Practicing Fire Methods 1

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[@DavidCanterbury]

The knife safety in this video is pretty marginal, even folks with a lot of experience can be complacent at times, of course I am aware of where the blade is and that I am in no danger but for younger viewers this is not a good example. A couple folks had commented and I took it a bit like trolling but really it is the truth, we should always practice the safest methods even when we are in a hurry-But we are all human

[@uuta2059]

Thanks from japan

[@stevencsawyerss]

Thanks so much for all your videos on how to survive. I am disabled and in a powerchair, my family and I used to go camping all the time, when I was able to walk better. I've wondered if I could survive, if I was stranded in the woods or somewhere. I keep a fire kit in the pouch on my chair, along with 550 cord and other stuff I've put together. Thanks Dave, your an inspiration to me! :-)

[@carolinaprepper540]

You are the standard by which all other survivalists compare them self to. Your in the survivalists and bushcraft hall of fame i'm sure.

[@DavidCanterbury]

Thank you,

[@mdouble100]

I really respect your demonstration. The skill you have speaks of experience and not theory. It is all fine to show fire making techniques in idea conditions. However as you point out, it's important to be able to make fire when it counts. In the deep woods, in a driving rain, on a moonless night, making the perfect feather stick is not an option. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@gregstritch9736]

Wrap up marginal tender in your bandana and put it next to the body or under the arm inside your outer layer to help dry it out and get it warm to increase your advantage in the fire lay. Another use for your cotton bandana

[@niallwildwoode7373]

This is one of the most ass-kickin' vids I've seen yet, for surviving when the SHTF. I'm passing it on to my oldest grandaughter, who's the only other member of my family bothered enough to learn these skills. Thankyou, Sir!

[@adamslater4592]

That's so funny. I live in ND and its been damn cold out and we got a lot of ice from some recent rain. Today was in the 20's and the ground was pretty damp even had a few little water puddles. On my way home from work I decided to take a drive down into the river bottoms and practice a few skills. One being making a fire from a feral rod and my knife, and the other being making a spear with my knife and some paracord. I successfully started the fire after 20 minutes worth of attempts and experimenting with the fire fuel I found in my vicinity. I used no char cloth because I had none with me. I think if I had the char cloth with me it would have slimed down my time by quite a lot. But in an everyday situation I normally don't have my char cloth with me so really I was practicing an emergency situation. From the knowledge you have given me, Dave, I was a success today. Thank you.

[@BorealWoodsrunner]

every time i now watch Dave i wonder when "the new adventure's of grizzly adams" is coming out :)

[@girliedog]

Dave I've been watching your videos for the past two nights and they are simply fascinating. Your a wonderful teacher and a very skilled Woodsman in the best possible way. You dog is like my dog always watching and standing by just in case. Thanks for putting these together.

[@paddlefootwt]

Rufus said, hurry up get that fire going he's cold.

[@leighrate]

Bobby it's Bic, not Bick and David is correct. Also even having a lighter won't get you fire under those conditions unless your preparation is correct. Oh and good luck with using a gas lighter under those conditions. Char cloth will stay lit, gas lighters won't.

[@shramj]

It's good the have a Bic but when you are in difficult weather, you would want a couple of backups as well. Some matches and a fire steal for example. If having a fire was a matter of you freezing to death or not, I would have at least 3 methods to light a fire on me.

[@jms91177]

That was a great video, Dave. Can you do a video for me on the Arctic Strap Drill-Mouth Drill? I havent had much luck on Google about making one of these. Ive watched a few video's on KZbin. Id really like to have your take on this subject. Lately ive been getting into the Bow Drill and Hand Drill. This is something id like to add to the ol'tool box. Id greatly appreciate it. Have a good one man.

[@Billthrasher]

Another great video Dave.... whats the best way to tell whats dead or not in winter... everything looks the same

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Billthrasher Best way, IMO, is to look at the bark. Living bark will be tightly attached & generally without cracks and/or splits. Dead bark will have those. Will be loose, and often chucks of it have already fallen from the tree. If needles are still clinging to evergreens they will be brown. Missing needles from a evergreen is also a dead give-a-way that the tree is dead. Broken/fallen limbs can be another indicator.

