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Excellent explanation as always Thanks (sketty scouts)

It took me a couple of years, but finally got round to making a Twizzler and some rope. It feels magical to be able to create something so tangible so quickly. Can't wait to work it into a session with the home-ed families.

All of the groups that I have done this with now have loved it, thanks so much for the idea!

Great video!

Thanks for the Video well done. Is it possible to grow rib wort Plantain from seed as I only have one plant in my yard here NSW Australia. Thanks again for the Video.

Both plantains grow like weeds in my acre, especially the ribwart, and I have to mow them down regularly to stop their spread otherwise my whole yard would be solid plantain.

sand -- interesting thanks

Looks like fun so far👍 (upcoming "Survival phase" doesn't, off the bat, I'm sure you've both got the skills and resources though, have a great time and I'll buy you dinner when you get back - this should be the sort of experience that you "dine out" on👍)

Just found your channel and I love it! I really appreciate how you explain what you're doing straightforwardly and then demonatrate the process without skipping much. Time to give it a go myself!

I am going to implement this into my alternative fire lighting session asap :) I love how accessible it is, even more so than the flint and steel :) also you look so different with long hair!

The missing tip included in this video but a number of others is the pressure. Not too hard world better. But in complete honesty I just tried using the corner of the milled lumber as a saw and pushed hard for a few strokes as if I was trying to cut one piece of wood with the other and... Got a better result! Almost immediately. No doubt putting the tinder close enough would catch as easily. I can't understand people who maintain this is the easier technique. Maybe if you have the perfect day... Perfectly dry ashes... Low wind. Plentiful cotton balls handy. Oh... And don't perfectly milled timber. I got closer with just the timber and in half the time. I guess I'll practice the technique more but I wouldn't be relying on it. To my mind this takes way more skill!

Interesting, I'll try to put one of these together next camping trip. Thanks.

Very useful. I used this video to make cordage with strips of buckskin 😁

Good looking mallets and lady.

I really like how you made the video so simple, and well explain. Thank you so much.

Please continue teaching. Your tutorial is wonderful.

How do you dry the leaves out ?

this would be lush to do with some different colours of natural dyed cotton string!

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I’ve never carved anything in my life, but this inspired me so much that straight after watching I went into the woods to harvest a beech branch and then carved my first ever little mushroom. It will be my daughter’s cake topper for her birthday. Again thank you!!!

Mel, thanks for this video - I saw one of the BushScout lot with a twizzler at Reunion but didn't get a chance to discuss its usage. Do you know if the cordage is improved by taking into account the twist of the sisal for initial direction or does it really not matter?

Great little project. Will have to try with my Scouts

Brilliant! So clever. Will share your videos with our wood group. I see rope making, mushroom whittling and more becoming v popular!

I've carved my first project and mushroom thanks to your video. Thanks a lot!

Hello. I was wondering how the WWII prisoners would acquire the materials for this.

EXCELLENT! Learned a lot. Greatly appreciated.🤩

Well done and cool idea!

Totally agree about leaving the facets visible, much nicer. Great video 😁👍🏻

Just starting carving...thank you for an easy beginner project.

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Thank you for the video. Excellent instruction.

Thank you for this quite excellent presentation, very informative, have subscribed

If you use alcohol to wipe off the knife with the tree sap will dissolve easily.

I carve these when waiting for people, nice relaxing carve, thank yoi

Deftly done. I've got some seasoned Ash that would make a decent mallet but of course It's like rock 😁 Like the saw horse too.

Hope you have fun doing this you are the best teach ever hope you have a good day

Thanks for doing this I’ve never made a mallet yet and next you should make a paper knife if that’s thanks

Good work Mel - I'd presumed you were going to make a tapered handle and fit it into a hole in the "hitty bit", but this method is quicker for sure👍👍

Great video thanks.

I'm 50 and just looking to have a dabble with whittling. This looks a good one for me to try! ❤

You should do the Malet one that would be good mel hi it’s Ollie

Mug hooks on a stump. 👏

Hiya Mel, just clicked subscribe and I'm your 200th subscriber, an honour! This is great advice; I teach "Look, tap, click" for sheathing the knife which works well if the knife is at the waist. So, look at the scabbard, tap the blade against the back of the scabbard, above the entry point, then push and listen for the click. Great vid, will watch the rest!

Hi I might try this one because I have some hazel

Thanks for the detailed explanation! I was wondering, can I do this with fresh leaves or do I have to dry out the leave in order for it to work?

I love it ! Thank you !!!

I did it lol 😂

Some great tips that'll i'll share with my kids.

Ahhh, I thought you were going to let the head ignite before lighting the candle (in a belt and braces manner). Great job👍👍

Excellent advice, Mel! Will be talking through with the boys before we start any projects.

Great vid, I totally agree, this is a very good way to teach/practice knife work with young people. I have used it with my scouts for many years. So much better than just a pointy stick.