What you are calling a rant, is spot on just plain good advice.

you looked like you just had the world handed to you and I love it. your attitude is contagious and your rant was well taken. it needed to be said. makes me feel good about the dirt time I do get and the time we all put into making these videos. thank you for the continued encouragement.

What a great message! I hope this video gets out to as many people as possible. Now that's the kind of Dave Canterbury rant we like to hear! You're not just a teacher of bushcraft, you're a role model for all of us. Thanks for all you do.

That is why this is my favorite channel. You are wise beyond your years. Thanks for being an awesome roll model Dave. Excellent advice for folks to simply be nice.

I,v followed your videos for about 7 years now, and you still teach me great things, thank you Dave.

love the humble attitude Mr. Canterbury! God bless to you and yours and know that I've learned many things from your channel and have practiced them and in turn taught my four kids and wife what I've learned and now we can't get enough of being out in nature with each other.

Well said Dave, " If you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything". The very same lesson I learned from my mother, now 93 years and doing very well. Thanks

Growing up in rural MN, I thought I knew everything I needed about trekking/ living in the woods. But, I learned a lot from your vids and they helped me form a new appreciation of these life skills. Knowing these makes a person more confident, even if they live in town. Thank you, sir.

Hey Dave, I appreciate your videos and words of wisdom. You have helped me think like an outdoorsman. I have been watching your videos for a couple of months. Love the information and love the amount of time you take to help those that are interested along. You are a great help. Thank you once again.

I'll definitely keep going to Mors' channel and Derricks' channel and all the others I like, but your little "rant" there is why I will always come back here. You sir are an awesome human being. Thanks for all the knowledge brother!

Dave as always appreciate the video and knowledge you pass on and your thoughts even more. In a world filled with more and more disrespect, it is refreshing to hear those same words my father and grandfather use to say to all of us growing up. Thank you for all the great products your school makes available as well. I have been more then pleased with every purchase and I strongly support your school for this wonderful knowledge you pass on to all of us. God bless brother !

Lol! I just got a Mora #220, and I was just discussing today with one of my family members about what to use to seal the pine handles with. I was using vegetable oil. She thinks that was a bad idea. Anyhow, I like how you value your students Dave. And I agree completely with you on people who make mean comments all the time. Not every one does things exactly the same, nor is at the same level of learning. But it is how we encourage, listen as well share in a respectful way that is important.

I for one appreciate you and everything you do for us this community Dave. Your a good person, and I enjoy watching you very much. Your little Rant was needed, hopefully it did some good. Hopefully one of these days I'll be able to hopefully come out and take one of your basic classes. I'm not sure though with my arthritis being as bad as it is. I wish that Fixen wax could fix me...... LOL. anyhow i wanted to give you some encouragement Brother. God Bless You and Iris.

So glad to hear someone else say something along my grandfathers creed of "The only day wasted is a day when you didn't learn something." keep up the awesome videos your an inspiration!

There is no harm in being nice that's for sure. I've made negative comments on channels at times but always in a positive manner. (if that makes sense). And it's always in a PM. That way the person is not embarrassed. Love hanging around here Dave, always learning.

One of the things that's great about the bushcraft community is that people are very respectful and helpful. I actually don't see any mean comments like I do on other channels

Great idea Dave i has always wondered how a person sealed his eating utensils without using chemicals. Thank you so much for showing & teaching what you know.Has opened my mind up to many things.I also agree whole heartily with the leave the crap at your own door instead of stinking everyone's space up,that is only respectable to everyone,God bless you & yours

Dave, you are so right brother. Never a negative vibe in your house Mentor. Thank you for inspiring me to get up and get out, explore and achieve. Double-D...

Dave, ive been watching your videos for over a year. Keep up the videos and i liked your take on being positive with others and sharing our knowledge

Thanks Dave for advice, videos, techniques etc. You're great Inspiration !

Enjoyed the rant,thanks for sharing the knowledge,tips,tricks and product reviews.thank you for all you do.You are the Nessmuk/Kephart of the 21st century.

after living totally off grid for the last 8 years, most all i do is bushcraft in one way or the other ... totally enjoy your vids Dave ..

fixin wax = crisco or other animal fat rendering + beeswax + heated pot + stirring stick or spoon, after thorough mixing, pour into whatever shape mold you want. let cool and pop out your stuff.

All ideals i was born and raised with that i don't think enough people are, you have a good heart Mr. Canterbury, thank you for the videos

Thanks brother! I really appreciate all you share with us! Thanks for the comments about "tribal knowledge."

"the world is full enough with mean people" True words brother! Totally agree with the tribal knowledge. If everyone passed down the knowledge they have learned from elders and parents, there would really be much need for elementary school. Not sure if you feel the same way, but that's how I feel. Keep on keeping on brother! Videos as always, are high quality goodness!

Thanks Dave. Everyday is a school day. And ye live n let live. Cheers from Scotland.