[@walkerone9833]

Dave, seriously. In a desperate situation couldn't you sever off some of your hair as tinder?

[@mark308100]

I do practice these skills. But the secret is not to have to, be smart and be safe.

[@wesdianejones]

Dave, I think I finally figured out what is missing from your videos; the drama, the complaining, the blaming & the satire. Don't change a thing sir. Never become a me too business.

[@Markparking]

I really like these kind of videos. I've learned so much from your videos these past years. I wanted to thank you for what you are doing, and to tell you that what you do, makes a difference in how I see my possibilities in nature. :) So once again, thank you all that you do, and I look forward to watching even more of your videos in the future :)!

[@rolobio]

That was awesome! I really appreciate that you used charcloth, its great to see sustainable methods being used.

Hi Dave, now, you have also Snow! : ) Perfect. Great Video. LG Manfred Der Waldläufer

[@dcordry]

Dave, thanks for sharing these great tips with us. Good job!

[@williamkennison8920]

***** Dave, that was a great example of practical bushcraft.

[@WarblesOnALot]

G'day, Yay Team..! Fire in the Snow, Man..., with struck with Knife and Flint, and built on Damp Bark and Char-Cloth...; sparklingly cool...! ;-p Ciao !

[@kullcraven]

Good skill to know , and it is satisfying to make a fire in this manner. Good demo thanks for sharing .

[@Micscience]

Dave that was pretty cool I want to make my own fire. I also want to try to do it from scratch one day.

[@Watchandcutgearchannel]

You made it look so easy.. which i know you've probably started millions of fires on your own... but even with that being said and my experiences with "Fire" ... its harder then it appears... especially when your cold and wanting that fire right then and there...

[@gergelynagyfugedi6864]

I wanted to subscribe... but then I realized: I am a subscriber already. Lol. Greetings from Hungary.

[@mooseboy66]

Hey dave im always impressed by your real skills. Your video reminds me of the jack londons film "to build a fire" im sure youve seen it but if by chance you havent its on youtube for free just search for it its only about 1hr long. Take care.

[@guyallphin1295]

Rad! Thank you SO much for sharing your wealth of knowledge. Rev

[@thestig007]

Looks like a fun experiment. Usually you'll need fire the most when the weather is bad. Especially in the winter. It's good to practice in bad weather, because chances are, you'll need that fire when it's bad. Not when it's nice out.

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Good video good job. That knife looks great to have what knife is that. Thanks. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@73canuck]

I have an idea for a subject for future videos. Video subject like this one but using different materials. Like the following scenario; in a cattail swamp, high ridge top,ect...

[@ccbellycombativescoriebell6394]

OUTSTANDING job sir you are the uncle of the woods I wish I had growing up

[@fwaynedavis]

Now that's classic Canterbury! Don't diddle around. Say what you want to do, demonstrate the process clearly but realistically and a practical useful result is to be had. Thank you very much for sharing and educating us all.

[@claytonleach8848]

Thats impressive Dave for just grabbing whats available in the elements. A rock and your blade. The x factor being the char cloth. Make no illusion that you have made hundreds of fires with ideal conditions and lighters or matches. If you have the right elements even with slightly marginal material you literally threw that fire together in less than 5 minutes. You could save your partners life with your skills. Depending how much dexterity you lose in your hands say falling in water. You still might be able to save your own hide with your set up in 10 minutes. Provided the char cloth didn't get compromised. It sure does get your mind right as in looking for material for a fire. Watching your videos has helped me build a sustainable fire quicker than in times past. My camp doesn't smell like gasoline lol.

[@doingitbetter9343]

Hello brother, I posted this from another account but I wanted to let you know that you inspire and teach me on a near daily basis. I value and respect your opinion and was wondering if you could do a review on the Camp King Knife by Jeff White. Greatest respect, Scott II

[@realityfighting]

That Camo jacket that you are wearing Dave is totally bad ass! Where did you get it and who is it made by? Looks like something from King Mountain.

[@zacf5643]

I actually went out to my teepee today in Michigan, with snow up to my knees in some places. Got a fire going first try, it's all about preparedness.

