Smart Trick to craft a Feather Stick with a Swiss Army Knife / Bushcraft - Survival - Outdoor

[@marclee5250]

Just when I was thinking... Oh, just another feather stick video. You brought in some new information. Well done.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for this compliment!

[@JayRioLasRocas]

The Mother Of All Feathersticks!!! Awesome!

[@FelixImmler]

Haaa ha haaa Thanks a lot Jay 😂

[@brudertycho1284]

Year this wood is fresh an not dry this make it easy

[@backyardoutdoorsman8282]

Felix, these are by far the best feathersticks I've ever seen. Great workmanship as always. Well done Sir!

[@FelixImmler]

Wowww, thanks a lot for this compliment!

[@phoqueme]

I never camped, never owned a Swiss army knife, and never even imagined these techniques... Your videos just made me want to start these activities 🤣 very fun and informative content

[@FelixImmler]

You feedback makes me happy. Thank you!

[@TerryC69]

Hi Felix! The fact that the feathers were obtained from green material demonstrates just how useful this technique can be even in a situation where there is no time for significant wood prep. Excellent demo!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Terry!

[@davidjacobs828]

You're a true Genius sir ..thanks .

[@Aco747lyte]

Oh Felix - that trick is so neat! How ingenious, and very well taught - I've just tried it and it really works so well - and my main blade locked safe and securely because I have the Evogrip S54 that has that locking feature, the main reason I bought the knife for! Another tip for my Playlist! 😃 Thank you so much - *Hugs* Wendi

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much for your positive feedback!

[@rcg5317]

Also I have friend from Switzerland and was explaining that I was afraid I had lost my favourite AAK. He showed me his real Army SAK and asked if I had ever heard of Felix Immler! Of course I had and explained how much our family enjoys your videos. He said he met you in Munich once and you showed him some carving skills. It was a wonderful coincidence.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much for this wonderful story!

[@TheLinuxGuy1]

Hello Felix! Thanks for another informative video. As others have commented, your teaching technique is easy to follow. Your camera angles expose your work and helps us to observe your techniques. Great job my friend. I hope you have a great week. See you next Friday.

[@FelixImmler]

Woww your comment makes me happy! Thank you!

[@BentbrooksRambles]

Felix, you are as skilled a teacher as you are a craftsman. Superb concept, execution, and video!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful feedback!

[@OnizukaGTO]

Great video! Always found it hard making these "feather sticks" like the experts did, pushing the blade along the wood. I just thought it was because I was inexperienced or my knife is dull or the wrong type. But after watching this video and trying it myself it was so easy! Thanks

[@survivaldeutschland]

Ich liebe das Gesicht das du machst wenn du versuchst etwas kontroverses zu sagen :D

[@alanrogers8535]

You have made it in to a work of art. Old Gypsies used to make them very carefully all around a stick so they looked like a chrysanthemum flower then sell them as decoration. Mine never come out that good but at least they work. Wonderful advice, thank you.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your compliment!

[@richardmacyczko1580]

Leave it to you to take a common task and take it to the next level. I've been doing feather sticks for years and "thought" I was good. You've done it again. Thank you yet again Felix. Respect from Florida USA 🌴

[@FelixImmler]

Your comment makes me happy! Thank you Richard!

[@ernsthelder7928]

Er nimmt ja auch grünes Holz der clevere Schweizer. 😅

[@albe6093]

The small, fine tips bring your demo from a good one to a perfect video! (in my opinion) Well thought out, very well shown, excellently described! Thank you for this video!!!

[@FelixImmler]

Wowww, thanks a lot for this wonderful feedback!

[@MrBearbait75]

Thank you for the tip to angle the knife blade back at a 45 deg! I wouldn't of thought it would make as much of a difference as it did! As always, you rock! Thank you.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for watching my videos!

[@outdoors-university]

Great video Felix and the explanation with the angle was amazing! Stay safe and have fun!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!

[@dennisleighton2812]

That was awesome, Felix! I have just learned more in a couple of minutes than in months of watching many videos teaching methods that now don't make sense! Well done, Sir!

[@Tony-zp8xn]

The serrated blade on the Swiss Soldier's Knife also makes some great curls. I brace the wood and I use the Soldier's knife at a 45-degree angle like a draw knife. The serrations make quick work of making a lot of curls because it makes many fine curls with each stroke. It's become my go-to knife for fire prep and mostly everything else.

