A channel about bushcraft and rewilding, and a video about making a homemade walking stick, with Havamal quotes on it? Instant sub! Youre my kind of people !
I was always taught to make sure the height of the stick is above your eyes, that way if you do fall on it it is much less likely to jab you in the eyes or face.
@@GruntBurger I guess there is no right or wrong. Longer may be heavier and people will look at you a bit funny 😅 but don't let that stop you from going for the Gandalf look!
@@Pethyr.Vandrar I'd judge the stick more harshly for having sloppily wood-burned runes on it, than I would for it being tall. A tall walking stick is more useful than a short one (I say that from experience), whereas the runes are ornamental.
I've have three staffs of different dimensions and each one I've marked rings from the base at 10cm. gaps to half a metre. This enables me to measure the depth of water or soft mud before I venture into it thus preventing any misfortunes. Also, contrary to what many American videos show I don't fashion any sort of hand grip as this allows me to easily slide my hand to exactly the correct place for best grip for the situation. 😊
Just happen to stumble upon your video. I'm in a process of making a walking stick made out of bamboo. I'm glad I watched your video because I didn't know the name of the metal object at the end of the stick which is Alpine Spike. I just ordered one and can't wait to put it together. Subscribed from the concrete jungle of NYC!
Thanks for subscribing! The Alpine spike is mainly for rocky and mountainous terrain but works in the lowlands aswell. It stops the stick from frailing and wearing out. Should last a couple of years of heavy use.
In my area of the rocky mountians, I ended up using aspen for a few walking staves and canes. They are good for being lightweight, durable and easy to carve, and respond positive to pyrography. I set a carnelian in one with bees wax and power carved a scalloped finger groove style chevron grip for the hand placment, then gave it to my dad for him to use while up at the family cabin. He still has it to this day.
Such a cool story you shared! Yeah You can buy walking sticks all you want and really cheap these days. But there is something about making one yourself. Especially when you can make your relatives happy :)
@@dejagerph thank you! I feel it makes you feel connected to history even more when you know that our ancestors used the same wood types for various reasons 😁.
That's great! I want one of the staffs 😀 nice personal touches, especially like the Nordic engraving... and as always, enjoyed your comic presentation...
I live in Austria, in an area between forests and mountains. Mine is 2 meters +. It is long enough to be used as a climbing aid when climbing up or down hills... and the carbonization is not Japanese. We did that in Europe and it was then replaced by tarring because firstly: it provides better protection against moisture and pests than carbonization and secondly, I quote: .. and lignin (the substance that holds wood together) does decompose between 135 and 235°C, but carbonization requires 800°C and more, so you only weaken the wood....
For those in the eastern woodlands, or at least in Maryland, we have plenty of pawpaw trees. They grow nice and straight and are a real light wood. I use the hell out of my sticks and my OG pawpaw is with me most of the time
Is there any way to know if the wood I choose will crack? First time I tried to make one, it cracked when left to dry. Nice video, inspired me to try again
The key here is to let the wood dry slow. Often it cracks cause of it drying to quick. Try covering both tips with mud or something that will stop the water from escaping too fast. Let it dry for a few days in room temperature and you should be fine :) After that you can start processing further.
Preferably a straight branch from an existing tree, or a branch from a coppice tree so the tree will heal naturally. If you happen to find many young trees close together you might choose one of your liking... To minimize impact on the environment 😊.
Mhmm, I would say it's more of a medium weight stick but very easy to carve! Would be a great choice! I'm not sure about the myths and folklore but from what I learned they would have been connected to renewal, fertility and purification. 😃
For anyone considering following his advice, don't put a steel spike at the bottom of your walking stick unless you want to be removing leaves every few steps. Also, don't listen to what he said about the height of your stick. Different sizes have different utility, and no one will actually care if your hiking stick is long unless you ornament to look like a wizard staff with...oh I don't know, just spitballing here, woodburned norse runes?
my new favourite channel, thanks brother. Hope to see more!
@@jeseppenatur8897 Oh damn I'm humbled by your words! Thank you so much 😄
A channel about bushcraft and rewilding, and a video about making a homemade walking stick, with Havamal quotes on it?
