided it was best to get some use with it and keep my knives in tip top shape. One thing that worries me about it though, is that I might be taking too much of the feroserium off each time I strike it.
@user-zq9ym3ue2p
@user-zq9ym3ue2p Жыл бұрын
I think you made an excellent teaching video, Thank you.
@BUZZKILLJRJR
@BUZZKILLJRJR 2 жыл бұрын
I showed my two kids and my buddy's son last weekend! 3 kids, 3 fires in the snow very happy practice!
@scottypmtb
@scottypmtb Жыл бұрын
You had me at A-10. I grew up in Tucson, AZ watching A-10s fly low level over my backyard on approach to Davis-Monthan AFB. Hearing it on your channel brought me right back. Great content, keep it up! Thank you for your service and teaching us.
@wolfeguy6451
@wolfeguy6451 Жыл бұрын
Well done. Wife took away a welth of info from this. Thank you.
@zu_1455
@zu_1455 3 жыл бұрын
Always well-presented. Efficient delivery once again. Most of all, I love the B/W outtakes. Any one can can seem cool with proper editing but this video definitely has more levity.
@ikonomid19601
@ikonomid19601 Жыл бұрын
One handed techniques- very valuable for the older and ailing ( arthritis, gout etc) of us❤
@Zukilover305
@Zukilover305 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Sir for your service AND... THIS information in actually life changing for me.. I will NEVER forget.. THANK YOU!
@EAGLE-SAN
@EAGLE-SAN Жыл бұрын
THANKS , GREY BEARDED DRAGON- I AM PLANNING ON A LONG JOURNEY WITH MY 21 HIMALAYAN MOTORCYCLE.. AND WILL ADD THIS KNOWLEDGE FROM YOU WITH MY NEWLY PURCHASED FERRO ROD . EAGLE-SAN IN CO.
@HUZ9k3s5w
@HUZ9k3s5w 3 жыл бұрын
hmmm got this video in my KZfaq feed last week, but now it is here "as a new video" again
@TonyGillis
@TonyGillis 3 жыл бұрын
Same here. I was thinking I had a serious case of deja vu. Lol
@HUZ9k3s5w
@HUZ9k3s5w 3 жыл бұрын
@@TonyGillis Yeah..he probably just edited out something and uploaded it again. Btw I do not mind watching it again . And while I believe I have heard and know most from before, I think it is nice to bookmark this as a thorough walk-trough to share with others who wants to learn more.
@TonyGillis
@TonyGillis 3 жыл бұрын
@@HUZ9k3s5w yeah. His videos are good, and have good replay value. I don’t mind watching them multiple times either.
@user-qq2ri7ck7f
@user-qq2ri7ck7f 8 ай бұрын
Ferro rod is the basic important tools for living in the rural areas.matches and lighter are not available sometimes.watching here in the philippines
@oh2txb18
@oh2txb18 3 жыл бұрын
Great skills course right there. You see so many people on YT doin the knuckle buster and trying to stop before punching the tinder pile.
@thomasoverton7131
@thomasoverton7131 Жыл бұрын
Great instructional video!!! Thanks for sharing brother 👍
@prepperpov5852
@prepperpov5852 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for your book
@firekracker92
@firekracker92 Жыл бұрын
Something i found a while back from a channel here on KZfaq (i don't remember who so I can't give credit) is the Corona tool blade sharpener. It's a metal rod with a carbide bit attached so you can sharpen gardening tools. The carbide is significantly stronger than steel scraper and has a large 90 degree edge. It works better than any steel scraper and it also functions as a knife sharpener in a pinch.
@bribrifreedom9317
@bribrifreedom9317 Жыл бұрын
Very well done!
@davidjohn316
@davidjohn316 3 жыл бұрын
The one arm method was especially good to know ... some earlier survivalists/preppers would note if you could only use one arm due to injury that this was a down-side of a ferro rod ... great video !
