My dad was as close to a trapper from the early 1800s as he could be. Tanned his own hides and made his own buck skins (with the help of my mom's sowing). I didn't appreciate what he tried to teach me in my younger days but tried like hell to absorb what he knew in his later days. I'm so thankful for the priceless hard earned knowledge he passed down to me. Im doing my best to pass what little I was able to learn to my children. It's heartbreaking to realize how much knowledge died with him but I'm so thankful for what he taught me .
You are an excellent instructor. Those ten knots are useful for not only the outdoors, but in day-to-day life as well. I am amazed at how often I use knots. Your knot instructions are very easy to understand and transition well from one knot to another.
I am sharing these videos with my grandsons and an assistant division commander of the Young Marines (kids 8y/o-graduation of high school) so he can share it with his trading officers.
Dave I think that this is a tutorial that I’m going to save even if I know how to do the knots but your teaching techniques are spot on and it can definitely help someone I may see losing cordage because of lack of their own inexperience thanks for putting this one up
Greetings Mister Canterbury! I would like to congratulate you for the knots and ties tutorial. It's a topic that enchants me, especially because my grandfather was a sailor and that brings back good memories for me. Peace and Good to the mister! Big hug 💪!
You never waste our time. I know I enjoy all your videos and length is not an issue. I always learn something new when I watch your videos. Appreciate your unselfish commitment to your followers.
Thanks for the refresher Dave! I learned all of these in Boy Scouts...about 40 years ago. Without practice I've forgotten most. I watched some of Kelly's videos before I started going out for solo overnights and that helped too. I just need to practice more to stay fresh.
Thanks for the information you shared with us today. I really enjoyed the time you took to explain the process we need to use for each knot while increasing our woodsmanship skills. This is why I believe practice + preparation = success when we are using our skills to assist others that may need our assistance to continually move forward. Thank you for helping this mature woodsman increase his knowledge. .
Excellent. This video really adds useful information to many of these knots I already (sort of) knew. I appreciate how this will greatly improve my practical application of all these knots. Thank you, David.
Great video as always Dave. I test myself by practicing my knots blind folded. Tying them by feel just in case you have to tie one in the dark you can’t see real good
I'm an old guy now (dating back to Viet Nam days) but still kickin"! That's great that you have disciplined yourself to do your knots in the dark. May I suggest that you also practice in the dark with other things like your gun or guns (unloaded) and your pack items (organized so you know what is in each pocket. Comes in handy!!!
I'm using your instructions to enhance my backcountry skills. Thank you for not only demonstrating the knot but for explaining why it works. You make it make sense.
Thank you! Now I have two sets of ridge lines - one for my "poncho setup" - which I use for my one day hikes, and one for larger tarps and overnighters. Enables me to set up camp in just 10 minutes. Just great sir :)
Probably the best knot class ever ... I had to do knots to get my Divemaster Cert. ... but not for my instructor cert. for scuba diving ... must know knots on the water ...
By great good fortune, I found this video while I was looking for a knot that would allow me to make a public-land-friendly gear hanger for my treestand in bow season. Your last knot -- the arbor knot with the Canadian jam knot and slippery hitch fits the bill perfectly. A few carabiners slipped over the cord, and I'm in business. Easy on, easy off. The fancy one Tethrd sells is $25.00. My 8' piece of paracord cost maybe $2.00. Maybe. And I'm using skills rather than stuff. Thanks, Dave! You're a great help to us all.
Another bang up video! I'm already fairly well versed with most of those knots. But I never seen the larks foot used like that... makes sense tho! Learned me something new. I'm surprised you didn't have the taut line in the line up. Great video!
This is a video that every person who goes to the woods should see, and save for review. Dave has done a more extensive set of videos covering knots, line and rope, a few years ago. Well worth viewing and saving. Why save the videos ? You can watch videos like this all day long, but until you actually tie the knots, you will never really learn how and be proficient at tying them. Saving and practicing the steps, along with watching helps proficiency. Great rehash of the basics Dave, this is the stuff we all need to see often. I've sat and tried to tie these knots many times, and as soon as I quit I forget them. So, repeating is key, practice over and over and over. ;-)
A sheet bend is also handy to tie each end of, say a 5’-7’ rope, to opposite diagonal corners of a rolled bandana. The bandana fits comfortably onto your forehead, the rope is down your back, and carries a load there. This is a tumpline. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
I use to watch a guy named Zack who worked on Alaska fishing boat. He can make knots and it looks like he is swinging his arms but when he's done it's a knot that you can quickly bound things together.
Thank you for making this video. This exact type of video would make a perfect series of videos that people can sit and join along with you in learning to tie knots. What kind of rope is that and how long of a piece would work well if a person was to sit down and learn along with you?
I found some dyneema cordage, Amsteel brand, 1/8 inch and 1000 pound breaking strength. Insane, right? Weighs nothing, doesn’t absorb water I thought I’d hit the ultimate cordage jackpot. The joke is on me because the stuff is so damn slippery that something like a prusic is very difficult to get it to bite and hold! Still experimenting…got some mule tape too but haven’t played with it yet. Great video.
