Double Tagged! Spiritual Connection with the woods and Knives I cant carry

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

My grand dad and my dad were both big time gardeners and fished. Not campers at all. they were a good influence to me and heros in a different way. Mac and Ed were my outdoor heros. Youre a very lucky man to have had all that wrapped up in your grand dad and your Dad. Im glad this brought back memories for you, it sure did for me. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@tonymoon5331]

When a man spills his heart I listen. This video was better than any Sunday preaching I've ever heard. Very humbling but uplifting as well. You should have a survivalist/spiritual school.

[@johnruuu]

One of the most appealing things about watching your videos is that you are genuine. Second is that you are willing to teach the craft, and many of the topics aren't the easy 5 minute subjects. We all hope you will keep producing them.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+GourmetBushCrafter Thank you my friend. I try just to be myself on camera, no drama, no acting. I love teaching the long drawn out stuff. I cant stand 3 minute videos, you cant cover anything that fast. Take care and Thanks for watching

[@rockubtzer]

I think the spiritual connection with the wild outdoors is that life today is mentally and emotionally challenging. You get home and just want relax your brain watching TV. Because it does little to challenge ones intellect. What do you think about when your in the woods building a shelter, or a fire? All Your focus is on that simple thing at hand. Its distracts just like TV, But your less likely get a big butt stomping around the woods.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I hope I can still do this for years and years into my old age. Im 45 now.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

How true, yes, I do take my fair share of trees but, its never alot. I love relaxing in the great outdoors and I love the smell of a campfire. No brass casings where I go. I use my machete to give the animals a fair fight, ha ha. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@MrJimmuck]

Hi Dave .. that was a really nice video. Well done brother. I am here in Scotland and at the age of 60 still get the same enjoyment from going into the woods. Yes the biggest connection is being at one with nature ... the quiet, the wildlife, that feeling of deep happiness and relaxation. Sadly I had no mentors and am sort of self taught and still learning. At 44 your still a young fella as am I at 60. You keep enjoying life in the great outdoors ... take care ... Jim

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Jim T Thanks Jim , I'm glad you liked it. Awesome you still get out and enjoy nature. Nothing is more calming or peaceful after dealing with day to day life. Being self taught works but it was a huge advantage to have learned from two mentors. They taught me a lot of what works and what doesnt work. They actually had a mentor named RED whom I never met so what they taught me was kinda like learning from three people. Im 48 now and try my best to feel 18. LOL. Take care and Thanks for watching Jim

[@rythymroach]

Fixing to hit 50 this time around, and ITS the ONLY THING I want to DO anymore aside from being a paw paw to the grandkids, cuz guess where paw paw is taking them little ones? RIGHT BACK INTO THOSE WOODS to feel that same connection, in the hopes they NEVER lose it! Cheers

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and it kinda opened up you eyes to mentors. They are great to learn from and ask for answers but they wont always be here. Ya gotta get all you can out of them now and always tell they how much you appreciate what they do. I still miss mine after all these years. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats cool that it made you think of times with your dad. I never spent any time with my dad in the woods. It was all woodworking, gardening,fishing and working on hot rods. The outdoors thing reminds me of my time with my old mentors. I hope my son looks back on the good times he and I have had. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@jasvan2210]