@erickpdavis8208
@erickpdavis8208 10 ай бұрын
I have injoyed seeing your instructions i thank it is a very needed thang
@EderenHa
@EderenHa 7 ай бұрын
Most useful and genuine skills and explanation! Thanks, from Korea.
@oldstudbuck3583
@oldstudbuck3583 Жыл бұрын
Learned something valuable thank you.
@ramramdiramdiramram4799
@ramramdiramdiramram4799 Жыл бұрын
would like this video twice if i could
@GrayBeardedGreenBeret
@GrayBeardedGreenBeret Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@gunnerbhb50
@gunnerbhb50 Жыл бұрын
I use a multitude of ferro rods but my edc ferro is a blast match because it can be used with one hand being a spring loaded rod with a built in striker blade
@Chris-qr7hc
@Chris-qr7hc Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. That technique of pulling the rod is so much more effective than anything I've been doing.
@stephenemerson9890
@stephenemerson9890 3 жыл бұрын
A-10 dedicated close air support, us old gray infantry types feel the same way about the old Skyraider...
@MrKbtor2
@MrKbtor2 7 ай бұрын
I always believed that the pin and pull method was so as not to whack your tinder away but the point mentioned that there is more constant, direct sparking closer to the ignition target makes it even more the better choice.
@matthewoveracre795
@matthewoveracre795 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir for your video. I have been trying to teach my 16yr old granddaughter on some Bushcraft fire starting and shelter building. I'm no expert but I just do not want her to depend on someone to do this for her. With this video it will help her to understand it. Thank you again. Have a good one.
@jeffersonguerrero4034
@jeffersonguerrero4034 2 жыл бұрын
Your facial expression shows your love and appreciation of that hog’s whistle in the sky.
@path852
@path852 Ай бұрын
Thank you Sir. very detailed and instructional. Knowledge is power for several.
@freakygardener8033
@freakygardener8033 Жыл бұрын
Awesome information! I think you covered PRETTY much everything, but, one thing that is NEVER emphasized enough,by anyone. Practice, practice, practice!!!
@stout_tossme7541
@stout_tossme7541 Жыл бұрын
I love your content. And yes. Salute to the A-10
@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897
@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897 11 ай бұрын
I have found the 8 inch Uberleben rod to be a hard rod Josh. Just brought one because of all the hype. I have a Nathan 4071, erik x, bayite and ebay chinese rod. All 6" x 1/2" rods which are all soft rods. I find harder rods need a different technique with a good 90° spine or striker. Great video and Techniques. Thanks again Josh. Jas from New Zealand 🇳🇿 💥💥💥💥💥🔥🔥😊😝🤘💯
@mark.sdupuis961
@mark.sdupuis961 2 жыл бұрын
Great informative video,…..however the A-10 comment really made me smile !
@michaelthomson5101
@michaelthomson5101 Жыл бұрын
A lot of very good info. Thanks!
@theirishmountainmanmac1612
@theirishmountainmanmac1612 2 жыл бұрын
Love your work Brother,I’m learning so much from you,thank you so much. From Ireland, The Irish Mountain Man
@justme8108
@justme8108 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your time. Worth every minute.
@spencerguillen7092
@spencerguillen7092 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks green beret for the video it as helped me understand more about tinder and technique for survival and camping..from the uk🇬🇧🇺🇸🙏🏻
@LivingtoLearn
@LivingtoLearn 3 жыл бұрын
Ferro rod master class
@wurzelkraxler
@wurzelkraxler Жыл бұрын
Great summary of important knowledge!
@donaldrinker8104
@donaldrinker8104 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Josh good videos. The corporal sent me your way. Happy New year 2022
@echatton1950
@echatton1950 Жыл бұрын
Mr GBGB, I am a long time sub over at Corporals Corner. He gave you a shout out so checked out your channel. After a few views, I am now one of your subs. All the best to you and the corporal; who apparently is taking a break from his channel. Thanks Hat.
@kiethlowry2862
@kiethlowry2862 9 ай бұрын
Well dang I was practicing your techniques and lost my Ferrell rod in my front yard will have to wait until the am to find it!
