Like the tip/trick. Always looking for different ways to craft. Like the background song - happy! I think we will try this next weekend. This weekend we made pine pitch glue sticks(5), char cloth and started the fire with flint/steel and char cloth. All natural tinder. Bravo on us Canadian girls!!! Krystal.
I started using this technique 3 minutes ago. Actually I have used prior to that but for some reason went back to "normal" feathersticking - apparently that is not a word - I also like to use this method with a ferro rod. Thanks for te- affirming its benefits
The reason it works is a longer lever to control the angle: the whole length of the piece of wood, rather than just the width of the knife twisting in your hand. Simple mechanics (for complicated people)
Also the number of free moving parts is less. In the first method the stick is free to move some what, as is the knife. In the second method the knife is (if you stick it in hard enough) fixed, so you have to only control one component with added leverage.
I was out in the rain, stuck under a tarp trying to make feathersticks for some dry wood. I kept knocking stuff everywhere and couldn't get a decent angle hunched under the covering. I remembered you doing this, grabbed a piece of the fire lay to bury the knife tip in and tried this. It's AWESOME for confined spaces trying trying to keep all your shavings from flying about as you make them. Even if you shave a few off, they fall right where the knife is, instead of flying off as you pull your knife up for the traditional way. Thanks man for the good advice!
I watched this video the other day and tried it today and holy heck is that so much much much easier. I think for me because I'm not worried about the knife at all so I can really focus on the curls. Thanks for the tip!
thank you Im going to try this with my son who is learning knife control , I think this will make it easier for him to create feather sticks than the usual method
Gonna try this tomorrow!!....... Tried it today...amazing! Was able to get really good feather sticks with my BK2...which has been difficult for me before. Thanks for the "life hack"!!!
Good looking out cat! It's kinda like when we were in woodshop where you didn't want to do something a certain way for safety reasons. This way it displays safety first where with the free knife, especially with a novice bushcraft, it could present a hazard and if the knife is dull it could slip and potentially cause Injury. So all around his new method really looks simpler, safer, and more efficient.
I am still in the beginner's stage when it comes to creating a feather stick because I have not attempted either method yet. I will try this procedure first though. It appears that the feathers that do fall off stay nearby and that is good. Thanks for sharing this information.
Typically I'd say that reinventing the wheel is a fool's errand. But I think you're onto something here. Thanks for a different perspective and your insight, as well as keeping it short and sweet. Love the Mora too, BTW.
Hey I'm a new subscriber and really enjoy your videos. Your feather stick method proves there's no hard and fast way in the woods. Keep up the good work.
Cool technique! Thanks for showing it, Martin. Campfire season is about to start here and I'm definitely going to try this with the kiddos. Seems a bit easier and safer for them. Much appreciated!!
Yup, this kinda 'bracing' technique works great for me. I often hold the knife spine horizontally against my knee and then draw the wood into the edge, in a similar method. Smashing video bro. Thanks and all the best. scruff
Looks like with the knife in the large log you're working from a fixed blade without the small variations that happen from having to move the knife. Your blade and the stick you're feathering are also against the log and the log becomes a guide for each pull off the feathering stick. Same reason we clamp pieces in place to carve, just reversed. Good share. Thanks.
Oooooh, controversial, better than than old way, well, It certainly looks to be safer and more controllable. Great idea, I love originality. Next time our, I'm gonna try it. Multiple thanks.
Amazing stuff Scrambled O, looked awesome and a stick is much easier to wield than a blade for sure. Noted in my journal, I'll definitely try this out - thanks for sharing.
You just have to figure out YOUR way. That's why all the home bound bushcrafters out there, of which there are thousands, need to get out there, and figure out how all this stuff works best for them. It is all about efficiency, speed and comfort out there. Put in the time, and you will become comfortable out there. SOAPBOX over.
Really saves on forearm fatigue to, Its funny watching people make feather sticks in a long drawn out process. I use my Gerber Prodigy with serrations, I kid ya not once you get the hang of them they make the best feathers ever. Nice thin hair size curls or what ever size ya want depending on the angel , check out Mikes channel at Bluemountainbushcraft, he did a five minute feather stick challenge between his Prodigy and a normal scandi grind. That video changed my way of thinking about serrations. Great video man.
Awesome man!! Really enjoy your videos
Thanks man! I am happy you watch them!!! :)
Great technique! Thanks for sharing!
I love seeing new ways to do old things. Thank you!!!
Always nice to see a different take on an established technique . Thanks
Simple and safe. Thanks for sharing 👍
you could call this the violin technique because the sound of that wood moving across that knife is sweet sweet music.
