Epic! The Poor people Helix Tinder,make your own low Budget Helix Tinder for your Swiss Army Knife.

The mini fire survival kit from victorinox includes the FireAnt fire starter and the Helix tinder,which set could save your life.but if you can't spend a lot of money to buy the expensive official Ηelix tinder,can you make your own low cost Ηelix,which can replace the official, expensive helix?
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[@karikovacs3824]

Thanks!

[@nikgyver7]

thank you very much I appreciate it. Your support helps me a lot.

[@davidjacobs828]

Very impressive ...I've subscribed . Great work .

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Genius ! In many countries these accessories are ridiculously expensive ! If you mix a small amount of petroleum jelly into the cotton it will penetrate and then be coated by the wax. That will give a longer burn time 👍

[@nikgyver7]

petroleum jelly,it works very well but I haven't tried it in combination with wax, thanks.

[@motrock93b]

I make batches of jute twine cut into 1 1/4” pieces soaked in paraffin wax. I let them cool on parchment paper before spinning them into the SAK corkscrew. They are non toxic, stay in place and light easily by removing and fluffing a tip. Very inexpensive and effective.

[@nikgyver7]

it's a good idea, if you find the right size, it's very effective. In the past, I've hidden one underneath of my SAK tools, thanks.

[@dougbotimer8005]

English is clearly not your 1st language, yet you communicate very well in English. Thank you for the idea and demonstration.

[@nikgyver7]

True,I try so that all the friends of the channel can understand the videos, thank you.

[@billpattie3344]

very impressed, I've made many cotton fire starters before but it😃 never occurred to me to mold them round the corkscrew of my SAK, great tip, thanks Nikos

[@nikgyver7]

it's such a simple idea, we could have thought of it much earlier, but in Greece we say: better late than never, thank you.

[@Mike-kr9ys]

Excellent NikGyver tips! Thanks for such a thorough and well done video.

[@nikgyver7]

Thank you.

[@ianm2317]

Great vid Nikos, loved the dramatic music at unfolding and ignition of tinder👍

[@nikgyver7]

the choice of music is one of the hardest parts of the video, it is impossible to like the same music to thousands of viewers, thank you.

[@worm_vaquero]

Perfect for frequent practice to perfect the use of the system, very valuable DIY, thank you.

[@nikgyver7]

It's actually easy to make it, thanks.

[@davidleasure9138]

Awesome diy fire starter. Thank you for sharing

[@nikgyver7]

the simple ideas are the most useful.Yes,this fire tinder ideal,thank you.

[@kgbizy]

So many useful tips… Thank you! 🤙🏽

[@nikgyver7]

thank you.

[@m0rce1]

Thank you Nik, great tip!

[@nikgyver7]

Thank you.

[@eho-cx6ydacid]

this is a great idea , thanks for sharing

[@nikgyver7]

Thank you.

[@Dadoimp]

This is the best thing ever!! Great job!

[@nikgyver7]

I'm glad this video was useful for you, thanks.

[@isvaraov]

Great and easy project, thanks mate.

[@nikgyver7]

the most times the simple ideas are the most useful,thanks.

[@cwsmith17]

Thank you for the tips

[@nikgyver7]

thank you.

[@KuryakinIllya]

That's brilliant, Nikos!

[@nikgyver7]

Thank you.

[@jaquesfrick]

Thank you 👍

[@nikgyver7]

thank you

[@joemaples6243]

Fantastic! Thanks!

[@nikgyver7]

Thank you.

[@dcordry]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing sir.

[@nikgyver7]

Thank you.

[@KungFuTweety1]

Absolutely genius!

[@nikgyver7]

Thank you.

[@dalecarr5445]

Excellent idea and good video.

[@nikgyver7]

thank you.

[@akiribariribaritemk2133]

BRAVO AND TANX !

[@nikgyver7]

thank you.

[@YourUncleDan]

Brilliant.

[@nikgyver7]

Thank you.

[@1973Raido]

I've been playing with this idea, but never made one. Seeing how easy it is, I will surely make some.

[@nikgyver7]

It was actually easier than I thought, thanks

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Very good video. Thank you for sharing it. JT

[@nikgyver7]

thank you.

[@williamburdon6993]

great idea.

[@nikgyver7]

Thank you.

