Very interesting!

Thanks for the video and info!

Haha, I have a Torti cat too. She's bossy, lol.

That’s a beautiful blade

Nice! That'll do some serious hard work! Clever dual-use sheath too.

Jesus, Joe, I remember when you first started making knives, your first knife in fact, and that plastic trash bag forge. What was that? '98? '99? By God! You've come a long way, baby! Nice!

That's a beauty!

You packing a gun out there with you? Good to see you out, old pal

I've read Juniper's odor repels fleas and ticks. Ever been bothered by any sheltering up under one of these?

I love watching you desert wandering vids. . . fun mix of conversation, personal updates and comments on things you observe on the stroll. Kind of like wanderings and wonderings. Great fun!!! 👍👍👍🤠

Try hyaluronic acid. for your knee. I use NEOCELL brand. It puts fluid in the joints.

dude, yeah,, I trained sam larson in Maine and Arizona before he went on season 1, and his experience left him with a little PTSD, that is why he went back to Mongolia. In addition, I trained other cast members for "Forged in fire", "Mountain men", "No mans land" and a few others. Im well acquainted with TV productions and I can assure you that being on a TV show blows. First of all, the production people know absolutely nothing about the survival, fieldcraft, or the outdoors in general. I cannot tell you the number of times I was asked to do something stupid on camera because the producer thought it might look good on camera...... Personally, I was on a 7 episode series with a multi "expert" cast back in 2013. I did it for the $$, and the possibility of gaining a platform to sell a book , Im not interested in "glory" or "fame" my motivation is money, period. The first thing I found out is that honesty, truth and reality go right out the window. If you are not the chosen one to be promoted, you are kicked to the curb immediately and ignored by both the production company and the network. I have not heard a single word from anyone I worked with on the cast for 11 years. Not 1 word. However if you are willing to kiss a lot of ass, drink the potion from geronimos skull and screw a goat then you are "in" , promoted, offered book deals, other shows , etc. etc. In summation, for me, it was not a good experience and I would go as far as to say it was horrible, I firmly believe - but cant prove - that some how, some way, the network Blacklisted me for future endeavors. I would not recommend anyone do a TV show for these network assholes.

Awesome modification on the polish Lavvu . I have all my stuff ready to mod my lavvu thanks for the great video

I don't care for tracker knives, but that leather micarta is friken awesome.

Sorry for my bad english but what's the max amount of weight can it hold?

I've been making "tarpeez" for years now and I've always hated cutting the tarp in case I want to use it just as a tarp. I usually leave the uncut edges out to collect rainwater, sometimes making a depression inthe dirt. When I do use an uncut tarp, I don't use stakes but just something to hold it down like a rock or log. I'll try those grommets so I can have some flooring.

Looks warm! Merry Christmas!

am liking the jacket, i've got a soft spot for cold weather jackets/parka's, i like to take one camping just to put on in the evenings as a comfort item, and it negates the 'need' to have a fire for warmth.

I like that hat.. I used that same design.

That knife is junk I was a tracker for 2 years in search and rescue. No I would not have that junk knife on me ever. That combat knife that all

I like this project and I made a frame for an lk35 pack using schedule 80 pvc . It is better for use even in cold weather but the way you did this frame is great. After you glue it thoe I would drill holes at the joints and using pop rivets reinforce the frame at the joints for added strength because the glue does wear out in time and it will help don't forget the slight bend at the top of the frame for added comfort with a load in the pack also I found with my frame to allow more air flow between your back and frame/pack I would use heavey duct canvases and sew it together length wise fold it at the ends at least 3 times wide enough (about 2 1/2-3 ) inches and sew that for a seam then punch three holes to each end so that you can use paracord to wrap and lace tie around the frame to make a back saddle for comfort. It will allow more air flow while wearing the pack. The idea of a platform weave for the bottom shelf is fantastic I would use either a narrow but strong webbing or 1100 lbs paracord walmart Carrie's it ( fairly inexpensive ) and it lasts almost forever. Let me know what you think and if it helps. Thank You.

The "comedown" or "decompression" from intense periods of living in isolation from mainstream society is SO glossed-over for most folks who haven't done it. Sometimes, it's voluntary, seemingly positive stuff that's just as jarring, like going to a rendezvous or a burning man event or Rainbow gathering, and/or, as in my case, a year living in the forests of the Berkshires with between 15 and 27 other people, in an intentional community environment, where our focus was ecology, land management, and environmental Ed, or perhaps another intentional community, or even a cult. Sometimes medium stuff like this, or military service.... Voluntary but genuinely traumatic. The trauma is real for a body whether the mind registers it as such or not, and as we now know, the body absolutely keeps the score. Sometimes involuntary, like prison or illegal detention. Regardless, coming back to society from an experience outside of it should always be treated with respect and patience and time and kindness, to ourselves and from others. It often is not, and that's a shame. It's its own trauma, the return.