[@IgorAjranovic]

Great video, great skills, still lot to learn from you Dave. Keep with good work, thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@jamescarmean2701]

enjoyed the video. WHERE did you get that interesting tin with the two compartments? So handy to be able to keep a flint in a specific place separate from your char cloth. I want one. Do you know a source?

[@aSergeantMajor]

One question Dave, you and others making fire videos spend a lot of time blowing into the fire to increase the oxygen however I never see anyone using and inspirator such as Nessmuck used. They are simple to make, light to carry and highly effective. I think they belong in every fire making kit.

[@monkeythe1st]

Hope it's just the cold, but you sound a little out of breath. Stay safe in the cold bro. Keep the videos coming, I'm forever checking to see if you've uploaded a new video.

[@Uncle_Buzz]

Dave, you seemed genuinely stressed in this one almost a little panicked. I know it's in the single digits up there this week (before chill factor), so it makes sense.

[@Purrebark]

That jacket looks nice and warm. Would be good to have here in sweden i imagine. Where did you buy it?

[@Atkrdu]

Dave (and anyone else, I guess), you could have tried using the side of that knife & the sheath for a fire roll. I would think you'd use some inner bark fibers & could add the charcloth in the middle the same way people typically use ashes for this kind of thing.

[@robertbee9776]

If there isn't any birds nest material, will hair work? Looks like your hair may be good for nest material if it would or could work. Because sometimes there may be no more time to look for a dry suitable nest if your freezing and you only have minutes to spare. The char cloth on hair could be a life saver. Hair will grow back.

[@RasDoesBushcraftBackcountry]

I am always more prone to self injuries when honing my knife. Or drying my blade from moisture.

[@awsnap1709]

thumbs up if anyone's tired of watching the 2 farmers poncho/votivo commercial to get to dave's videos

[@IndianaWoodsman]

If you only knew the amount of times in the winter Ive laid my knife down beside be to after striking a ferro rod and getting an ember you would cringe. I figure as long as you are cognitive of where your blade is all of the time your safe. Thanks for the videos Dave. I need to come see you at your school sometime.

[@muckypupoutdoorsguy5281]

Hi dave from the uk, great content as usual. Why not recreate some senario survival videos. I for one would love to be involved in some way, I'm a avid outdoorsman and bushcraft self reliance mentor of over 15 years.

[@ArchitectofViolence]

Great video as always. One question I have for you is that I do not have poplar trees in my area. I live in central texas and mesquite, cedar, oak and hackberry are common here. We have a massive pine forest about an hour and a half away but none in my area. What other trees do you suggest for bird nests?

[@jerrymorris1527]

Great Vid. Better to know how to do it as many ways as possible and never need them,than the other way around!! Just because we now have modern things like Bic lighters and the such does not negate the need to know how to do this if push comes to shove. Keep em coming Dave.

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

Awesome Dave. Well executed. I always learn a lot from every video. Next they will ask to make a fire with an ice cube and a freshly caught fish while holding your breath. Keep of the great work.

[@michaelstjohn6086]

It's nice to see you in a little bit of a hurry for once, what was the wind chill that day? You looked cold.

[@LShapedAmbush]

I have learned that in cold or damp conditions it helps to build the fire lay on top of a flat piece of wood and lay the birds nest on that. The base prevents the cold, damp earth from sucking heat from your fire by conduction and makes the fire burn hotter at the beginning.

[@jacqueline7118]

How would you start it with a ferro rod in those same conditions using marginal tinder? Thanks.

[@2338]

Thank you for another useful video. We are waiting for new

[@thomaswillows306]

I love that blade more and more :) Can I get one, please? :D

[@13rbridge]

Dave I have been watching your videos for years now, and I have noticed that your views have gone down. youtube is a business its time to change everything around, do something completely different and fun. beacuse to be honnest im really bored and sick of your channel you have made probably about ten videos of making fire in horrible conditions, im not telling you this to offend you or upset you im just giving you some feed back to help you. i

[@DavidCanterbury]

I keep a close eye on stats as you said it is a business and my average has been pretty consistent at 1.4-1.7 million views a month for a couple years. I do repeat subjects as I know there are lots of new viewers all the time as I average also about 8-10,000 new subs each month but I have added lots of things that are brand new to the channel and never covered before as well. So all in al I am happy with where I am thank you friend if you are bored maybe take some time away and come back in future. Also I am not a Gear reviewer per say and that is for some reason where the views come from now adays, I believe in testing gear thoroughly and then using it in video, speaking to it and letting it ride, I do a review once in a while if a product is new or a small company has a good idea, I am really not on TY for the money from Ad Sales although I do well from that end as well, it is not my real revenue stream.

