I hope you enjoy them dave, I can make about anything out of kydex. My KZfaq channel is probably the easiest way to get ahold of me, link to the silky sheaths - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/apmCiqeqkqfXZHU.html

Never apologize for your accent. You are a good person and that's all that matters.

Dave, you are hands-down my favorite outdoor guy on YT. A real person, who works a real job, a real Dad who enjoys and shares time and knowledge with his kid, a true outdoor lover, crafty and creative as hell, genuine, unintentionally funny, prefers nothing more than adventuring in nature, just does shit he would normally do but happens to document it on camera, cares about the experience and sharing of skills over shilling for the mighty dollar like most of these faces on YT. Cheers to you, Dave!! You are living the life!! .... and we appreciate you sharing it with us. :)

37:10 That's one of the many thing that makes Dave my favorite... He replies to my comments, even when it's on _old_ videos. _Almost_ everyone else doesn't. Most replies I see are from other viewers. You're awesome Dave!

Cool video as usual. I loved your take on the night shift thing. I worked that night shift for 42 years, now... logging retirement time still doing the graveyard shift. The neighbor says, "I looked over there at 3 am, it was lit up like a Christmas tree," followed by, "some of us go to bed at a decent hour!" I said, "look around your house. Almost everything you see was made by a 2nd or 3rd shift worker. So show a little respect." Yep, when the DJ says, "on your way into the office this morning,"... isn't that a goofy thing to say? Office workers don't make cars, blue jeans, Starbucks espresso machines, etc., LOL

Buddy your "rant" on night work brought back memories. I'm a retired cop and our shift would change every 2 -3 days rotation backwards through the clock from 12p to 12a, 3p to 3a and then 7a to 7p. No time at all to set your circadian rhythms. Brutal 27 years.

Hi, darlin', Caught your video at the 27 minutes. I've got to tell you you have some very cool knives and gadgets sent by people who love and admire you. It's exciting and fascinating to see all these new things and hear the stories that go with them. Really great video. Hugs, Linda Lee

This is the best youtube channel! I love your videos Dave! You're a great guy!

Your video has been up for 13 minutes and you’ve got 130 views already? Geez, Dave! You’re a beast!

Good morning Dave. Great timing on your video. As a truck driver I often have time to kill waiting to be unloaded. No better way to spend it than learning from your videos. Thanks for what you do brother. It's very much appreciated.

Dave, thanks for continuing to post videos. An amazing amount of the old bushcrafters no longer make their vids (a sad turn of events.) You are and always have been my favorite ... I consider you a friend. I appreciate that you are sticking in there. As always "Thumbs up!!! Your loyal Subscriber, Clark

Watching you from Romania, Thank you for showing us the ABC of bushcraft and bushcraft "tools"! Keep up the good work! 👏🤝

Your musings on nightshifts brings to mind my experiences on camping. You see, I'm a night owl. Always been, and that makes camping interesting. You do learn how to adapt to the nocturnal woods as it's a whole different world than the day time. But in my opinion worth it!

Hi Dave. Stopped by Macca's channel. ;) thanks for the video!

ExPats like me living in the Philippines just did one too many 12 hour 3rd shifts. Burned out for so long you wonder "is this life"? Work until you drop dead? For what. I shed the house, car and belongings and moved to where life has meaning, a place to get to know yourself. Its shocking what you find out that you were just a worker ant keeping the machines working and keeping the rich richer. Well I found I love jungle survival, photographing volcanoes and all things natural.

Dave... I can't tell you how much I appreciate your commercial free presentations. Always a pleasure to hear you share. Thank You! Oh... and I spent most of my life on night shift and in war zones so I can relate to the flex. Take care my brother.

It's obvious that you like your KZfaq viewers. Your conversational style is inviting and your content is interesting. I always look forward to your videos. Thank you for your humility and sense of humor. You're the best.

