I've watched many versions of this trap. Your attention to detail, and technique, sets yours apart. I've watched this video many times. It's like a great movie, even though you know the ending, you still have to watch! Great job!
I agree 100% Madison. They had the greatest motives for their efforts, necessity. I appreciate all your support and your kind words so much! Take care and keep up the good work.
We had a book while I was in Special Forces. It was called the "Green Beret Gourmet". It was written as humor, but they were actual recipes. I remember the one about "Paddy rat delight". Gut, clean, wrap in a large banana leaf with an herbs or spices and bake while buried in a coal pit. You wouldn't want to know some of it's contents...
Thank you so much Michael! I think it would pay off if you were really depending on this trap being a proven design. Thanks for your kind words and I honestly can't brag on this blade enough. @WilliamCollins does a phenomenal job with his knife designs. Every curve has a specific purpose and performs exactly as intended. I will review this one in depth very soon. Take care Michael.
It seems like there could be multiple inlets in a circle around the trigger and bait stick since they could be independently attached to the spring mechanism. The loops could be tied together in the center and they dont have to be loops, just a constraint (even square) to hold the V portion and contain the animal once trapped. I can also see this trap scaled up for larger game using log counter weights... I like this trap.
very well done i really learned something here..look forward to trying this trap out..and that woodsman jr is perfect for these sort of carving tasks..safe journeys
Thank you so much Blackie! I am glad you got something from this one! I agree that the Jr is just perfect for this stuff. I really love this knife and can't quit using it! I find something to use it for every day. Let me know how this one works out for you if you think about it. Take care brother!
Terrific instructional video. Just subscribed. Looking at learning how to build and actually practice building and setting traps like this. One question. When you anchor down the scissor with your cordage. Instead of tying it off, could you drill a hole through the stick and tie it off that way? Just thinking.
There are bit more parts to assemble than some traps but it would hopefully pay off in it's function. Thank you for your kind words and for tuning in Mark!
Me too Michael. I don't like the thought of making the animal suffer for long periods. That is one of the ethical hunter/trapper's worst fears. Thanks for tuning in brother! Take care.
Thank you so much Daniel! Give it a shot..it isn't too difficult and it is a fun one tot week with. Always good to have these skills just in case. Take care sir!
Very nice demo! I've seen a couple of videos catching rats & skunks. If scaled properly, do you think I could get away with using the awl on my knife to make a couple of holes at the top of the scissors and feed the cordage through? My gut says that it would depend upon the wood.
Thank you so much Josh. I really appreciate your kind words my friend. This trap could definitely be scaled up and used for other game like rabbits, possums and raccoons as well. The trap just has to be scaled properly to make it effective on the target species. Take care.
It is fantastic for knots. It is the very best in my opinion. Since it is tarred, it tends to bind on itself and hold really well. It is also top choice for a bow drill cord.
I am currently filming with a Sony AX-33. I film at 60 fps which gives that "real life" look to the picture. Thank you so much for your time, interest and kind words! Most appreciated.
If you reference a certain thing in your videos (such as the constricter knot) and you say you have a video we could watch if we aren’t familiar, from now on could you put a link in the description? It would be tremendously helpful for newer subscribers, or people who are new to all this
Hello brother, thanks for tuning in! If you look in the top right corner of the video, I put links to both the clove hitch and the constrictor knot up there. Maybe it would be worthwhile to add it to the description as well. Thanks for your suggestion! Take care.
whenever i use this i cant ever seem to get the bait stick to hold up the toggle stick. Im thinking its from to much tension. does it need to be a very strong spring
You could use apple, carrot, lettuce or any natural food source that they feed on in your local area. A little peanut butter is always an attention getter for small game if you carry it in a kit.
I always masons twine for primitive traps bc I’m paranoid that the tar smell of bank line will ward off the prey. Have you had any problems with that? I don’t know how you’d tell really as I know it’s more about numbers of traps set than anything else. Just something I’ve always been paranoid about.
That thought has crossed my mind as well. I have not found that to be the case though. Like you said though, it really is hard to know for sure. Numbers really are the key to success for these traps. 10:1 is the general success ratio. Thanks for tuning in and commenting.