[@BWORKZ_SouthWales]

That's my preferred method, was shown it on a survival course I did while serving! Great video! 👍🏻

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you John!

[@a_malicious_tea2658]

I just want to say thanks Felix . i got myself a huntsman SAK knife due to your videos and im loving it !

[@nauticalknotcraft]

Hey Felix. This is common sense at work. Eliminate the variables, use one action. I used to cut lacing from a leather or rawhide disc with this method. The knife is set into the stump and the lace is pulled. Takes a super sharp blade, a steady hand and a lot of practice, but like your feather stick the end result is perfect. Thank you for another informative video. Bravo.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much for this positive feedback!

[@johndagostino2451]

Your so correct less resistance with blade at angle I modified my sak main blade to sheep foot blade and small pen blade to warncliff blade what has you done to wrist your wearing a yellow bandage 🇨🇭🇬🇧👍🇮🇹🐾🦊

[@piratelestrange]

Great video Felix! You seem like a great person to hang around with. The way you speak, and the birds singing in the background, and even the occasional cowbell... just so calming. Thank you for all you do!

[@lorenray9479]

Love your teaching, but what accent is your mother language? Dis,dat, and dee oderting ya?

[@ТУРИСТ-АВАНТЮРИСТ]

Great job, I liked it. I also recently started making videos about hiking and bushcraft and it's pretty good. Greetings from Belarus! 🔥

[@censusgary]

Ay, Felix, why is your hand bandaged? Are you OK, brother?

[@FelixImmler]

I have a construction site in front of my house and have shoveled too much! Now the wrist hurts...

[@kalilay]

i feel like the word on the tip of your tongue for "skill and sensitivity" may be: finesse very well done

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@gizmocarr3093]

This idea is a good one for not just using a Swiss Army Knife if you happen not to have one. Placing the cutting edge at an angle is the best part of this idea to make sure you do. Now, I just hope I remember this the next time I make a fire stick. 😂🤔

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Gizmo. Thanks for your for your feedback!

[@severinneukom]

Das ist interessanter als 95% was im fernseher läuft! Das isch würklich sehr wertvoll! Absolut genial! Nach dine videos würi amigs am liebste im wald go wohne.. 😅

[@FelixImmler]

Haaa ha haa, das freut mi sehr! Dankä!

[@markh5889]

Thank you Felix!! Another great video. I have learned a lot from you. I carry other knives as well as my Swill Army knife but I think I probably use it the most. Thanks for showing me how to increase its versatility.

[@frankagee3157]

Great method here, I love it. I have never had any problem in the past making feather sticks, but this is much easier than what I have done. Anything that can make your job easier when in a survival situation is always welcome. You have done just that, made survival easier, and that makes life easier. Many thanks again for your work.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank for your compliment!

[@grayintheuk8021]

Felix - all your videos are interesting and this one - really interesting. That is a fine fuzzy feather stick - nice. Thanks and please don't stop these might fine videos. Best Gray

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Gray. Your comment makes me happy!

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

Nicely demonstrated and Awesome as always. Thanks again Felix and have a wonderful weekend.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot brother!

[@fearthehoneybadger]

Yours is the fuzziest stick I've ever seen.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your compliment!

[@ShirHac]

Nach all den Jahren setzt du immer noch einen drauf. Was hab ich schon andere Bushcrafter sich mit den Dingern abmühen sehen und du steckst einfach das Messer in den Baum und machst ganze Büschel... :) Gewusst wie.

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dankfür das tolle Lob!

[@John..18]

Absolutely fantastic video Felix,, thank you,, good old fashioned common sense,, brilliant,, 😊

[@FelixImmler]

Your Comment makes me happy. Thanks a lot!

[@JeremyArtsMarshall2004]

Im a complete newbie to bushcraft and woodland survival and this put it in simple and understandable terms. Thank Felix!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@Plain-Ole-Chuck]

Just had a conversation about the lack of use of feather sticks in these days of modern fire starters. I always enjoyed making and using them.. Going to try this method this weekend for sure... Thanks again for sharing

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much for your feedback!!

