MY TOP 5 WOODSCRAFT SECRETS

[@zachariahlee3393]

Precisely why I always watch Blackie for his tried & true woodcraft tips. I've been in a sleeping bag a 1/3 of my life, & thought I had it all together camping/survival/ sustainability. Blackie always puts me back into realities..I have so much to learn..thanks Blackie..

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

I think that I am gonna have to watch this video a couple of more times (actually several) to get those quick and “easy” knots. Always had trouble remembering all those knots learned in training and their applications. I can tie them, just have to think about it. Thanks for these five “easy” secret tips! - Tennessee Smoky

[@lovingmesomeoutdoors8729]

Yes blackie, I'd like to see a refresher on how to keep cordage organized!

[@robmccarthy9733]

Wow. I just came across this guy by accident... what a gem in the rough!

[@michaelslater627]

"So what have I achieved here?" You have achieved a lot, I have learnt a lot today. Many thanks for sharing

[@bruceclark5627]

Not only would i like the refresher,i would love to see you prep a haversack loadout from absolute scratch.

[@thoughtlessroamer]

These stories you tell are awesome. As a younger guy I love talking to silver wolves about stuff like this. Thanks

[@MrRourk]

One of the best pieces of advice I ever got - Do not eat where you sleep. Don't cook where you plan to set up and sleep.

[@jobygochoco2731]

I ENJOYED IMMENSELY AND HAVE BECOME A BELIEVER...I ALWAYS LIKE CORDAGE VIDS...

[@bensummerhill8771]

You have the gift to teach, to explain things in a manner that anyone can understand. Looking forward to your next video.

[@shadomane]

That bowline prussic is absolutely ingenious. Thanks for the video and for sharing your thoughts, ideas and experience with us Blackie.

[@carlosrobles7716]

Thank you Blackie Believe and have faith….. God bless you!!

[@Ty_The_Bonsai_Guy]

Great tips Blackie. Thank you. 😁👍

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Well done Blackie! As we get older and more experienced, it is our turn to be mentors to the next generation!

[@P61guy61]

Wise words. You learn something from everyone! The new generation wouldn’t be so hyper sensitive if they subscribed to that. Learning from someone does not have to mean that you agree. Be enough of an adult to handle differences.

[@TinyTitan50]

Five fantastic secrets!

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Sir you have a doctorate degree in common sense!! Really enjoying your Channel!!

[@killzinshadows3767]

The first time I ever watched a blacky video it was how to mod a k-bar. But I wasn't sold on his advice. It took me a few months of watching to realize what he was trying to teach. I have come to learn from this man and respect this man he knows his shit and anyone would be lucky to learn under him . Much love Much respect and good wishes to you blacky! Keep on keepin on old fella

[@Roman-lu1xn]

👍Great tips. Looks like I'm gonna learn to make donuts now.

[@neitzsche5150]

Blackie, this video was outstanding! First of all, the paracord donut was amazing, and secondly, the improved quick deploy ridge line is ingenious. Also, your adjustable multi-function lanyard idea was slicker than snot on a door knob! I'm always trying to figure out how to hang my pack on a tree, and you've solved that one with the adjustable lanyard. You are the Beast of Bushcraft! Very well done.

[@paulvanetten6551]

Love the tips Blackie!! Keep em coming.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Nice Blackie, great tips. Saves a lot of work and time. Thanks and take care.

[@davidderr2662]

Your soft shackle just made my shotgun deer hunt so much more comfortable. I needed to attach a sling to my mag tube. The included attachments didn't work. Soft shackle worked to perfection while being silent. I used 2 zip ties.Thanks once again Blackie.

[@garybraches9936]

Hey Blackie...they ain't secrets anymore! Thanks for sharing.

[@kevinshanesy6023]

Black or, this is the first video of yours that I have watched...and I am very impressed with you already! The Soft Hackle idea is GENIUS! Will be making some of those tomorrow. When you showed number 5, I started to laugh! Here's why. I used to be a Civil War Reenactor with an Artillery unit based in Ohio. Did it for over ten years. For our tent flies, we would use wooden adjustable tensioners that we made. Last year, I had made my first quick deploy ridge line with two Prussic loops for my tarp. I liked the idea of having the guide lines already attached to the tarp corners and having the stakes attached as well. Not wanting to take the time to make four wooden adjustable tensioners, I got the idea to do what you did. Tied on a Prussic loop on each guide line, then drilled a hole through a wooden stake near the top. Passed the lone through the stake, then tied it to the Prussic loop, giving me a complete system ready to deploy. If I broke a stake, no big deal, I could just make another one. It works great! I have already watched ten more of your videos tonight. Keep up the good work!!! (Sorry about being long winded...just like to be thorough. 😁)

[@zoe2ron]

Good greaf man you have forgotten more then I will ever know . Your a true out doors man wow

[@FaceSmushEvil]

Just found 4mm inside diameter aluminum beads on Etsy that will accept 2pieces of 550. Great stuff Thanks Blackie!

