A truly gifted presentation... thorough, skilled, correct. Dave, when you travel so much, I worry about your personal safety. You push yourself so hard and your days are long. Please make sure you do as much to keep yourself safe on your trips as possible. I don't want to be concerned about losing a guru and friend.
@duaneschultz9230
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for addressing what to use on a Ferro rod for a striker. A lot of places say the edge of their knives but then they stop there. I like how you went into detail about other things that can be used and about how much pressure to put on the rod. It’s very hard to find out. Good job. God bless you and your family.
@historicaltrekking
10 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Dave, well presented. Thank you. Such a pleasure to see someone doing this well & using the correct name instead of "flint & steel" !!! Regards, Keith.
@RobertTheo
10 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the best Ferro-Rod demo I have seen yet. Thank you Dave.
@punkaintdeadfuckoff
10 жыл бұрын
Dave Canterbury- everybody's perfect Grandpa. So much knowledge to give.
@ericwright7643
10 жыл бұрын
I'm liking the series Dave. Thanks for doing it. I commented a couple videos back (where you put the aluminum in the divot on your bearing block) that I never find any garbage in the areas that I typically go. Well, I went out on Saturday to look for some horsehoof, chaga, etc... and I stepped right on an old beer can. Man, I just about busted a gut laughing. I've been going out in those woods since I was a kid and I have never seen any garbage out there. Then 2 days after writing my comment I step right on a half buried beer can.
@oldtimerlee8820
10 жыл бұрын
Eric Wright I suspect it's because we see so much of it, that we don't "see" it all around us. Recently helped with a roadside clean up on a rural 2 lane road. Roughly 3.5 miles long, much of the area wooded. Two pickup truck loads of bagged trash. Next day, the litter was accumulating, again.
@hunter35474
10 жыл бұрын
If you have a large or medium sized Leatherman (Wave, Charge, Super Tool 300, etc), then you can use the v-shaped wire stripper notch on the can opener to scrape a ferro rod. It throws a TON of sparks and doesn't do too much damage to the notch (which you are unlikely to need for stripping wire anyway in the woods). The hooked can opener blade works well also, but it does dull the edge just like it would with a knife blade. The back of the saw works pretty well, too.
@ClintonsK
10 жыл бұрын
Never seen a rod being used with glass, nicely done SirDave always pulling something new from the hat!
@MidasMind
10 жыл бұрын
Dave's like "let's talk about fatwood for a minute." Dave works the fatwood and makes a flame without saying more than two words about it. That's how I know that I will always be able to learn something from this channel. Props and respect, Dave.
@Mr-WVfish
10 жыл бұрын
The entire fire starting series has been great. Very informative. I've burnt a lot of tinder in the last few weeks. Nice job Dave.
@kevindecarlo5977
10 жыл бұрын
I learned something new today! A glass striker. I love it! Thanks for sharing Dave.
@zorro652004
10 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, explains ferro rods better than any other i have come across.
@bushcraftchip
10 жыл бұрын
Just made my first bow drill fire.Awesome feeling.Thank you dave for your instruction in all things bush craft. It has become a most rewarding part of my life.
@marchall4528
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the fire school video. My boys and I work on and try all you have shown us. We look forward to your next video. Thank you again.
@Wastelander13
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this very informative video, especially the tip with the glas and the fero! Take care!
@shaneschannel9289
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave. I did not know glass. As many others I believe your new striker would make an awsome belt buckle. Would buy one!
@roadwary56
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks much Dave. Liked you since your stint with Cody. Excellent vids. Appreciate your time and effort and skills immensely. Cheers and good luck in Missouri.
@shadomane
2 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video. Thanks Dave.
@NSTRAPPERHUNTER
10 жыл бұрын
Well done Dave and thanks for sharing. All the best and take care.