One thing I would hate to experience is starvation. That (and my lack of skills) is why you'd never catch me on a show like this. Stories of people surviving a starvation scenarios are all similar, when the person returns they stock up on food. They never want to experience it again. I never really put much thought into the after effects some of the Alone contestants have to deal with, so thank you for that insight.

Survival Lilly was a mess after going on Naked and Afraid, she posted photos of her skin/back, and she looked very thin. I doubt any of these reality shows care much about supporting the cast afterwards ... its roll onto the next season.

Good talk! I have watched it a few times, but I hate to watch these folks suffer starvation and isolation. I don't have anywhere near that level of skills, and even if I did, I wouldn't do it. Your health is worth more than money and *fame*. There was a gal on Naked and Afraid that got dengue fever. Yes, she got some fame/recognition, but was MONTHS recovering her health. Thanks for sharing this important insight.

Nice display of skills Joe!...made it look easy, though I know better. Lk35, one of my favorite packs! Never even watched the show alone and at 70 years old I don't reckon being on the show is in the cards for this old woodsrunner...LOL...Lost some good friends as of late myself, tough stuff!...well taker easy, but taker amigo...woods

Did that myself, with a T1 .... shortly after a local 'expert' declared that it was 'impossible'. 😂 Once again, it's the hand, and not the blade, that matters! Love this!

Every other year it seems some producers find me and ask me to do this shyt. I always decline. I did manage to get a couple of dinners at some high-end Anchorage restaurants for meetings with some Discovery Channel producers. Anyhow you cannot script real survival and refuse to be their cash cattle. IMO its selling your soul in an unnecessary starving contest that produces false 'heros' that are merely promotion products for the production companies to sell shyt later .. Alaska is where ive found real survival and real lessons..

Sorry for your struggles Joe. Yes, being "out there" changes you. I suffered with depression for years after I completed my 2013 Sierra hike (271 miles over 21 days). Only this year have started to feel better. My advice to anyone planning a thru hike, or something similar such as an extended survival course, is to have a re-entry plan.

Damn. Sorry to hear of your problems. I hope things turn around and look up for you soon. Nice to see you back. Stay in the fight!!

Good stuff man glad to see you back at it. Sorry for your losses and the bad luck. I've loved the tracker knives ever since bushcraft usa and Mr. Black showed them off very utilitarian.

good to see you back! this year was hard on everybody.. me too. <>< J

How do you like those woolshell pants? I've been eyeing them for a couple years now. Also your boots look like my old Zamberlains-most comfy boots i ever owned.

Great looking knife,always wondered how it performs

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We have an oak woodland here nearby and the oak punk will ignite with a burning lens and smolder as an ember for a long time. You could carry it around with you in a tin can with air holes punched in it and take it from camp to camp. I sure would have liked to have studied under Ron Hood. I have some of his vids and they are really good. Great vid and thanks for sharing it!

What is the hole in the blade for?

Mountain House "Biscuits and Gravy". I can run all day on one of those. So good!

Where can i order one of these knife?

I also use Gloy's Heat Pal Swedish alcohol heater and cook stove. Used them in Minnesota a lot.

Hope you are feeling better!

Awesome knife... Where did you get the leather shoulder sling holding your knife?

Wow, that is a BEAST rod!!!

Wow, that caught fast! Thanks for showing that.

Those are fun to play with! I've made a lot of them and given them to friends. I can't hit anything I aim at but it is fun to see who can huck a rock the furthest. In the book "ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS" Thomas Jefferson Mayfield mentions the Choinumne people used these for recreation - - same thing, who can huck a rock the furthest.

I have some of those Ron Hood vids. They are excellent. Sure would've liked to have studied under him. Great vid here. . . really enjoyed it. Thanks for the lesson!

if you got an incubator, slowly start switching the eggs out for wooden dummy ones. Just remember to put a mark on the top of each egg so they don't get moved around too much, possibly killing the baby chick inside.

I think I can count on one hand the production knives I have purchased that were truly sharp out of the bob. BUCK 110 comes to mind. My guess would be that, given production and pumping them out, most makers only give a rudimentary edge. I guess the expectation is that the purchaser will refine the edge to their liking. I have a HOGUE EX-F01 in [*I think*] A2 and almost put my arm in a sling sharpening that monster. . .never again. Next time I will have a pro sharpen it. Also, I have found the two sides never are ground the same. My thought is using the sharpening belt is somehow different for support and primary hand.

Would have loved to have met Ron Hood. I have several of his videos. I went to DIRTTIME 2011 hoping to meet him, but apparently, he'd parted ways with DT and wasn't in attendance. Of course, he passed a couple of years later. You're so lucky to have been able to have spent time learning from him!