Saw a few bone-knife videos, but they always just end up using power tools. Awesome to see you guys do it like they did back when this was one of the best tools to have!
I recently watched your tinder experiments and assumed I was watching a super popular channel, call me flabbergasted to hear that you guys have so few subscribers! This is a true diamond in the rough. Seeing innovation on that level in the science of bushcraft brings a light to my eyes at all the yet unknown techniques. On another note, I think a video on where you source your knappables would be cool. Up here in the Snoqualmie region (which looks a bunch like your area too) I find it pretty hard to find any pure chert in the river cobble
Just found your channel. Binge watching your videos. Commenting to appease the algorithms. You’re video on flint and steel with no charred material got me to subscribe 👍🏻👍🏻
Awesome video! Today I broke the tip of my camel bone letter opener that I've had for about 9 years and I needed a visual aid of how to sharpen the edge of it so I can continue using it. Keep it up!
find a dead standing tree, break off some limbs that have no cracks or bark. You need 4 of them, a foot or so long, 2-4" OD, Shave off the wetness for 1/3rd of the circumference of those logs. Bundle them together, using string, wire (best) vines, roots. Stuff the empty center of the bundle with dry shavings. Ignite one end of the shavings and waver around the bundle (horizontally) until you have flame coming out of the other end. Set this "alternative Swedish fire torch" up on end, on 3 sticks or stones, so that air can get under it. Once it starts roaring, no rain can extinguish it. Until this Swede bundle is roaring, use your body or poncho to protect it from rain. Use the swede to ignite a Siberian fire lay, which is a log 'wall" a foot high, made by stacking logs between 4 stakes. Lean other logs over this wall, with a foot of protrusion. Ignite those protruding ends. The Siberian forms its own shelter from the rain. and projects all of its heat in one direction. Both of these fire lays will burn wet, green wood. So you only need one small log to give you dry shavings and you can also cut the shavings off of the side of the standing dead tree, if need be. The Siberian's logs need not be cut-broken any shorter than whatever length you can drag around. You dont want your log "wall" to burn, so plaster the fire side of it with 3" of mud. You can also just ignite the shavings on the side of the standing dead tree and use those flames to ignite another branch and use that burning brand to dry out and ignite other branches.
A doe carcass has been laying out since late spring and are now clean and white. Area is the edge of the Klamath mountains CA. Has it had enough time to cure enough for making bone tools? What bone parts can be used for making what?
Yes. You can make tools as soon as it's clean. Save the leg bones, and maybe a few ribs. In our videos we’ve made knives, knife handles, scrapers, and even small chisels for digging out bone. Check out our video in using the ulna bone from the front legs of a deer for a splitting tool. The larger bones we have grooved and split for chisels, wedges, knives, awls, drill bits, harpoon points.even a slide for a snare. You might have to clean the marrow out of it first. Thanks for the question.
You have a good channel with great presentations. Looking forward to future videos. Have y'all thought about implementing a primitive black powder rifle or smooth bore? That's what I have done for my survival arsenal.
We haven’t thought about that but it sounds very interesting. I’d love to hear more about it. Our direct email is: wildernessstrong@gmail.com If you have any links or additional info please send there. Thanks!
Hey @Wilderness Strong, I wonder whether that knife would be adequate to cut leather or fabric to pattern for tailoring? There's a computer game called Cataclysm Dark Days Ahead, which tries to stick to realism where possible. And before the bone knife recipe which already in the game can have Fabric Cutting attribute - it should be proven, that indeed bone knife can be used as a replacement for scissors. TIA.
So while the bone knife can be sharpened sharp enough to cut through fresh moist hide, and also tanned leather (with a little difficulty) it doesn't hold a real sharp edge well and would need to be resharpened for those types of cutting jobs. That’s why we primarily use it for splitting and prying mostly on plant and tree material. There are other knives we make that would do a better job for the tasks you’re talking about and you’ll probably see those in future videos.
A buck was recently shot on our property by a hunter who couldn’t find it and I found it and I am patiently waiting for the coyotes to finish eating it so I can collect the ulna bones and all the other bones
These knives wouldn’t be ideal for butchering. They are more designed for splitting and peeling types of jobs. We did make a Slate Knife video however and those knives are specifically designed for butchering and filleting. th-cam.com/video/mTncXpM1uRE/w-d-xo.html Also at the end of our Bone Harpoon video you can see our Slate Knife in action. th-cam.com/video/3BfoVHlUPMs/w-d-xo.html
@@wildernessstrong6131 just curious lol I made a few legbone knives and from my experience they can get nearly razor sharp and so I was whondering if they could butcher game well? I once seen a video of a man who butchered a rabbit with a bone knife he made on video. So I was whondering if you could play around with them and maybe do a cutting test for a video👍🏻
Saw a few bone-knife videos, but they always just end up using power tools. Awesome to see you guys do it like they did back when this was one of the best tools to have!
Right on, thanks for saying that!
Primitive tools have a hipnotic beauty. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for teaching me a part of my Indigenous history. I'm of Heiltsuk, Nu7lhalk, Tsleiwituth and Zuni decent .
Our pleasure! Thanks for the great comment.
I recently watched your tinder experiments and assumed I was watching a super popular channel, call me flabbergasted to hear that you guys have so few subscribers! This is a true diamond in the rough. Seeing innovation on that level in the science of bushcraft brings a light to my eyes at all the yet unknown techniques. On another note, I think a video on where you source your knappables would be cool. Up here in the Snoqualmie region (which looks a bunch like your area too) I find it pretty hard to find any pure chert in the river cobble
Much appreciated. Thanks for watching & Thanks for the support!
