Ultimate Survival Guide to Making Feather Sticks: Survival Fires Made Easy, Learn Survival Skills

[@Benjam901]

Dude is a solid teacher, 10/10 for this tutorial man thank you!

[@stephaniegrable2612]

You have no idea... I took one of his classes and everything out of his mouth was deliberate, precise and he’s so patient. He’s the best instructor I’ve ever had, hands down!

[@moriel-bareli]

Yea excellent teacher for sure. And what a great personality as well!

[@kencur9690]

And so normal. What happened to that? Normal adult conversation? The only blemish is that “what’s up guys” at the beginning which I am sick of hearing, but other than that the guy just... speaks. You’d think it would be a simple thing, but in this day and age it is nothing short of a miracle! Not shouting, not “joking” every other sentence, not using trendy baby talk. He speaks. Incredible.

[@herbievanbeveren1314]

indeed

[@dkbibi]

14 years of bushcrafting and I swear this video improved my feathers at least 50% 😱👍

[@Drunk-Mosquitos]

6:10 has to be the worst frog drawing I've seen. Honestly, thank you for this video! I've attempted feather sticks a few times with no luck and this explained everything I was doing wrong.

[@thewildernessphilosopher]

😂😂

[@michaelmaier7262]

Great. Almost made me choke on my soda.

[@debbiecurtis4021]

🐸

[@troybranaman316]

That was the best explanation of making shavings and feather sticks !! Thank you so much Dan for putting more tools in my toolbox !! Plus I really like that knife but those guns were showing too . Haha . Take care and stay safe my friend !!

[@tystahl]

Love this intro. makes me want to tear through the wood blazing a path.😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@dasta7658]

My wife walked past me whilst you were drawing on the whiteboard and asked me "why are watching a video on how to draw Kermit the Frog" LOL!

[@jamiepittman4855]

Insect repellent .... its that time a year ... would make a good video ... just a thought :) love the videos keep them coming

[@codyboudreau2838]

@H K there's always a special boy in each comment section.

[@corbindallas1954]

@H K It's the KZbin comment section.... he's not writing a thesis... Also... his suggestion was.. solid.. Pound sand.... Sally...

[@outdoordauber]

@@corbindallas1954 🤣🤣

[@HamishYeti]

The Bug Dope video from a few years ago covers this.

[@NearlyNativeNursery]

a blend of Lemon and Eucalyptus essential oil with a carrier of cheap vodka or witch hazel extract is a great organic insect repellent plus smell much better. Give it a try before you knock it.

[@jojitsu5620]

The best teacher of bushcraft on KZbinrs. Maybe the best teacher ever. 🙏

[@shastaham7630]

Outstanding video. I have always used the quartering (baton) method brcause, in addition to providing (nominally) twelve edges (peaks), it exposes the center of the wood. This is particularly advantageous when using resinous woods (pine, fir, cedar, etc.) as it exposes that resin for processing, not only for feathering, but also as kindling.

[@debbiecurtis4021]

And for FATWOOD

[@Thackerwoodworks]

Best instructional on KZbin

[@jasonseaver2494]

Never seen a better instruction to make feathers/shavings.. Great video, thank you!

[@ka2pbo]

Beat feather stick demo ever! Thanks

[@robmarshallofficial]

I knew some of this but knowing to keep the knife in one place and turn the wood makes sense, thanks for this

[@brianthesnail3815]

This was a really great explanation. You have a natural teaching skill.

[@jasonnorton2821]

Got yourself a new subscriber off this tutorial alone. Outstanding! I've been doing it so wrong...

[@Divici02623]

Some channels you just thumbs up before you even watch the video. This is one of those. Great job👍

[@mjbsimplyliving]

This is by far the best, most informative video I've seen on feathersticks, thanks for making it. 👍🏼

[@ladybirdgib]

I used to wander into the woods near my grandparent's when I was four to six. The older kids always had to come find me. I haven't camped since I was a teenager. My dad & other mom had us out at this wooded pond property practically every weekend we went up to visit. Best memories ever. I long for being back in the woods. Love your videos. Making feather sticks looks like the most soothing survival skill.

[@Illithicious]

This is fantastic, I've seen so many videos about firesticks but this is the first one that gives such a good tutorial on it

[@Scurvy_Soso]

I was wondering why I couldn't manage to carve a feather stick and you just adressed so many mistakes I was making, thank you very much!

[@walterpalmer2749]

All good tips. Really like that cabin.

[@j.p.4541]

Thank you for posting this video Dan, much appreciated!

[@drgonsh]

This is an amazing video. I've been trying to craft the perfect feather sticks, but nothing has helped until this video.

[@bravethewildreviews]

Awesome feathers! The best instructional video I’ve seen on this subject. Thanks!

