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@DeepSouthExperience 14 күн бұрын
How have you been doing Keith? I miss your content. Hope all is well my friend. ATB - Stan
@historicaltrekking 14 күн бұрын
Good to hear from you Stan. I am not going so well these days, but I am coping. Much appreciated my friend. Regards, Keith.
@DeepSouthExperience 14 күн бұрын
@@historicaltrekking I understand. Well, I hope you get better. I sincerely wish you the best. Take care.
@SoldierDrew Ай бұрын
How you holding up Mr Keith? I really liked your square poll tomahawk better than the hammer poll hawk you used in this video.
@historicaltrekking Ай бұрын
I am coping Drew thank you. Good to hear from you again my friend. Regards, Keith.
@robaldridge6505 Ай бұрын
Hello Friend, how are you doing ?? everything OK ??
@historicaltrekking Ай бұрын
Good to hear from you again Rob. No not doing so well, but I am coping. Regards, Keith.
@andersnrregren9087 2 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the video so you can call me Jerry anyday
@historicaltrekking Ай бұрын
Thank you Jerry, much appreciated. Regards, Keith.
@HarmonDMark 2 ай бұрын
great video
@historicaltrekking 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Harmon, very much appreciated. Regards, Keith.
@SoldierDrew 2 ай бұрын
Excellent video.
@jaymawb 3 ай бұрын
bro thats dope
@hawkenrifles 4 ай бұрын
Greetings from Spain. Espero que usted esté bien de salud y que siga realizando sus excelentes videos.
@historicaltrekking 4 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend, much appreciated. How are you managing with the climate change disasters over there? I hear they have been pretty bad. Regards, Keith.
@hawkenrifles 4 ай бұрын
@@historicaltrekking In Spain, climate change also generates disasters. In the center and south of Spain it is very hot but with big storms. In the north almost always cloudy. The wolf population has grown and ranchers are very angry because they eat their cows and sheep, and the government won't let us hunt them. The biggest disaster in Spain is the political disaster and the massive immigration coming from Africa. A big hug Keith.
@historicaltrekking 4 ай бұрын
@@hawkenrifles Thank you my Friend, always good to hear from you. Regards, Keith.
@KC-nb3st 5 ай бұрын
Thank you. This is fascinating information.
@historicaltrekking 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment, much appreciated KC. Regards, Keith.
@johnferguson185 5 ай бұрын
I accidentally bought a flint that was to small , but put the leadi edge on top and it works fine . Have since orderd the proper flints . As far as leather , i cut up a work glove that was to small for my hand .
@historicaltrekking 5 ай бұрын
Well done John, first rate. Regards, Keith.
@HitokiriRaiden 5 ай бұрын
As always I enjoy watching and learning along the way, hope all is well.
@historicaltrekking 5 ай бұрын
Many thanks for commenting Hitokiri, much appreciated. Unfortunately all is not well, & I will not likely be able to make any more videos. Take care & stay safe. Regards, Keith.
@HitokiriRaiden 5 ай бұрын
@@historicaltrekking Sorry to hear that. I still appreciate all the videos and information you have shared with all of us. Best wishes hang in there.
@historicaltrekking 5 ай бұрын
@@HitokiriRaiden Again, much appreciated Hitokiri. Regards, Keith.
@robertderry727 6 ай бұрын
Love the background noise
@historicaltrekking 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Robert :) Regards, Keith.
@stefanbertasz4690 6 ай бұрын
Why would you avoid adding salt? Self torture? Ty for the vid. 🙏
@edmazzeo1985 6 ай бұрын
keith, are you still making videos ? hope you are well.
@historicaltrekking 6 ай бұрын
Good day Ed. Unfortunately I am no longer able to make any more videos. Regards, Keith.
@edmazzeo1985 6 ай бұрын
@@historicaltrekking thank you keith for your reply.. godspeed.
@erinthomas5463 6 ай бұрын
What are the risks of the antler splitting? I'm wanting to do this with a wooden handle I've made but I'm nervous to hammer the blade through the wood
@historicaltrekking 6 ай бұрын
Good day Erin. The antler can split if the tang is too large. If you feel any resistance, best to stop. A wood handle will split far easier than antler. You need to drill the wood handle first so that the tang fits snugly in the handle. If you are not worried about authenticity, then you can glue the tank in the handle, otherwise drill through the handle & tang & insert a brass or steel pin. Regards, Keith.