[@Plain-Ole-Chuck]

@@FelixImmler I tried it .. Not very good at it .. (video coming out tomorrow) Must have been the wood or the knife,, couldn't possibly be ME hahaha Going to try some different combinations. I'm hardheaded I'll get it sooner or later

[@arthurlambart7115]

Great video, I've always struggled to make feathers with my SAK. Now I know how to do it the easy way. Thanks so much.

[@jonnyboat2]

Thanks for those really useful, next level tips. Much appreciated. I'll definitely give them a try.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank makes me happy. Thank you!

[@libettrick]

Love the sound of cowbells in the background!

[@golem2866]

My Swiss army hiker is my everyday carry and I appreciate this perspective on feather sticking. I will try it my next opportunity.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your positive comment!

[@donkomzak3872]

I thought feather sticks need to be made from DRY wood .. but, near the end of the video you made your feather stick out of green wood. Interesting.

[@FelixImmler]

This works only if you make them really fine... And give them 5min to dry...

[@benfelder272]

Merci für diä videos wo du machsch ha dis buäch sit jahrä und ersch sit churtzem usä gfundä das du KZbin machsch 👍💪🇨🇭🇨🇭

[@edgeryder]

As a knife user, the section at 5:15 was very eye opening. I now have a better understanding of knife use. Thank you.

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦😎👍♥️👋🌲🚵‍♀️🌲🧘‍♀️🌲🖌📚🎨☕ Awesome👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your textless feedback 😂😂

[@rickrussell]

All that effort and you had a butane lighter the whole time :-)

[@donwaldroopoutdoors3665]

The most reliable ferro rod , the bic lighter

[@FelixImmler]

Haaa ha haa exactly what i think too!

[@terrycheek4097]

Felix, thank you for teaching me a different way of making feather sticks. I can't wait to try it out.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you Terry!

[@Ronin-ke5wm]

Again you have produced an extremely educational video . Thank you Felix

[@FelixImmler]

That makes me happy. Thank you!

[@spessart-outdoors]

fantastisch Felix, du bist der Meister darin, eine geeignete Methode für diverse outdoorproblemen aufzuzeigen. Danke schön

[@FelixImmler]

Danke für das tolle Lob!

[@edgaraquino2324]

Many thanks for such an interesting video! I was aware of the other methods but yours is simplicity itself! I can see the knife has to be very sharp...I understand the weather has been very hot & dry in Europe, is it very dry in Switzerland and can you still build a fire? I noticed you appear to have sprained your wrist, hope it is better...I enjoyed how you did the video in the forest(soothing) with an ant as an assistant & the birds & the cowbell as background "music"...great! thanks again!! Sehr gut!!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Edgar. My wrist is just a bit overworked from shoveling work in front of my house...

[@nicolasortiz8485]

Awesome👏👏👏 ,did you uses the mountainer Victorinox in the video? I have one ITS amazing🔪💪👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you Nicolas!

[@RP-dy5mu]

This actually got me thinking... What if instead of feather stick you use the victorinox saw to scrape wood and make wood dust. Does this work? I mean it would probably burn up way too fast but maybe it's a noob friendly way to go from tiny to small fire? Like you could put a base of wood dust on the base and have some smaller wood chunks lying in them. then keep adding?

[@FelixImmler]

Yes... this would probably be good for a ferro rod.

[@tecmow4399]

These are such useful tips and principles. I can’t get enough of your channel ❤️

[@asmith7876]

I’ll have to think up a better comment than the usual “You’re a genius!” but I can’t. So….You’re a Genius!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much for your kind compliment!

[@mikebox]

Great video. I’ve lived in Switzerland for over 26 years, I’ve been involved in Bushcraft and teaching for more. But this is the most Swiss Video I’ve ever seen. Theory, precision, technique. Loved it.

[@BladeWalker77]

Thank you, good suggestion. I found that with a well sharpened swiss army knife is very easy to make very good feather sticks.

[@FelixImmler]

Yes ... that's true...

[@DragonFly709]

Very impressive - feather sticks from a fresh branch! So, all the batoning is unnecessary!!

[@FelixImmler]

Nein, unnötig würde ich nicht sagen. Ich kann's hald einfach nicht mit einem taschenmesser. Aslo muss ich so feine Löckchen machen, dass sie turbo schnell trockenen.

