Make Fire Even in the Wettest Weather WITHOUT a Match! Friction FIRE!

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Жыл бұрын

In this video, I'll show you how to make fire even in the wettest weather WITHOUT a match! KZfaq is full of friction fire videos done in optimal weather conditions where everything is dry and easy as pie. Well that ain't gonna happen in a real life wilderness survival situation. You need to know how to start fire, without a lighter or matches, in wet weather. This week we're heading out after an all night rain storm to take on one a huge survival challenge - to gather materials for a bow drill friction fire in wet weather. I'll talk about where to find fire making materials from tender and kindling to bulk fire wood. Then I'll use only my Leatherman P4 to build a friction fire kit.
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@hanzflackshnack1158 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy how systematic and efficient you are without skipping any of the parts we need to see. There’s a fine line between a video being way too long to hold attention and being so short it’s not actually teaching anything. Yours are are perfect. Appreciated.

@evilneedsputinitsplace 9 ай бұрын

Yes

@kawrss31 9 ай бұрын

carry a bic lighter. invented in 72 and durable as a cockroach AK47 with asian life span and a cats extra 8 lives on top. Its 1 of the last things in modern america that ISNT designed to fail for profit.

@hanzflackshnack1158 9 ай бұрын

@@kawrss31 While I agree with what you’re saying (bics are the s***) in my travel bag I have a torch and a can of butane. Wind resistant, starts a fire faster and one can of butane could start fires for a year (if you’re careful)

@shouldhavenotshouldof2031 7 ай бұрын

@@kawrss31 Bics are French.

@guyknipe9307 5 ай бұрын

Always prepared knowledge of gift😊 thank you

@sleepyheadz Жыл бұрын

Clay lowkey flexing his homerun derby swing with his makeshift cedar bat.

@SuperheroDon Жыл бұрын

Bats lefty, righty on the knife and saw!

@tshortbull8683 10 ай бұрын

Not lowkey

@xXGENDAMAGEXx 10 ай бұрын

@@SuperheroDon there’s absolutely nothing wrong with being ambidextrous. I’m left handed but at least I’m in my right mind. And ambidextrous all the time.

@shouldhavenotshouldof2031 7 ай бұрын

@@xXGENDAMAGEXx Nobody said there was anything wrong with it. How long have you been waiting to crack that gem?

@AtomicBleach Жыл бұрын

Seriously if any one deserves a Leatherman partnership it's this man. I wonder how many P4s were bought just from viewers watching your channel and season in alone.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

I’d guess a lot!

@kristywilliams9 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was going to write ✍️ LOL.. absolutely 100%

@sarahleehooper6973 21 күн бұрын

Just put one in my cart. lol I never knew these were so tuff or would have gotten one years ago

@LeathermanToolGroup Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! We'll get a new multi-tool sent your way shortly ;)

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Can't wait!

@anonymouslegion4928 Жыл бұрын

That’s really great of you to stand behind your tools

@memathews Жыл бұрын

👍 Leatherman, nice to see a hometown Portland company show suck solid support for their products.

@forester057 16 күн бұрын

Should move out of Portland if you haven’t already to a business friendly town that wants you.

@greatwhitenorth762 Жыл бұрын

Really well done! To produce a friction fire with just a knife...and a broken one at that...in those conditions after a hard rain, is impressive. Respect. These teaching vids are valuable and greatly appreciated, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@brett7086 Жыл бұрын

Clay, man your depth of knowledge is incredible. Not just knowing how to do each thing but the explanation accompanying everything is so helpful.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brett

@sh805 Жыл бұрын

Hello Clay, great video! A tip if you have to betoan with folding knives: Do not unfold the blade completely and do not let it engage in the lock! Fold out the blade only 90°, so the bearing of the blade is less stressed and the blade lock is protected against destruction.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Good tip!

@farleftsilencelikenazis1021 Жыл бұрын

Think my boss's letterman may have been a copy? The steel screwdriver twisted under a lot of stress but my swiss army knife did the job. The size of letterman's makes them better but I wish they would master swiss steel quality and strength

@jamesaritchie1 9 ай бұрын

If you have to baton anything other than very tiny pieces of wood with a knife you don't have the right gear, you don't know what you're doing, and you shouldn't be in the deep woods at all.