[@gregsanderson2470]

I used a small zip tie. Leaving just enough slack to slide up to, away from the knot.

[@SouthernPatriot1]

Refresher please...although I can go back and find it easy enough...thanks brother! God bless 🙏🇺🇸🦅

[@tonyarledge100]

I can’t get over that adjustable guy line. That’s one of those duh things where you wonder why you haven’t used that all along. Great video.

[@rickstackhouse9944]

Awesome review and explanation. The complete Bushcraft reviews their is always something different to share and to share is knowledge and one should never deny himself an education. Especially if it one day it may become to having to use something in an emergency or survival situation. Using cordage alone is invaluable to know for everyday purposes. Even if it's just to latch a board from a supply store to you vehicle. Love the review as always and keep up the excellent Bushcraft lessons.

[@Wastelandman7000]

Love those soft shackles!

[@vasiliswolf]

when i see you in the car i remember the time i find you. the first video. it was "how to stay cool". 25 jan 2015. since then i have see almost every video you have before and every video you make after. thank you and keep strong.

[@jamesparker6383]

Blackie thank you for your videos , I'm always learning how to do things that make it easier

[@MrRourk]

Just want to say for us out West - first thing out is the Bear Canister and it suspension cord. Lot of places it's mandatory to have the annoying bear can.

[@MrRourk]

Appalachian Trail Conservancy has a nice video on how to PCT Food Hanging Method Them bears are smart these days. The BV 450 & 500 are easy to hang

[@richardlobb6027]

Blackie, Thanks for the good tips ,,,, keep'em coming!!!!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks, will do!

[@markg3305]

I've used soft shackles for years for recovery never would have even thought of making a small Para version.. just awesome idea!

[@timlacy2284]

Thanks for passing on the knowledge.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Any time!

[@markwray8143]

Thank you much for trick 4, never would have thought of it, wow 😲

[@krishoogstraat6866]

Great tips Blackie ! Thanks for sharing !

[@dfens1987]

Great video. This needs to be kept on the web forever.

[@dannyfain879]

Great video Blackie!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jeffconley6366]

Great Tips. From watching your other videos I guessed what three of them were going to be. Thanks, keep up the great training videos.

[@scottcatchot1598]

So glad i caught Canterbury shout out and hunted your channel

[@jefferypike2304]

Hi blacked I’m from Massachusetts and I’m 49 years old and as a kid growing up I was always playing in the woods I’m a self learn on camping and hiking and I was always interested in bushcraft and I learned the 5 things that I carried on my own I always love the outdoors from being a kid to now I learned things that work for me i keep it simple stupid I as a 49 year old man I find it in my life that I’m still a kid in the woods thxs for the great video ps I’m always learning and improving my kit

[@Hoonozit]

Some good stuff there, thanks Blackie.

[@Hippo0529]

Those sound very useful! I will definitely practice those.

[@richardjones180]

Ok, #5 is genius! I'm going to make some of those.

[@mikebolton3816]

Synchronicity was a pretty good Police album too. Great tips!

[@jeffrichards5106]

Thanks very much for sharing those woodsmans secrets. Those are awesome!👍

[@kvonzwild8979]

In a word: Brilliant

[@hdbinnc8583]

Great ideas! I like the simplicity of your explanations and look forward to the instructional videos that go into more detail. Thank you.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Awesome, thank you!

[@wwolf6976]

Great information Blackie thank for teaching us! Yes I would like the refresher for the doughnut

[@james_lessick892]

You always teach and amaze me. Thanks again. I've learned so many useful things from you I use every day.

[@peteremerson4150]

Nice tips, cheers Peter

[@markdeansgimpysbushcamp193]

Another great story. Grouch was a true woodsman.

[@luismiguelfialhodesousa5112]

You are a wise man, and a good teacher. Thank you for all your good videos. 👏👏👏👍

[@petertrafford7677]

Great vid my friend

[@naturewithandy7204]

Great tips! For my paracord I use a small bag with a draw string. I cut the cord into 8-10 foot lengths and just stuff them into the bag one at a time.

[@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx]

Great video. So many uses for cordage tips

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you think so!

[@hiramhaji7813]

Great video Blackie

[@vensheaalara]

Yes, please. A refresher! And the ridgeline tutorial.