The wilderness is a very spiritual journey for so many different reasons. RIP to your mentors and condulences to you. I know exactly what you are talking about. Neck knives were worn by the Natives of this land. And the other knife appears to be a bayonet. That ring is to slide over the barrel of your rifle. Those are some nice sentimental treasures that you posses.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks man, Im glad you like the vids. I love how the smells are always different in nature. Everyonce in awhile I run into some smells of plants or trees that jog an old memory of an old trip. Thats pretty cool. Its great that you can bring back memories of childhood through nature. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Bro! I try my best to inspire to get out, and have fun in the outdoors. Im glad you liked, thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I made it. I always look for stainless steel bowls and cups at the thrift stores. I found two that fit together pretty good and I drilled holes in the inner one. It works great.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very cool. Im glad it can bring back old memories and you can connect to them. Going out there in the woods, swamps and mountains sure do bring back memories for me. I was only in my twenties when I went with my mentors and the other guys but I still felt like a kid around them. I feel like ya have to go into the wilderness to truly get some well needed recharging. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, it is very beautiful there. Its on a family friends private property on a mountain. I get to go up there a few times a year to check on the place and see if anyone has been there. So far, no ones been there. The view higher up is very nice but, I wanted to be near the small creek. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That is very cool to hear. Im glad I influenced you to do so. Hiking, camping and backpacking is a ton of fun but making videos just doubles the fun. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks John! Im glad you liked it. This one was another great time for me and Nick. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@SpyderVonTrapp]

Being out in the woods just feels right. I can't explain it any better than that. I love how you never waste airtime and you always impart more information. You naver just talk and you're always demonstrating useful skills. Thanks for the video!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Jason, Im glad you liked it. The food and the stories were a lot of fun for me. It was a great weekend. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I understand competely. If youve been through a lot nothing is better to lift your spirits than the outdoors. I always look forward to clocking out on fridays and hitting the woods all weekend to unwind when I can.

[@thaliahelene]

About Nick's Fanta bottle.. I once saw a boy at a bus stop in the ruinous summer heat here in Texas.. He was carrying a 2 liter bottle of water. It had been frozen whole at some point, a sizeable interior iceberg. I was struck by the example of urban ingenuity, how if you could afford very little in the way of thermos, lunch pack, etc., you could enjoy a cold drink for hours, maybe all day. I don't know if that qualifies as bushcraft, but it still made an impression.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

thaliahelene That does sound like a great idea. Its amazing what good you can do with what little you have. Thanks for your story and Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thansk, Im glad you liked it. I sometimes use old bottles too. I just dont understand Nicks weird attachment to that one bottle. I guess its full of old memories or something. I say its just full of water, ha ha. No hurry on the response video. Just do it when ever you can. Take care my good friend and thanks for watching.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That is so cool man! I found the exact knife. Its a 1896 Swedish military knife. The metal part is the scabbard and it fits in the sheath called a leather frog just like you said. Big Nose Mac just carried it tucked under his belt. Thanks for the info and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, and I can agree with you. I not only have a connection to the woods but I also have one with them two old guys that taught me everything I know. They are gone but never forgotten. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you liked it, I am not totally sure of the origin of those knives but I do know they are very old. Thats cool that your Dad was at D Day. My Grandfather was in the 331st combat team in Germany. I cant remember what co. he was in but he did fight in the Hurtgen Forest. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked them. I had several people say it was an old Swedish military bayonet, I looked it up and its awful close.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Man thats always good to hear. The long length of my videos have always been a love hate thing with lots of folks. I fogure they are kinda like a TV show with no commercials. LOL. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@richardrudy2834]

I appreciate your down to earth videos, I'll be 65 this coming may. I hope that I'll be able to find someone to go camping and hiking before I pass. Continue with your awesome videos.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you like the videos and I hope you spend many more birthdays camping! Thanks for watching brother

