FINALLY, someone that is not doing a thousand time more, a video about "how this brand o hammock is great" or "how this new knife is cool", but that is actually giving REAL good advices and techniques about bushcraft and survivalism. Thank you a lot ! That's the kind of stuff I wish I had learned younger to avoid losing precious energy and time and gain a lot more safety in my movements.
I appreciate your teaching technique. You show and tell HOW to do something and then explain in simple terms WHY to use that technique. Also in a slow, patient way that is easy to follow. Thanks!
Great information.! 👍👍 I’ve been messing with knives for 50 years and never knew these techniques. My dad was an avid outdoorsman and lumberjack in Maine after WW2, but passed when I was young so I didn’t get lots of information I wish I could have. His main rule, and one I try to pass on is never cut Towards yourself (especially with force). Thank you for all your lessons and tips. I really enjoy and appreciate them. Best wishes! God Bless
I'm a burly 6'7" 350 guy and was wounded by the reference! lol Also, I cut myself all the time and the wife never lets me live it down. Appreciate the 101 lessons, brother.
THIS. This, is the kind of stuff that is rarely taught but should be 101. Instead, these techniques are often held back or not given enough consideration during instruction. Probably because they are natural techniques which one usually develops _after_ a number of painful mistakes... Or *"teachable moments."*
I think what I like about your teaching is that you assume nobody knows anything; then you demonstrate what you're teaching, and make it as simple as possible for us to understand.
This is exactly why I love your channel more than other ones. You show people exactly how to do what you are teaching and you teach practical, little known techniques. Thank you and please keep on doing that hoo doo that you do so very well.
First I was like: "why on earth anyone would need a video like this?" Then I started thinking it deeper while the vid played in the background.. I guess there's growing amount of men who don't teach their kids to use a knife. And for those ppl (both the kids and the adults) this is actually pretty useful.
Well . . . unfortunately . . . after watching the video, I have developed a nagging sense of guilt. I have always been proud of my knife skills.(3rd gen butcher on 1side, uncles on the other, 55 yrs of carrying a knife @ work & play) BUT . . . I'm not sure of how well I passed them on to my 4 kids. 😞
Thanks Dan! My son Elijah (7) and I used these skills this weekend. I bought him a Mora Scout JR knife and silkie pocket boy folding saw for Christmas. He wasn’t into the bushcraft stuff much until he got a saw. Now all he wants to do is “cut wood” and build a shelter, lol. Thanks a lot for your short, to the point skill videos.
I am glad you are teaching a 6 year old how to work a knife. About o buy my 5yo a knife and I see I take far too much for granted. Great content, much appreciated, keep it up.
your videos are the most informative and shows excellent techniques that not everyone think of ....their really helpful and worth their weight in gold to the beginning camper thanks a lot
Hey man, logged in just to say, these are awesome! I love how accessible they are for folks who don't have that hand/arm strength available for whatever reason, while upping the safety and control factors. Definitely plan on using this with my kids and Cub Scouts! Also, truly grateful for the safety tips around drilling holes and using saws as well. My right thumb (lefty here) could have used those a few years ago, and maybe others will have the chance to learn from my mistakes.
Greetings once again from nova Scotia, you are a BORN teacher. I come from three generations of ships cook, and my three sons are all comfortable with knives,since they grew up working with them. Goodness what a good man you are. Blessings
Interesting video. Not something you normally think about. How to (safely) cut things in the bush. Helpful to novices and veterans. I learned a thing or two!
Thumbs can help as well. One can hold the stick with their fingers on one hand, and push the knife blade with their thumb(or pull the stick back with their fingers while supporting the knife blade with their thumb), while holding the knife with the other hand. It limits the range of motion as well, and is great for making small controlled cuts.
Hi Dan, though not being an outdoors rookie anymore, there's always something new in your vids. Thanks so much for that and thanks for this vid giving me new ideas! Take care and stay safe, best from Germany, Tom
would I have ever thought about this? not a chance - yet I bet that is a total game changer when it comes to safety and energy saving in survival - funny thing is that there is about million more ways (using an axe, carrying stuff, hiking, climbing, etc.) which one can improve when it comes to energy saving, just a different grip, different speed, different angle, etc. - although it seems like details, it really can be a big difference in survival situation.
Oh yeh, I've been watching you're channel for a long time. Just twigged what's drawing me in besides content and humour etc. It's the Alan Alda voice, bloody ring in! 👍
The Child I was thinking of soon giving a knife will learn those techniques first thing! Thanks! All of them are good for adults - but really a good thing to learn for Children!!
The last one with the knee also lets you get a finer point on the tip of the wood you are cutting too where when you do it free hand as the blade goes to the tip of the piece you are working on you tend to take off the sharp point every other slice unless you are really careful of edge alignment.
FINALLY, someone that is not doing a thousand time more, a video about "how this brand o hammock is great" or "how this new knife is cool", but that is actually giving REAL good advices and techniques about bushcraft and survivalism. Thank you a lot !