Dave you have taught me so much about bushcrafting. I've been a fan of yours for years!! You are a fantastic teacher and I thanks you so much!! You get me to escape from my concrete jungle.

Dave, I was having a bad day... thx for the new video! It is great to disconect from life a little bit At 24:20, if you are interested in knifes with some sort of retention mechanism you should check scuba diving knifes. All of them are stainless and have some sort of latch. Old school ones used a rubber O-ring on the sheath that would be used as an elastic strap for the handle. Modern ones use plastic latches or plastic and steel hinges. I own a ScubaPro Squeeze and it has an awesome double-latch setup, it is secured until you grab it. By grabbing the handle, the palm of your hand operates the double latch and its ready to go. It is better than using your thumb or your index finger to operate a latch

Auermetall, Cereisen, Ferrocium, thats all the same Dave. Auermetall and Cereisen (Eisen-Iron) Mischmetall (mishmetal) got more magnesium in it. Best wishes from Germany and stay safe

I'm a night owl. I was a night owl as a kid. School was painful. The best piece of advice my mom gave me about working, was find a second shift job, so I could wake up at my own pace. Plus, you make more money on second. ;>)

Glad ya got your schedule back in line up. You got hooked up on that cool machete and some of these other great tools. I finally got a sewing machine. I’m slowly learning. Great visit here Dave. Stay blessed my friend.🐸🍺🤙🔥

Glad to have you back after your long shifts. I enjoyed your rambling about that, as I work 7-7 too. Fortunately only three days a week though, so I love having four days off. It is like having two weekends every week! Felt for you having to do that non stop though, that is gruelling!

Hi Dave, watching this video reminded me of an older video about tool steel ferro rod striker. After seeing that older video I didn't have access or want to buy tool steel. Going through Harbor Freight I happened to see a small blue cardboard box on a bottom shelf near the milling machines. It contains 5 pieces of m2 tool steel pieces. I tool some old wood file handles and inserted and epoxied them in. I'm not a metal expert but for inexpensive tool steel, these work really good, 5.00 a box.

Hello David, thank you for sharing your thoughts, teaching your bushcraft & camping skills, and your adventures. All the best 👍, Michael

Thanks again, Dave, for going above and beyond. You looked tired in this one and my comment is days late, but I had to get back to this video and finish watching it. You are good at what you do...keeping us calm, learning, and smiling.

This was a very interesting video. Your videos are always great to watch. I can relate to a lot of this having worked two jobs at the same time. I've also worked 80 hours a week for a year. I loved seeing the gear that was sent to you. That was interesting. And we appreciate the fact that you're not just in it for the money. 👍

Welcome back to the realm of the daywalkers! LOL Thank you for sharing your awesome and special gifts some very cool craftsmanship there and the information on how the body is able to reset itself. Always a laugh and learning something new here.

Absolutely fascinating, all the stuff your hypothalamus controls. I'll have to do some research on it to maybe figure out how to reset my own. Thanks for that. I'd have never thought of it on my own, I'm sure😩 Glad you made it through your 21 stint and thrilled to have you back. Your brain is awesome, in that it thinks of stuff others can benefit from. Like in a tribe different people contribute different things... it's just enjoyable to watch.

I'm just happy I wake up everyday! Some days I wonder if it's all worth it? Then I thank god for another day he has made for me to enjoy and be part of the lives of others. Maybe you'll get used to day shift and you can still have fun with your friends and enjoy the time you have with them. As far as you tube goes I think you're the only guy that always answers or at least acknowledges every comment. That why you're high on my list of favorite people on here or the best person on here. Have a good one Dave give Nick a hello for me.

I love how people send you things you may well have invented yourself. So interesting. Glad you are finally getting break from work. Rest well.

