Making A Blowgun: Life In The Amazon Jungle

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  • The Blowgun is one of the most recognizable hunting weapons in the Amazon jungle region. Kids generally learn at a very young age to use a blowgun by hunting insects and small animals.
    South American blowguns are different from ones we use in North America in that they are generally longer, and they are shot upwards into the trees. The mouthpiece doubles as a handle when shooting in this fashion.
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  • @JackSparrow-yl3yu
    @JackSparrow-yl3yu 9 років тому +106

    i love your videos but it annoys me that you always cut them off when it gets good, i was really hoping to see how the darts are made, or in the one where you showed them making roof panles, you should have showed more about how they put them on

  • @edvard-swift3645
    @edvard-swift3645 8 місяців тому +3

    Thank you so much for making a video on this, I think about how much knowledge was lost but I'm so happy that these people are keeping it alive

  • @crapvader
    @crapvader 2 роки тому +4

    I watched that whole thing just to not see you try it out! Or show how the dart are made!

  • @SurvivalOnPurpose
    @SurvivalOnPurpose 9 років тому +25

    Very cool Andy. This was a very thorough lesson on how to make a blowgun. I always wondered how the inside was smoothed. I never even considered it was a split tube.

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you brother!

    • @drshahifaris3807
      @drshahifaris3807 4 роки тому +1

      Your thinking is right ...the ideal one is which is bored closely.... By very stressfull method ...by small stick

  • @jan_bsk3087
    @jan_bsk3087 9 років тому +8

    Would be great if you could make a video how to build a blowgun in normal forests like the one where you normally fo your videos or like the forests in germany. I think many of the tasks would be very similar for example the glue because you csn gather glue from birch bark :)

  • @moik2747
    @moik2747 3 роки тому +9

    Should give them a job making these for sale to collectors. 😃👌👍👍👏👏

  • @wokeil
    @wokeil 9 років тому +5

    I love this. Sanding there actually means going out and getting some sand from the river

  • @tankbuster9441
    @tankbuster9441 9 років тому +2

    THX Andy
    That was really cool watching the build !!

  • @luke9911
    @luke9911 Місяць тому

    I have one that was given to my grandfather. Was made by an old man back back in the 60s in the Amazon. It’s definitely not split the barrel is incredibly smooth and straight. It’s made from a hardwood.

  • @JP-cy1lw
    @JP-cy1lw Рік тому +1

    An amazing upload! Thanks for not filming in that dreadful vertical strip mode. Had it been so, I would have downvoted, left a derogatory comment, skipped it and pressed the three dots to ask for no more feed from your channel. Uploads like this are deserving of watching on a wide-screen TV! Thanks.

  • @Eric-ky3fo
    @Eric-ky3fo 9 років тому +5

    Another amazing vid bro! Now show shooting it!

  • @rellek0522
    @rellek0522 8 років тому +29

    i just used a pvc pipe for my blowgun. Man, now i really want to make this.

    • @quartermaster2809
      @quartermaster2809 5 років тому +3

      Yeah me too, my pvc pipe blowgun can send the darts into concrete

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 роки тому +1

      *thumbs up*

    • @mdsahir3156
      @mdsahir3156 4 роки тому +1

      Me too I have killed many garden lizards from pvc pipe blowgun it's really fantastic

  • @annecarey5035
    @annecarey5035 7 років тому

    listen here Sonny, I want you to know that this documentary was very informative. I thoroughly enjoyed watching.....good work!

  • @K.F.L
    @K.F.L 9 років тому +3

    Loved watching this playlist, thanks! 👍

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  9 років тому +2

      Kung Fu Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

    • @5tonyvvvv
      @5tonyvvvv 8 років тому +1

      +InnerBark Outdoors It took till 2015 for someone to make a Vid on this stuff!! There are many Documentaries of amazon tribes from the 1950s till now, and Not, one shows Blowgun or bow making!! Great Vids!!! But I wonder how they did this with no metal tools?

    • @annecarey5035
      @annecarey5035 7 років тому +1

      5tonyvvvv technique looks quite similar to the Cherokee cane blow pipe. I have wondered on many occasions how that was done with Flint!!? Beats me!

  • @TheUrbanHunterz
    @TheUrbanHunterz 9 років тому +46

    Nice video! I love hunting with these.

  • @slothinsuit9924
    @slothinsuit9924 9 років тому +2

    Such beautiful art!

  • @hithere4719
    @hithere4719 5 років тому +4

    This video is awesome and the background conversations are hilarious! They seem like a fun bunch 😂

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks sock! Glad you like it, and yeah it was an amazing trip with great people

  • @yykk5399
    @yykk5399 4 роки тому +1

    I was wondering, What is the real purpose of the Mouthpiece beside putting you in contact with the blowgun. Do the mouthpiece reduce the sound of the blowing? Is it accelerating the speed of the shot? Thank you and really good video!