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you like them and find them educational. I have alot of fun making them when I have time. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats awesome man. I would say without a doubt that knife is irreplaceable. They are only kids once and the fact that they did it was a memory itself I bet. I made the rice cooker out of two stainless cups I found at a thrift store. I just drilled all the holes in the inner cup. The little bag had a pillow case in it from Walmart, LOL. I'm glad you liked it, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you liked the steamer and the videos. Always good to hear when a friend learns things from me. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I agree 100%. Not many people have the time or a place to go way out into the woods. Theres nothing wrong with pitching the ole tent and using a coleman stove in the backyard. When Nick was around 3 or 4 years old, we spent many many nights in the backyard in a tent and we always had a blast doing it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you like the way I do things. A lot of times I just throw away bad gear but I guess its a good idea to say what I dont like or what doesnt work. Theres a lot of cheap junk out there to buy if youre not careful. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you liked it. Yes, it is a renewing. With all the day to day pressures and stress, the outdoors is a paradise. Nothing bothers me out there. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Sepp! I love doing the rope shelters and beds. Very handy to know how to do. Yes, it is kinda hard to explain this one. I know how I feel theres just so much to say. I hope to have those knives forever. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Youre very welcome for the video brother. I had fun with it. I like my job but theres only so much oil, grease ,gears and machinery I can take. Every second I spend in the woods, on a mountain or a swamp is like breathing new life into me. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I have used whats called a "Cratex" stick for moat all of my field sharpening chores. Its a diamond impregnated flexible rubber block. Stones break and the Cratex will flex anywhere I store it. It even weighs less and will bend if I put it in my pocket. I show one somewhere in my "Stick and Vine Bed and Fishing Kits" or you can just Google it to see waht it looks like. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Gary, I'm glad you like them. Man, I dont blame you on not carrying them. Since your uncle and friend have passed that is truly irreplaceable knives. To me anything carried in WW2 by a relative is priceless. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I am in the Northwestern tip of Georgia right outside Rome. Im about a 15 to 20 minute drive from the Alabama state line. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the vid. The woods is like a second home to me too. In this video I was in Northwest Georgia at the foot of Lavender mountain. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool. When I was growing up, my next door neighbor and my Dad went to Augusta quite often to do construction work. I live in Floyd county up in the Northwest corner of Georgia. Thanks for watching!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds cool! Bushcrafting is a fantastic hobby to get into. Its a great stress reliever and a great way to spend time in nature. I have a great time hanging out with my son in the outdoors. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@brianwofford3831]

I enjoyed your video. Thank you for information. I also have a knife my grandfather gave to me I don't take out of the house. And somewhat like you I worked in a foundary supply company from age 14-20 years old. The Boy Scouts and the YMCA summer camps got me started in the outdoors. Then I decided to pursue a degree in Forestry. Then I got real serious about outdoor education for 38 years.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it Brian. I don't blame you for not wanting to bring that knife out. I wouldn't risk losing it either. At 38 years of outdoor education you done this stuff longer than me! Thanks for watching brother

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video and what I do. Yes, them old guys had values and influences you dont see much any more. They also had a lot of character and did have a huge impact on my life. Im a better person for knowing them and Im hoping I can pass on all I learned from them to my son. Take care and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! If it werent for them two, I would have never been the woods or on youtube. Those guys were great to be around. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@DraGunnTiss]

I agree that being out in the woods/mountains is a Spiritual renewal, I used to go quite a bit when I had time off. Sadly my truck engine blew on the way to work (the day after I paid registration and had it smogged that year!) and haven't been able to afford another vehicle since. Watching your videos and hearing how you enjoy what you do, and the cool way you makes things, kind of puts me back in touch with Nature, at least til I can maybe get another truck and actually go out myself! Seeing as how it's Thanksgiving Day where you are, sending you Blessings

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I hate to hear you havent been able to get out. That really sucks and I hope your truck gets replaced one day. You take care and I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving too!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Someone else mentioned what it was . That makes sense tho because Mac loved old army stores and military surplus. Ive never sharpened that blade but, its razor sharp and Mac used that knife for everything. Thats very cool that you have one like it. I bet its cool to use all the time. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@JohnLauritzen]