I swear i thought you were speaking with a virtual background on the first minutes of the video. I think i have to reduce my usage of zoom 😂 Anyway, nice video and content and also nice to give us a rest on eating, after trying to cook all your recipes 😜
Excellent video Dave as always!!!! I have a question not related to this video. What ever happened to Steve Davis? I use to watch his channel - I hope he is doing well.
I've learned more from you about trapping in the eastern woodlands, the outdoors and survival than my own father.
Sincerely,
thank you.
My dad was as close to a trapper from the early 1800s as he could be. Tanned his own hides and made his own buck skins (with the help of my mom's sowing). I didn't appreciate what he tried to teach me in my younger days but tried like hell to absorb what he knew in his later days. I'm so thankful for the priceless hard earned knowledge he passed down to me. Im doing my best to pass what little I was able to learn to my children. It's heartbreaking to realize how much knowledge died with him but I'm so thankful for what he taught me .
Probably the best basic knot video I've ever seen, and I've seen dozens over the last 15 years or so. Very clear, precise and logical, thank you.
binge watched the series!1 confidence booster and was able to troubleshoot!
You are an excellent instructor. Those ten knots are useful for not only the outdoors, but in day-to-day life as well. I am amazed at how often I use knots. Your knot instructions are very easy to understand and transition well from one knot to another.
I am sharing these videos with my grandsons and an assistant division commander of the Young Marines (kids 8y/o-graduation of high school) so he can share it with his trading officers.
When Dave goes into teaching mode it’s like magic happening right before my eyes. Had the same feeling when watching 4days4real.
Dave I think that this is a tutorial that I’m going to save even if I know how to do the knots but your teaching techniques are spot on and it can definitely help someone I may see losing cordage because of lack of their own inexperience thanks for putting this one up
Man this is fantastic. I've watched at least a couple dozen knot tying videos in my life but this has to be the best instructional video I've seen!
By 6:35, I had to take a break to let stuff settle in. Awesome tutorial 🪄🪄🎁
Greetings Mister Canterbury!
I would like to congratulate you for the knots and ties tutorial.
It's a topic that enchants me, especially because my grandfather was a sailor and that brings back good memories for me.
Peace and Good to the mister!
Big hug 💪!
You never waste our time. I know I enjoy all your videos and length is not an issue. I always learn something new when I watch your videos. Appreciate your unselfish commitment to your followers.
Never saw that way of tying an bowline before. Thank you
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'll probably have to watch this a few more times to memorize all those knots. 👍
Thanks for the refresher Dave! I learned all of these in Boy Scouts...about 40 years ago. Without practice I've forgotten most. I watched some of Kelly's videos before I started going out for solo overnights and that helped too. I just need to practice more to stay fresh.
Thanks for the information you shared with us today. I really enjoyed the time you took to explain the process we need to use for each knot while increasing our woodsmanship skills. This is why I believe practice + preparation = success when we are using our skills to assist others that may need our assistance to continually move forward. Thank you for helping this mature woodsman increase his knowledge. .
Never get tired of your videos...
I spent 6yrs in the navy and spend a lot of time camping but suck at remembering knots.. this has been so helpful. thanks!
Funny enough as I learn these damn things. Folk's actually argue about this subject which in return I find hilarious. Awesome video.
Excellent. This video really adds useful information to many of these knots I already (sort of) knew. I appreciate how this will greatly improve my practical application of all these knots. Thank you, David.
Thanks Dave for the Refresher it always helps an old man. Y'all have a great day and stay safe and keep your powder dry!
Excellent job Dave. I love learning knots but most importantly how and when to use them and you explained it very well.
Thank you for sharing how to tie these common knots. Very easy to follow.
It could be that left hand right brain thing or you are an amazing teacher I learn things from you no one else has been able to teach me
Outstanding as always Dave.
As usual an excellent demonstration on knots.
Great knot video !!! Best video on knots for camping and survival.
Woodsmen/Bushcrafters/survivalists should practice this and more regularly..
Great video as always Dave. I test myself by practicing my knots blind folded. Tying them by feel just in case you have to tie one in the dark you can’t see real good
These should be taught in middle school.
I'm an old guy now (dating back to Viet Nam days) but still kickin"!
That's great that you have disciplined yourself to do your knots in the dark.
May I suggest that you also practice in the dark with other things like your gun or guns (unloaded) and your pack items (organized so you know what is in each pocket. Comes in handy!!!
damn. That's about the best knot tying video I've ever seen.
I'm using your instructions to enhance my backcountry skills. Thank you for not only demonstrating the knot but for explaining why it works. You make it make sense.
Thank you! Now I have two sets of ridge lines - one for my "poncho setup" - which I use for my one day hikes, and one for larger tarps and overnighters. Enables me to set up camp in just 10 minutes. Just great sir :)
Excellent video! Simple and Instructive. Best I've seen it taught.👍
Probably the best knot class ever ... I had to do knots to get my Divemaster Cert. ... but not for my instructor cert. for scuba diving ... must know knots on the water ...
I learned an improved stop knot today. Thanks Dave.