Like the tip/trick. Always looking for different ways to craft. Like the background song - happy! I think we will try this next weekend. This weekend we made pine pitch glue sticks(5), char cloth and started the fire with flint/steel and char cloth. All natural tinder. Bravo on us Canadian girls!!! Krystal.
Outstanding technic! Thanks for the tip!
I started using this technique 3 minutes ago. Actually I have used prior to that but for some reason went back to "normal" feathersticking - apparently that is not a word - I also like to use this method with a ferro rod. Thanks for te- affirming its benefits
Seems a lot safer and simpler. Can’t wait to try it!
The reason it works is a longer lever to control the angle: the whole length of the piece of wood, rather than just the width of the knife twisting in your hand. Simple mechanics (for complicated people)
I think you have nailed it
Also the number of free moving parts is less. In the first method the stick is free to move some what, as is the knife. In the second method the knife is (if you stick it in hard enough) fixed, so you have to only control one component with added leverage.
i know it's pretty randomly asking but does anyone know a good site to stream newly released series online ?
I have used this method a few times since NWPrimate showed it on BCUSA. It is pretty cool.
That guys videos and feathers are fantastic. His technique is perfect and precise and fast.
Thanks Martin: I may be old but I'm always open to fresh ideas Thanks Brian 76
Genius!!!! So simple, love it !!!
I was out in the rain, stuck under a tarp trying to make feathersticks for some dry wood. I kept knocking stuff everywhere and couldn't get a decent angle hunched under the covering. I remembered you doing this, grabbed a piece of the fire lay to bury the knife tip in and tried this. It's AWESOME for confined spaces trying trying to keep all your shavings from flying about as you make them. Even if you shave a few off, they fall right where the knife is, instead of flying off as you pull your knife up for the traditional way. Thanks man for the good advice!
+Jeromy Witmore Glad it worked out for ya man! Stay safe.
I watched this video the other day and tried it today and holy heck is that so much much much easier. I think for me because I'm not worried about the knife at all so I can really focus on the curls. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks! Really good controlled method means happier fire lighting!
omg. crazy curls. i'll definitely try this out. Thank you.
Remarkable. I'll give it a try. Thank you.
Yup, gonna have to try this. Thanks, for sharing.
That was great very unique and controlled way of making feather stick I'm gonna try that for sure.
thank you Im going to try this with my son who is learning knife control , I think this will make it easier for him to create feather sticks than the usual method
Thank you,.. brilliance my friend,...and love the CHARISMA!!
I have seen this before, but never tried it. Looks really effective. I'll have to try it next time I'm in the woods.
Gonna try this tomorrow!!....... Tried it today...amazing! Was able to get really good feather sticks with my BK2...which has been difficult for me before. Thanks for the "life hack"!!!
Interesting. I should give this a try in the backyard tonight.
Yes! I've always done this since I figured it out on the AT, and I've always wondered why I've never seen it anywhere else
Very Good! It keeps the knife steady to make better curls. I'll give it a try.
Nice technique. I'm going to try this way. Signin' Offffffff!
thanks wow that seams a lot easier god bless you Sir. great video. keep it up.
Great technique. Frees up a hand and good for fine work like making Spoons etc. And safer for kids.
Very cool! Will have to try that method on my next outing.
Awesome. Love learning new techniques. Thank you!
Good looking out cat! It's kinda like when we were in woodshop where you didn't want to do something a certain way for safety reasons. This way it displays safety first where with the free knife, especially with a novice bushcraft, it could present a hazard and if the knife is dull it could slip and potentially cause Injury. So all around his new method really looks simpler, safer, and more efficient.
Great video, I will have to try this next time I'm in the woods.
Great tip will have to try this way out very soon!
I am still in the beginner's stage when it comes to creating a feather stick because I have not attempted either method yet. I will try this procedure first though. It appears that the feathers that do fall off stay nearby and that is good. Thanks for sharing this information.
Typically I'd say that reinventing the wheel is a fool's errand. But I think you're onto something here. Thanks for a different perspective and your insight, as well as keeping it short and sweet. Love the Mora too, BTW.
Yea, the technique is rough on the knife potentially, but much safer. Thanks for watching!
Very impressive !
Obviously, a quality sharp, full tang knife is essential.
Along with dry seasoned wood for total success.
Great method, will give it a whirl! Thank for sharing.
I'm definitely going to try this.
Good technique...been using it for years.
Hey I'm a new subscriber and really enjoy your videos. Your feather stick method proves there's no hard and fast way in the woods. Keep up the good work.
Cool technique! Thanks for showing it, Martin. Campfire season is about to start here and I'm definitely going to try this with the kiddos. Seems a bit easier and safer for them. Much appreciated!!