[@ClintHollingsworth]

Thanks for this. Been building woods fires for decades but could never get good fuzz sticks. Gonna work on it.

[@DanielVBlades]

That was the best feathers/shavings tutorial I've ever seen, thank you brother I can't wait to try those tricks this weekend.

[@kj9219]

Excellent detailed instruction.

[@reddogdude]

Nice vid! It's one thing to know what you're doing - and you obviosly do - but knowing how to effectively communicate/teach what you know is taking it to the next level. You know how to do that, too. Value that. A lot of people who really know their stuff are no good at teaching it. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.

[@ChetGeorge]

Intelligent presentation of a simple but often misapplied technique. Thanks. I was successful before but NOW - more so! 😎

[@leemichel8199]

A true feather stick has different grades of curls for a more effective fire .God bless you and your family and happy camping 🏕 🙏 😊. Lee

[@bboylils3742]

man I don't even go camping but your videos made me order a Ferro rod and try to learn these. thank you LOL

[@thewildernessphilosopher]

Nicely taught

[@danv4513]

Wow really clears up the proper technique for me. Thanks Dan

[@SonofChurchill]

Again best video, It's a skill on how you (Coalcracker Bushcraft) teach. Thanks

[@geoffreydlin8043]

Really excellent. Can’t wait to utilize this new teaching.

[@quitegonejim1125]

Very useful video, thank you! :)

[@JeffGloverArts]

6:28 Why is Dan drawing Kermit the Frog? That said, thanks for another great video!

[@annpeet4334]

Gee... I’m glad someone else saw Kermit!

[@dasta7658]

My wife asked me why I watching "how to draw Kermit"!

[@brads6304]

Love this channel man! Your like the older yet younger brother I didn't have growing up in the woods. My bushcraft skills have accelerated thanks to you! Jesus bless you brother.

[@northeastoutdooradventures3787]

I found this to be extremely helpful, easy to understand and 5 minutes later had a pile of shavings ready to ignite, well done my friend and thankyou, just subscribed, I see a ton of really practical videos you have done, so glad I stumbled onto this channel!!!!😁😁☺😁😁

[@jimmyspruill5400]

Thanks Dan, best explanation of creating a feather stick i have seen so far, gonna give it a try tomorrow

[@xandr13]

Best feathersticking tutorial I've seen so far.

[@dennismarshall4207]

Excellent demonstration and visuals on feather sticking/shavings, always enjoy your videos and good humor.

[@desabog]

Thanks Dan! I always enjoy watching your videos....and I'm learning. Mabuhay ka!

[@FidoHouse]

The Art and Science of Feathering. Well done.

[@Anndyinthewoods]

Every time I think I have the basics down pat, I watch one of your videos and learn something new! Thanks for all the great info.

[@thewildernessphilosopher]

I used your method of keeping the knife immobile today (instead of keeping the stick immobile and moving the knife) and I had much more success. Thank you!

[@jonathandehaan1649]

This is incredible! Thank you! I will be starting to practice today! :). Heading to the mountains now! :)

[@xavierlevaux621]

Excellent explanation as usual! Now I’ll try to apply your technique and do real good feather sticks!

[@Christyleadbitter]

Have to say that’s most in depth advice I’ve seen on making feather sticks.

[@MeAndMyOpinions_OverYours]

That was perfectly explained

[@nowakezoneforever6021]

Absolutely outstanding video Dan!!! Feather sticks and shavings have skunked me still. Vaseline and cotton balls, and even the Smiths shaving thing that acts like a cheese grater. Now, I know I can do this. Running the knife across the wood without cutting is brilliant. I’m back in the woods this weekend and can’t wait to try this. Thanks Dan!!

[@gerryedwards9738]

Tried it. Works great! Top tips and great feathers.

[@sahmuleadams5270]

Excellent technical demonstration

[@edsomers7814]

Thanks Dan very helpful can’t wait to try this technique 😊☮️

[@thephatalien]

This is the absolute best video on making feather sticks that I’ve found! Thanks bro!

[@richarddiss1643]

AWESOME... as always! I'll try it tomorrow morning. Thx for sharing. Greetings from France^_^

[@rongregg7284]

Your videos are very good and informative. What I have not seen very much of, is first aid stuff. Scrapes and cuts to broken bones and deep cuts.

[@jasonjohnson6344]

Gray Bearded Green Beret has a bunch of videos on that topic. Also has a more in depth explanation of it on a paid member source. I’ve not viewed those but his KZbin videos on the topic are pretty in depth for many of the situations we may encounter in the woods and in general day to day stuff. 👍✌️

[@rabidbat9005]

Thanks Dan.