@ralphparker923 8 ай бұрын

Why so rude?@@jamesaritchie1

@stefanmeyers2808 5 ай бұрын

@@jamesaritchie1 Thanks for your rich reply

@seanacus8476 Жыл бұрын

Man, your videos have really stepped up over time. Great audio, editing. Great job man.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@Truthloveliberty Жыл бұрын

@@clayhayeshunter are you doing classes again yet? Would love to take a class on making a quick survival bow, yes, I could watch some KZfaq videos but I would like to learn hands-on instead clearly you know what you’re doing

@bryonguenther6199 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@OhBoyOhBoy-er5ox Жыл бұрын

I oft times wonder how many hundreds of thousands of hectares of precious forest are destroyed by fires that these KZfaq show offs probably contributed to with their careless use of fires just to make a "look at me, look at me" YouBoob video.All it takes is a hot fleck of wood floating away unnoticed by these "stars" and then we all lose precious woodlands. Please nor pretending to be special and making these idiotic videos. Thousands of men risk their lives to put these fires out and in the end we all lose..........stop it please.

@RuffusJY Жыл бұрын

Yeah the audio was unreal

@eliklappenbach2426 11 ай бұрын

At first I was like man… a half hour long video of a guy starting a fire, but then I was at the end before I knew it and wanting to watch more!

@clayhayeshunter 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@YankeeWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

You had tons of dry wood that was easy to harvest underneath all those fallen trees there. I've built fires from scratch while it was pouring rain by getting materials from unorthodox places. Wet cedar and pine branches will burn damp once you have the initial flame going and pine sap is an incredible fire accelerant. Sap saved my butt during a storm in West Virginia once. BTW, I had Leatherman replace my Surge when l sent it in for a simple repair. Same issue. I was stunned when they offered me a complete replacement. Best customer service.

@AmJusSaiyan 3 ай бұрын

It's cheaper for Leatherman to simply give you a new one, than it is to pay a technician to fix yours and replace broken parts.

@gigabobus228 Жыл бұрын

dude this is so amazing. Imagine having access to anything you need, even while camping, but people are just drawn to this type of things, creating a campfire from scratch, making a bow and get some game. Cuz its just how we are used to be. Its just who we are. Mindblowing if you think about it.

@GronnocGames 17 күн бұрын

Such a key piece of advice when the ember starts. No need to rush. A baby doesn't start to run, let alone walk.

@scott55151 Жыл бұрын

Great channel! Thanks for your guidance. Also always nice to see when a friction fire tutorial doesn’t cut away with video edits. Kudos

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@AM-dn4lk Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best fire starting tutorial out there. Thank you for sharing. I wish the Naked and Afraid participants would be able to look at this tutorial before starting their journey.

@Guybrush1993 9 ай бұрын

Great guide! I'll never forget to bring a lighter ever again.

@OFCbigduke613 8 ай бұрын

Easily the best fire bow video out there. Simple easy instructions. And Leatherman and others sell replacement parts for most of their tools FYI

@michaelhutson6758 6 күн бұрын

Wish I'd known years ago that you grind out a goodly pile of wood dust before trying to rock and roll at full speed to get the ember. This guy did it hardcore- starting from nothing but a knife and in wet conditions. Helps 1000% if you have your drill set already, dry tinder kept safe.

@bendover4154 5 ай бұрын

During the Vietnam War, I was often amazed over how resourceful the indigenous people were. Seemed like they could make anything from nothing. This guy is right up there with them!

@wdinarte Жыл бұрын

Man, I have seen so many people trying this get frustrated and to be honest in a survival situation this can just make you cry 😅 you are one good teacher and lot of little details you just pass out can take us to the winner spot. One thing I will fail for sure is identifying the trees you mentioned, I can’t recognize a mago tree from avocado tree if they don’t have fruits 😂 I am being sarcastic here but not too far away from reality 😅

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

It just takes some time and attention to get to know the species around you

@nyccollin Жыл бұрын

It’s always been Hass Avocado now. Most people remember HAAS. Mandela Effect.

