I prefer to hold the tender bundled out and a bit above my face so that the breath travels up and the smoke, heat, and fire does not blow into my face. Good vid.
With you about the EDC carry bits - however I would amend the Bic part. In any kind of wind they're useless, as I found out to my cost one day. I now carry a good quality jet lighter which lights stuff in Any conditions! Dont rely on a Bic,.. it could cost you more than you want to pay !!
Suggestion: make a small slit at the end of the lower bamboo piece that touches the tree. Stick the knife into the tree bark with the blade oriented vertically, and rest the bamboo on it with the knife blade inserted into the slit. Should make the lower board less likely to fall off the knife.
Sir this technique from the Aetas of Philippines the Aetas native Filipino taught solders WWII how to survive in the jungle those Aetas became soldier too.
I admit to being a firebug but this is a new one on me. I bet you make it look easier than it is. I guess I'll find out when I can find some thick bamboo.
Nice! I like Paleomanjim's video, but I do think you're a better teacher. Wonder if this could be adapted to agave stalks for us desert-dwellers? I grew up in an area full of bamboo of many varieties (NW Florida, right on the Gulf Coast) but live out in Southern AZ now, so I'm always trying to see if techniques can be modified to fit this environment. Agave stalks, particularly those of the Century Plant, are strong and can be hollowed out very easily; they have a fairly solid outer wall that'd take a lot of punishment (I've made several digereedus out of them.) Bet they'd work, and they're all coming nice and dry right now; I'll have to try them out.
I tried this today but I didn't succeed maybe next Sunday I think I made the hole too big and Yes mine slipped off the tree just like you said put a knife under it
Have you seen this tutorial? Make an approximately 45 degree cut on the bottom board to fit a small diameter tree. th-cam.com/video/H9c0Ani_Cak/w-d-xo.html
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I learned ,,love it!
I prefer to hold the tender bundled out and a bit above my face so that the breath travels up and the smoke, heat, and fire does not blow into my face. Good vid.
I have to stay in the shot.
Wow good job sir
With you about the EDC carry bits - however I would amend the Bic part. In any kind of wind they're useless, as I found out to my cost one day. I now carry a good quality jet lighter which lights stuff in Any conditions! Dont rely on a Bic,.. it could cost you more than you want to pay !!
your knife very sharp sir
Suggestion: make a small slit at the end of the lower bamboo piece that touches the tree. Stick the knife into the tree bark with the blade oriented vertically, and rest the bamboo on it with the knife blade inserted into the slit. Should make the lower board less likely to fall off the knife.
+Norman Means Thank you. Not necessary for me. The ledge provided by the knife works fine. Thank You!
If there's a weakness in the bamboo, you might start a split; not a good thing to do in the middle of firemaking!
Sir this technique from the Aetas of Philippines the Aetas native Filipino taught solders WWII how to survive in the jungle those Aetas became soldier too.
Thank you Sir. my grandfather a WWII Soldier Missing in Action
Ouch!
Yup, LOL!
Nice work Sir. I did this two years ago and found it one of the hardest friction fires to do.
+GARY BUSHCRAFT It takes a lot of set up to even get started. Thanks for dropping by.
Godd to see the sheath is still working well. I've tried this and didn't have sucess.
+John Capps Love my JC special.
I admit to being a firebug but this is a new one on me. I bet you make it look easier than it is. I guess I'll find out when I can find some thick bamboo.
I hear people say that it is difficult. This one... happens to be an easy one for me and a favorite.
You seemed to have had char makings there for a minute, which made me wonder how good of char material would that shaved bamboo make
Probably pretty good.
Thanks much. I will be trying this as soon as I find bamboo
Basic skill, u never know when u really need it
Nice! I like Paleomanjim's video, but I do think you're a better teacher. Wonder if this could be adapted to agave stalks for us desert-dwellers? I grew up in an area full of bamboo of many varieties (NW Florida, right on the Gulf Coast) but live out in Southern AZ now, so I'm always trying to see if techniques can be modified to fit this environment. Agave stalks, particularly those of the Century Plant, are strong and can be hollowed out very easily; they have a fairly solid outer wall that'd take a lot of punishment (I've made several digereedus out of them.) Bet they'd work, and they're all coming nice and dry right now; I'll have to try them out.
Let me know how it works out. Thanks!
my most satisfying video , bambo is cool, like it ...
Very intersting
Well, I have to note the classic butcher knife you used...
I tried this today but I didn't succeed maybe next Sunday I think I made the hole too big and Yes mine slipped off the tree just like you said put a knife under it
Have you seen this tutorial? Make an approximately 45 degree cut on the bottom board to fit a small diameter tree. th-cam.com/video/H9c0Ani_Cak/w-d-xo.html