That's the kind of stuff I wish I had learned younger to avoid losing precious energy and time and gain a lot more safety in my movements.
This 63 year old, old lady appreciates stuff like this! I’m hooked on your videos!!
I appreciate your teaching technique. You show and tell HOW to do something and then explain in simple terms WHY to use that technique. Also in a slow, patient way that is easy to follow. Thanks!
Great information.! 👍👍 I’ve been messing with knives for 50 years and never knew these techniques. My dad was an avid outdoorsman and lumberjack in Maine after WW2, but passed when I was young so I didn’t get lots of information I wish I could have. His main rule, and one I try to pass on is never cut Towards yourself (especially with force). Thank you for all your lessons and tips. I really enjoy and appreciate them. Best wishes! God Bless
I'm a burly 6'7" 350 guy and was wounded by the reference! lol Also, I cut myself all the time and the wife never lets me live it down. Appreciate the 101 lessons, brother.
Yes. Truly great advice. Thank you very much. I will be teaching this to my son. As always, you are a living Legend. Thanks.
THIS.
This, is the kind of stuff that is rarely taught but should be 101.
Instead, these techniques are often held back or not given enough consideration during instruction.
Probably because they are natural techniques which one usually develops _after_ a number of painful mistakes... Or *"teachable moments."*
Coalcracker is one of my favorites for precisely this reason.
Yeah, I can STILL show you the lasting marks those "teachable
moments" made on me and my hands 😜
"3 cuts every survivalist"... has a scar for that prove they've practiced in the real world.
What do you name a boy who plays with knives..?
Nick..! Lol
@@darwingraves308 I am "older", I agree. I have a few marks myself. I learned with my mistakes..
I think what I like about your teaching is that you assume nobody knows anything; then you demonstrate what you're teaching, and make it as simple as possible for us to understand.
Re- watched this with grandson. Great video, thank you Dan.
Hello Dan. Thank you for these great explanations! Greetings from Switzerland
Felix
And it's a small world for the best of the best.... Grüezi, Felix! 🥂 auch für Dich alles Liebe und beste Grüße!
Thats high praise coming from Dr. SAK.
Showing this to my sons, perfect.
Same
This is exactly why I love your channel more than other ones. You show people exactly how to do what you are teaching and you teach practical, little known techniques. Thank you and please keep on doing that hoo doo that you do so very well.
Great tips. I really liked the chest lever one, seems so much more controlled for stripping the small branches off.
I like the emphasis on knife safety, The mora knives are extremely sharp out of the box, thanks. I enjoy your videos
First I was like: "why on earth anyone would need a video like this?"
Then I started thinking it deeper while the vid played in the background..
I guess there's growing amount of men who don't teach their kids to use a knife. And for those ppl (both the kids and the adults) this is actually pretty useful.
Well . . . unfortunately . . . after watching the video, I have developed a nagging sense of guilt. I have always been proud of my knife skills.(3rd gen butcher on 1side, uncles on the other, 55 yrs of carrying a knife @ work & play)
BUT . . . I'm not sure of how well I passed them on to my 4 kids. 😞
@@darwingraves308 No time like the PRECIOUS PRESENT....👊Growth...
Thanks Dan! My son Elijah (7) and I used these skills this weekend. I bought him a Mora Scout JR knife and silkie pocket boy folding saw for Christmas. He wasn’t into the bushcraft stuff much until he got a saw. Now all he wants to do is “cut wood” and build a shelter, lol. Thanks a lot for your short, to the point skill videos.
I am glad you are teaching a 6 year old how to work a knife. About o buy my 5yo a knife and I see I take far too much for granted. Great content, much appreciated, keep it up.
Definitely going to show the grandchildren these techniques!
This is fantastic. I will definitely be using this in the future when teaching groups that have kids.
This is powerful, especially if a lot of cutting is required. Awesome vid!
your videos are the most informative and shows excellent techniques that not everyone think of ....their really helpful and worth their weight in gold to the beginning camper thanks a lot
Thank you.. this is helpful for me teaching my daughter...
Awsome information in this video! Saving energy is key in a survival situation, the chest lever is a great way to conserve.
I've been doing the chest lever wrong, thanks for the pointers!
I was so happy when I saw your collaboration with the Townsends. And always love your easily digestible videos that are succinct yet thorough.
Good one Dan. Many of us have been using knives for years & didn't know these techniques. You always get a thumbs up from me.
Cutting edge video, learning something new every day. Thanks for the video,
Mr. Coalcracker .
Thank you. You're a great teacher and this is exactly the type of thing everyone needs to know.
Hey man, logged in just to say, these are awesome! I love how accessible they are for folks who don't have that hand/arm strength available for whatever reason, while upping the safety and control factors. Definitely plan on using this with my kids and Cub Scouts!