@idjtoal Жыл бұрын

@@nyccollin Great reminder. Portrait of Dorian Gray, Proctor & Gamble, Fruit Loops, Dolly had braces, et cetera.

@jek__ Жыл бұрын

Up here in the pacific north west the native americans used to use cedar root as cordage. It grows very long and thin, it's a great source of natural fiber that was used for basically anything, baskets made of that material survive to today. It's possible if you harvest it at the right time and know what to look for that that cedar can provide you with cordage as well

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Good tip

@1stRiggerChick 21 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing these skills. I have actually returned a broken leatherman, i took it back to the shop i originally bought it from. A good 4 or 5 years later, and they remembered me, id bought other things over the years, so not a complete stranger to the staff. They sent it off, i received a new leatherman. But, as you said, the old one was gone. Any sentimental attachments had to be abandoned. And the model i received was a newer model, so different in small ways from the one i had had. And of course, a wholly different feel. That original one, was a looser action on all opening and closing than any since. And i missed that. I snapped the cutting blade off. It was being used regularly, mostly pliers, but knives, and occasionally the screw drivers and poking implements... Lifetime warranty on leathermans is legit! From an Australian!

@LarryLaird-eb8rp 6 ай бұрын

This is the best example of fire starting I've ever witnessed, wonderful video and it's something useful that I can use. Thanks for sharing this with us all 😊

@abcstardust Жыл бұрын

Great video! Wet conditions can be very intimidating. Your video really shows the way to make the fire a person needs!! Thank you!

@lukaswijers4825 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video Clay! Stoked to try this out later this weekend.

@williamboyd776 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your time Clay. Stay blessed

@jaisrita1212 9 ай бұрын

Wow, perfect video. I have heard others mention your name in their survival videos and now I can see why. Thanks for sharing your skill and knowledge with us.

@kieronstump Жыл бұрын

Perfectly explain,s the fundamentals and minimal tools needed for friction fire. Where there’s a will there’s a way. Leatherman after the video you just made using their tool, should repair, my first Leatherman came with a guarantee they would repair or replace, and send you their newest model !

@mikelychock0310 Жыл бұрын

Really great video, Clay. You illustrated how one doesn’t need all the tools and the perfect wood, shaped bow still set. Well done!

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@lyndaniel3369 8 ай бұрын

You have the best instructions! I really admire your strength---what a work-out just to get the means to start a fire! I would need to build some muscles first. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your wonderful video!

@stevenkeil7869 Жыл бұрын

You make it look easy, that's for sure!!! Choosing the wood you use and getting to know what materials are more flammable is important. This makes me wana try to start a friction fire!!!

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Go for it

@matanner9081 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing each step and w calmly you go when you've got the coal. It's easy to get too exited there and break the coal; and again when you get the fire going in your hand. It's easy to get that heat spike in your hand and drop the bundle. Thank you!

@joshm8661 Жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to give this a shot and now that you've shared your knowledge with us i have more understanding of what to do when trying to do it. I appreciate you sharing with us.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

No problem

@visnuexe Жыл бұрын

Nice to see the bushcraft via primitive fire making appear from the humid climes such as Florida! Down my way i m8ght find some Eucalyptus or Maleleuca for good nest and kindling, if not some cabbage palm to work with. Nice leatherman work, there too! Glad to see you up and f8lming!

@chrisholladay 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Clay, I always thought friction fires were too complicated for me to pull off but this video made it very digestible and easy to understand. Gonna give this a try next camping trip!

@clayhayeshunter 7 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@andreasranderer6879 Жыл бұрын

How calm and step by step he did. Thats the way to go. Always.

@kenhuckins8106 Жыл бұрын

Out of all the KZfaq channels I follow, you take the most time reading and replying to the comments. Tnx's, much appreciated .

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

I try

@adithadithyan4949 Жыл бұрын

We are so used to seeing making Fire so easily that we forget our humble beginnings. Watching this was so fascinating and cool. Was a Great Experience. Thank you. Might try this if I ever were in a Survival Situation

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@MA_theone 9 ай бұрын

Great to watch, thank you! A lot of passion noticable in this video! 👍

@romeur8709 Жыл бұрын

Video muito pratico e instrutivo.. parabéns pelo conteúdo.