@SEO122 7 ай бұрын
When you say "Hammer", do you mean "Frizzen"?
@historicaltrekking 7 ай бұрын
Yes, hammer is the original & correct name for the steel. Regards, Keith.
@charleshayes2528 7 ай бұрын
Hello, I have only just seen this, a decade and a third late! I find it interesting, esp. the information about the original charred cloth. However, it raises a number of issues. You don't deny that charred cloth was sometimes used, only that it was not as good as the modern version (although it had some advantages.) But that just means the "modern" cloth is a technological innovation. While I really believe that old skill should be kept alive, as cultural assets, fire lighting is also still a practical and necessary skill for many people; so if they can access higher quality cloth, why not? After all, flint and steel was a technological advance on flint and iron pyrite or randomly knocking stones together and is much quicker - when it works - than wood on wood technology and historically, the users of flint and steel did not hang on to the technology when the first lucifers came along. And even before the first matches, flint and steel, itself, was improved by the use of the "lock" to make both firearms and firelighters - a pistol hammer and pan attached to a tinder box. I am not saying any of this in a spirit of criticism, but just raising the point about what actually happened. However, I do fully take your point about what happens in the outdoors. I recently bought a flint (real stone) and striker and was given some charcloth, it was so fine that it turned to smuts as soon as I touched it. I expect it would burn well (although too quickly) but I wouldn't want to try putting a piece into a fire piston. That charcloth would soon run out solely due to its fragility. On the other hand, I live in the UK and it is quite difficult to find dry grasses unless the summer is really hot. (And then, it would almost certainly not be sensible to light a fire outdoors.) Most of the time, the grasses are quite moist and even "dry" dead grass isn't really dry or doesn't stay dry for long. In some parts of the world, the climate is both hot and fairly dry or even arid, but many forested places are damp for much of the year. It seems obvious that people would not go out into the wild without their flint and steel, so I would think that it would be natural for them to ensure that they had some tinder or tinder substitute with them, just as drivers usually ensure their tanks are full before a long drive. Even if one is in the wild, once a base camp is established, then there would be ways of processing tinder from rags for charcloth to using natural fibres. Incidentally, the film assumes that charcloth is the weak link. However, when I bought my striker, the first piece of flint kept flaking on the edge, like tiny toenail shavings and eventually snapped in half. The small halves were too small and sharp to hold safely. I realise this is due to my technique, but it makes the point that while the flint is meant to make the steel spark, it is a brittle material and can break. It is extremely difficult to find naturally occurring flint near where I live and I believe that the original piece I had may have weathered incorrectly. When I was young, I spent some time knapping flint and it was much less frangible than the recent piece. Despite my comments, I did enjoy the film and also gained from seeing your striking technique. An American scout master suggested striking the steel with the flint, so that the sparks would fall onto tinder, as more natural and easier than trying to catch a spark flying up from a steel striking the flint and aiming the spark to hit the charcloth held in place on top. Thank you and I hope you are well.
@historicaltrekking 7 ай бұрын
Charles, I do not recall saying that modern cloth was not suitable. I may have said modern synthetic cloth was not suitable. Charred cloth was mostly used in homes/houses, though amadou was sold by street vendors. You do not need flint to strike a spark from steel, there are plenty of other siliceous rocks hard enough to strike a spark. The method you use is entirely up to you, both the tinder on top of the hand, & the tinderbox method work very well. I suggest you watch my other fire lighting videos Charles. Regards, Keith.