@brandonwells9698
10 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave my friend just bought me one of those ferro rods from your website it works great and I'm gonna use it this weekend thanks for all the great videos you have taught me a lot
@MyEndlessPursuit
10 жыл бұрын
i love your videos. i watch like to watch them before i sleep. Very helpfull and educational. Please keep posting more vids Dave. god bless
@wyattoneable
10 жыл бұрын
I watch and "Like" every video but I haven't commented much lately. But I'm always here watching, learning and enjoying my time here.
@captbizzarro3141
10 жыл бұрын
Oh...oh....the beard is coming back. You go Dave. Another great video.
@boborg13
10 жыл бұрын
just what i wanted to say! it was really weird seeing him with a smooth face :)
@FoodForThought.
10 жыл бұрын
Didn't realize that glass could be used with a ferro rod. Thanks for the info. I have had an Audible.com membership for around 10 years and love the books they have.
@cyrilturner
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave for your hard work and your great teachings. I am glad to hear that you are getting back on t.v. you will do great there. I'm just sorry that I don't get that channel. Safe trip.
@ericjohnson6100
7 жыл бұрын
great video. really like this series. never would have thought glass would work on a fero rod. as always..thanks for taking the time to make these videos
@crosshair64
10 жыл бұрын
Great job on this topic. Learned a lot as usual, and looking forward to watching you in the future. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas with me.
@wallaceviviansadventures2095
10 жыл бұрын
great job Dave. i though glass would be the hardest to get sparks of the rod but it was the easiest. a series well put together.
@tecnotrog1
10 жыл бұрын
Glass for a striker. .never thought of that. GENIUS! !! And did I hear a new show? ? Alright! !Please keep us all informed as to when and where
@harryrichards7767
10 жыл бұрын
Dave, your bow drill prototype is seriously ingenious. If you decide to produce it for sale, please think of us young guys and keep the price reasonable! In all honesty I can see that thing selling for a ton of money though! THANKS :)
@ratroddiesels1981
10 жыл бұрын
i learn so many things from your vids i enjoy them i watch them several times..
@kevinmckinzie
10 жыл бұрын
We all have old drill bits laying around someplace. The tips are usually dull, but the cutting surface of the rest of the drill will throw plenty of sparks. I use 3/8 and 1/2" ferro rods, 4 and 5 inches in length and always keep them with a matched-length drill bit. Regular or jobber style. Short router bits work well with any of the shorter rods.
@jadepond7172
10 жыл бұрын
Another great video Dave. Thanks.
@Roarmeister2
10 жыл бұрын
I've got a few of the 4.5" x 5/16" rods that work well for me. I have used smaller ferro rods as well. With respect to the handle on the smaller rods, I have developed a technique that works with or without a handle. I grasp the end of the rod but I also use my index finger along the length of the rod. This gives me additional control and secondly with the smaller rods I am providing reinforcement so that the rod doesn't break. Before this technique, I have broken the very small 1/8" x 2.5" rods by exerting too much pressure on them with the scraper. Additionally, since I now don't need to have a handle at all with my technique, I can scrape the rod in both directions and get maximum use of the length of the ferrocerium.
@LesDempseySoloLesta
10 жыл бұрын
great tips, thank you. I was very surprised at the glass. I thought that was gonna be an issuexample of what wont work.
@Dutch1722
10 жыл бұрын
Went to Smoky Mountain Knife works and bought 3 Opinel knives for 7.99 each. They have very sharp spines. I shot a huge shower of sparks from one swipe. A couple flew 4 feet!! If your thinking fixed blade, the Marttini Knives have a sharp spine as well and they are in the 18-25 dollar range. I have lit a pile of dried leaves with the ferro rod without prepping them. My ferro and knife combo is just as good as using a lighter. Thanks for this video.
@Vx777infonet
10 жыл бұрын
Missouri! Cool my area right now. Lots of history here in Missouri. Glad to see the glass added to this video. I saw some Norwegian bush-craft guy doing that a while back and I said no way! Guess it works though... as shown
@diegoromerocicloturismo3454
10 жыл бұрын
Good lesson, very good teaching skills.