[@lewisvillalta2492]

Great job man thank you very much God bless you always

[@ks7989]

I'm the guy who spent a lotta time in the woods & sux at feathersticking. Your method is simple & sensible. Shoulda figured it out on my own but what can I say? I'm slow at some things. I'm about to be the expert at camp now.

[@matthewvelo]

Thanks Dan; I've been trying to make wide, flat feathers off the flat side of a piece wood for such a long time with mixed success. This makes so much sense and I'm about to head outside with my knife to make some better feathers.

[@jbelme1]

That was the best explanation ,of anything, that I’ve seen in a while. I had attempted feathering a stick, a while back, and failed. I’ll use your tips and try again tomorrow. Thank you Dan.

[@artcianfanojr]

great breakdown on hand and knife position.,

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Great tutorial Dan 👌 You should do this for a living 😉🪓

[@thomasnugent3836]

Very informative and educational. Thank you very much

[@rodneybetts6086]

Excellent display of proper knife handling and taking your time to do the work properly. Thank you Dan.

[@fryeguy9939]

Thanks for fine tuning... Something I already knew... You just made it easier and simpler..

[@mrhalfstep]

The Boy Scouts, at least in the late 60s and early 70s, called those "Fuzz Sticks".

[@mitchellgearheart14]

If they had kept their "fuzz sticks" to themselves they wouldn't have a class action lawsuit on their hands.

[@kejadventures241]

@@mitchellgearheart14 You know not many people will appreciate this but I do.

[@mitchellgearheart14]

@@kejadventures241 People don't always like the truth.

[@robertvezina3669]

You are an Excellent Teacher. Best tutorial on this Ever. Thank You

[@GreencampRhodie]

Brilliant tutorial. Thank you.

[@charlesshannon1437]

Great video. Thanks for the demonstration 👍🤠

[@1playfair]

Thanks man. That was actually really helpful. I tried for first time yesterday and wasn’t workin. Gonna look for a better piece of wood today and make a good cut so I have my peaks. Then position and lock in and work on finding that angle.

[@Nerotique]

This tutorial is fantastic!

[@scrider5493]

Good and necessary class. Thanks.

[@eriqpowers]

Dan, I teach basic firemaking and I am a big fan of the featherstick. I teach a lot of kids, sometimes pretty young ones, so I generally pound the tip of the knife blade into a stump to help them keep a consistent angle (and prevent cutting themselves!), but putting the knife hand on the knee is a technique I haven't tried before. So smart! And your explanation of the process is so spot on. You are an excellent teacher, and I will be pointing my students to your channel (and website) for further instruction. Thanks very much and keep up the good work!

[@pmtwarrior]

Great video man! Super clean instructions

[@JRPapollo]

Best featherstick video I've seen! I finally understand what I've been doing wrong. Thank you!

[@surreyscaffe]

Great video. I started teaching my 8 year old son how to start a fire. Next step is how to shave. Keep rocking it. SF

[@Gabor.Bujdoso]

Oh, man! I couldn't wait, I just had to try this out right now! And it works!! Finally I can make the perfect shavings, feathersticks! You are a great teacher, thank you so much!

[@jeffrylindquist7616]

Thanks for the valuable information

[@gingerehrhardt843]

Very informative. I'll give it a try. Thanks.

[@zitnbit]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@jamesneal1511]

Your teaching style reminds me of Alton Brown, Subscribed!

[@FishTheJim]

Feather sticks and try sticks is a good way to pass the time. :)

[@TangoCowabunga]

I learned something! Thanks man.

[@johngreener5401]

Thanks for sharing!

[@davekelly9657]

Nice 👍🏻

[@jeffechols5302]

Excellent instructions

[@elderhiker7787]

Wow. Excellent instructional video. I've been making feather sticks for 50+ years and you have increased my understanding 10 fold. I guess I'm going to have to start practicing with my newfound knowledge. Thanks a million. Well done.

[@gerardmartyn7596]

Great information, simplified the process. Thank you. 👍😀

[@jameswhitworth8487]

Good to know, thanks

[@MegaStowers]

Really great video! Thanks!

[@jchambers1191]

There was no new information there; however, that was the best instructional video I've seen on the subject. Well done, sir!

[@robiec2169]

Thanks. Great video.

[@jayhaynes5964]

Great teacher, great video.

[@jmarvo]

Thank you great instructions ❤

[@margaretcole6264]

Very clear instructions thank you.

[@VirtuousBicycle]

You're an excellent teacher Dan!

[@frankbruce6889]

Nice instructions. Thanks

[@Ron_Hadley]

Excellent video Dan! But can you PLEASE go back to the old intro/intro music!

[@StoneE4]

I didn't like the old intro either, but the new one has so much cheese to it I'd be happy to see the old intro return.

[@joromo666]

Hear hear!

[@regularguyjedi9154]

I like the new one.