@charleshayes2528 7 ай бұрын
@@historicaltrekking I apologise if I misrepresented your words. I meant your comment that modern charcloth was more consistently charred than the older variety and I believed (wrongly, perhaps?) that you felt that modern charcloth was too "perfect" at 2:34 in your transcript. I accept that people sometimes gain a wrong impression of how good they are by practising in "perfect conditions" with the best equipment and tinder and on a dry day and it is quite, quite, different with less than perfect equipment in poor conditions and esp. when it is a matter of survival. All I was trying to suggest is that the older method of charring cloth was less efficient than the modern one and over time humans have tended to welcome improvements in technology when it has been a matter of survival, from flint tools to copper and then bronze, iron etc. and similarly with fire lighting technology. If your main concern is historical and educational, then it is obviously quite correct to point out that people used less efficient ways of charring cloth and that woodsmen (and women) might not have charred cloth to hand in the wild. My point was slightly different: - using charcloth doesn't always mean that the demonstration is unrealistic or that it won't work in reality. I was approaching the subject, not from a historical perspective, but from a practical one. As I am retired, disabled and currently injured and wheelchair-bound, I don't expect to be going into the bush or the woods anytime soon, but I have often been asked to light fires, start barbeques without using noxious chemical "fire-starters" and so on. Exploring different methods of fire lighting is a (relatively) harmless hobby, although not always inexpensive. My own experience with modern charcloth shows it is not always easy to handle and a partially charred rag might have worked better for me, if I could get a spark. Of course, it can run out, but that applies to almost all consumables, by definition. This is why fire starting methods vary so much around the world. People make use, not of the perfect method, necessarily, but the one that is most convenient for them, with what they have to hand. On youtube, I saw a Texan make a fire spindle from the dried stem of tall grass, something abundant where he is, but not common where I am. In some parts of the world, fire ploughs/bow drills/fire pumps and even fire pistons are the preferred method. I believe there is even a species of bamboo that contains "phytoliths" - deposits of silica material, which can spark if the bamboo is struck with the correct material! Again, I apologise, if I misunderstood you or misrepresented you. That was not my intention.
@charleshayes2528 7 ай бұрын
@@historicaltrekking Oh, a further ps, if I may. I have been thinking about your film. Of course, charred cloth may run out, but so might gunpowder or coffee or flour or any other consumable, but the early pioneers and mountain men often took those items with them. While a trapper might have a knife or tomahawk as well as their musket or rifle, I don't recall them refusing to carry firearms on the basis that they would be useless weight once gunpowder or lead ran out. And while many would recast their own shot, I don't think many attempted to make their own black powder. This is not to be snippy, but to suggest a "both and approach", rather than "either/or". As you say in the film, if you can carry something with you, then why not do so? Use what you have and know what to do when it is no longer available. Educationally and historically, using the correct materials matter, but in a survival situation or even when you are just cold or hungry, it makes sense to use your matches or lighter or charcloth, if you have them and have flint and steel, etc, as back-up. I like to use different methods when barbequing or camping because it is fun and entertaining and even educational, but in a serious situation I would go with what is quickest and most efficient. It is having the skill and wisdom to know what to do when supplies run out or tools fail that matters.
@historicaltrekking 7 ай бұрын
@@charleshayes2528 I agree Charles, there are easier modern methods of charring cloth & plant materials by placing them in a tin can, but die hard living historians prefer the original way, & survivalists/preppers do not want to have to carry a tin can around with them for charring when there is no need. The thing is Charles I don't find the old method of charring inefficient, in fact when done directly in the fire, the tinder lasts longer. Same with the use of the tinderbox, you close the lid to extinguish the burning embers, thus preserving more tinder. If you place uncharred plant or fungi material in the tinderbox, then it becomes charred with use. Anyway, it is a personal choice Charles. Good to hear from you Charles, take care & stay safe. Regards, Keith.