Thanks for this. I'll need to try this technique next time. Looks like it may lead to better control of the cut too. Cheers
Yup, this kinda 'bracing' technique works great for me. I often hold the knife spine horizontally against my knee and then draw the wood into the edge, in a similar method.
Smashing video bro.
Thanks and all the best.
scruff
Looks like with the knife in the large log you're working from a fixed blade without the small variations that happen from having to move the knife. Your blade and the stick you're feathering are also against the log and the log becomes a guide for each pull off the feathering stick. Same reason we clamp pieces in place to carve, just reversed.
Good share. Thanks.
Interesting - gonna try it - thank you !
Awesome job, like that method!
Beatiful feather stick
great video, well done, hope you have a great winter, from all of us at North Wind Guides.
Nice technique. Thanks for sharing it...
Thanks for checkin in!
excellent tip.
thank you.
I noticed that you did that in your last video. I remember thinking to myself "That's GENIOUS!!!"
nice work mate 👍
I use a similar technique bracing the spine of the knife on my knee and pull the wood keeping the blade static
great practice! Good man!
Interesting idea, never seem them done that way.
this was very helpful i suck at making feather sticks too so i feel like its gonna be much easier
omg that's awsome beautiful curls
Great tip!
Got to try this! How sharp do you keep your tools? How often do you sharpen?
*FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLKS! CHECK OUT THIS SWEET NEW METHOD I LEARNED. MUCH EASIER FOR ME TO MAKE GOOD CURLS USING THIS TECHNIQUE!*
Scrambled O love the new song in the background. Also seems like a good method brother
Scrambled O also nice Mora garberg, i myself like ontario bushcraft field knife but i like yours as well
Very nice feather sticks 🔥
The feather stick is awesome but that freakin' recorder player ROCKS!!!
I want to try this method! Looks like you have more control and requires less force.
Bro you just blew my mind lol got to try this out myself
Way Cool. I am going to try this. Thank you
Oooooh, controversial, better than than old way, well, It certainly looks to be safer and more controllable. Great idea, I love originality. Next time our, I'm gonna try it. Multiple thanks.
Amazing stuff Scrambled O, looked awesome and a stick is much easier to wield than a blade for sure. Noted in my journal, I'll definitely try this out - thanks for sharing.
that is awesome!
I love this
Certainly looks like it works. I'll have to try it.
Good way and good demonstration!!! take care, Taro
I tried this out a bit ago, works great when you have a dead tree around!
+Erik M yep it works really good I love this method
That's nifty, seems easier to control. Gotta try this!
Its way easier. Takes almost the same skill set, just less of it :)
Good perfect for my skillset haha
Very 😎 I'm going to try it . Waiting for more videos bruvah
Duuuude I've done this for like 5 years now since I used heavy big blades. I didn't realize this was something people wouldn't think about.
Great technique, great demo - thanks for sharing it!
lol, I love this guy
What kind of pad is that you are using for kneeling and sitting? That is a cool idea.
I am going to give this a try. Thanks man.
Just the intro... Just that made me insta subscribe! Cheers from Italy
+Daft Paolo welcome!😆
Good idea
You just have to figure out YOUR way. That's why all the home bound bushcrafters out there, of which there are thousands, need to get out there, and figure out how all this stuff works best for them. It is all about efficiency, speed and comfort out there. Put in the time, and you will become comfortable out there. SOAPBOX over.
I learned this from you!
nice. I'm gonna go try it now
Make sure its hammered in good. You can stabilize it a bit, using your other hand if need be. Good luck.
Nice tip man. That knife looks good in use. +1 for Mora on that one! Peace
Works good for axes and big knives
Thanks man!
This is the method I have been using for a couple months now, first saw it on Bens (Living Survival) channel.
I like it.
Good idea if you have a good knife as you stated.
I find this technique much better. Also I think it's a better way to teach people and kids.
+Bushcraft North East I agree. Hell, I'm decent with a knife and I find this way easier...
Sweet technique! ! nice feathers!! waiting for the review on the garberg and eldris ;)
defo going to try this one, as my feather sticks suck, i always get abuse in my vids though anytime i stick my knife into wood!?! ATB Kev
You can use those curls for Christmas bows too...
Good info. Like the channel
Really saves on forearm fatigue to, Its funny watching people make feather sticks in a long drawn out process. I use my Gerber Prodigy with serrations, I kid ya not once you get the hang of them they make the best feathers ever. Nice thin hair size curls or what ever size ya want depending on the angel , check out Mikes channel at Bluemountainbushcraft, he did a five minute feather stick challenge between his Prodigy and a normal scandi grind. That video changed my way of thinking about serrations.
Great video man.
Yes this technique is really easy
Nice man!!!