Instant sub! Youre my kind of people !
Thank you so much!
Watched the other video first then this and I am definitely questing me a stick this weekend.
Great! Good luck, may you find a good one :)
I was always taught to make sure the height of the stick is above your eyes, that way if you do fall on it it is much less likely to jab you in the eyes or face.
@@GruntBurger I guess there is no right or wrong. Longer may be heavier and people will look at you a bit funny 😅 but don't let that stop you from going for the Gandalf look!
@@Pethyr.Vandrar I'd judge the stick more harshly for having sloppily wood-burned runes on it, than I would for it being tall. A tall walking stick is more useful than a short one (I say that from experience), whereas the runes are ornamental.
@@rustyshackleford6906 You seem to have a real stiff stick up your ass about the runes lmao
@@rustyshackleford6906 6 feet of bamboo was just about perfect for me.
Youd judge a stick...?
Alrighty then 😂
@rustyshackleford6906
Thanks man, Never considered having a walking staff before but you convinced me. It surely makes you gain +10 wisdom point just wielding it haha.
Haha Glad to hear it! :D
I feel like I should have had a horn of mead while watching this. Very entertaining sir.
Maybe the next video :) thanks
I've have three staffs of different dimensions and each one I've marked rings from the base at 10cm. gaps to half a metre. This enables me to measure the depth of water or soft mud before I venture into it thus preventing any misfortunes.
Also, contrary to what many American videos show I don't fashion any sort of hand grip as this allows me to easily slide my hand to exactly the correct place for best grip for the situation. 😊
Exactly!
Very nicely done. Iv got an old Christmas tree I made into a staff. Love it when mother nature does all the beauty for me.
How nice to repurpose your ol Christmas tree instead of throwing or burning it :D. Christmass staff has a nice ring to it too!
I used hazel and ash for my thumb sticks and blackthorn for my Irish fighting stick ,shillelagh
Ah nice choice! Haven't tried blackthorn yet. Hard to find straight shoots here :D
@@Pethyr.Vandrar straighten slight bends with hair dryer or hot air gun or my mate steams his
@@keithcaldwell7673 cool!
Nice work, thanks
Just happen to stumble upon your video. I'm in a process of making a walking stick made out of bamboo. I'm glad I watched your video because I didn't know the name of the metal object at the end of the stick which is Alpine Spike. I just ordered one and can't wait to put it together. Subscribed from the concrete jungle of NYC!
Thanks for subscribing! The Alpine spike is mainly for rocky and mountainous terrain but works in the lowlands aswell. It stops the stick from frailing and wearing out. Should last a couple of years of heavy use.
Where did you find/source the alpine spike? Looks very durable.
The one for this stick I bought on Ebay, But I saw some similar versions on Amazon aswell.
Love the meaning behind different woods, as well as the alpine spike!
Thank you! Yes it's very interesting to learn all the stories behind it :)
great video! I'm inspired to actually put some time into a good stick now!
Go for it!
Nice touch talking about wood meaning in the folklore
@@kanivalnoone6047 Thank you :)
4:11 Rebar as a file? Brilliant! 🤙🏽
@@bildo99ify 😁
In my area of the rocky mountians, I ended up using aspen for a few walking staves and canes. They are good for being lightweight, durable and easy to carve, and respond positive to pyrography. I set a carnelian in one with bees wax and power carved a scalloped finger groove style chevron grip for the hand placment, then gave it to my dad for him to use while up at the family cabin. He still has it to this day.
Such a cool story you shared! Yeah You can buy walking sticks all you want and really cheap these days. But there is something about making one yourself. Especially when you can make your relatives happy :)
Some fandabi dozi inspiration? Loved the video :)
@@cleanixx5343 Yes! I love his work and his philosophy 😄
Loved the idea and all the ancient mythology information! The saying on the stick is also a nice reminder to pursue your goals!
@@dejagerph thank you! I feel it makes you feel connected to history even more when you know that our ancestors used the same wood types for various reasons 😁.