[@matheoret]

***** I have been watching your channel for about a year and a half or two years and I must say, altough I enjoy product review and the like in other channels, I prefer your explanation about the common man mentality. I also truly like the variety that you have between videos. There isn't many bushcraft videos that include segments about the history aspects of this fine activity and for that, you have my thanks. Keep up the excellent work!

[@chrisminniear7243]

***** Repetition is key and nothing wrong with revisiting topics. People who are knew to your channel and vids may miss out on vital information if you don't repeat. They may not watch a two or three year old video but will watch something released this month. Keep it up Dave. I look forward to seeing your new videos. Besides, your old videos lacked your very helpful costar Rufus.

[@caljim1950]

You must have been cold. I don't think I've ever seen you rush like that.

[@williamsliemers1758]

How often do you have to redress the spline of your knife to maintain your 90% after using it as a steel?

[@silverplant]

Does anyone know if you can buy the knife he's using in this video or if he made it himself?

[@curtiswarner8379]

Great video Dave. Don't let the people who only watch videos and never go to the Field get you down.

[@slowtaknow]

great reminder for us fair weather bushcrafters, i need to practice in all weather types.

[@cjwitmer3952]

Any idea of when this knife will be for sale to purchase?

[@flatophall]

excellent demonstration. Thanks Dave

[@ronaldcoleman1323]

Again thank you for sharing you knowledge

[@hermannkateri2120]

This is definitely an area that I can improve.

[@lurches21]

Is there any other safe way to carry a large knife like your Jeff White

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Firecraft 101

[@joakimbohman7659]

oh --- U cold? and U doing it so good, best rgd the Sweden guy

[@phillipdavis5241]

I noticed how slow you where moving, not cold are ya?

[@jameswilliamson416]

Rufus is like, "What you doing guy?"

[@danluckins4071]

I've been using a pocket knife since I was 5, I'm 31 now and even I sometimes cut towards myself or leave my knives unsheathed pointed towards me, and I've got the scars to prove it hahaha

[@danluckins4071]

Still everyone play it safe, it's only a couple inch slip from you thumb to an artery

[@stephensgate1]

Well done Dave. Stephen, Ohio

[@1424charles]

Keep doing the challenge videos there fun

[@kennethmoravec148]

So how do we get you to come to Utah or such and do similar videos in the Rocky Mountian environment where we don't have Tulip Poplar all over the place?

[@xXxJSHxXx]

use birch bark.....

[@anttiolavisalonen3662]

Dave, you look awesome with that hair.

[@Hustler_state]

Where I'm from we call that a snow flurry.. lol

[@jokertoker7]

I live in Ohio too and it's brutal today. Kinda inspired me to get outside and practice

[@DavidCanterbury]

Yeah she was a bit crazy today for sure

[@achildr1]

LoL...no disrepect. I'm in Petoskey MI (foot plus of snow, some new snow, 0F as we speak and there's always a wind)...if i could get my Wife to film me, I'd definitely be down to try to get a fire by marginal means. That said, that would be nearly impossible without the skills i've learned from this channel.

[@jokertoker7]

Alex Childress definitely miss northern Michigan, lived in grand rapids and big rapids for years. Nothing like nubs nob and the highlands!

[@CKZ0MBIE]

Great video Dave. I'm wondering if you could accomplish the same result if you had a wild bow drill kit? I'd love to see that in action. Obviously, an outdoor enthusiast wouldn't have the need for it; what with lighters, matches, flint & steel et cetera, but I've been challenging myself to create a sustained fire from a bow drill kit that I've literally picked from the woods in the worst kind of weather, and I've had no success. I've gotten a coal generated, but my tinder and kindling was just too damp to take a flame. I'm in the Pacific NW. I'd love for you to demonstrate this method. Thanks!