I can't seem to stop watching your videos. You are full of knowledge of the great outdoors that I can only dream of learning and experiencing. I find your shelters amazing. Almost like an art in my eyes. And the way you make it look all so easy and most of all, fun. You, along with some of your top 5 bushcraft channels you mentioned in a previous video, have made me realize that there is so much more to the outdoors than just hiking. Thank you very much for sharing your love of the outdoors.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hey, thats prettyt cool man! If Im thinking right Carrollton is when one of the Southwire plants is. I had a friend that worked there. I live in Floyd county. Good to hear from a fellow Georgian, Thanks for watching.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I love that bed and shelter, if I remember it right I think its called The Tri-Tarp shelter. Its cool because if the knots are tight, you can get the sag out of the bed by just spreading out the poles further. The camera man is my 13 year old son Nick. He says hes the director too,lol. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! This was one relaxing weekend to film. Nick and I had a great time. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I made it. I am always finding a variety of different sized stainless bowls at thrift stores and yard sales. I found two that nest perfectly. I drilled a bunch of small holes in the bottom of the inner bowl and instant rice cooker. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, thats a very nice thing to say. Those two meant alot to me. Im glad you liked the video. I really had no idea how to go about either of the tags on this one. Nicks getting better at his camera work and as he calls it, "Directing"lol. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. If I remember right I think this shelter is called the Tri-Tarp shelter. It is pretty cool, if the knots are right, you can take the sag outta the bed by spreading the poles out. Nick kinda likes to be compared to Wilson on Home Improvement, ha ha. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It is great to be able to hang out with him, he does love the outdoors. Some kids just arent interested. Maybe your son will get interested one day once the grand kids get into it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@PaulBuikema]

Did 3 years in the cub scouts, its what opened my eyes and spurred my interest in getting out of the concrete jungle, thanks for the vids Dave. Sorry to hear of your loss oldmoney, my 4 year old and I have been out camping many times since he was about 2, dont miss out on the good times when they are available.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I know just what you mean. Theres always the same feeling when youre in a shelter or tent when its raining. And everytime Im doing something in the woods that one of my mentors taught me I cant help but kinda feel their spirit too. Kinda like they were watching me, or checking me out. Im glad you liked it, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks brother, Im glad you liked it, and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I had a feeling it was an old Swedish military bayonet. Thats cool that you have one. My old mentor bought this one used from a military surplus store. It never gets real cold here in the south so I always carry a machete. If I had to process a lot of fire wood I'd probably carry an axe more often. Have three Moras and I love them. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I knew it was some sorta bayonet from a military rifle. Mac loved old army surplus. Not too many folks would use a bayonet as a knife but, he used it and made everything look easy. Its good quality and very sharp. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@joeyjones9041]

I think Flat Head and Big Nose are proud of their student, because you are now the mentor, and all of us are your students.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Joey!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I had the Tiger stripe shirt too but the sleeves caught on fire, LOL. Thats a neat little grill, it weighs nothing. The food was pretty good that day. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hey, theres a certain way of setting up the sticks for the quad pod with out getting mad and throwing stuff when it gets screwed up, lol. Youll see what I mean after you try it then see my video. I used Polyproplene outer nylon core Rothco rope in this one. Ive got some polyester rope but its junk. It stretches too much.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I do know a knife is sharpened on one side and is for slicing. A dagger or bayonet is sharpened on both sides and is used for stabbing. I dont know what the true difference between the two but someone told me once the Dagger is more of a fancy looking weapon with a nice artistic looking handle. A bayonet is a rough built military tool with a handle made to mount on a rifle with no regards as to how it looks.Im sure its a bayonet. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! Im glad you liked the video. Years ago I brought a few people with me camping and when I chose a camp site they thought I was insane, ha ha. You may like it tho some of the areas can be kinda rough the shelters are usually comfortable. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Darignobullseye]

Thanks for sharing. It helped me understand that I should go out and reconnect with nature more. I was always outdoors growing up and surrounded by farms. I get tired of four walls and man Maid items every where. Church is great but something more about nature. I loved your cooking ideas. I had no idea I could steam rice. I have not seen that rope bed yet. Great shelter. Emotions are good. They help us process through things in our lives. Take care and I really appreciate all your videos.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Darignobullseye You are very welcome my friend and Im happy you liked it all. Absolutely get out and into the woods as often as possible. There only so much concrete, steel and asphalt a person can take. Be good and thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you like the videos bro. Thats cool to hear youre gonna upload some videos. I have been to NC a few times and I love that area. Thanks for the comments and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Now thats the stuff I love to hear! Very cool. That is a very fun way of camping if people give it a try. Lots of memories to be made there, some good some bad. All depends on who packed your gear, lol. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@deborapettigrew1258]