Love your hat 🧢 🌟SPACE FORCE 🌟 one of many cool things Pres T did. ❤️🇺🇸

Always good to plug in to your channel, Dave. We appreciate you and thank you for every video. Take care and carry on! 👍🇨🇦😉🏹⛺🌲🌳🐒

That wax is awesome! What it does to protect wood, metal, etc..It forms a hard finish that lasts for years. It keeps metal from rusting or tarnishing, and it never turns yellow. It is perfect for knives, brass, etc...I mainly use it on my katanas and other edged weapons, but works on anything metal, wood, etc. Museums use it because they can clean an item, wax it, and put it into a glass display case, and they never have to mess with it again. No constant cleaning, polishing, dusting , etc. It is expensive, but it it is the best that you can get. A small jar of the pure wax goes a very long way because it puts a thin hard coat on the surface - that as far as I can tell lasts forever. a single coat has been protecting my swords for years. Of course, if you take them out and use them that is different... it would wear off, and the weapon cleaned and more wax applied, but as far as just handling the weapon, just wipe any finger prints off and put it away again.

The leatherwork on the track knife was really nice, that sheath alone would cost some $$. The Finnish knife looked fantastic too! Awesome gifts for an awesome guy! As for sleep, I was in the Army in my 20's, amazing what you can get used to, sleep, no sleep, no food, hot, cold, no schedule, never know what you'll be doing. Now at 58 it would probably kill me LOL. Not too old to still go out backpacking though, spend time in the woods. Great stuff, can't wait to see the new toys in action.

Resetting your circadian clock is best accomplished by forcing yourself to adapt to the new schedule immediately. Don't sleep when you aren't supposed to. I've made eight trips to Vietnam over the past 25 years, which is a 12-hour difference from CST depending on daylight-saving time. I found it's best to force yourself to the new schedule ASAP. BTW, I found the Vietnamese are true survivalists because they had to be. I studied their food, their tools, their cooking techniques, and their lifestyles in general. They are extremely innovative. The best garden tool I own was made in Vietnam from what could've been a piece of a fender from a 57 Buick, stuck into a piece of a tree branch. It's like a wicked knife with a 10-inch curved blade that's deadly sharp on the inside of the curve and on the flat end. You can weed a garden bed like a mad dog with that thing. I brought back a number of their veggie seeds and grow them here. Those veggies are super productive. Enough rambling - I enjoyed your video. Keep up the good work.

Nick Space Force Cadet with shades too cool! Wow so many gifts of gratitude and innovative ideas springing to you from all over the bushcraft community, it's amazing. I like the family feeling here on your channel and in the way you keep things real. Jasper idea is great & stylish. Thanks for the contact connections and your time. Have a good reset Dave, seeing you in the next one.

Dave! Thanks for the sneak peak into Dave’s life! What in sam tarnation do you do for work that has you doin a 21 day straight night shift?? Holy cow!! I think you’re videos are awesome because of your humility but also the fact that you’ve got the survival and bushcraft skills to back it up! You show a ton of passion and genuine interest in what you create! Get some sleep dude!! Aaand we’ll see ya in the next one! 👍🏼

I love your southern accent. I could listen to you all day! LOL Thank YOU for being such a great, innovative guy that I've learned a lot from. Always look forward to your videos.

I saw your show once and fell in love with your accent and just kept coming back. As a westerner I love it and the information you provide. Keep it up!

What a bunch of awesome gifts. For the service you provide, you def deserve it man. You're looking pretty tired boss, get some rest.

Dave that new machete looks like good tool and it will be interesting to watch you using it . Great video as always thx for sharing...

You should make your shipping address available, we LOVE the new gear videos, and there are many out here that would send you cool stuff just to get the advertising time AND an approval from you testing it. Also many do t know what Alice and Molle are etc.. a good video would be different packs and HOW they hook up and what all the terms actually mean. Thanks Dave. As always your videos are the best.. because you aren’t condescending OR trying to hawk your overpriced garbage like so many others. Just a regular guy having a good time.