[@DavidCanterbury]

CKZ0MBIE I have several videos on the bow drill from the landscape on my channel

[@CKZ0MBIE]

Thanks for the comment, I'll start browsing more of your playlists. Have a great weekend!

[@TheDevildogger]

VERY Informative and well explained, GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@therawapp9623]

Brother I love your videos, you inspired me to make my own channel "Doing It Better". I value your opinion and input and I was wondering if you could do a quick review on the Jeff White Camp King Knife. Greatest Respect, Scott

[@tylermccutcheon2870]

Great vid as always Dave. You have maybe already shown these methods in past vids but why not show chemical combination fire making methods such as potassium permanganate and glycerol for example also some more primitive fire making methods like a fire pump or fire plough. Thanks 😊

[@karsonbranham3900]

Excellent example Dave!! That was a very good demo on a real world situation! So awesome. Taking the scout troop out this Saturday to practice, we will be reviewing this vid to give them instruction prior to hands on. Thanks!

[@mlwoutsidelife2236]

Hi David all the way from Scotland👍🏻 Top video bruv 👍🏻

[@shariris]

Took advantage of a very cold snowy blowy day yesterday to practice. Had great success, but no doubt would have been in trouble if I didn't have char cloth. Thanks for all you've taught me!

[@jessicaye3115]

wait... what kind of bark did he use for the bird's nest? I can't spell it... Want to see if there's any of the same trees in my area ;P

[@DavidCanterbury]

Poplar Bark

[@Peebsfosho1]

Hi Dave! I have been a loyal fan and follower since day 1, I love everything that you do and convey. I live in the Massachusetts and we have many tinder sources but the hardest problem in the winter months is building that foundational bird nest. I was wondering if you would consider doing a video showing different types of bird nests besides poplar since it is not available here. Thank you so much for your great videos either way. Keep kicking ass Dave!

[@mitch2jzrz]

Another great video on fire making. Without a doubt your videos would have to be the best instructional videos I've come across on fire making :) Thanks for sharing Dave and stay warm during the snow season mate.

[@jamessisti38]

Giving this a shot over the weekend! Going to be in a pine/fir tree environment, so lots of fat-wood for kindling. Also, looking forward to trying my home-made wool hat. More weaving/knitting videos, please!

[@usapatriotAK47-HollyBaglioHTV]

YOUR CHANNEL KICK'S ASS,,,,,,,,,,

[@butchiemccarty6331]

hey Dave, big fan, you've helped me out a lot in my adventures. i recently tried making a Comanche style saddle bow out of red oak. it cracked when we soaked it in water. i still want to make the saddle bow, we tried re-enforcing the limbs with wrapped dried rawhide but it still broke, any tips on wood types, or better tips overall?

[@renjiboy2]

What Knife is that you are using in this video?

[@momomoore4990]

10/10 cool video, I want to thank you for being a source of inspiration and knowledge. Its a dying art. :/

[@markhulette6987]

Dave- thanks for the video. I really liked the pace and tempo of this one; don't know if it was the wind blowing or what but there was an urgency portrayed here that was extremely 'real' as if you really were in a bad situation. Thanks for the reminder that even though we practice all the alternative methods of producing fire that it comes down to what you've got with you when you need it. Thanks again- really good stuff, as always.

[@carloberg6153]

Great video dave. I just taught a couple young men this same thing about a week ago while I was hiking the river valley in Edmonton canada. Good old birtch bark and a ferro rod with some dead tree limb fuel. Cheers for now

[@gus1911]

Thank you for the video kind sir.

[@MrSordius]

Thank you for sharing this. "You don't want to add fuel to a fire, until the flame is above the level of fuel" Very lifesaving!

[@realworldprepper]

Good instructive video, clearly makes the point of practicing skills in the worst possible conditions to ensure you can do it when it counts. Thanks for sharing.

[@saintlysimon]

You need your own TV show Dave, I stopped watching that show when you left. Legend.