[@aaronrhoades509]

Nice job. It's a easy and simple task and I'll try to remember . I carry my EDC bag which me I have Bic lighter UCO match safe quick tender and a feral rod.. show the other part is just an emergency backup bushcrafters survival says. 3 is 2 .2 is 1 .1 is none !! I bought the fire ant kit for the two SAK that I have for just that purpose in case of emergency ..😊

[@nikgyver7]

good to have an emergency kit,good to have a back up,thanks.

[@kishan792]

Hats off buddy

[@nikgyver7]

what does this expression mean?

[@stephenarnold5981]

Good idea

[@nikgyver7]

Thank you.

[@MrDkgio]

Thanks Nikos 👍

[@nikgyver7]

thank you.

[@diezelle57]

Idée brillante et présentation parfaite !:)

[@nikgyver7]

you have hundreds of victorinox knives in your collection, you would need a lot of money for the official helix, thanks

[@user-ul5yu5hk9k]

Nice video. Could also use strands off of one of those dollar store cotton mops. Also, those cheap orange match holders have a tiny firesteel on the bottom that fits in the cork screw

[@nikgyver7]

good idea, thanks

[@gerardvanengelen9001]

Great !

[@nikgyver7]

thank you.

[@gensam6631]

Great tip, I was thinking to use some jute twine, of the right diameter, waxed as you showed. It might be easier to work with, but I have still to try it. 👍

[@nikgyver7]

it's a very good idea if you find the right size, thanks.

[@karikovacs3824]

Epic indeed!

[@nikgyver7]

thank you

[@gbro1988]

Awesome

[@nikgyver7]

Thanks.

[@StarDarkAshes]

What I would do after I have the cotton dipped in wax on there before it completely dries I would find a perfect size, drinking straw that just barely fits over the corkscrew, and I would slowly twist it down so that while the cotton dries, the outside of it will be a very smooth surface, and it will also compact the cotton a little bit more than if you do it like this, and just sort of push it down with your fingers. And then once it’s dry, you can probably easily pull the straw offand the cotton will be more compact in a more perfect shape. I haven’t done it yet, so I don’t know how well it will work but you would think it would work pretty well. Great video and great idea! Thanks.

[@nikgyver7]

that would be an idea to try, thanks.

[@maryk4588]

Nice!

[@nikgyver7]

Thank you.

[@Loewenherz6183]

You can save money but you need some time to make it. For starting fire you can also use a match and make it fireproof. Put a match with a little of the red paper in a cling foil for kitchen use. Roll it up and fix it with a sewing thread, then put it into the cork screw. It works very well. You can also buy a little waterproof container for the sak, but waxed cotton and matches inside.

[@nikgyver7]

it means that you make some tinders when you have time and before anything happens. About the waterproof capsule check my previous video, thanks

[@edgreywolf]

great vid

[@nikgyver7]

thank you.

[@sumitsinghthakur4328]

super duper awesome hack n trick

[@nikgyver7]

Thank you.

[@bushcraftbasics2036]

Thanks

[@nikgyver7]

thank you.

[@SuperKlaus74]

Super Nikos die original waren mir immer zu teuer jetzt weiß ich wie ich selber welche mache klasse Idee vielen Dank du bist der beste 👍👍👍👍👍

[@nikgyver7]

this is the reasoning behind the video, I'm glad the video helped you, thank you

[@schlorchable]

this so cool !!! WHOW! you ARE THE REAL MC GYVER!!

[@nikgyver7]

Thank you,MacGyver is my favorite.

[@davidleasure9138]

New sub for you. Keep up teachings

[@nikgyver7]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it. I'm glad that the video helped you. Greetings from Greece.

[@karikovacs3824]

Maybe it would be a good idea to isolate the knife with some masking tape to prevent vax seeping in.

[@nikgyver7]

it is not necessary, the tape is sticky from the wax. The wax comes off with a little rubbing with the hand

[@saltyshanker]

Awesome, I will have to try this. Thank you very much! I have always wanted the official helix tinders but they are too expensive, way overpriced.

[@nikgyver7]

That's why I created this tinder, so everyone can get access to the Helix tinder, thanks.

[@Jakoshdw]

These are a great idea. Some ideas to maybe improve the process. I would take your micro screwdriver and fit it some full sized corkscrews to see if you can find one that fits. A longer corkscrew would let you make the tinder in one long piece that you could cut to size. (Letting you make multiple tinders at once.) I've also heard that beeswax is also more stable than paraffin and has a higher melting point. If thats true... using beeswax might make the tinder slightly more pocket friendly as well as the wax is less likely to soften as much to body temperature.