Such good information. I need to practice. No.... I need to take a class, ... and practice.
By great good fortune, I found this video while I was looking for a knot that would allow me to make a public-land-friendly gear hanger for my treestand in bow season. Your last knot -- the arbor knot with the Canadian jam knot and slippery hitch fits the bill perfectly. A few carabiners slipped over the cord, and I'm in business. Easy on, easy off. The fancy one Tethrd sells is $25.00. My 8' piece of paracord cost maybe $2.00. Maybe. And I'm using skills rather than stuff. Thanks, Dave! You're a great help to us all.
Thank you. I can never get enough of your excellent instructions.
Great systemic approach to teaching this!
Great video, I Love Knots. 👌😎👍
Thanks man! Very simple to learn from you & corporal Kelly! Love yalls videos & the the wealth of knowledge! Thanks again for sharing!
Fantastic! Thank you for this. This is the best tutorial I've seen.
Looks real good Dave. Thanks for showing us and take care.
Thanks Dave! This is invaluable information for anyone from survivalists to the youth of today's world! You're doing great work with your teachings!
Always so generous with your knowledge Dave. Thanks for this awesome content
Love this video. I plan to use it with my scout troop to keep their skills up.
SWEET MAGIC... VERY USEFUL ☆☆☆☆☆ Thanks ...Alan in 🇨🇱
Thank you Dave that was very great video on the basic knots quick and easy!
Well done. Thank you. I learned new uses for knots I have been using for years.
Another bang up video!
I'm already fairly well versed with most of those knots. But I never seen the larks foot used like that... makes sense tho! Learned me something new.
I'm surprised you didn't have the taut line in the line up.
Great video!
Excellent video. Extremely efficient demonstrations, and explanations.
This is a video that every person who goes to the woods should see, and save for review. Dave has done a more extensive set of videos covering knots, line and rope, a few years ago. Well worth viewing and saving.
Why save the videos ? You can watch videos like this all day long, but until you actually tie the knots, you will never really learn how and be proficient at tying them. Saving and practicing the steps, along with watching helps proficiency.
Great rehash of the basics Dave, this is the stuff we all need to see often. I've sat and tried to tie these knots many times, and as soon as I quit I forget them. So, repeating is key, practice over and over and over. ;-)
Wow! That was a really great knot video! Thanks!!!
Outstanding Dave!
Quality video Dave thank you, I hope to see you at the intermediate class next year.
This is a great video my friend. Thanks to you and others I do know a few knots.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 super helpful Dave❗️
Very nice review there, Dave.
A sheet bend is also handy to tie each end of, say a 5’-7’ rope, to opposite diagonal corners of a rolled bandana. The bandana fits comfortably onto your forehead, the rope is down your back, and carries a load there. This is a tumpline.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
Thank you keeping this on file.
Thanks Dave!
Thanks Dave u are an excellent teacher
Thank you for the video... It's ALWAYS a good refresher course on rope tying 👍🏻
Nice! - Always willing to Learn Dave
Amazing content Dave! Thank you!
I use to watch a guy named Zack who worked on Alaska fishing boat. He can make knots and it looks like he is swinging his arms but when he's done it's a knot that you can quickly bound things together.
Great vid Dave. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Dave.
Great video Dave!
Super valuable info. Thank you.
These are great I really enjoy your videos!
Outstanding instructions
That was excellent. Thank you for all your work.
Dam good info 👌. Nicely done on video and thank you.. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍
excellent course!
Fantastic Video..
Great video - thanks!
As always excellent
Thank you for making this video. This exact type of video would make a perfect series of videos that people can sit and join along with you in learning to tie knots. What kind of rope is that and how long of a piece would work well if a person was to sit down and learn along with you?
Excellent video.
Been working on my knots, and learned about few new ones today.
Thanks for the Demo.
Nothing like a good knot
Awesome as always. Thx
Best teacher ! .
Thanks Dave
Awesome instructions
Thank you Dave!
Great video
Really good video
Great video !!!!!!!
Excellent! 👌🏽😎👍🏽
I found some dyneema cordage, Amsteel brand, 1/8 inch and 1000 pound breaking strength. Insane, right? Weighs nothing, doesn’t absorb water I thought I’d hit the ultimate cordage jackpot. The joke is on me because the stuff is so damn slippery that something like a prusic is very difficult to get it to bite and hold! Still experimenting…got some mule tape too but haven’t played with it yet. Great video.
I swear i thought you were speaking with a virtual background on the first minutes of the video. I think i have to reduce my usage of zoom 😂
Anyway, nice video and content and also nice to give us a rest on eating, after trying to cook all your recipes 😜
Thank you !
Thank you
About the transition: the Lark's head is the starting figure for Jug sling
Awesome video really good teacher. Is it true the double fishermans knot is a clove hitch, the grapevine is a triple fishermans without the X's?
Excellent video Dave as always!!!! I have a question not related to this video. What ever happened to Steve Davis? I use to watch his channel - I hope he is doing well.
Quick Question what size bank line would you recommend for basic survival and bushcraft projects? Thank you !
Cool .
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