Also, truly grateful for the safety tips around drilling holes and using saws as well. My right thumb (lefty here) could have used those a few years ago, and maybe others will have the chance to learn from my mistakes.
Great job! Good information for our young folks!
Great Instructions. Thanks for Sharing
Really good use of leverage to control force. Great video!
You rock man!!! One of my main inspirations for getting out into the woods!!
Greetings once again from nova Scotia, you are a BORN teacher. I come from three generations of ships cook, and my three sons are all comfortable with knives,since they grew up working with them. Goodness what a good man you are. Blessings
Interesting video. Not something you normally think about. How to (safely) cut things in the bush. Helpful to novices and veterans. I learned a thing or two!
Who knew! So simple...so good! Thanks!
Great demonstration of cuts 👍
Awesome! My wrist is a problem as I'm gettong older and these type of ideas help adapt. Keep em coming please
Thanks Dan. Take care.
Good video. With the knee lever, I like to tell people it's the same sort of wrist anchoring as with a bowdrill - same location on the wrist. 👍🏻
Great teaching and good to know skills, thanks!
Thanks Dan. Easily explained and easy techniques.
Enjoying these videos! Learning so much. Thank you.
Thumbs can help as well. One can hold the stick with their fingers on one hand, and push the knife blade with their thumb(or pull the stick back with their fingers while supporting the knife blade with their thumb), while holding the knife with the other hand. It limits the range of motion as well, and is great for making small controlled cuts.
I wish I could come from South Africa and spend some time with you ..... GREAT channel with great learning!!!
Thank You Sir, such a Great teacher
Great info. Will be sharing with kids and scouts. Thanks
Hi Dan, though not being an outdoors rookie anymore, there's always something new in your vids. Thanks so much for that and thanks for this vid giving me new ideas! Take care and stay safe, best from Germany, Tom
Thanks Dan!!! Great info! I'll go through this with my Grandkids. Great way to teach.
Excellent presentation and I learned some things I did not know;thanks!!!
Great video! Appreciate this kind of content & your excellent teaching style.
Very useful info! I went into this thinking there wasn't anything much for me to learn from, but I was wrong.
Great skills to learn! Thanks!
Thanks. Techniques are always appreciated.
Terrific and safe techniques for anyone.
Dan, that's true with virtually all uses of hand cutting tools - even in a "shop" situation.
Nicely done and well explained Dan!
Excellent safety and energy saving techniques. thanks for sharing this.
would I have ever thought about this? not a chance - yet I bet that is a total game changer when it comes to safety and energy saving in survival - funny thing is that there is about million more ways (using an axe, carrying stuff, hiking, climbing, etc.) which one can improve when it comes to energy saving, just a different grip, different speed, different angle, etc. - although it seems like details, it really can be a big difference in survival situation.
Oh yeh, I've been watching you're channel for a long time. Just twigged what's drawing me in besides content and humour etc. It's the Alan Alda voice, bloody ring in! 👍
The Child I was thinking of soon giving a knife will learn those techniques first thing! Thanks! All of them are good for adults - but really a good thing to learn for Children!!
Learn something new every day. Thanks!
Makes a lot of sense especially for younger kids.
Great video ill have to watch it again with my son when he us done with school
Awesome. I like your style. Never seen the knee lever. Cool.
Technique training is always good.
Another powerfully informative video. Thank you.
Good tips! Thanks for the pointers.
Great stuff and all very safe to use!!!
Thank you for anouther great video!!!! Take care and stay safe my friend
These are great tips Dan, thanks. Alan Rice
Thank you!
Good tips. I will share this with my 5,9, 12and 16 year olds. And practice is good for me. I have used the chest lever but didn't have a name for it.
Perfect for my scouts! Thanks 😊
Great intructional video as always, Prof. Thanks for sharing.
Great tips Dan, thanks!
Thank you.
More of these practical videos please!
Awesome! Thank you!
Learned something today. Great content.
Good to know that a 6-year-old has more skills than I do!
I love seeing that young man's videos.
Simple and clear. 👍👍👍
Nice moves but exceptional demos thanks and stay ready
Thank you for all of the great information!!
Great tutorial for kids...nice.
Excellent!
Thank you Dan..I'm 62 and I don't have the strength I used to have
The last one is great going to try it
Thank you
Great vid. I think you could have added a 4th with the thumb drive for more intricate stuff though. Keep up the good work.
Very good, I'm going to have my kids try these techniques out this weekend.
Great, thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for the useful tips. Super helpful.
The last one with the knee also lets you get a finer point on the tip of the wood you are cutting too where when you do it free hand as the blade goes to the tip of the piece you are working on you tend to take off the sharp point every other slice unless you are really careful of edge alignment.
Great video! Thank you!
Great, safe cutting techniques!
Very good info to share, well done and well taught
Good knowledge to know
Another great video Sir
Good video great tricks how to teach our kids