All these survival traps seem to require miles of cordage and way too much time. You can't beat the simple snare. No cordage, go to deadfalls, but they are time consuming too. You will need all your time to locate edible plants.
I hope it is working well for you Jake! At the end in the added clip, I did have on the Western Rise Anorak. In the earlier clips I was wearing the Fjallraven Anorak 10. They are both very nice jackets. For the money, the Western Rise is hard to beat. I have it listed on my Amazon Storefront. The Fjallraven Anorak 10 is in a league of it's own. I got a GREAT deal on it and couldn't turn it down. I had been eying them for 2 years almost. It is among my favorite garments I own easily. I appreciate you tuning in my friend.
NICE! What would you use as bait to ensnare an Over-Bearing, Bossy, Crabby, Cold-Hearted, Over-Dramatic, Gold-Digging Wife? I um am asking for a friend.
Those all sound like good options Jim! I just hope she isn't reading your YT comments lol! Remember to scale the trap up quite a bit to match your target..um...species.
It is the Jr Woodsman by William Collins (WC Knives) It is an AMAZING knife! I will be reviewing and demoing it very soon. Thanks you for your time and interest!
I hate anyone using traps it's cruel and unusual punishment for the animals how you you acted if someone set a trap to catch you in it that slowly kills you . It's wrong. Only in life or Death situation's maybe .but just to do it because you can or just for the fur hell no I f I seen someone doing that I would sneak up to them and use a baseball bat on them
This is demonstrated only as a last resort survival measure. If you were in such a situation and were starving or if your loved one or child were starving, I can imagine you and anyone else would be glad to have the knowledge and to use it. I don't think sneaking up behind someone with a baseball bat puts anyone on the moral high ground,
Gary, so if you find yourself in a 'life or death' situation, it is only a "maybe" that you would choose to eat and survive? It kind of narrows down the choices of 'life' or 'death'....you're choosing your own demise.
I've watched many versions of this trap. Your attention to detail, and technique, sets yours apart. I've watched this video many times. It's like a great movie, even though you know the ending, you still have to watch! Great job!
Your eloquence and humility is way above the ordinary 🙏
Great trap and VERY well explained. Thank you for sharing Matt. These primitive traps amaze me because it shows the ingenuity of our ancestors!!!
I agree 100% Madison. They had the greatest motives for their efforts, necessity. I appreciate all your support and your kind words so much! Take care and keep up the good work.
Interesting trap I've never heard of it before , thank you for sharing your knowledge the way you do.. very wholesome family freindly
Thank you so much for your interest and kind words Ken! I appreciate you tuning in.
Really well explained and good video of each step of the process.
Thank you. 👍👍
❤one of the best traps to use in woods thank u sir. I make out of tiki torch I split them up into long pieces thats how I do mine
That was an excellent spring-trap. I took notes and I'm going to try it myself. Thank you for sharing.
One of the coolest traps I've ever learned!!! Great job Matt!! Keep up the good work Brother! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Excellent! I use a variation of this with a twitch up so no hoops.
Really good demonstration of the trap. Thank you, brother!
Thank you so much brother! I appreciate you taking the time to tune in and your kind words!
We had a book while I was in Special Forces. It was called the "Green Beret Gourmet". It was written as humor, but they were actual recipes. I remember the one about "Paddy rat delight". Gut, clean, wrap in a large banana leaf with an herbs or spices and bake while buried in a coal pit. You wouldn't want to know some of it's contents...
Thank you. Very much appreciated.
Thank you nice sets
Great trap! Like you said it's a little labor intensive but very effective. Great knife as well!!!
Thank you so much Michael! I think it would pay off if you were really depending on this trap being a proven design. Thanks for your kind words and I honestly can't brag on this blade enough. @WilliamCollins does a phenomenal job with his knife designs. Every curve has a specific purpose and performs exactly as intended. I will review this one in depth very soon. Take care Michael.
Hey, thanks for sharing!👍👍
Thank you!! You helped me a lot!