When I was a young man I worked at a grain elevator that had swing shifts. One week days, next week afternoons, and the next nights. 8 and a half hour shifts including lunch. I never and could not see myself ever getting used to that. I was always tired, some times going to the bar at 08:00, sometimes at midnight, sometimes 4:00 in the afternoon. You meet a lot of different people like that but I was always dead tired. On the railroad I worked double shifts starting at around 1:00 in the afternoon and getting off at around 5:00 in the morning. Again I was always tired and when I finally got to the motel I had a hard time getting to sleep because I was thinking about what was going to happen the next shift. Thanks for the video and I hope you can get back to "normal" soon.

Very nice gear Dave. Good talk about the night shift. I’ve been there at times. Thanks and take care.

Thank you Dave , great video as always 👍

I hated working the overnight shift. It only took me two days to adjust to the day shift. Thanks for the video brother

Those designs on the spine are usually just for decoration. - It’s my understanding that the little tiny choil behind the larger finger choil is there just to help with sharpening the blade. Basically a start/stop spot. 👍🏻

Some very interesting gear in this video! You definitely have great karma because people give you neat stuff, and frankly, because of what you teach us, you deserve it! 👍👍

Happy you survived the 3 week shutdown, I personally prefer third shift because it is the coolest time of day to work. Thanks for the video.

I have so missed your videos! Glad you're back! You are awesome!

we completely enjoyed this video ,and liked all the tools and gifts you received . thank you for sharing.

Awesome video Dave , stay well , look forward to the next one !

Glad you got through that annual shutdown. Here’s to hoping you get more subscribers and could make a living with your channel. You do a great job with your videos and I always look forward to seeing them. God bless you Dave!

I love these vids. Dave, you do so great.

Part of what makes this such a great channel is because of the way you interact with your followers, it's like talking with an old friend , never gets old. Thanks for posting. Guy Speight

Always enjoy your videos and ramblings! You are down to earth and honest. You and Nick keep the camera rolling and I will watch!

So glad you got thru your 3 weeks. All that goodness back now. Thx for doing another video.......I always wait for them.

We thank you for your content and ever expanding knowledge to help us increase ours. Keep up the fascinating content that you bring to our lives and help us grow.. as always bye from Oregon

I always learn a thing or two from your videos. But mostly you give me interesting things to think about. Thanks for all you do.

Thank you Dave! Nice gifts! And I enjoy ur rambling!

Dave on the burning of Delrin back in the 70s used to be around a lot of plastic injection molding machines we made plastic gears out of Delrin . It was very dangerous if it over heated in the screw it turns in to chlorine gas very dangerous. I would make a habit of staying away from the smoke . Happy trails

WAIT .... STOP!!!! "bumblin" "ramblin"???? I call that being HUMAN. I can't speak for anyone else, but the very fact that you are REAL is what draws me (I think) and many others to your channel. There is no pretense with you, no false airs ... just you being you doing what you really enjoy... playin in the woods (and gear room)! So Blessings to you and Nick for taking your time and energy to provide us with your wisdom, skills and just plain ol fun in the woods. God Bless ya'll and keep you safe and well Dave. And a P.S.: For those who give you a thumbs down .... I find it hilarious. Even a thumbs down counts as a positive in the 'algarhythems' (see .. I'm not even southern and I can't spell that right!) LOLOLOLOL

Dave, glad you survived the shut down… Looking forward to more videos with you and Nick. Stay well. Stay safe. - Tim

thank you bud for all your hard work you put in to give us all great content ..more people like you in this world would make the world a better place ,,god bless you and your family .brother , your a true inspiration and in my eyes HERO,, take care and stay safe ... Lee

You just made my day! I had a hard time sleeping so I get out of bed early. I check my phone to see that you have posted a video. Yay!! I didn't wake up early for nothing. Thank you for posting even when you're tired and probably burnt out. You probably made my entire week. Thank you!