It looks amazing and it was fun to watch! I think i'll try it myself, the next time i find a fitting stick
@@Wassel_ thanks for watching! I'm glad I inspired some people to try the stick life. :D
loved the wood burn detail
Yeah really happy with it aswell. Be carefull not to overdo it tho 😅
That's great! I want one of the staffs 😀 nice personal touches, especially like the Nordic engraving... and as always, enjoyed your comic presentation...
Haha I'm glad you liked it!
Thats a good looking stick, great video and thank you for sharing
I'm glad you liked it 😊
A stick with a sharp point at the end? Looks like a spear to me, but I appreciate the hard work that you put into making it.
Stay tuned for this weeks video where I explain further 🙂
This video truly changed my life! Thank you
@@dekeldervevo1168 🥰
I live in Austria, in an area between forests and mountains. Mine is 2 meters +. It is long enough to be used as a climbing aid when climbing up or down hills... and the carbonization is not Japanese. We did that in Europe and it was then replaced by tarring because firstly: it provides better protection against moisture and pests than carbonization and secondly, I quote: .. and lignin (the substance that holds wood together) does decompose between 135 and 235°C, but carbonization requires 800°C and more, so you only weaken the wood....
Oh thanks for the insight! Will look into that further for my next stick :)
and now imagine how cool would be mounting some gem to your stick (so you could be full wizard mode) 🤩
That a very good idea actually!
Very Satisfying! I want to make my Abuela one ( when she needs it)
thats a really nice stick
For those in the eastern woodlands, or at least in Maryland, we have plenty of pawpaw trees. They grow nice and straight and are a real light wood.
I use the hell out of my sticks and my OG pawpaw is with me most of the time
I'm not an expert on tree species overseas but it sounds like a great choice!
Amazing video, was looking for something like this. Incredibly high production quality for a channel of this size!
@@RustbucketEngineer thank you so much! Your kind words mean a lot! :)
I made sure my stick was 6ft tall because it needs to double as a weapon( trained in bo staff so this was a must)
@@hyperguyver2 cool!
Where do buy the alpine tip??
I have never seen anything like those in any store.
Nice video, nice stick. 👍👍
@@hulkthedane7542 thanks! I bought mine on Ebay. Try searching for alpine ferrule :)
Is there any way to know if the wood I choose will crack? First time I tried to make one, it cracked when left to dry. Nice video, inspired me to try again
The key here is to let the wood dry slow. Often it cracks cause of it drying to quick. Try covering both tips with mud or something that will stop the water from escaping too fast. Let it dry for a few days in room temperature and you should be fine :) After that you can start processing further.
wonderful video and music choice is great! I'm going to make one, what is that spear head called? i cannot find similar to it.
Great! try looking for stock fachmann spike :)
What did you use to attach the metal spike to the stick?
@@VvVv-qs6zg I used some tec7 glue and knocked some nails in there to be sure :)
I will like , an explanation of, why to use stick and its benefits .
@@ragv1954 was planning on doing that in the (near) future :)
Do we use a branch or a young tree itself as the stick? How do we harvest the stick.
Preferably a straight branch from an existing tree, or a branch from a coppice tree so the tree will heal naturally. If you happen to find many young trees close together you might choose one of your liking... To minimize impact on the environment 😊.
Nice one, maybe we can make me a stick when you are back in Sweden 😃
@@lifeof_guy haha yes, Could be a nifty little side project!
@@Pethyr.Vandrar I think so too 👍🏼😉
I realize it’s probably heresy, but I like bamboo harvested from my little grove.
As long as it suits your needs, it is no heresy!
What about birch wood?
Mhmm, I would say it's more of a medium weight stick but very easy to carve! Would be a great choice! I'm not sure about the myths and folklore but from what I learned they would have been connected to renewal, fertility and purification. 😃
This is runic spear, not just stick.
I like the idea! The pointy end is certainly a great defense.
yes very handy
For anyone considering following his advice, don't put a steel spike at the bottom of your walking stick unless you want to be removing leaves every few steps. Also, don't listen to what he said about the height of your stick. Different sizes have different utility, and no one will actually care if your hiking stick is long unless you ornament to look like a wizard staff with...oh I don't know, just spitballing here, woodburned norse runes?
@@rustyshackleford6906 there is no right or wrong, just sharing how I made mine and my experiences :)