Great trap ! Thank you for sharing I also love the knife. God bless
Thank you so much Pano! I appreciate you tuning in brother! Once you get used to the design, it is hard to put it down! Take care my friend.
It seems like there could be multiple inlets in a circle around the trigger and bait stick since they could be independently attached to the spring mechanism. The loops could be tied together in the center and they dont have to be loops, just a constraint (even square) to hold the V portion and contain the animal once trapped. I can also see this trap scaled up for larger game using log counter weights... I like this trap.
Appreciate ya!
A trap worth knowing and making. Perhaps more than we reliazie, these days. Keep your powder dry. Thx
Love this, just not sure if I’d find anything to bend like the grapevine.
That’s awesome! And demonstrated very well too brother! I’m not sure I’ve seen this one before. Excellent!
Thank you so much brother! I appreciate your kind words and your interest to tune in. I hope you and yours are doing well!
😊Clever, very clever 👍
very well done i really learned something here..look forward to trying this trap out..and that woodsman jr is perfect for these sort of carving tasks..safe journeys
Thank you so much Blackie! I am glad you got something from this one! I agree that the Jr is just perfect for this stuff. I really love this knife and can't quit using it! I find something to use it for every day. Let me know how this one works out for you if you think about it. Take care brother!
Great instruction as always have a safe time this weekend at the Pathfinder school
Thank you so much Matthew! All went well and it was a cold but good time indeed! I look forward to the next one! Take care.
tried it with succes !
Good explanation and demonstration. Thanks for the video!
You are very welcome my friend! Thanks for your kind words and for tuning in!
I really can't tell which is supposed to be the bait stick, and it would be nice if you discussed useful baits.
Terrific instructional video. Just subscribed. Looking at learning how to build and actually practice building and setting traps like this.
One question. When you anchor down the scissor with your cordage. Instead of tying it off, could you drill a hole through the stick and tie it off that way? Just thinking.
Good video but a very labor intensive trap ! Thanks for sharing !!!
There are bit more parts to assemble than some traps but it would hopefully pay off in it's function. Thank you for your kind words and for tuning in Mark!
Very nice another piece of knowledge to place under my tool belt :)
I really like the "instant kill" this trap offers! Another great video brother! God bless!
Me too Michael. I don't like the thought of making the animal suffer for long periods. That is one of the ethical hunter/trapper's worst fears. Thanks for tuning in brother! Take care.
Nice this trap is one that I might actually be able to do! Well done Matt Man !!!!
Thank you so much Daniel! Give it a shot..it isn't too difficult and it is a fun one tot week with. Always good to have these skills just in case. Take care sir!
Really cool tutorial, haven't seen that before. Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you so much for tuning in my friend!
I know punji stick dead fall snare loops and I'm watching how never used scissor if it looks good I'll try it out
Great trap!
Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words brother!
Great job. Just like Billy Jack.
🏁☠️☠️☠️☠️🏁
Thank you so much Curtis!
Good one!!
Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words Kyt!!
@@blackhatbushcraft My real pleasure!!
Good trap
Thank you Paul!
Very nice demo! I've seen a couple of videos catching rats & skunks. If scaled properly, do you think I could get away with using the awl on my knife to make a couple of holes at the top of the scissors and feed the cordage through? My gut says that it would depend upon the wood.
where exactly do you tie the food fr the animal???
Excellent video! Please tell me where I can buy that 🔪 . Subscribed
Great video Matt. Do you think if it was made bigger it could catch bigger game ? Just food for thought. Have a great week. - Josh
Thank you so much Josh. I really appreciate your kind words my friend. This trap could definitely be scaled up and used for other game like rabbits, possums and raccoons as well. The trap just has to be scaled properly to make it effective on the target species. Take care.
YES!!!
Does the “bank line” hold knots well?
It is fantastic for knots. It is the very best in my opinion. Since it is tarred, it tends to bind on itself and hold really well. It is also top choice for a bow drill cord.
Nice hat ! ( I'm in the market for one , what is it
& where can I buy one )
Good one that should be good in arizona
Very much so Fred! The desert is actually where this trap originates as I understand. Thank you for tuning in sir! Take care.