I have learned so much from you. You are so creative and a genius at this. Thank you so very much and keep on filming and creating. I live in south Florida so could you do some survival techniques for subtropical climates of severe heat and humidity

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Debora Pettigrew Thank you Debora, its always fantastic to hear when a friend has learned from me. Funny you mention techniques for severe heat. I am right now in the process of filming a hot weather shelter combined with bug netting. All the gear you need is cheap and light weight. It will be my next video. Stay tuned my friend!

[@rippy4freedom499]

+Debora Pettigrew Hi Debora and Dave, I am way down south your way too pretty much live in the Everglades my friend. Will be looking out for you :)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I agree with you 100%. I honestly hate wearing a cutting tool around my neck and dont know why so many others wear them and havent got hurt. I know years ago they didnt have belts to strap on knives so I guess they wore them around their necks. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely brother. I love welding and being a machinist but only for so long. I gotta have me some outdoors time to renew me and lift my spirits. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

No bother at all man. I pretty much carry several different knives for differing areas and or tasks that I'll encounter. In this video the big knife is an Ontario SP53. Its one of my favorites tho. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Paranoid092]

As for remembering mentors like you do, your still keeping them alive through your vids but giving a larger audience who can also appreciate what they taught you over your time with them, they would have been proud of you for how your still following their ideas and teachings

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Great video. Another nice rope bed simple shelter. The spiritual connection is hard to put into words. I always thought about native american's and they ways. I'm glad you had those mentors that really makes you connection more special. Thanks Dave.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool, Im glad you liked it. I was kinda worried that I was rambling.lol. I have trouble saying what Im feeling about certain things because I cant put them into words very well. I hope the spirituality tag keeps going. I love to hear what others think. I am very very happy to have those knives. They mean alot to me.Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I think I remember seeing that old Kabar in a video once. That is so cool. I would be afraid I'd lose something like that. They claim that some objects can carry on some of a persons energy long after they are gone. Im pretty sure theres alot of energy and memories in that knife knowing you Dad carried it and used it when he was in the Navy. Cool story Robin, Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Right now for all around use I'd have to say my Kabar Night Ranger. I think in some cases its called a Foliage green utility knife. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very very well said. The outdoors gives a different feeling and sense of calmness we all need and feel in a different way. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@falcon1487]

A great way to put into words, a feeling most all of us have when in the woods. Thanks. Really enjoy your videos and how you laugh at things, kinda keeps things in perspective.Enjoy as much as you can, I am 67 and still would like to get out but an overnight-er within a quarter mile of the car is about it.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you liked it, thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, we try to always get in as much father son time as possible. I am very lucky to have something frrom my mentors. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Karen! Well in this one, the crazy shelter man (Ha Ha) used 150 feet. The rope hammock can get by with 100 feet bu for this shelter I have to carry and extra 50 feet to lash the tri pod type poles to the tree. The bed part is 100 feet. This is a cool shelter because if the knots are tied right all you have to do is kick the poles out alittle to tighten the sag outta the bed. If I remember right, I think this crazy shelter is called the Tri-Tarp shelter. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@malcolmtalks3323]

Great vid, an old classic. Something genius about that stool. Never seen it done and I've watched a LOT of bushcraft videos.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Malcolm, I'm glad you liked it. Sometimes I think my older videos showed some of the most different stuff. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I do carry a hammock sometimes but, I rarely ever film it because theres thousands of videos on them already. As far as rope, its good for a hammock, a bed a platform between any spacing of trees. Its good forgetting up and down cliffs, across creeks, building rafts, making a stretcher and lots of other uses that a hammock cant do. I have a mosquito net too and I love it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@OutdoorEnthusist]

Great information, and a good video suitable for the whole family. Many thanks for your hard work getting this clip to us. Hal

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Hal

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well, I honestly dont know. Theres been so many different ones through the years. Some werent that great and then some of the very good or comfortable ones I used alot of times over and over. I was taught to not pick a good campsite. Where ever you are, make that your campsite and try and make the best of it. It made alot of good memories for sure, ha ha. Im glad you liked . May God bless you too and thanks for watching my friend.