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 роки тому +1

      It helps with a good seal for the air and to protect the end

  • @donolinger6904
    @donolinger6904 Місяць тому

    The file cards I've seen are very flat wire brushes with very short bristles. They're used for cleaning files that shape and smooth metal and wood.

  • @RINO711
    @RINO711 9 років тому +5

    Interesting to watch. How'd it work?

  • @sergioblackbrianbrian1549
    @sergioblackbrianbrian1549 Рік тому +1

    Os detalhes desse vídeo foi muito importante e interessante, parabéns!

  • @ocoutdoors2355
    @ocoutdoors2355 9 років тому

    Another great video Andy! Hey, what camera do you use most on your off time. Like what is your go-to camera? (sony, nikon, olympus...?) What do you think about mirror-less? Love your vids keep em up.

  • @naturewithandy7204
    @naturewithandy7204 2 роки тому

    It would be interesting to know what tools they used pre-contact? Is there chert or some other knapable materials out there?

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  Рік тому

      I'm told that obsidian was a highly traded commodity prior to first contact. They don't have access to bedrock or anything like that.

  • @millionjakeus
    @millionjakeus 9 років тому +27

    its amazing how unskilled we really are compared to these people

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  9 років тому +7

      millionjakeus Indeed. These fine folks know the business in the jungle.

    • @LupineGamer
      @LupineGamer 8 років тому +3

      Years of culture preservation.

    • @jiaqicheng1816
      @jiaqicheng1816 7 років тому +2

      millionjakeus boi,they re surviving by using it,so they have to be professional in order to survive

    • @hughmellerick4417
      @hughmellerick4417 4 роки тому

      @Anthony Maurice The jungle really does provide all. Differently shaped stones were used, and different grades of rocks with different properties were selected for different purposes.
      Even for this, one would have to become fairly adept and skilled at making tools - to make further tools. 'Flint knapping', as it was called in neolithic (?) Europe, was as important a skill at making tools, as was using the tools that it made, as was using those tools to hunt or whatever.

    • @hughmellerick4417
      @hughmellerick4417 4 роки тому

      It's a very valid point that many of us are completely inept at bushcraft.
      However, one shouldn't be too hard on oneself: we are extremely skilled at living in *our* current-day lifestyles. Think of how much we have to teach our kids. That realisation makes you, and *should* make you remark on how skilled we actually are in our own fields, and daily lives. Living is not 'easy' in any generation or lifestyle.
      That said, I really do admire these guys, and sincerely HOPE that there will be living records like them of these fine, sustainable practises in centuries to come. Culture is amazing. It should be preserved at all costs. Our 'open borders' practises does not help that in *our* cultures.

  • @Reptileman110
    @Reptileman110 9 років тому

    Would you do the same ting with bamboo? Also how did you get to meet these people, I want to visit the Amazon jungle when I'm older and hopefully meet a tribe that can teach me how to make one.

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 роки тому

      I went with a guide. He had all the connections and this was an excursion with him.

  • @fireboxstove
    @fireboxstove 9 років тому +6

    Artfully executed! I enjoyed every second!

  • @pepperoniexpress7904
    @pepperoniexpress7904 8 років тому +1

    Great filming!

  • @fred7705
    @fred7705 9 років тому +1

    awesome web serie i m always waiting for the next adventure video!

  • @samenbank3469
    @samenbank3469 2 роки тому

    can someone tell me what kind of Palm this is? im loosing my minde. was reading in a book from 1904 about this Palm, but they had no idea what type it was. i cant finde anything. pls

  • @Wingman115
    @Wingman115 9 років тому +1

    Great stuff brother.

  • @ianstevens8295
    @ianstevens8295 5 років тому

    An Ingenious piece of equipment, I wonder from what date these weapons originated? Anyone got an idea, these tribes are truly masters of their environment, great to watch.

  • @scruff_uk
    @scruff_uk 9 років тому +1

    Such great skill. Very well documentation Andy. Thanks you so much for this series. I have to say this episode was a particular highlight.
    Warm wishes from the UK.

  • @sambeus6922
    @sambeus6922 9 років тому +1

    From What material did you make the white ends to the darts?

  • @dannichols6261
    @dannichols6261 2 роки тому +1

    How did the material for wrapping the outside get flat?
    When they stripped the inside out of the special vine 13:34, the result was a round cord. I guess you didn't show them flattening it out?
    Oh, wait, it was the OUTSIDE of the vine that they used, not the inside! Which was sort of naturally flattened.