@charleshayes2528 7 ай бұрын
@@historicaltrekking Thanks. Yes, I can see the "living historians" aspect clearly and to be honest, I have always seen the flaw in relying on "survival kits" or even worse, "survival knives" with a kit in the handle. If you know you are going "camping" or out into the bush/wilderness, etc. you can carry any equipment you like. And as an ex Wolf Cub/ Boy Scout, I know it is always better to be prepared. But it isn't practical to carry everything you might need. I recently read a book on EDC where the author carried a special belt with hanging carbiners holding a flashlight/torch, a multitool and other items - duplicated for both sides of his trousers/pants, plus other pouches. He also had EDC kits at work to get to his home and others for getting to work. At home, he had a huge stock of supplies - far more than he would need to survive for the few days of a power cut and all dated and logged and tagged and all needing to be replaced and refreshed. While some of this was helpful in his day to day life, most of it was aimed at surviving a major disaster, but it was all predicated on the idea that he would always be able to get back to his home and take sanctuary there. While I don't doubt that he also possessed some skills, the focus seemed to be on possessing the equipment. He even had different rigs to wear in different scenarios, but in the nature of things he could not carry them all all the time, so again, he was actually limited to what he could carry. So I do accept the logic of your approach - carry the essentials and make do with what you find. Not having tried charring my own cloth over a fire, I am happy to take your word for it. Keeping tinder in a tinderbox and allowing the embers to die out, makes good sense. By the way, speaking of making use of embers, have you come across the "fire roll"? This is usually cotton wool from cotton balls, rolled up with wood ash, although charcoal can be used and one author swears by the ground shells of black walnuts (he is in the USA, where the black walnut is prolific). The idea is that the rolled cotton is pressed and rolled between two boards, bits of wood or even stones and the friction ignites an ember. The ash/charcoal/walnut or other powder, including ground snail shell, acts as an accelerant, to increase the friction and speed up ignition. When done properly, it is very quick, although the ember is more "fragile". Cotton balls are used simply because they are an easily available source of a natural plant fibre for urban people. The technique also works well with natural fibres and in some cases, ignition can be achieved with the fibres alone and without the need for an accelerant. Although it is, supposedly, a modern method, developed in WW2 or in the Soviet Gulags, it relies on using natural materials and is a way of producing fire when you don't even have a flint and steel or other forms of igniters. Personally, given the long history of use of rough natural fibres, I can't believe that no one ever stumbled on this before, while rolling fibres for cordage or for caulking, for example. Anyway, thank you for the conversations. I hope you keep well and I do intend to look at your other videos.
@KevinSmith-yh6tl 8 ай бұрын
How goes it Keith? Hope you're doing well. HAVE A GOOD ONE! 👍
@historicaltrekking 8 ай бұрын
Thank you Kevin, much appreciated. Regards, Keith.
@KevinSmith-yh6tl 8 ай бұрын
@@historicaltrekking 👌
@bonkant6584 8 ай бұрын
Hello Keith, hope you’re able to see this. I saw some of your comments saying you’re not doing well but I just wanted to say that I’ve been watching your videos for over 10 years now, since I was a young boy. I’m in my 20’s now and wanted to thank you for what you’ve taught me about bushcraft. You inspired me to follow this hobby as a young boy and I still practice some of this as an adult. Thank you very much for teaching me over the years. Best regards
@krisqueen5939 8 ай бұрын
🌷🇦🇺Nice thank you. I lived I outback Australia and I miss seeing the kangaroos. I live in North Pole Alaska. 😊
@historicaltrekking 8 ай бұрын
Good day Kris, yes not many Roos at the North Pole 🙂 Glad you liked it. You take care up there Kris. Regards, Keith.
@johnscrivy 8 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear your not so good, I hope things improve, May I say thank you for all your wonderful videos that have inspired my journey with bushcraft survival here in the uk, take care my friend
@historicaltrekking 8 ай бұрын
Very much appreciated John. Regards, Keith.
@johnscrivy 6 ай бұрын
Have been playing here in the uk with un Charded Natural Tinder , and my research and testing proves that this can be done using flint ant steel no a fero rod. I collected 9 or 10 nettles striped off these nasty leaves, hammered the stalks and peeled the outer skin the same way as making Nettle cordage, now this is allowed the dry, my test was 24 hours ,once dry buff the fibres well to a cotton wool ,it should look quite blonde in colour and very soft, so no charring minimal work, use as you would charred clothe, or charred natural tinder, it works brilliant, Ps hope you are well, all the best my friend, John scrivy
@historicaltrekking 6 ай бұрын
@@johnscrivy Great work John, well done! Many thanks for sharing my friend. Regards, Keith.
@johnscrivy 8 ай бұрын
Found this video, Keith, hope you are well my friend.
@historicaltrekking 8 ай бұрын
Very good to hear from you again John. Unfortunately I am not well John, living day to day. I hope this finds you in good health John. My sincere regards, Keith.
@larrybradford8451 9 ай бұрын
A man with such patience and persistence, loved to watch.