Well said Dave, & no it wasn't a rant...it was hitting the nail on the head! Keep up the great work....fair weather & a safe journey, always! Cheers.

Another excellent video Dave thanks for sharing it. Keep up the good work. All the best Andy

Tip of the hat to Jeremy and yourself for bringing this product to our attention, I've been buying it for well over a year for myself and friends. Way more uses than I can list here, it's great for the skin, I've have used it for patch lube and it's excellent for leather or wood knife handles.

100%agree with what you said Dave Good for you Brother”Iv learned a great deal from your channel&practice&share Everything I can We thank you much& God bless

I need some heading to the store. Thanks Dave I learn so much from you

Very good wisdom to many people looking for a way to bring people down. As always great video and enjoyed it. Would love to come to your classes one day before i get to old.

Thanks for sharing, I appreciate your philosophy of teaching and learning. Your videos are informative and interesting. Have a good day in the woods!

Dear, Dave I simply adore the information that you are putting out for free! It has helped to understand a lot of things that I hope to practice when I get the time. I was wondering though, what woods are appropriate for making items such as spoons,bowls, plates, etc... I am aware there are woods that produce harmful oils etc, but I am not 100% sure what woods I should use. Thank you for you time and responding to this as well for posting these videos! -Edward

Dirt time is a cool catchphrase. I look at your and other channels and have learned quite a bit. Afterward, I get in my dirt time to try it out, and then I pass on the tribal knowledge to my son shortly after. Thank you.

Thank you I am 14 and I'm really into bushcraft knifes guns etc and I sometimes know more than most men and I really appreciate you replying your a big part of my life so thank you

Dave, check out this really nice quote. "I learn from my teachers and co-workers, but i learn the most from my students." I really like this one, thought u would too!

Awesome vid Dave, I don't know how you come up with new ideas daily but you consistently do a great job

I went out today and got a pork loin after seeing the camp kitchen rotisserie video. got the rotisserie made today, but didn't have time to cook it. (sad face) have that to look forward to tomorrow. Your video's do have a positive impact, and thanks for giving this o'lman ideas. I'll get me some fixing wax, I'll try it out on my homemade cane pole.

Agreed that we need to support each other, but I think it's important to comment on wrong or dangerous information too. Thanks for your hard work and much respect.

Very wise and helpful advice... There's something about the woods that brings people to appreciate nice.

Great message Dave, we are all in this together.

i agree dave the rant hits home...your wisdom is like no other

Great vid. always enjoy. everytime I watch your vids, it brings back many memories of camping in the rough, as a child. very primitive, but very fun. I was practicing bushcraft skills then, but all I knew was , I was having fun.

Great speech Dave...

Great videos Dave, keep em coming.. huge fan of all the experience your sharing with the community. Wish I was closer to Ohio to attend some of the classes :)

Thanks for all your tips and knowledge Dave, I've recently started building my bob and your tips have helped make it a better kit.

Mr. DC could not agree with you more and well said brother. Keep the knowledge and skill challenges coming....WC

Your so right about the nice thing. Not everyone grows up or gets taught that being nice will get you further in this life, but I believe it. I've quit really good paying jobs because the boss I had was a mastermind at being mean. Never looked back.

Fixin wax is great stuff indeed. There are several versions, depends on who is making it. One part each beeswax, tallow, sheabutter and a few drops essential oils all melted together.

Back in the 1970's there was several books called Fox Fire. These had all kinds of Old folk tells of how to do about everthing. I believe you still can order these.

I personally find your videos to be great and i always learn somethingfrom you.

Great video and message Dave. What works for me may not you is very encouraging for newbie like myself.

good video dave.great rant.salute and God bless.

The other major ingredient to mention in that cake of beeswax would be some type of food safe oil. A good source of vitamin E could be added such as walnut oil. Soybean or corn oil spoils over time and would be bad to use on a wooden food implements but I'm sure he knows that if he's researched it. Anyways, most people can't be troubled to make it so its great that you sell it online. I really enjoy watching your videos.

That video on dealing with pests sounds great!

Just a week or two ago I finished my Council Boy's Ax Forest Service Edition and my Wetterlings Fine Forest Ax with Danish Oil. I just stripped my vintage Council Tool 3 1/2 lb. Ax and polished the head. I'll stain that one next. AND I just scraped my leg too while I was out harvesting Fatwood and while I was working on my tracking skills (+ I finally located some Tulip Poplar). I used some Pine residue to cover the scrape until I got home. Sucks sweating on a cut in 90 degree weather.

Lessons inside of lessons....add in a little philosophy, that's why you lead the way brother. Excellent video!

You are the one dave, keep up the great work.

Great vid. The rant was the best part! Good advice for all.

Thanks Dave, more great tips!

Excellent advice sir! If only everyone thought that way!