@loriflarson4236
@loriflarson4236 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That was very comprehensive
@memathews
@memathews 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent breakdown and process for ferrorod lighting techniques. A group class a couple of years back was spreading tinder everywhere instead of igniting fire, which convinced me to teach the pin and pull method instead,. Pin and pull works like a dream and I'll be teaching that this weekend on snow.
@americanpatriot6918
@americanpatriot6918 8 ай бұрын
I actually bought something like 7-8 different Uberleben fero rods after watching your last video on fero rods. I've practiced your one handed technique too. It works well, especially with a good sharp spine on your knife. I actually carry the three inch hexigon one that has the scraper with leather string attaching it. I have started many camp fires, and many other things with the few fero rods I've used already. I also loved them so much that I bought backups, lol. Thanks for the info!!😎🇺🇸🦅👊💪
@KnowEyes
@KnowEyes Жыл бұрын
I love this video! It’s so educational,wish I could take one of your survival classes.
@YeoshuaBenkamin
@YeoshuaBenkamin 2 жыл бұрын
Want to comment... I just passed this video on to my little brother and when I was describing it I made the comment that you are one of the few people on KZfaq world I would trust passing your videos on to loved ones when I am unable to show them myself. Nothing I have ever seen you do has made me roll my eyes. Thank you for your time and your videos.
@MawoDuffer
@MawoDuffer Жыл бұрын
I like the knife in the crook of the knee technique for one handed use. For emergencies everyone should have a ferro rod and know how to use it. But also for emergencies, it doesn’t hurt to have a lighter and a block of waxed sawdust. My philosophy is that ferro rod and even traditional flint and steel are amazing to practice for camping. It’s so satisfying to make a fire that way. But if you are in an emergency and you can start a fire the fastest way possible with an accelerant then use it.
@aidenradway7520
@aidenradway7520 10 ай бұрын
Amazing video. Great teaching technique, easy to understand and follow. Thanks.
@arnenelson4495
@arnenelson4495 2 жыл бұрын
Luv the A-10! It often flies low over the ranch making coyotes howl.
@gavinharvey6418
@gavinharvey6418 2 жыл бұрын
I was practising feathersticks and ferro in my back yard. Took me 2hrs to get the sticks to take. This guy flagged up 3 things I did wrong. INSTANT subscribe. Back to it tomorrow with my new found knowledge
@gavinharvey6418
@gavinharvey6418 2 жыл бұрын
New technique on the ferro rod made better finer feather sticks and made more of them. Plus I foraged my local area for a better tinder. Got the nest going first strike. The feather took a little longer maybe 10 to 15 strikes but such an improvement on the day before. Amazing what abit of knowledge can do. Can't wait to binge watch a bunch more and keep learning. Cheers.
@Midas8610
@Midas8610 2 жыл бұрын
A-10 flies over....freedom is heard. For real though, this was great information man.
@JM7284
@JM7284 2 жыл бұрын
You had me at "A-10"
@WarGrrl3
@WarGrrl3 2 жыл бұрын
I've always been lucky (and gratefully so) getting a fire started w a ferro rod as I too prefer the pin n pull method but I must say this is the best ferro rod instruction vid on YT. Btw, one of the best ferro rod makers taught me that if you tilt your ferro rod 45° OR tilt your scraper 45° while striking, you will not get the ridges n bumps that I see on so many Peo complain about. Thank you for such an important n informative vid, I will share this w as many as I can. As soon as I out of the hospital. Have a safe, Blessed New Year
@jasonturpin6559
@jasonturpin6559 2 жыл бұрын
God bless you thx for the wisdom my friend
@andrewgable7273
@andrewgable7273 2 жыл бұрын
As always, great video. Thx for taking the time to do these videos, I greatly appreciate it. Been camping in my backyards on weekends, got a solar fire started yesterday. I've also working on tinder processing and ferro rod techniques as well. It as been way too long since I've done this last, nice to get out and get some more practice going. Thanks again Josh!!!