  • @EduardoSchwab
    @EduardoSchwab 9 років тому

    Nice video dude...
    Makes me miss my army times...
    :)

  • @simeonguyse1523
    @simeonguyse1523 8 років тому +1

    It is amazing wish I could go there some day innerbark outdoor

  • @lacidesbrochadosalas22o81987
    @lacidesbrochadosalas22o81987 9 років тому

    Thanks ... long wanted to know the development of the blowgun. that good video

  • @MarekZuccaro
    @MarekZuccaro 9 років тому +2

    Were those a specific brand of machetes or just random ones they had , and how did the Tfk do, any issues?

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  9 років тому +1

      campinggear1 TOPS Machetes. The TFK did pretty well :)

  • @agriculturasustentableyuca497
    @agriculturasustentableyuca497 6 років тому +1

    Nice video!! Love hunting

  • @georgieocasio1764
    @georgieocasio1764 9 років тому

    Simply amazing!

  • @hathlet
    @hathlet 9 років тому

    I love these videos ! :)

  • @pippuzzu1981
    @pippuzzu1981 7 років тому

    are these blow guns more powerfull then the commercial high end "Cold Steel Professional 5"" blowguns? how do they compare (of corse same blow air force and lenght)

    • @pippuzzu1981
      @pippuzzu1981 7 років тому

      really what it depend from? so the very precise shape of a maschine worked bore/barrel is still not as perfect as an hand-carved bore one? (sorry for my english

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  3 роки тому

      I have not used commercial blow guns, but after using these ones I can only image that they would hold up against the best "manufactured" ones.

  • @mikem.8775
    @mikem.8775 8 років тому

    is that a CRKT Hoodworks knife in addition to the Tops Tahoma?

  • @kashistrudel2416
    @kashistrudel2416 2 місяці тому

    Who knows what the name of the palm used to make the blowpipe is called

  • @aarenstade
    @aarenstade 9 років тому

    What camera was used to film this? I really like the look.

  • @taratara1161
    @taratara1161 5 років тому +1

    Love from indonesia..I love Amazon....🌝🌞⛅🌧🌨🌪

  • @fuego_jonny6528
    @fuego_jonny6528 4 роки тому +1

    Where can I get that knife homie has when he splits the staff

  • @Sharberboy
    @Sharberboy 3 роки тому +1

    Is there a part 2

  • @dannichols6261
    @dannichols6261 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for videoing & show this! At the 'gluing the halves together' part, I was wondering how they were going to keep the glue from spilling over into the bore, if they were going to glue them like woodworkers would do, by gluing the edges first and then tie/clamping the halves after.
    But they don't glue the edges directly, they tie/clamp first, then brush hot glue onto the seam, apparently letting capillary action suck the glue just partway into the join and not go into the bore at all.

  • @meyo4158
    @meyo4158 4 роки тому

    What knife is the one with bow drill socket?

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 роки тому

      The Tahoma Field Knife. You can find it on my website link on my page

  • @shaunwild8797
    @shaunwild8797 9 років тому

    Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

  • @brianflanagan8764
    @brianflanagan8764 5 років тому

    This is how to videos should be made detailed and to the point Very informative

  • @davidburns6000
    @davidburns6000 5 місяців тому

    Did you mention where you were? This looks like maybe Yagua stuff from Colombia.

  • @VanTheGamer07
    @VanTheGamer07 9 років тому +1

    did you get to keep the blowgun and take it home?

  • @fishmaniachannel
    @fishmaniachannel 2 роки тому +1

    What is the thickness diameter of powerfull blowgun

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      These diameters are a bit smaller than the ones we find in the states. Longer darts

  • @clymrkc
    @clymrkc 5 років тому

    Enjoying watching this

  • @deviddas9511
    @deviddas9511 4 роки тому +1

    What wood is used for this blowgun making?

  • @ronisworld2916
    @ronisworld2916 5 років тому

    beautiful knife! what is it? if ever there is a specific name for it.

  • @MMYLDZ
    @MMYLDZ 9 років тому

    yes they used victorinox swiss army knife in the amazons
    hey! but its great eitherways

  • @willbest1547
    @willbest1547 9 років тому

    Fascinating!

  • @deadleyreaper1105
    @deadleyreaper1105 9 років тому +2

    Amazing

  • @pssita
    @pssita 9 років тому

    Very awesome and amazing! How did she shoot?

  • @milferdjones6081
    @milferdjones6081 8 років тому +1

    Hey man, great videos! What kind of knife are you using?

  • @alexisrodriguez113
    @alexisrodriguez113 9 років тому +3

    How come you didn't show how to make the darts

  • @lirabarbajavier
    @lirabarbajavier 9 років тому

    very good dude thanks!!

  • @blackroseanjel22
    @blackroseanjel22 9 років тому

    Great video! Just wondering what knife is that at 1:56 ? Looks amazing

  • @joseenaman2226
    @joseenaman2226 3 роки тому

    Fantastic

  • @danshons5633
    @danshons5633 2 роки тому

    Respect!thank you!