@historicaltrekking 9 ай бұрын
Thank you Larry, much appreciated. Regards, Keith.
@453421abcdefg12345 10 ай бұрын
Excellent advice! The point about the slow ignition due to the "fuse" effect of a touch hole filled with powder is not often understood, it is less of a problem now that vent plugs drilled from the chamber side are more often used. Many thanks for posting this. Chris B.
@historicaltrekking 10 ай бұрын
Much appreciated Chris. Keith.
@joyce120860 10 ай бұрын
You might consider losing 30 kg of body weight, extra bonus would be it is much better for your health. Cheers !
@historicaltrekking 10 ай бұрын
Don't I wish joyce, unfortunately I have some medical problems that stop me from exercising. Eating one small low carb meal a day maintains my weight but will not lower it. Keith.
@MaskedVengeanceTV 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the very informative video! Something i never considered buy definitely will now! What's your opinion on the brass reproduction powder horn/tubes they sell? Those can't be any safer then a badly made powderhorn?
@historicaltrekking 10 ай бұрын
Good day MV, good to hear from you. The only brass tipped powder horns I have seen have had a powder measure tip, & you must NEVER load a gun directly from a powder flask or powder horn. I don't consider a brass valve horn tip to be spark proof, so yes, you are right, no safer than a badly made horn. Stay safe & take care out there MV. Regards, Keith.
@TatDarYow 10 ай бұрын
Greetings Keith I am deeply saddened to hear hear that. Even if you come on and just talk about your life experiences, you have so much wisdom to share we would love it. I speak for the whole community when I say that. See you on the next one Keith
@historicaltrekking 10 ай бұрын
Again, very much appreciated my friend. Regards, Keith.
@KevinSmith-yh6tl 10 ай бұрын
ABSOLUTELY!👍
@historicaltrekking 10 ай бұрын
@@KevinSmith-yh6tl Appreciated Kevin. Regards, Keith.
@einsteinwallah2 10 ай бұрын
what if you lose flint and / or steel and / or charred inflammable material and you are having to do it from scratch like adam did around time he met eve
@historicaltrekking 10 ай бұрын
Salacious rocks are easy enough to find, & I keep my steel tied to my belt bag. I can also use the lock on my fusil to make fire. If it is sunny, I can use my reading spectacles to make fire using uncharred plant/fungi tinders. If I have not got anything at all, then I will make & use a fire-bow. Keith.
@TatDarYow 10 ай бұрын
Greetings from Alaska Keith, am glad to see your still posting videos, I always learn a lot from them. really great videos using old school tec. Keep them coming mate
@historicaltrekking 10 ай бұрын
It has been a while since I last heard from you my friend, & your comment is very much appreciated. However, due to health problems it is doubtful that I will be able to make any new videos. Be safe & take care. Regards, Keith.
@great_hermetika 10 ай бұрын
Hi Keith, I've been following your series for years now, and finally, I have spare silly spending money to start building a French Indian war to the late 18th century frontersman/longhunter kit. I was wondering if you could do a tutorial video on how you made your leather leggings like you did with your moccasin tutorial? I live in Sydney and envy you that you have the wildernesses at your back door to step out and enjoy. Hope to see more videos from you in the near future. Thank you.
@historicaltrekking 10 ай бұрын
Good to hear from you. Unfortunately due to health problems I very much doubt that I will be able to make anymore videos. I suggest you use cloth to make the pattern. Put the cloth on the leg & pin it down the side. Cut to shape, then transfer to leather. Best of luck. Regards, Keith.
@jimseaman2558 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to do this video. The information provided is very useful.
@historicaltrekking 11 ай бұрын
Thank you Jim, much appreciated. Regards, Keith.
@craighooper7423 11 ай бұрын
I just wanted to say thank you for your videos and the knowledge you pass on, Keith. I've watched a few of your videos over the years and learnt interesting things from you. Watching videos from other people, I sometimes see information they are passing on that I'm sure was inspired by your channel/videos. It's a great and useful gift you give by passing on your knowledge to others. I think many of the skills from our human ancestors would be lost if not for people like you. Your knowledge, experience and passion for historical ways is inspiring to many. So, thank you for all that you share.