[@tsooma1]

Very interesting technique, I'm going to try it. Congratulations on the video.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@behindthespotlight7983]

Easiest way to learn to feather stick is with a Mora. A SAK is a fine secondary tool. The key is a razor sharp Scandi grind blade. And bone white STRAIGHT wood grain. But once one masters the Mora & that almost piston like fluid shave moving over to a classic size or Ranger size SAK should present no problem whatsoever

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you for your interesting feedback!

[@jamesmcnamara7484]

I will be trying this method this weekend. Thank you for sharing your brilliant ingenuity!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot James!

[@mrsee8918]

Another fantastic and informative video, could I challenge you to do a similar video with your axe?

[@FelixImmler]

Yes... that works also with an axe

[@Sam-lm8gi]

Danke sehr, Felix! My attempts to make feather sticks in the past have failed miserably, but this technique looks foolproof. I will definitely try it on my next outing in the woods.

[@clintonroushff7068]

Thanks Felix, great tip. Your knife must be super sharp! Take care Felix

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Clinton!

[@Zloyster]

Спасибо Феликс! Очень полезный навык. Я попробую это завтра, не откладывая.

[@FelixImmler]

Super thank you!

[@theend5304]

Не откладывайте на завтра то, что можно сделать сегодня

[@alf3553]

Awesome feather sticks. Would work with any knife or just a one handed method of getting a fire 🔥

[@FelixImmler]

Yes... this works with every knife...

[@BCJerbs]

This is why you sir are my favorite KZbin content creator! I very much appreciated the little bit with adding that sap at the end...i made what I called a Canadian Candle not long ago and it was with dry sap crystals and a couple curls of Fatwood to act as the wick and it had an impressive burn time of over twenty mins! I absolutely look forward to your Friday uploads Mr.Felix and already looking forward to next week's episode! I hope your weekend is blessed my friend thanks for sharing your knowledge and time with us! Cheers, Jerbs 👍🏼🇨🇭🔥🔪🔥🇨🇦👍🏼

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot brother!!

[@jojitsu5620]

Thank you so much for posting so much good content. Your site is amazing!!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you. Your comment makes me happy!

[@mistastabs5840]

AWSOME!!! video Sir... Thanks for sharing.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for watching!!

[@andrehollander7073]

Hallo Felix, danke für den super Tipp! Die 45° Fixierung ist klasse, probiere ich aus. Denke, dass meine feathersticks deutlich besser werden mit Deiner Technik! Immer wieder klasse und wertvoll, 1a! Grüße aus Flensburg ⚓️

[@FelixImmler]

Viel Spaß damit! ..und danke für das tolle Kompliment!

[@jospipodEvo]

Another great video Felix 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 thank you

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@luettnpietoutdoor]

habe auch noch mal geschaut, titel wird in deutsch angezeigt und sprach ist in englisch....macht aber nichts....jeder der aufmerksam zuschaut versteht alles was du vermitteln willst

[@FelixImmler]

Danke Danke!

[@luettnpietoutdoor]

@@FelixImmler ich danke dir das du deine videos immer mit ehrlichen augen machst auch wenn sie manchmal ein wenig traurig schauen...aber immer ehrlich!!!!!!!!!

[@Saffirance]

Felix what beautifully fluffy feather sticks you have made! So nice! I love learning from you. thank you for the video!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks lot or watching my stuff!

[@garywood702]

Excellent tips! I've been making feathersticks for many years and have never gotten the hang of getting those super fine curls like some can get. Maybe it's just old age catching up to me. As your video demonstrates, I have found that securing the knife as you have, allows one much more control in the feathering process. Great job and thanks for posting! As an aside, I'll have to try putting the knife tip at a 45 angle as I usually just put the tip in the log at a 90 and have at it. ;-)

[@citizenwolf8720]

Another great video. Excellent technique. Thank you.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@Dr._Spamy]

Mir war zwar schon aufgefallen, daß schräg angesetzte Schneiden besser schneiden, daß man dabei aber einen spitzeren Schneidenwinkel erhält, hatte mein kleines Hirn aber noch nicht herausgefunden. 😄👍 Ich hatte das leichtere Schneiden, immer mit der halbwegs sägenden Arbeitsweise in Verbindung gebracht, die aber womöglich auch noch eine Rolle dabei spielt. BTW - so ein schön feinfusseliger Federstock eignet sich sicher auch zum Heizkörper putzen. 😄 Ich kannte bisher eigentlich eher vergleichsweise grob geschnitzte Kienspanlocken zum Feuer anzünden.