What type of camera do you use. The detail is excellent. Great video. You are an effective teacher.
I am currently filming with a Sony AX-33. I film at 60 fps which gives that "real life" look to the picture. Thank you so much for your time, interest and kind words! Most appreciated.
If you reference a certain thing in your videos (such as the constricter knot) and you say you have a video we could watch if we aren’t familiar, from now on could you put a link in the description? It would be tremendously helpful for newer subscribers, or people who are new to all this
Hello brother, thanks for tuning in! If you look in the top right corner of the video, I put links to both the clove hitch and the constrictor knot up there. Maybe it would be worthwhile to add it to the description as well. Thanks for your suggestion! Take care.
Links added to the corner of the video won’t show up if you’re watching on a smartphone...
Thanks for the quick reply brother, and as always, I enjoyed your video. God bless
whenever i use this i cant ever seem to get the bait stick to hold up the toggle stick. Im thinking its from to much tension. does it need to be a very strong spring
Please clarify: what is an effective bait for rabbits ??
You could use apple, carrot, lettuce or any natural food source that they feed on in your local area. A little peanut butter is always an attention getter for small game if you carry it in a kit.
I always masons twine for primitive traps bc I’m paranoid that the tar smell of bank line will ward off the prey. Have you had any problems with that? I don’t know how you’d tell really as I know it’s more about numbers of traps set than anything else. Just something I’ve always been paranoid about.
That thought has crossed my mind as well. I have not found that to be the case though. Like you said though, it really is hard to know for sure. Numbers really are the key to success for these traps. 10:1 is the general success ratio. Thanks for tuning in and commenting.
All these survival traps seem to require miles of cordage and way too much time. You can't beat the simple snare. No cordage, go to deadfalls, but they are time consuming too. You will need all your time to locate edible plants.
Good stuff! I'm going to set one up this weekend. Is that a Western Rise anorak?
I hope it is working well for you Jake! At the end in the added clip, I did have on the Western Rise Anorak. In the earlier clips I was wearing the Fjallraven Anorak 10. They are both very nice jackets. For the money, the Western Rise is hard to beat. I have it listed on my Amazon Storefront. The Fjallraven Anorak 10 is in a league of it's own. I got a GREAT deal on it and couldn't turn it down. I had been eying them for 2 years almost. It is among my favorite garments I own easily. I appreciate you tuning in my friend.
.Dekil & debbus. Sknaht!
the stronger your spring the stronger the trap
NICE! What would you use as bait to ensnare an Over-Bearing, Bossy, Crabby, Cold-Hearted, Over-Dramatic, Gold-Digging Wife? I um am asking for a friend.
diamonds? bon bons? imitation life ins. policy?
Those all sound like good options Jim! I just hope she isn't reading your YT comments lol! Remember to scale the trap up quite a bit to match your target..um...species.
What knife is that? Thanks
It is the Jr Woodsman by William Collins (WC Knives) It is an AMAZING knife! I will be reviewing and demoing it very soon. Thanks you for your time and interest!
@@blackhatbushcraft really like that knife.
It would take me all day to make that trap & a deer would come by & trip over it.😂
natural born killa.....!!
Thanks for tuning in brother!
Good demonstration, it will kill .
Billy joe
LOL! Awesome comment Billy Joe! Thanks for watching and commenting! Take care.
I hate anyone using traps it's cruel and unusual punishment for the animals how you you acted if someone set a trap to catch you in it that slowly kills you . It's wrong. Only in life or Death situation's maybe .but just to do it because you can or just for the fur hell no I f I seen someone doing that I would sneak up to them and use a baseball bat on them
This is demonstrated only as a last resort survival measure. If you were in such a situation and were starving or if your loved one or child were starving, I can imagine you and anyone else would be glad to have the knowledge and to use it. I don't think sneaking up behind someone with a baseball bat puts anyone on the moral high ground,
Gary, so if you find yourself in a 'life or death' situation, it is only a "maybe" that you would choose to eat and survive? It kind of narrows down the choices of 'life' or 'death'....you're choosing your own demise.
Over complicated BS
And yet it provided primitive man enough food to evolve into us.