@historicaltrekking 11 ай бұрын
Craig, thank you so much for your comment, it has made my day. Very much appreciated. Regards, Keith.
@skoolzone Жыл бұрын
Love the kookaburra in the background right on cue. right around four minutes 10 seconds
@mattefinnish8411 Жыл бұрын
Just to be clear, do you ram the entire cartridge down at once or tear it open, pour the powder, then ram the rest down ? Thanks
@historicaltrekking Жыл бұрын
Good day Matte. You tear the cartridge & pour the gunpowder, leaving the ball in the cartridge. Then you load/ram the cartridge plus ball down on top of the powder charge. Keith.
@davidbarneko2841 Жыл бұрын
If you were any slower fucking, just get to the point what a dumbass
@aliyahu8800 Жыл бұрын
I use old wool hats from salvation army, Goodwill.
@historicaltrekking Жыл бұрын
Well done, good idea. So do I :) I recently put my old work hat aside for making wads, it was past redemption! Regards, Keith.
@kidglove100 Жыл бұрын
What are you using
@historicaltrekking Жыл бұрын
There are several natural tinders that I use, Yacca flower stem core, A Polypore fungi-Ryvardenia Cretacia, American Aloe, Punkwood, the inner bark of the stringybark tree. Keith.
@kidglove100 Жыл бұрын
@historicaltrekking But don't you have to charge all of those or is it only stinging nettle that will start without charing it
@historicaltrekking Жыл бұрын
@@kidglove100 The beetle dust from the polypore will catch a spark without the need for charring, but charring is easily done directly in the flames of a fire. Uncharred tinder can be placed in the tinderbox & it will char every time you use the tinderbox. Check out my other fire lighting videos for more methods & information. Keith.
@kidglove100 Жыл бұрын
@historicaltrekking OK thanks I will
@historicaltrekking Жыл бұрын
@@kidglove100 If you need anymore help, contact me. Regards, Keith.
@kidglove100 Жыл бұрын
YOU USEING STINGING NEEDLE
@historicaltrekking Жыл бұрын
I am not using stinging needle (?) or stinging nettle kidglove. Regards, Keith.
@roberttolley5055 Жыл бұрын
I live in USA Ohio. Wish I lived near you. So much history n knowledge you have. Always looking on your video s
@historicaltrekking Жыл бұрын
Thank you Robert, good to hear from you. Much appreciated. Regards, Keith.
@kurtbaier6122 Жыл бұрын
Eventually age or health problems intrude. Yes we have a lot of skills and period clothing and gear. But we can’t and probably shouldn’t carry it all with us for a trek. I don’t go on 5-7 day treks. And my 3 day trips are most often an overnight now in more suitable weather and temperature. And close enough to walk out to drive home if needed. Yes I’ve roughed it and yes I know how to survive, but it’s not really necessary. I have nothing to prove to myself or anyone else. Instead of miles walked the focus is on the purpose of the trip. Which also reduces a lot of kit. And figuring out what I want to eat also reduces or increases bulk, weight or kit for cooking. It determines if I am just going to boil water in a large cup or bring a pot or pan. We can cook on a spit or directly on the coals or a rock. We don’t need 3 square meals a day, 2 or even one meal a day is plenty with some snacks. Staying hydrated is more important. I focus now on having a hidden camp too get away to. And I could always cache items near the camp, not in the camp, in order to carry less. I always pack a tuque, mits, and hooded Capote. Carrying a blanket or two, 5x7 ground sheet or 8x8 tarp depends on temperature, weather, and season. If I can go with out I will leaving one or more items in my vehicle or at home. It gets cool into the 50s in the mountains of Virginia USA in the Summer. The extra blanket can serve as a tarp if it is not going to rain. Same goes for tools to process wood. If wet and cool or cold you need more. Luv your channel.
@historicaltrekking Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Kurt, very much appreciated. You take care out there. Regards, Keith.
@ciscodepr Жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie, i was expecting a something different but you sir opened my eye's to a whole new level on the safety aspects. I was thinking oh this is not what I am looking for but something said just wait keep listening it just may be informative and by golly best information I've seen on powder horn safety thus far. Thank you sir for the information.