Well said Dave it was no rant I enjoy watching a lot of vids and I enjoy making them to especially when I get a comment or two

Thanks for posting . hope all is well

great video Dave,great product aswell,totally agree about the negative comments ppl make,dont understand why they watch videos in the first place and their always some armchair survivalist that thinks they know everything,were all here to learn and then maybe go out and try it for ourselves,thank you Dave for al you do,many blessings to you and your family.

I love your videos man! Ever since i discovered your channel, ive spent hours watching your them. Im stationed out here in Germany at the moment. German laws are very strict and i cant practice most of the things you show tutorials for. I wish i was back in the states so i could learn more from you.

Great philosophy and, as always, excellent teaching!

Hi Dave, I know this is an old video for you. However, this is my first view. And I love it, thanks for a great video :)

I'm particularly fond of food grade mineral oil or olive oil and a beeswax coating over that. Regardless I want to try this "Fixing Wax" one of these days. Thanks for another great video, Dave!

love you vids Dave

Thanks for another good video and a great life lesson!

Hi Dave, As always, I really enjoy your videos. I was wondering if I could make a request. How about doing a short video series on how to deal with insects and little critters that cause bushcrafters a lot of grief? For example, right now the mosquitoes are awful, due to the heavy rains in the Midwest a month or so ago. So, any insect prevention tips would be great. Love the vids! Please keep 'em coming. Thanks! ~ WHP

Fix n Wax is good stuff. I put it on the handle of a KaBar my dad gave me 20ish years ago. Made the handle feel like new. Also left my hands soft afterword. I keep two cakes of it in my Jeep for random uses now.

Well said.. great video Dave.

"Sealing wax is made in the following manner: Take one pound of bees-wax; three ounces of fine turpentine; olive-oil, and rosin, finely powdered, of each one ounce: when they are well melted, and the dross taken off, put in an ounce and a half of vermillion, or red lead, finely ground, and stir them together till they are well incorporated: and when this mixture grows a little cool, roll it into sticks, or in any other form

Thank you for all you share, some of us may already know it, lots can learn and you teach very well, I'll watch your video on a subject I already know as I'll learn what I don't know, a better way to teach the lesson :) thanks Dave, God Bless you :)

i try and buy a cake of that wax every chance i get. i use it on everything. from my boots, to my guns, knives, leather, and even in my canvas packs. what doesn't get said enough about it is that it really has no odor unlike other treatments, which is a plus in my book.

Great video :) looking forward for your next one

Dave I was developing a rash on my face as winter is coming on I use some of your fixing wax on it immediately started seeing results by day 3 I hardly see it at all it actually works better than stuff you buy in the stores.

Always good information from you sir, thanks!

Thank you for all your lessons on KZfaq. What is that table made of? I can't tell if it is a slab of wood or rock but it's wonderful.

While a good buffing and heating in the sun afterwards, does work, I tend to preheat my wood and boots before applying wax or any finishes, You can see it suck right in. Then buff it. Boots, I put right in the oven or heat over an open fire to a temp of good and warm to the touch, yet not so warm you can't handle in your hands.

Another awesome video brother, and thank you for sharing! Good ideas here buddy!~~John

Thank you and God Bless

Thanks for the video, lot of wisdom in it. It's so funny that the ancient knowledge once forgotten can be passed these days using modern tech aka. KZfaq.

Hi Mr. Canterbury I saw your common man blowgun episode the other day and it got me thinking wouldn't the same style of flip flop quiver work for the blow gun as well? But you probably already thought of it

Thank you for this great statement about learning (and use of KZfaq). I Think it's completely applicable for the whole life. I thank you also for your videos. Have e nice day A nature Man from Swizerland

Well said and thanks for the info!

great vid mate keep it up

Nice wax-stuff !!! Could be something made of bee-wax and pine-sap or -resin. I sealed a nice carved wooden box just with bee-wax. That did it too. A good idea could be to soak the object in liquid (bee-)wax. I tried this with matches and it made them waterproof.

great video ! treat others the way you want to be treated yourself

Great vid, rant was spot on.

Hey Mr Canterbury, Being a hunter, have you noticed using tallow to waterproof your various items, does it give off a strong enough scent to scare off game? I've always shyed away from using it for fear of scaring off deer, or other animals I'm trying to hunt or trap. It can be tough enough to get within arrow shot distance sometimes as it is haha! I'm always looking for a better way though, and I hate to waste anything from the animals I take.

I actually have a funny story about sealing wooden tools. I bought the large fleshing from the pathfinder store and ended up using a couple days after it got here to flesh my first coyote. The fat from the coyote sealed the handles of the fleshing knife....accidentally!

Awesome video! I have a question when it comes to treating your wooden bush objects. I have recently started a burning a bowl, how do i properly treat it so that it doesn't leak and to keep liquids from soaking in?

Thanks for the rant.....it needed to be said.

Good rant!

Well said, Dave

your wax sounds like something i used to see some of the older men i grew up around making. it was a 5-1 mix of bees wax and shortening. some of them would put some talc in it.