[@nikgyver7]

for personal amateur use, there is no need for fast production. In fact, its preparation is easier off-camera. I don't know if beeswax is more stable, but it definitely needs a protective cover.Thanks.

[@Jakoshdw]

@@nikgyver7 - I was thinking for the purposes of making enough pieces for practice you might want multiples you didn't need to hand fit individually to your SAK. But yeah... not having the camera between you and your project would definitely simplify things. Anyway... thanks for the idea!

[@eddileon5391]

Cool

[@nikgyver7]

Thank you.

[@ricdonato4328]

Very good demonstration. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Suggestion, turn on the Close Caption titles. At present the CC icon at the bottom of your video reads, Subtitles/closed captions unavailable. Many folks have hearing difficulties, and your accent makes it a bit difficult understanding you. Thus closed captions titles are extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@nikgyver7]

the icon CC is for the viewer to activate the subtitles, not the owner of the channel. For the video to have subtitles available, the owner must have added them, they are not added automatically. If the editing program I have created subtitles automatically, I will add them.There are subtitles in my videos which are only in one language,Greek or English,thank you.

[@ricdonato4328]

@@nikgyver7 Thank you for your reply. My language is English, however in your videos I cannot turn on subtitles. If you know how I can turn them on I will be grateful. Cordially.

[@gizmocarr3093]

Smart idea, you could make them in different colors using candle wax.👍 🕯🔥

[@nikgyver7]

it was candle wax,but not colored,this a great idea,thanks.

[@totallyfrozen]

It looks good. I wonder if I could do it when I’m freezing and my hands are trembling.

[@nikgyver7]

this is a hard situation,you don't have a lot time to react.Anyway i have 2 videos about.Thanks 1.kzbin.info/www/bejne/boqQoJlqgLSDmMU 2.kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZC8qGqCm9GmiJo

[@hernandotorres1234]

Ingenius

[@nikgyver7]

thank you.

[@axistec]

After the first dipping in melted wax and molding innthe corkscrew for getting the shape, after its cooled and hard, you dip again in melted wax (coloured wax to mimic the original) and it will be even harder and will last longer it's shape.

[@nikgyver7]

No, I don't dip it again in the melted wax because it will unfold, it will lose its shape. If you use melted wax from a colored candle, you will have a colored tinder. You can also choose a colored shrink tube for protection cover, thanks.

[@axistec]

@@nikgyver7 you freeze it first, before you dip it again in wax. That works

[@nikgyver7]

@@axistec do you mean freeze it in the fridge??

[@axistec]

@@nikgyver7 aye, in the freezer. -18C

[@jooky5]

Pro tip: I put some heat shrink tubing on the helix so the wax doesn’t flake off

[@nikgyver7]

Yes, I prefaced it and I already have a video about it, thanks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3iYfJacf7d2abs

[@jooky5]

@@nikgyver7 sorry didn’t see that video and must have missed you mentioning it on this one. Apologies for the redundant comment. I posted a pic of it on my now defunct instagram page about 2 years ago but since deleting the account I try and post on YT vids to spread the word and save folks from having to replace the helixes too soon

[@nikgyver7]

@@jooky5 Don't worry about it, no need to apologize my friend.can you share the video, maybe it will help Thanks I appreciate it.

[@svenbartl2391]

💪👍👍👍

[@nikgyver7]

Thank you.

[@bcn6891]

Is the black victorinox a handyman?

[@nikgyver7]

its the retired craftsman.Similar with the handyman.craftsman-phillips head,handyman-corkscrew.thanks

[@msa3595]

OR you can twist the mini flat into the cork screw to maintain your glasses and keep a damn lighter in your pocket. I'm just saying. Instant fire. No issue. No lab work. Just a Bic

[@nikgyver7]

I also carry the mini screwdriver, the tinder and the fire ant underneath of the tools. I also carry a clipper lighter in my pocket.More options,more solutions.Thank you.

[@ErwinBrady]

I scanned some replies. I read a lot of positive feedback about your information. But you need a better delivery approach. For starters, smile and put some rhythm in your speech.

[@nikgyver7]

English is not my language, I'm trying to become better, but I need understanding, thanks.

[@ErwinBrady]

Ok. I hear people say English is hard to learn.