@historicaltrekking Жыл бұрын
I am glad it was of some use to you, & many thanks for taking the time to comment, much appreciated. Regards, Keith.
@kurtbaier6122 Жыл бұрын
Thanks much.
@richardlahan7068 Жыл бұрын
I used the packing paper used to ship my black powder. It looks like it's going to work just fine. I did use a 21st century glue stick on the top edge of the paper. It helps to roll the paper tightly around the mandrel.
@historicaltrekking Жыл бұрын
Good one Richard, well done! Regards, Keith.
@ronmartin3755 Жыл бұрын
I use cotton balls with some Vaseline on them! I use a Ferrous Rod and the back of my camping knife! It usually takes one strike to start, burns long and hot and makes a great fire.
@k9six185 Жыл бұрын
What your opinion on sap wood
@historicaltrekking Жыл бұрын
Not a term used over here, but I assume you are referring to candlewood/resinous pine wood, also known as fatwood. Great for kindling or using as a candle. More info on my blog here: woodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/search?q=candlewood Regards, Keith.
@jerrytalley802 Жыл бұрын
Keith, I love this stuff. I wish I could quit the rat race, and do nothing but practice bushcraft stuff like this. I watched a lot of David West Channel, all he does is fire making, but more modern, like, empty bic lighter, lots of cotton ball with ashes, rust, different natural tinder. He’s very good at bow drill, hand drill, etc, cool guy, not as cool as you but he’ll do, lol Thanks again for sharing, best of health to you
@historicaltrekking Жыл бұрын
Good one Jerry 😀 Take care & stay safe. Keith.
@568843daw Жыл бұрын
Wait a minute. If a person uses modern smokeless powder, which is not an explosive,it expands in a different way and at a different speed than standard black powder. black powder is an explosive and ignites easily. Smokeless powder is far more stable. If a powder horn is full of Black Powder and it explodes, mitigating the explosion with a cap that blows outward will do little to save the person who possesses the horn. A rapid disassembly of the containment vessel is the outcome and depending on how much powder remains in the horn will determine whether the person lives or dies.
@historicaltrekking Жыл бұрын
We do the best we can with a difficult problem Daw, a pressure release base plug is the best we can do. Brass & copper flasks have soldered seams to help the container come apart. Depending on how much gunpowder is in the powder horn/flask, yes a person can still get injured but hopefully not as much as if a glued base plug was used. There were believe it or not glass powder horns, which were a far more dangerous option!!! Regards, Keith. Powder Horn Safety Test in Belgium woodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/2014/04/a-powder-horn-safety-test-in-belgium.html
@568843daw Жыл бұрын
@@historicaltrekking Hello, thank you for the video. Your point is well taken. However, It seems to me that explosion or any detonation when using an animal horn containment vessel, with a wood plug, would be nearly impossible. Here is what I am thinking; for Black Powder to explode the vessel would have to create static electricity. The keratin horn does not produce it. Your idea of using wax is a great idea, but won’t it melt during a hot summer hunt? That isn’t good. Have you ever used pine pitch? It is non conductive and certainly would surrender to extreme pressure.
@historicaltrekking Жыл бұрын
@@568843daw Static electricity is not the problem, it is a stray spark from a flintlock that can explode a horn. People have been known to forget to plug the spout again after use, also gunpowder/Black Powder residue builds up on the spout plug forming a kind of fuse. I always swing my powder horn to my back after loading to stop this from happening. I have never had beeswax around the base plug melt in extreme hot weather to date Daw. Pine pitch is used as a glue, & is not suitable for sealing a base plug. Keith. MORE INFO HERE: woodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/2014/07/more-info-on-making-powder-horns.html
@568843daw Жыл бұрын
@@historicaltrekking thank you for your informative response.
@historicaltrekking Жыл бұрын
@@568843daw My pleasure, thank you for taking an interest. I enjoyed the contact. Regards, Keith.
@jongranger4824 Жыл бұрын
Nice one -
@historicaltrekking Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jon, appreciated. Regards, Keith.
@robertdodd9623 Жыл бұрын
I don't believe you can start a fire any faster than that using primitive methods. Excellent job Sir !
@historicaltrekking Жыл бұрын
Thank you Robert, very much appreciated. Regards, Keith.