@karlschulte9231 11 ай бұрын

Nice info. 40 year Scouter ( Boy Scouts) and 27 year vet here. New to GL. West of Tampa. Apart from a local Scout camp we can't cut or even trespass into woods ( swamp to me). Preserves or tame parks or endless shopping centers and HOA's. Where is wilderness you use? Am still learning trees and other flora/ fauna here ( grew up in rural NJ and 50 years in Il, Wisc and MO. Very different. Nice video. BTW if you are heading out to woods, good idea is pill bottle with felt from dryer lint screen. Plus flint and steel or old dead Bic for spark as back up to the waterproof matches in your pocket next to compass.

@OutdoorEnthusist 7 ай бұрын

Clay, I think you did an outstanding job in this video.

@TheMansfieldlad Жыл бұрын

I've practiced bushcraft on and off for many years now (UK) . I'm new to your videos and have to say they are excellent and really show the reality. It's great to see the whole thing and the fact you don't use many tools is exactly my way of thinking. I had to learn with the shitest cheap tools and not many of them, it made me much better at the job and when I finally could afford a decent knife, axe and saw I was so much better at everything that it's now almost effortless

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

There’s so much to learn by using less than stellar gear!

@charlesmontgomery3004 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video Clay. I always struggle with friction fires. But gonna try it your way. Thanks for the tutorial brother.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

have faith!

@MegaMagicbeans Жыл бұрын

You have that same endless joy of being outside and sharing like Ray Mears from the UK.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

I’ve always enjoyed Ray’s stuff.

@markcox1457 4 ай бұрын

Impressive! I've watched more bow drill method videos over the years than I can count and never thought I could ever make it work. After watching your video, I'm encouraged to give it a try! Thanks for a really good video. Your patience and explanations on how and why you chose the wood you did was very helpful. Great job!

@clayhayeshunter 4 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@visutor 8 ай бұрын

Clay: Thank you for the many crafts you share with all of us. A gentleman like yourself should be imparting his knowledge at a community collage, a place wear I have met some of the finest, most dedicated instructors around As to that Leatherman tool, for as long as you've had it, it's part of your 'flesh' a good commercial welder will service it with your personal improvements to what ever extent you desire. I have an old (33yrs) Victorinox locking blade, a local welder made some improvements that will allowed me to extend its life for many more years to come. To your fine health and many more years of instructing 😉💪👍

@tomwheeler9244 Жыл бұрын

NEVER underestimate a leatherman! Live this channel! Noticed some "strange" tree structures in the video..I won't ask but I want to..😉

@BBQDad463 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. You offer an excellent example of the importance of knowing the natural materials available and how to use them. Subscribed.

@clayhayeshunter 4 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@stangtrax Жыл бұрын

Subscribed, all my life I naturally sweat a lot. When I watch you lean over working the bow I'm thinking in my head I need to lean far enough over because I guarantee I will have sweat pouring off my nose and chin. I also live in the SE. Thanks for this video.

@forgedinfire8137 9 ай бұрын

That was an excellent step by step demonstration. Appreciate you

@parjau4554 6 ай бұрын

Excellent! Often, when people use this method, they don't show all the steps clearly but that was done extremely well here!

@user-id7ut4yf2g 20 күн бұрын

Wonderful teacher, great filming, thx so much!

@shannondavis1106 Жыл бұрын

Great to see some videos from this part of the country. There are a lot of videos out there but it helps see materials used from here in NWF

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Very true!

@DustyGoatHomestead 9 ай бұрын

I appreciate the vid...Im in Florida and seen this done many different places but never with what we have naturally (wood) in Florida. Thanks best vid ive seen on a fire bow.

@stacyclark5910 9 ай бұрын

Very good job of teaching & demonstrating!

@sayjindefender 6 ай бұрын

How satisfying it must be to have the ability and self confidence to be able to save your bacon or someone else’s, if the situation ever called for it! Super!

@frankgeimer5952 Жыл бұрын

Great video Clay! That should teach a lot of people on how to make a fire without a lighter.