If you put the bones in hot water ( it cannot be boiling or it will make the bone brittle) and let it soak, it helps loosen up the sinew and gristle
Just found your channel.
Binge watching your videos.
Commenting to appease the algorithms.
You’re video on flint and steel with no charred material got me to subscribe 👍🏻👍🏻
REAL wilderness skills my Friend!I love your channel!Thank you!
Glad you’re enjoying! Thanks for watching.
The drilling is incredible, using a stick, some rope and stone or bone you're making super crisp holes
So informative i wish i can do double tumbs up ❤❤
that would make a great letter opener
Great vid.
Amazing thank you.
Thank you!! Great video!
Awesome build and video!
Thanks for showing. Will definately add to my tool kit.
Ok great! It’s a “must have” for us considering how often we need to split, peel, and harvest materials.
I'd love to see a video about native paint in the future. I'd like to paint my gear like the natives in case you have access to the materials.
Awesome tool! 👍 👍
Awesome video! Today I broke the tip of my camel bone letter opener that I've had for about 9 years and I needed a visual aid of how to sharpen the edge of it so I can continue using it. Keep it up!
A camel bone letter opener?! That’s fantastic. Wish I had one. Glad you enjoyed the video.
@@wildernessstrong6131 can you make a video about how you made mortar and pestle?
Those are gorgeous knives
find a dead standing tree, break off some limbs that have no cracks or bark. You need 4 of them, a foot or so long, 2-4" OD, Shave off the wetness for 1/3rd of the circumference of those logs. Bundle them together, using string, wire (best) vines, roots. Stuff the empty center of the bundle with dry shavings. Ignite one end of the shavings and waver around the bundle (horizontally) until you have flame coming out of the other end. Set this "alternative Swedish fire torch" up on end, on 3 sticks or stones, so that air can get under it. Once it starts roaring, no rain can extinguish it.
Until this Swede bundle is roaring, use your body or poncho to protect it from rain. Use the swede to ignite a Siberian fire lay, which is a log 'wall" a foot high, made by stacking logs between 4 stakes. Lean other logs over this wall, with a foot of protrusion. Ignite those protruding ends. The Siberian forms its own shelter from the rain. and projects all of its heat in one direction.
Both of these fire lays will burn wet, green wood. So you only need one small log to give you dry shavings and you can also cut the shavings off of the side of the standing dead tree, if need be. The Siberian's logs need not be cut-broken any shorter than whatever length you can drag around. You dont want your log "wall" to burn, so plaster the fire side of it with 3" of mud. You can also just ignite the shavings on the side of the standing dead tree and use those flames to ignite another branch and use that burning brand to dry out and ignite other branches.
A doe carcass has been laying out since late spring and are now clean and white. Area is the edge of the Klamath mountains CA. Has it had enough time to cure enough for making bone tools?
What bone parts can be used for making what?
Yes. You can make tools as soon as it's clean. Save the leg bones, and maybe a few ribs. In our videos we’ve made knives, knife handles, scrapers, and even small chisels for digging out bone. Check out our video in using the ulna bone from the front legs of a deer for a splitting tool. The larger bones we have grooved and split for chisels, wedges, knives, awls, drill bits, harpoon points.even a slide for a snare. You might have to clean the marrow out of it first. Thanks for the question.
Any idea if you can make a blade using the antler? I seen many antler handles but never blades
You have a good channel with great presentations. Looking forward to future videos. Have y'all thought about implementing a primitive black powder rifle or smooth bore? That's what I have done for my survival arsenal.
We haven’t thought about that but it sounds very interesting. I’d love to hear more about it. Our direct email is: wildernessstrong@gmail.com
If you have any links or additional info please send there. Thanks!
What materials do you make or pitch glue with?
Hey @Wilderness Strong, I wonder whether that knife would be adequate to cut leather or fabric to pattern for tailoring? There's a computer game called Cataclysm Dark Days Ahead, which tries to stick to realism where possible. And before the bone knife recipe which already in the game can have Fabric Cutting attribute - it should be proven, that indeed bone knife can be used as a replacement for scissors. TIA.
So while the bone knife can be sharpened sharp enough to cut through fresh moist hide, and also tanned leather (with a little difficulty) it doesn't hold a real sharp edge well and would need to be resharpened for those types of cutting jobs. That’s why we primarily use it for splitting and prying mostly on plant and tree material. There are other knives we make that would do a better job for the tasks you’re talking about and you’ll probably see those in future videos.
@@wildernessstrong6131 Thanks, will be happy to watch and add them as special fabric cutting tools into the game.
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A buck was recently shot on our property by a hunter who couldn’t find it and I found it and I am patiently waiting for the coyotes to finish eating it so I can collect the ulna bones and all the other bones
Good for you! Don’t let those valuable resources go to waste.
Can we see you filet a fish or butcher meat with them ?
These knives wouldn’t be ideal for butchering. They are more designed for splitting and peeling types of jobs. We did make a Slate Knife video however and those knives are specifically designed for butchering and filleting. th-cam.com/video/mTncXpM1uRE/w-d-xo.html
Also at the end of our Bone Harpoon video you can see our Slate Knife in action. th-cam.com/video/3BfoVHlUPMs/w-d-xo.html
@@wildernessstrong6131 just curious lol I made a few legbone knives and from my experience they can get nearly razor sharp and so I was whondering if they could butcher game well? I once seen a video of a man who butchered a rabbit with a bone knife he made on video. So I was whondering if you could play around with them and maybe do a cutting test for a video👍🏻
@@theyoungoutdoorsman5814 was the video with josh robson wildcache
@@andydandy5899 not exactly sure buddy!