@captainjack8319
10 жыл бұрын
Great video, Dave. Dual Survivor is not the same.
@GoldenLohan
10 жыл бұрын
Dave you mentioned the difference and pro's and con's between hard and softer ferro rods. I was wondering though how... when you purchase a ferro rod would you know how there ranked or marked up ? do stores even list this aspect on ferro rods? thanks again... this aspect alone made this a good vid to watch
@thaiguysabu
10 жыл бұрын
you don't see cody making free information videos. i may not be a pathfinder student, but i am most certainly a wildernessoutfitters student. thank you dave, as always.
@rdmanone
10 жыл бұрын
Great video Dave.
@057Flare
10 жыл бұрын
Never knew glass could work on a fero rod. Another great video thank you.
@pacoosuna8727
9 жыл бұрын
Buen vídeo Dave......un saludo desde Nerva (España).Sigo todos sus vídeos
@mgdrobert1
10 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video. Same great idea's i will trying this weekend
@03bullseye
10 жыл бұрын
I've watched lots of your videos. Can't beat free, but you convinced me to take your course. Ill See you tomorrow at the pioneer intermediate. Btw, id love to see videos on smoking or curing deer roasts.
@darknesslight378
10 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave could you post a video of how you hang your bushpot? it will be really helpful
@fredfreiberger7878
10 жыл бұрын
i knew i needed more ferro rods thanks for the great tips too
@MrHistoryfreak
10 жыл бұрын
I love that arrow head idea. when you were grinding the fungus i thought it would be great idea if one side had ridges for removing bark or if you don't have a ferro rod and have flint or had rock as a striker
@suckahtubeyew1821
10 жыл бұрын
incredibly informative thanks dave
@cecilbirchfield7467
10 жыл бұрын
good video brother dave.
@NicholasAarons
10 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video As Always Dave. Keep up the great work. N.
@mmrtactical7764
10 жыл бұрын
More great tips, Thx Dave!!
@23madskilz23
10 жыл бұрын
I did't think you could use glass as a striker, thank you Dave. What would be the risk of the glass shattering?
@larstrans789
10 жыл бұрын
Favourite slo-mo television for any time you need grounding Thanks
@TheHoneyBadger1
10 жыл бұрын
Great video! I didn't know about glass as a striker. Thanks
@spiderbreaker
10 жыл бұрын
Hey dave, I was wondering if you could do a video of your current kit if you were going to camp out for a couple days, or make a list of items. Thanks, Jon
@oldtimerlee8820
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I didn't know, until recently that broken glass and some other common materials can cast a spark. Can't speak for anyone else, when I say we can get locked into a particular mindset when the same "common knowledge" is frequently shared. In this case carbon steel strikers. ie knives & hacksaw blades. Appreciate efforts towards thinking/looking outside of the box. To consider adding a shard of glass & sandpaper (emery board) to fire kits, for example.
@yaks6312
10 жыл бұрын
Awesome... Did not know that about glass... Thanks
@AlexGullen
10 жыл бұрын
Really awesome vid and series here! So refreshing to have such thorough explanations combined with expert hands on demos. Keep up the great work there Dave! Does anyone have recommendations for a softer material/make rod? I can never really seem to get those long lasting, after the fact burning sparks for marginal tinder needs.
@Kayakwinds
10 жыл бұрын
I'm enormously appreciative of the fine work the Pathfinder School has done with these excellent videos on fire making. But I think that a series of videos needs to address the complications associated with fire making. First of all, in many locations they are forbidden. That's just a grim fact. And fires attract attention from folks you may be intent upon avoiding. Personal survival may depend upon surviving without a fire. Is there really such a thing as a stealth fire? I would love to see that topic discussed. Many of us know about Dakota fires, but they aren't a panacea--at least that has been my experience. Certainly, those of us who have been in combat know that fires are almost always banned--and for good reason. So maybe a dialogue needs to be started about these matters. Oh.............not only does the fire and smoke attract attention; cutting wood with an ax creates a lot of noise. That might be a good reason to use a saw instead--although saws can be noisy, too.