Those are some neat pieces of gear you received. I'm looking forward to the box opening and your bushcrafty trip. I'm not sure I'd adapt as quickly as you did to the night routine. Glad to see you've survived another shutdown. Have a great weekend and catch you on the next one brother.

Enjoyed the video. I liked how you handled the transition from day to night shift. Keep the videos coming. Your great.

Thank you Dave for all the content you put out and the interaction you have with your audience. Your channel has inspired me to get back into outdoorsmanship like I did in the Boy Scouts. So much so that I have now been slowly converting my son's old room into my own gear room.

I worked over 20 yrs and rotated shifts every week. Getting regulated was a real chore. I can understand how you can be mind cloudy.

I wake up around 4 am every morning. Every time we have that stupid daylight savings, where we have to set our clocks back an hour or forward an hour, it takes me a few days to a week to get back into the rhythm.

You continue to enrich my day with these videos, dave. thank you from canada

Dave you are a genuine guy Your videos are always entertaining and informative Even when you are “ranting” You take care and god bless!

You are the most genuine person on KZfaq, God bless you.

Hey Dave, I think for most of us, it's the ramblin that we love! Yeah, you have some awesome gear fo'real...but I really enjoy hearing your thoughts on different subjects. Stay safe.

You have alot of Good People sending you things,always enjoy your videos 👍

Another great video. You received some really cool items!!!!!

I worked shift work for over 20 years. We changed shifts every two weeks; days, afternoons, and nights, all 10 hour shifts. Our days off were always different. It really takes its toll physically! I'm retired now (sort of) and two heart attacks later, I'm trying to balance things out. By the way, I look forwaqrd to your videos!

Great seeing you online again. Been following you almost 8 yrs I think.

I feel your pain on changes in the work. For thirty years I work different shifts and it can mess with you. Lots of good stuff you received, looking forward to seeing whats in the box and what you do with it.

What a great video! I love your videos where you just sit and talk. Boy, were you ever blessed while you were working. You have contributed so much to this community, and helped out so many other people. You have been a major blessing to me. Even though we’ve never met face-to-face, I still consider you a dear friend. God bless you my friend. John

Dave , I enjoyed this video and most of all your very kind way you relate to your viewers. I can see that there have been much in the way of a good up bring in you. You are a credit to your folks and your family.

What cool items, and wow! That machete, nice. Looking forward to that video. It’s very interesting the way the brain works. Very obvious you care bout people. You are very genuine and unique. I know I speak for lots of people, your like a friend.thanks Dave. Alan R.

Thank you for putting out interesting content all of the time

Hey Dave, glad to hear your night shift is over and back to the standard schedule. You’ve been with me since I started my outdoor/bushcraft/survival adventure 5-6 years ago. So many things in my kits have your style all over them. You’re an excellent teacher and human! Thanks for everything!

Thanks Brother Dave, can't wait to see more videos

I've had several jobs with different schedules, some good, some bad. last job was running trains on the Wyoming coal line. 24/7. no schedule at all, go to work when they call. could be rugged. very good video. you sure have lots of nice toys. i love that always answer comments, you have my respect for that. thanks.

Dave I 100% understand about the shift changing. I don't think I've had a job with normal day shift hours only, in 25 yrs. Be mindful about getting enough rest and drinking enough water. Not getting enough of either will contribute to not thinking clearly which can create bad decision making or cause accidents depending on your career field. I'm lookin forward to more of your videos this summer

Dude! I worked the '7 on/7 off' night shift in two separate (Fed and state) licensed professions for 20+ years EACH! Was worth it (to me) to get every other week off to pursue certain 'adventure sports' activities! Once lived in Chattanooga (world famous HG location) and worked as a helicopter mechanic in the Gulf of Mexico, 100 miles offshore from the Louisiana coast!

I worked the Night shift for 12 years, it was a real SOB to readjust after that length of time. I retired from my vocation in 2014. I still haven't adjusted, well, not fully adjusted to a normal schedule. Probably never will.