  • @disco07
    @disco07 9 років тому

    Very good vid! Now I can make a blowgun. All sorts of design ideas come to mind. Thanks!

  • @johnkeck1025
    @johnkeck1025 6 років тому

    The more I see that Tahoma field knife the more I want one lol

  • @Random-rm9nx
    @Random-rm9nx 9 років тому +1

    where can i get a knife like that?

  • @allnews712
    @allnews712 3 роки тому

    Very good

  • @UnreasonableKnoll
    @UnreasonableKnoll 9 років тому +2

    Great video, though I wished the making of the dart was elaborated a bit.

  • @ronielrexilon5349
    @ronielrexilon5349 9 років тому

    amazing!!!

  • @uncleho313
    @uncleho313 6 років тому

    an ethnologic treasure !what s the inner diameter and length ?also 13.54 what s this logo advertisement ;P ?

  • @K9River
    @K9River 2 роки тому

    Regaerding the rubber tree, I find it interesting the V isn't connected at the bottom.

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      They left a bit of bark there for them to slip a palm leaf blade to act as a drip into the container

  • @haroldfoutz5317
    @haroldfoutz5317 2 роки тому

    The blowgun is my favorite weapon. In fact I still have the one I got.

  • @noahc2761
    @noahc2761 8 років тому

    What knife is used

  • @joberang6482
    @joberang6482 5 років тому +11

    That is the real primitive making btw anyone watching this from 2018?

    • @darkswami
      @darkswami 5 років тому +1

      xjobx erang yep!

    • @darkswami
      @darkswami 5 років тому +2

      xjobx erang I feel like these guys would be really happy with a bottle of titebond 😎

    • @vijayt1487
      @vijayt1487 5 років тому +1

      Nice video. But wish to see if it were made with all traditional tools.

    • @eddies1541
      @eddies1541 5 років тому +3

      2019 here

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 роки тому +1

      *thumbs up* I'm here :)

  • @aaroneby-good8058
    @aaroneby-good8058 9 років тому

    What is the reasoning behind the shape of the mouthpiece?

  • @beans1557
    @beans1557 5 років тому

    Ayyy! I’m brasilian, with native ancestry too! These my people

  • @Z33Garage
    @Z33Garage 8 років тому +1

    What knife is this?!?!

  • @stfukova
    @stfukova 4 роки тому +1

    4:18 that tree said 😛

  • @bimazivanovic4784
    @bimazivanovic4784 6 років тому

    what is the knife used in the video???

  • @bobbystallings6382
    @bobbystallings6382 4 роки тому

    wow i wanna do this like them

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 роки тому

      Bushcraft global is still doing trips. Call up Joe Flowers!

  • @appuappu7365
    @appuappu7365 5 років тому

    Super video ...

  • @OldenOak
    @OldenOak 9 років тому +6

    at 16:16 there was a bird call that plays in the background of angry birds...

  • @frefirefans4113
    @frefirefans4113 5 років тому

    very very good

  • @louturks23
    @louturks23 5 років тому

    how do the people keep the bugs away from their skin?

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  5 років тому

      Bathe in the river regularly (2-3x a day) to get salt and odor off your body. Locals also seem to always be smoking cigarettes, which might help *shrug*

  • @MoreAmerican
    @MoreAmerican 9 років тому

    Thanks for sharing Andy!
    This is very cool knowledge.

  • @TacticalFreak
    @TacticalFreak 9 років тому

    Awesome video with lotsa details. Everything is properly explained and I have no question at the end of the video. Very impressed by this quality video. Even better, I've learned a ton there. Outstanding, these videos are much appreciated ;)

  • @acscotttthefirst
    @acscotttthefirst 3 роки тому

    This the way to learn blow gunning
    Totally awesome

  • @bhaktachef1799
    @bhaktachef1799 4 роки тому

    love

  • @mariavianeytenchipe2049
    @mariavianeytenchipe2049 9 років тому

    Thanks for vid helps alot😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

  • @Moostery
    @Moostery 5 років тому

    But how do they make the darts?

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 роки тому

      That would have been a great video - missed opportunity!

  • @concord7015
    @concord7015 2 роки тому

    very great vid, thank you ! i buy a blow gun cold steel

  • @thomaszaccone3960
    @thomaszaccone3960 5 років тому

    The Erie or Cat Nation of New York state used blowguns also.

  • @Ch0l0404
    @Ch0l0404 9 років тому

    This was in Colombia right?

  • @alexisrodriguez113
    @alexisrodriguez113 9 років тому

    Oh and also nice video

  • @janekeen2486
    @janekeen2486 9 років тому

    6:13 "ya' it looks like marshmallows"