@BruceNitroxpro
10 жыл бұрын
In a survival situation, it is more important to be prepared to make a safe, effective fire than to worry about the local laws. In a very volatile situation such as an extremely dry forest, perhaps you wouldn't choose to make a fire... using common sense. But knowing how to make one could save your life. Hopefully, the local law enforcement would rescue you, not shoot you for making a fire. Close to 99% of fires in rescue situations should be visible signals, too. I suppose that, if you were a crook, in your hideout... but I digress. LOL Seriously, combat is combat and search and rescue is what it is.
@persous
10 жыл бұрын
Great points, and I agree with everything you said. That said the Pathfinder initiative that Dave and the others are doing isn't aimed at combat or WROL. They focus on a more 18th/19th survivalability/lifestyle mentality. I personally do not want to see the Pathfinder system turn into a WROL/SHTF kind of channel. I recommend you checking out MAINEPREPPER or AnalyticalSurvival if you are looking for combat applications like escape and evade type fires. Both those guys are current or recently retired Special Operations Servicemen. Ps. I do think Dave could answer your questions. Take care and God bless.
@Kayakwinds
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your thoughtful comment. Understand that I'm not talking about paramilitary operations. If you are on your bicycle for an extended ride and can't make it to a camp ground or motel, where are you going to sleep at night? Most likely, it will be along the road on someone's property. It may belong to the state or some private individual. What can a person do? Most likely, the person will endeavor to camp, at least for a few hours, before leaving at early dawn. This is stealth camping. I'm not totally sure what mission Dave's site is about. And I don't mean that as a criticism. But he claims to be about self-reliance. And that is the topic I'm choosing focus upon .
@TedsOutdoors
9 жыл бұрын
I also keep a large ferro rod on my belt that I use frequently, and a small on my knife sheath for special occasions.
@bardforhiree8454
10 жыл бұрын
Yes Dave... join the longhair legion
@rpsky186
10 жыл бұрын
Beautiful knife Dave. Is that going to be available for purchase or is it a gift? In either case it's a work of art.
@clarksonchief
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave.
@wldmcmullen
10 жыл бұрын
another great video but all i could think off was i wonder how many people have caught "themselves" on fire doing it that very same way
@geohavener6601
7 жыл бұрын
Dave are you planning on coming to Missouri for some of the gun and knife shows and when and where
@TheAprone
10 жыл бұрын
You lose out on the longer striking surface, but I personally have a small piece of fero-rod that is laced into my shoe. It is probably only 1.5 to 2 inches long and has 2 holes drilled through it. Basically it is a nice guarantee because I doubt I'll find myself without my shoe, haha! I have used it to start a few fires and I highly recommend it.
@DeeOGee-bq3pu
10 жыл бұрын
Another awesome vid!! Thanks for the great info.
@Gammock
10 жыл бұрын
That is a very nice knife. Any chance it will be on the website?
@gooberkiss
9 жыл бұрын
The fungus that you used from the birch tree also makes a tea known as Shaga, extremely healthy and good for you, just boil it up.
@jamesallbee7926
10 жыл бұрын
whats the new gadget on your necklace? looks like a little tied pouch? another great video!!!
@kvinneful
10 жыл бұрын
I would sure like to see a fire school video or two about the hand drill.
@jamesmccown8610
10 жыл бұрын
I cant wait for the arrowhead to be on your web site
@sanfranciscobay
9 жыл бұрын
What are the best buy for the dollar ferro rods and striker tools? Where can you buy those larege 6 x 1/2 inch models?