Your way of looking at the night shift is good advice for approaching anything: what we can learn from it and how can we grow from it - this is positive and helpful. Enjoyed the video!

Good to see you brother! Awesome gifts from awesome folks around the world! I did graveyard-shifts for Vons grocery back in the day, definitely a differential to live life I only lasted a few months then had to change my schedule, lol.. much respect bro, have a great weekend👍🏼🍺

I know the problems associated with working on the night shift very well. As you mentioned, you can, over time, adjust to working the back side of the clock but the greatest danger is trying to constantly adjust between working nights and sleeping nights. That was the problem I faced with my job constantly shifting between day and night work. After working nights the first day back is useless while trying to recover and the last day before starting the nights is also useless trying to adjust; so whatever time off will be shortened by at least two days. Some people adjust better than others and some people can fall asleep at any time just like turning off a light switch. I am not one of them. There were studies done that had sensors on a few of my coworkers to see the effects of the work schedule but the results were so bad they never published the results! Other studies that you can obtain have shown the results of shortened life expectancy. Bottom line, even though I loved my job I decided to retire early.

Really cool stuff Dave. Thanks for another great video. I had to work night shift for 14 months and I don't think I ever got use to it. Couldn't sleep well on night shift. I do 12 hour rotation day shift now. Much better for me. I also love being a southerner...lol. I think that's why I believe I enjoy your videos , the southern connection...lol.

Thanks for sharing your gifts and thoughts! Thank you for the mention too! My ceramic striker is multi use item, it can be used to hone your blades edge, can be used as a flint for flint and steel, can be used to scrape up tinder etc... it’s made from industrial ceramic and is as hard as hell 😂... I used to work nights too, hated it! I just get my body clock rest and then I’d be back on mornings shift! Hope you make time to rest and enjoy yourself too brother! Best wishes mate 👍🏽👍🏽😎

Lot's of cool gear Dave. I like that JP Pertonin knife, especially the sheath. I've been trying to figure out a good way to mount a Kabar to my Alice pack shoulder strap for years now. You're my favorite channel and person on KZfaq, I lost count of how many years I've been subscribed to your channel. Always look forward to whatever it is you want to share with us. I also appreciate you answering all my questions and comments over the years. Thanks brother!👍

Thanks Dave, and you’re pretty darn awesome yourself 👍👍 God bless 🙏✌️

Hey Dave, what you want to look into is the role of the pineal gland. This gland is located in the upper middle of your brain and is sensitive to sunlight. This is what sets your bio clock and circadian rhythms. It works like this: when the sun is high, the melatonin produced by this gland decreases and up-regulates the production of ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone). ACTH is an anterior pituitary hormone, with origins in the hypothalamus, which stimulates the production of cortisol in the adrenal cortex. When the sun goes down, the pineal gland starts to increase melatonin production which down-regulates ACTH and cortisol levels. In other words, melatonin levels are inversely proportional to ACTH and cortisol and follow a sine-wave rhythm following hours of lightness and darkness. The melatonin maximum and ACTH/cortisol minimum occur between 3:00 and 5:00 a.m.. Now, cortisol is both a selective immunosuppressant and a strong anti-inflammatory. The reason we have this mechanism is because we can't slap ourselves when we are asleep! In other words, our skin is our first line of defense against insect bites and the like. Since we can't defend ourselves consciously, the second line of defense - our immune systems - have to be heightened in their response by reducing cortisol levels. Unfortunately, this also means that if there is any kind of inflammatory process going on, it is also heightened within the same time frame. If you want to correct your bio rhythms after working prolonged shifts or travelling, you can safely take up to 5 grams of melatonin about 15 minutes before you want to go to sleep.

For some reason my congratulatory comment was deleted! Thanks for another wonderful and captivating presentation.

Really enjoyed this show ! Thanks !