[@FelixImmler]

Ja genau.... zum Heizkörper putzen brauche ich die Dinger auch ständig 🤣

[@AndyB1968]

Superb advice Felix, these are great tips for efficiently starting a fire. Keep up your outstanding work, so much to learn, so much to share 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@RobVaderful]

Avoiding errors is as swiss as it can be.Wenn Felix sagt "Nur halbe Muskelkraft", darf man nicht vergessen, daß er Unterarme wie Schinken hat.

[@FelixImmler]

Haaa ha haa, danke für das Kompliment 😂😂

[@actionimme]

Nice! As always! Could you start the fire with a ferrorod?

[@FelixImmler]

Yes... that would work...

[@wolfman2702]

Thank you for this tip. I love the way you use the props to demonstrate how this technique works and then demonstrate the actual skill.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@davehumpleby3440]

This is THE best video ive seen on feathersticks. Sound science, explanation and demonstration. Thank you Felix.

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Dave. Thank you so much!

[@markgilmour5757]

Could add a guide peg in the base board, would help keep the angle accurate too

[@FelixImmler]

Super idea!

[@marcelhoffmann6843]

05:23 gleich noch eine kleine Einheit in Geometrie mitgeliefert. Ich fand auch gut, dass du selbst Fragen aufwirfst, die du dann beleuchtest und beantwortest. Das hat dem Video Tiefe gegeben. Grüezi

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank für das schöne Kompliment.

[@michaellee8815]

WOW… just changing from 90 to 45 degree angle made a MASSIVE difference in my feathering!!!

[@grazianism]

i find this method very useful especially with longer and heavier blades like machetes, hatchets or long and thick chopper knives. Very fine curls in little time is a precious thing all outdoor men would have the skills to achieve, and with this awesome trick is now possibile. thanks Felix 😊

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Marco!

[@simonedallachiesa9804]

A true tratease about feather stick making. Amazing.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!!

[@DinoNucci]

I just use real feathers, from the pillows of the people I've eaten.

[@FelixImmler]

Good idea! 😂

[@DKHomestead]

Felix, have you done a video on how to achieve a very sharp knife or axe?

[@FelixImmler]

Yes..kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoisqYqgp82jrJI

[@ParaBellum282]

Anyone else have a sudden craving for spaghetti?

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your funny comment!

[@stephanygates6491]

Surprising how easily green wood can start a fire.

[@FelixImmler]

Yes.. that's true!

[@martinriley106]

Always a positive approach to life! 👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you!

[@pmue437]

Felix did you sharpened the knife before the start?

[@FelixImmler]

Yes!

[@j.l_vqtqv9908]

Sehr guter Freund von mir Ich mochte das Video mit den verschiedenen Techniken des Federns und das letzte für Anfänger ist sehr gute Arbeit sicher und funktional 👌😉 zu zeigen, dass die Haselnuss gut gefiedert obwohl dieses etwas Grün entzündet zu den tausend Wundern 😜 wie immer vielen Dank für das Teilen Ihrer Werke und schickte Ihnen Grüße von 🇪🇦👍

[@FelixImmler]

1000 Dank für Ihren netten Kommentar!

[@robhead22]

Brilliant!! You are an inspiration!!! Thank you!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this compliment!

[@rolandocotoalvarado1383]

Very nice tip, greetings from Costa Rica

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you!

[@davef5916]

amazing tips, logical, well taught. The power of my humble SAK just multiplied significantly. Thanks Felix!

[@Frederic_S]

For what reason should anyone make Lockenstöckchen other than showing of how sharp his or her knife is? ^^ just pick up needle sized dead dry branches and keep your knife razor sharp.

[@FelixImmler]

Ja du hast recht, Lockenstöcke ist nur Poser-Bushcraft!

[@Frederic_S]

@@FelixImmler 🤗

[@1621billw]

Another super idea, thanks a lot and keep them coming

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot William!

[@HNZ.]

what a really good job my Friend!!!! tnx!!!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Ruben!