[@michaelfitzhenry6788]

Thank you for sharing I will subscribe now

[@GRainwater13]

Please do an additional video on various uses of soft shackles.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

ok will do

[@johnsmith-hm2vk]

Another instructive video

[@gldsmith61]

# 5 is fantastic, I got to make me a few of those,

[@garytredwell5649]

Great stuff Blackie! Subbed.

[@allaavrutova3237]

You finger crochet a cord donut 🍩! I get it now!

[@alalineman1]

I make and use the soft shackles for holding cords together. phone chargers ect

[@herbsmith6871]

Good stuff Blackie! Looking forward to the next ones 🤠

[@bamadanbushcraft5369]

Love #4 and #5. Plain and Simple, that's my motto.

[@KungFuTweety1]

Wow! So much gold-info in 1 video!

[@coydog6665]

#5 got my goat! Awesome job!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@davev9199]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@andrewlasure7828]

All great stuff. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@georgereeves2699]

Another set of valuable tips, thanks,and keep them coming.

[@trynsurviven2440]

Great tips to store in the memory bank.

[@darewin1300]

I love this channel thank you for sharing your wisdom

[@phyllismulkey3778]

good ideas

[@LongRider47]

Soft shackle. I use a small about 3/8” piece of aluminum. Old back packing tent poles are ideal to take a tubing cutter to for this. Those same pole sections are ideal to blow and direct the air to aid in starting a fire.

[@450Xer]

Great multi-use info! Thanks Blackie

[@barrymitchell4424]

I enjoyed it.

[@smoothvern165]

Great tips! I love these awesome videos!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you like them!

[@robslagle]

for that soft shackle, instead of using the rubber piece, you can tie a slip knot on the opposite end of the loop from the knot. Open up the slip knot and pass the knot through and then cinch it down.

[@MichaelR58]

Great tips, thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@bobbyoshields1703]

That’s some awesome tips I’m excited to try my friend TY

[@tfisher808]

Fantastic video

[@therealfluffybushranger5331]

Yep. 5 great ideas, the only one I'm not going to use is the prusik knot for the trucker's hitch. I kind of rely on the loop that the hitch leaves to anchor my rig line through 😅

[@justinsigmund6200]

I would love to see a video on how to do that last knot. The hybrid prussick/bowline cord.

[@virginiacopeland108]

Thanks! Thumbs up!!! Clark

[@robertkoontz7865]

Mr. Blackie, great tips. Try saying Caribbean, not Kabeaner. Locking Carabiner. I made some citris knives from Dan Lutz design. I just made the end look like a Kukri. Ever heard of Hojo Jitsu. lots of knots. Later

[@erikjensen6503]

Well started about Being smooth in the woods. What is the tarp you are currently using? I have been trying to find one locally light weight with loops or renforced tape with little success

[@michaelzimmerman8959]

You are the man!😅

[@jurgenstoll2394]

Your #5 is a really nice application of an adjustable loop knot and a loop knot. The combination of a prussik knot and a bowline knot is a little bit overcomplicated. There's already a knot doing the same and with the advantage, that it's quite easy to untie. The knot is called the tent-line or taut-line hitch (german: Topsegelschotstek): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taut-line_hitch and it's used for adjusting the sheet rope on a sailing boat.

[@gmanpublications]

Genius Ideas Blackie but I have to ask right around the 14:25 mark there is something that goes across the screen...What Is It? The other question is did your mentor ever tell you his secret on finding that spot he always finds?

[@alanmidkiff2038]

like thumb up

[@MrRourk]

Pure Gold We go to the woods to smooth it not rough it

[@Brandon-0028]

Man, I gotta say I really enjoy watching your videos that I found recently. It's awesome to learn from someone as skilled as you. But I have a question... was that a bullet that flew past you at 14:23-14:24??? There were perpetual gunshots in the background, and at that moment mid-frame something flew by that was light in color you with a little thump. I actually played it back in .25 speed and sure enough some tiny projectile flew past from the right of the screen, between your hands and face and exited slightly up to the left almost eye height across the left brim of your hat. I took a couple screen shots if you are interested. Take care Blackie!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

more like one of our high speed bugs lol

[@Brandon-0028]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS That's one crazy fast bug! In the screen capture I took it looks like a projectile with an air trail behind it. I suppose we could just call it a UFO :)

[@jerrystark3587]

First-rate. Thanks!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You're welcome!

[@samsanfratello7549]

absolutely genius, thanks

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You're welcome!

[@jasondavis741]

The soft shackles are a game changer! What was the cinching item you chose? It didn't look like a bead. Thanks!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

for the ones i nthe video i used black rubber bands..i will be up grading to hard plastic beads soon