@ChrisFoley0803
10 жыл бұрын
I hade a pretty hard time to remove the handle of my PRIMUS-ferro-rod. I had to smash it with a hammer to create cracks to remove it. It even has a very good striker. But I keep my ferro-rod without handle. That way it wears out evenly on every side and lasts much longer.
@grantoyamaha
10 жыл бұрын
A talented man.
@davidfloyd8613
10 жыл бұрын
just a quick thought dave. love your video's as ever. just a query about fire lighting though. i am a smoker, and was wondering as i have never seen it done before. can you use rolling tobacco to create an ember for your birds nest as i always have some on me and i think if it works it would be a great way to start a fire if you didnt have premade charcloth.
@Naughtz
9 жыл бұрын
Do you ever have to touch up your knife spines to keep them sharp? Do you find the ferro rod to dull the spine over time or is that just the softer glass?! Thanks
@OUTDOORROGUE
10 жыл бұрын
Cool! I gota try that. Question.....Where is your cross?
@brandonandreasen7387
10 жыл бұрын
Dave, I was battening A log with my knife. It"s a full tang, but the metal started to rise up from the wooded part of the handle does that happen with your knifes, or could I be battening wrong.
@dlcknives_and_leather
10 жыл бұрын
great tips
@ernststavroblofeld2109
10 жыл бұрын
Suprised no one's asked you about that bone handled knife yet. Prototype for new stock or a gift?
@amblair2900
10 жыл бұрын
Hay dave I'm 14.i got a new 66 powermaster bb gun.love the out doors is this power full enough to get a cleen kill on a.rabbit?
@dougallen7890
10 жыл бұрын
Dave, that Towhee doesn't like you being in his territory.
@caseyb730
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@AndyMc1952
10 жыл бұрын
You gotta appreciate this guy....puts in a lot of effort and does a great job.
@linklesstennessee2078
10 жыл бұрын
old linklees learned a few things i didnt know using glass to stike a ferro rod
@MrJrhibbs
10 жыл бұрын
wildernessoutfitters i have attempted and succeeded a bowdrill fire two out three times with to much time invested in each attempt. i am having an issue with my cord slipping on the spindle. ive used bank line and also paracord, how would you suggest to solve this problem. ive also roughened up my spindle a little to give it a little grip and problem continues.
@sirkai007
10 жыл бұрын
With the glass, if the edge gets dull you could also just snap off a small piece of it.
@TBOR101
10 жыл бұрын
Very good video on the use of the ferro rod., But I watched it three times just to see that knife. So what's the story with the knife, is that a Jeff White creation? it's a beautiful piece of craftsmanship whoever did it.
@mgdrobert1
10 жыл бұрын
it very well could be the butcher knife he got at a garage sale many years ago
@JeremyChiles
10 жыл бұрын
I believe its a ML custom he had made to his specs.
@pcooper4976
10 жыл бұрын
mgdrobert1 its not the butcher i usually see him carry. would love to get a closer look at the scrim.
@Walterliquori
10 жыл бұрын
that's the best fire steel iv seen wow
@kevinjohansen8149
10 жыл бұрын
glass is great idea. Best I have found is short piece of worn hacksaw blade, fine teeth, 24 or 32. Aggressive on the rod, but works well. k
@aru05001
10 жыл бұрын
Ray Mears uses glass as the final sharpening step, like a superfinegrit stone. I guess it's a magic material...
@tradarcher300
10 жыл бұрын
Tips on scraping off the outer paint quickly?
@darknesslight378
10 жыл бұрын
hey Dave I found an extremely good bushcraft knife "Dragonfly 4.5" by Tops knives please try it out
@Freelancehippy
10 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Missouri
@timeversole5824
10 жыл бұрын
does the store on Emerson ave. in Indianapolis sell products instead of buying online
@Jaybird196
10 жыл бұрын
Hmmm. I didn't know that about the glass striker. Thanks :) .
@austinlozinski2119
10 жыл бұрын
I understand that those sparks are a couple thousand degrees but why wouldnt they burn your hand when striking the rod?
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