@morganheberling Жыл бұрын

Thank you brother learned a lot today and fortunately I live in the Mojave desert or so I have plenty of dried tender however I am not proficient friction fires and I feel as though I can actually go out and produce one now and I'm actually going to work on it so when I need to do it I can I know a couple guys out here who grew up here and that's kind of like a ridah patches thing is to be able to make a freaking fire anyway good job on the video

@stefanmeyers2808 5 ай бұрын

Nice job, I learned a few things. I have been making my spindles out of branches but I get the feeling that this is a better way to get more dust. My spindle points always burnish quickly and I would have to stop and put grooves in the point to get more dust. I also was told to use a hardwood for the spindle but I think that that is wrong also. Thank you.

@MrAmerican97 Жыл бұрын

I've watched your other videos and appearance on Alone describing your Leatherman Free P4 and they made me sure it was what I wanted. I got the last one at my local outfitter a couple weeks ago, and it has been a godsend. I just wanted to let you know that you're basically a celebrity up here in the PNW-- only about an hour from your claim!

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

You love that P4!

@thijsclaassen2178 Жыл бұрын

Leatherman also replaces just the blade if you want to keep te same multitool. I did just that with my Leatherman wave! Great work out there!

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Good to know!

@richardgoff6739 6 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the perseverance of this effort. Great video.

@MrViniciusMachado 9 ай бұрын

Excellent class! Doing fire is really an art.

@user-og8mx8pt2i Жыл бұрын

Man your videos are the best! And I would be the same way with my Leatherman, I bought the P4 after seeing it in season 8 and your other videos. I wonder if Leatherman would make a blade out of not necessarily a harder steel but a tougher one?!!

@CHAMELEON111 Жыл бұрын

Hi nice tips dry wood hunting in wet conditions , one day may be needed when your in this situation.. cheers Scott

@speakthetruth110 Жыл бұрын

Appreciated the concise detailed explanation. Thank you. Subscribed 👍

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@ryanthornhill5472 7 ай бұрын

Perfect example of what not to do to get a fire going in a dire situation. Never expend more energy than you need to. This is definitely a last resort. Great last resort video.

@forester057 16 күн бұрын

Did you win a season of Alone Mr. expert? Clay did. WTF do you know. Annoying reply guys.

@randyl8330 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your teaching, Clay.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@sheerwillsurvival2064 Жыл бұрын

I was stationed at ft Lewis in WA state it rains all the time. I had to teach soldiers how to make dry kindling and get under a canopy to get fire started . Great video

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@andersjonsson7218 8 ай бұрын

Strange that in your language you can so easily explain how to make a fire, so that I, who is not a native English speaker, get a full insight into how to practice this. It is knowledge and pedagogy at a high level Thanks!

@joshuarumsey2302 Жыл бұрын

This is exceedingly difficult. I have tried and failed. I tip my hat to you!

@christopherj.morris6664 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing Clay

@andrewgilblom1741 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video Clay, thank you man. I just found you today, and I am truly glad I did!!

@clayhayeshunter 11 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@thazsar 11 ай бұрын

Well explained for how and why you're doing each step. Great tutorial!!!

@clayhayeshunter 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@barnetts9812 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I always thought needing a mix of hard wood (maple, oak) and evergreen (cedar, pine).

@martingreen9710 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! This was so well explained. Never heard it that way before👌

@clayhayeshunter 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@AmJusSaiyan 3 ай бұрын

This convinced me to upgrade my leatherman multitool. I have the Wingman, and it does not have a handsaw. Am going to get the P4.

@jenky1044 11 ай бұрын

You did a great job. When you said the wettest weather, I thought you meant while it was raining out. It can be done while raining, but you have to be under a large tree or canopy.

@terryqueen3233 Жыл бұрын

Good job and a good instruction actually. I have taken up to a whole day before I have gotten my coals and I hate it when that happens. But it's been awhile since I've done it and I really do need to get out and practice a little more. Sometimes it's hard to get out and do this when you have a severe back problem but as everything else I do I just have to push through the pain. Thanks for the video

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Gladly

@jenniegoodnight6176 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos. I've wanted to learn this but can't seem to find anybody to show me. You do a very good job teaching

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jennie. All it really takes it a little practice!

@JohnsonsOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Loved the video! I've used a couple of your techniques to help me build fires on elk hunts in rainstorms.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Good to hear!

@timsherman3729 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff- thanks for your videos...... I broke my pliers (leatherman) and shipped them to leatherman - not only did they replace the pliers but also 2 of my blades for free and shipped back to me. Seems like a great company to me. Keep enjoying your time outside.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Good deal

@jamesaritchie1 9 ай бұрын

The best tip I ever received was, "Learn how to build a fire under any circumstances and any situations, but do your best to never, ever get into one of those situations." I can't even imagine a situation where I would be in the deep woods without proper fire starting items, including Esbit tabs. I have the distributed so I'd have to lose my backpack and my belt and my pants before I'd be out. If that were the case, I wouldn't have a knife, either.

@Jondantic Жыл бұрын

Awesome video Clay. Even though I’m on the east coast of Australia the information and techniques are invaluable

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@user-ok7sn4rl2c 7 ай бұрын

Clay, this is a great video. I appreciate what you do and how you teach. Thank you.

@clayhayeshunter 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@00ELDuderino00 Жыл бұрын

Wow, great detailed explaining. Very informative, subscribed!

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@jetobey5656 8 ай бұрын

I have been a woodsman for 65 of my 77 years. YOU are impressing me !!

@cylinderize Жыл бұрын

Very nice. I am going to put together a Go Bag, and for those Rainy Fire making days, I plan to bring along one of those plastic Twisty pencil sharpener things, strip off the wet bark from some twigs, then use the sharpener to produce the Tinder. What do you think?

@morganheberling Жыл бұрын

My dad who was the ultimate campers last survivalist was very adamant about always having are you killing all your work and all your toys Smallwood orangewood all ready to go so you get your car going quickly and efficiently you're on point man and make me miss him thank you

@herbsmith6871 Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure you can order replacement blades directly from Leatherman. Very cool! Thanks for sharing my friend 🤠

@MrDanielh3410 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant mate... Cheers!

@johnsmith-de9wv Жыл бұрын

that was absolutely epic!!!

@sheilam4964 Жыл бұрын

Thx for sharing.

@mountaineer5596 Жыл бұрын

Great instructional video. You are for real! Thanks.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@deepoctave Жыл бұрын

The best friction fire demo I've seen out of a number watched. I'm a retired teacher and you've done your homework! It takes a lot of planning and skill to communicate this clearly. I haven't made a friction fire yet, but I've started practicing the steps, and I did make a fire using a small lens in sunlight. I noticed one small detail not specifically mentioned that seems pretty important: the thin strip of wood under the fire-board that receives the dust and allows for the transfer of the coal. Thank you.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@fjb4932 10 ай бұрын

deepoctave, In agreement. 7-P Principle ☆

@shouldhavenotshouldof2031 7 ай бұрын

@@fjb4932 Quiet you.

@ldn0224 Жыл бұрын

No expert on this but seems keeping the section of base board larger the board would be easier. Fantastic class and my thanks. !! Best class on this skill I have seen in years.

@mannihh5274 4 ай бұрын

Another helpful video of yours - thanks for showing ! Allow for some remarks a) never baton with a folding knife in a fully opened position, just open it to 90° and never baton on the tip of the blade, it's the weakest point - cut some wedges from smaller stuff first and only use the blade to start a split, then go on with the wedges (watch the videos from Felix Immler, the Victorinox-guy). b) don't exaggerate - 100% is maximum, there is nothing beyond it (like 150% humidity) c) Paracord is not the best cordage to use, because it's slippery and stretchy. Boot-laces are usually made from polyester of equal strenght, less stretchy and better grip, so replacing them with paracord is ridiculous. The only reason why paracord is so prominent relates to the first 'Survival Handbook', issued to WWII fighter and bomber pilots/crews, which always had their parachutes with them , so nobody would add a tarp or other cordage to their 'Survival Kit' d) Another method with the hearthboard is to make a second divet side-by-side instead of a notch and connect the two divets. The dust collects in the second divet, no need for something underneath the board.