@davemiller8203
@davemiller8203 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful and informative video. You've covered a lot of important techniques, both with the rod and the kindling. I thought I knew it all but I've learned something today. Thank you!
@kaidemen156
@kaidemen156 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service and for sharing your knowledge with us.
@robertgoss4842
@robertgoss4842 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are extremely informative and useful. I especially like your easy, accessible style. You say you're not a You Tube type but I think you are a superb presenter of much valuable data. Please continue your good work.
@asmith7876
@asmith7876 3 жыл бұрын
Deja vu....no matter, I get to like it twice!
@GreyManPrepping
@GreyManPrepping 3 жыл бұрын
Always great information 🤘
@logiconabstractions6596
@logiconabstractions6596 Жыл бұрын
The thing I sort of wrapped my head around this year is that in the end, good tinder comes down to small, thin pieces of dry material. Sawdust accepts a a good spark. So really if you have a saw and you're in a forest, you have dry tinder pretty much anytime. Stuff that worked well: 1 - Punk wood 2 - scrapped paper birch bark 3 - fatwood (i guess not really small/thin more oily) 4 - scrapped clothing
@AllWeatherFirestarters
@AllWeatherFirestarters 9 ай бұрын
Great tip! Magnesium works great too.
@stevejenkins6045
@stevejenkins6045 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the best instructional video on this subject I have ever seen.
@oferbechor1579
@oferbechor1579 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU
@kimlovinagoodfind1510
@kimlovinagoodfind1510 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your awesome video. I just found your channel a couple days ago and am binge watching. Love the very understandable and informative information. As someone who's unfortunately just now learning these basics, this is a tremendous help! Thank you for your service to our country and thank you for the awesome videos that you provide.
@realsimpilot8221
@realsimpilot8221 2 жыл бұрын
You good Sir have the most valueable channel about the outsoors/bushcraft/survival topic hands down, at least for me personally. So thank You very much for all the effort, I've already learned a lot from You and can't wait to learn more! Kudos & love! :) TC
@Crafty.Veteran.Survival
@Crafty.Veteran.Survival 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video!!! Also this video feels like a rebuttal to Blackscout Survival's latest ferro-rod video 😆 Thanks for sharing your knowledge/skills!
@THK_tv
@THK_tv Жыл бұрын
I live in central California where there’s current flooding going on and am buying resources here and there like rope, tape, machetes and ferro rods. This video was much need 🙏 big thanks!
@frankie2124
@frankie2124 Жыл бұрын
I learned something today. I need to work on my ferro rod technique lol. Thanks! Great informative vid!
@arunkumars1848
@arunkumars1848 Жыл бұрын
Great job brother, i got from you... Thank you...
@davidcarter8457
@davidcarter8457 2 жыл бұрын
This is my first video, you did a very good job with it. I’ll be back.
@nicholaserickson3492
@nicholaserickson3492 3 жыл бұрын
You had me at A-10 brother!
@dwdrury58
@dwdrury58 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for teaching me. I'm very new to this
@dragan3290
@dragan3290 Жыл бұрын
Mate you are a legend! Thanks heaps 🙂. Subbed and liked 👍cheers from Australia
@Caught_by_Gravity
@Caught_by_Gravity 2 жыл бұрын
Your technique really helps, thank you!
@robbieguerrero2648
@robbieguerrero2648 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You, GB! Would love to Meet You :) Share Some Life Stories and Have Some Whiskey.
@michaelcarter8209
@michaelcarter8209 2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding
@shawnr771
@shawnr771 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent information. I now understand the difference in the techniques.
@frankdorman4466
@frankdorman4466 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for excellent display of proper and effective technique.
@BMRTV
@BMRTV Жыл бұрын
24:23 'Brilliance in the Basics' would make a great T-Shirt
@norrisjames747
@norrisjames747 Жыл бұрын
I want one.I respect you sir.
@mtbmadman187
@mtbmadman187 2 жыл бұрын
The most badass santa ever!. Thanks for the knowledge
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