[@johngray9702]

Thanks again Dave. This video makes me think of my grandpa and dad.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It's always good to have memories, thanks for watching John

[@williampratt4791]

The WW2 dagger you refer to is ,, in my experience as a retailer of Army Surplus a Swedish Bayonet. BTW it happens to be the best throwing knife I ever owned. It may have been made in the Czech Republic. My supplier spoke 5 languages and would buy them direct from warehouses in Sweden.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

William Pratt Thats good to know. I can honestly say I have never tried tto throw it but it does have the right shape to it. Im also amazing at the quality of the steel used in it. It holds an edge really good to be military issue. Thanks for the comments and Thanks for watching William.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Back to basics, absolutely brother. Cut out all the clutter and just bring what you need and get out doors. Machinery and technology is great but theres only so much of it I want to be around. Im glad you liked the father son moment. Im trying to get as many of them in before Nick grows up. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well I went camping every single weekend without missing a single weekend for around 5 years. over the past 25 years Ive gone on a regular basis so the woods seem like home to me. My only guess for you to shake it off and get into the groove quick is the second you get there and set up camp, stop thinking about your house, job, car , deadlines or bills. Block it all out and put into your head, camp food, water, coffee where to hike. It may sound hard but its really not.

[@gladtidings4all]

I loved your little rice cooker pot! And I liked your funny title point! Keep them coming! ❤️

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+gladtidings4all Thanks , I'm glad you liked em both. Lots more in the works! Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im happy to share the ole vids brother. A mentor can be on the internet easily. Its great to have that connection to one in real life but it just cant always be. I have been to Virgina once and loved the place. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@kenpumphrey8384]

Man brother I get what you're saying about getting away from the job. I sit cooped up in a dark room all day looking at a RADAR scope and love getting outside when I can. It refreshes the spirit for sure.

[@TFWS6]

I love your videos. I hope you aren't getting burnt out and will make many more. Happy Thanksgiving and God bless you and your family.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm happy to hear that! Yes, I'm totally burnt out but I do love making videos and plan on continuing as long as possible. I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving too and may God bless you too

[@hunyango2k]

You have a natural gift dave. You can speak to your audience as you are with them. Some people as i watch them i got bored in 30sec and move to another one. You are genuine person i can tell.

[@garygerow4822]

Its really Awesome that you and your son can hang out together in the woods and that you are passing your knowledge down to your son.My son is not really an outdoors person,I really have no one to pass down or Mentor.Maybe in a couple of years I can mentor my grandchildren ,they are only 3 years old right now.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That is some good history and memories. Im very happy to have them knives. I didnt know that about the scandinavian knives, thats cool. Ive shown grills like that before but not that one with the hole in it. I found it behind the bench in the shop two days ago, ha ha. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats cool to hear that name. I wasnt sure what style it was or what the name was. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes, thats the nature of logging, they have to get in there with big equipment and get the job done. Looks like a mess when they are done but they always replant so, thats a good thing. I used to make alot of shelters by chopping whatever trees were around. Most of the time I only do it now just to video a certain type of shelter. I try my best to just use rope, a blanket and a tarp as often as I can. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I hear ya my friend. I often try to cut the crowded trees or the trees that are half dead anyway. Round here, alot of this is timberland and its gonna all get cut anyway. Sad part is they chop down all the pines and just run over all the hardwoods and leave the big ones standing. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.