DIY Swiss Arrow / Pathfinder Arrow - Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Project

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In this video e show you how to craft and how to Throw a Swiss Arrow ( Pathfinder Arrow). I saw this projekt the first time about 8 Years ago on the KZbin channel from Dave Canterburry.
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[@brotherandythesage]

You gotta love a man who talks to chickens! I'm surprised at the distance with such a small dart/arrow!

[@viragaustin]

Legend has it.. that Felix made his entire house with his two hands and a Swiss Army knife.

[@FelixImmler]

Haa ha haa may be next year 😂😂

[@royksk]

Not quite correct. At the time he could only use one hand as he had a broken wrist which was plastered and in a sling 🤪

[@Tommyg-rq6lj]

The neutral version of joerg sprave

[@imbissbronko9324]

And without the evil HAhaHahahah

[@FelixImmler]

@@imbissbronko9324 🤣🤣

[@FelixImmler]

Haa ha haa, thanks a lot!

[@Tommyg-rq6lj]

@@FelixImmler i like you as a youtuber definitely a sub!

[@realberserkpanda]

Underrated comment👍🏻 made me laugh so much because ai could not think of why he seamed so familiar but yes he does have a similar style to that crazy german inventor😂 no offense to Joerg.

[@Reaperc-wp6xg]

You can tell this guy just naturally enjoys doing projects like these, and I've learned something new

[@davidcarroll2035]

We used to make these in the 1960s when growing up, all I knew them as was (throwing arrow) loads of cheap fun. Unfortunately as years have passed I had forgotten how to make one. You have just rekindled the little boy in me though in all truth, and my wife would agree the little boy is never far under the surface and long may it stay so. Thanks Felix

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful story!

[@AdamCeladin]

Great Job on this video Felix !!! I LOVE Swiss Arrow

[@FelixImmler]

Hey Adam. On my researche to this topic i watched a video from you!!!! i remember exactly!!

[@AdamCeladin]

@@FelixImmler thank you brother i have ooold videos about this topic i have to make justice and update it some Day 😎

[@Fricker112]

I did not expect to see the on and only world champion knife thrower, Adam Celadin, here but I am glad I did.

[@minatormyth]

Hey, this brings back memories. I used to make the Dutch arrows 45 years ago when I was a kid in England. 🤗

[@TC-th1ey]

What a wonderful project, and acknowledging other sources (such as Dave) is not only respectful, it also promotes his channel to interested viewers.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much Tom!!

[@johannstander1692]

I grew up in South Africa, the first time I came accros this weapon. As kids we played / hunted with bow & arrows, spears, pellet guns, slingshot etc. Missed out on a Swiss Arrow though. Ps. My first Swiss Army Knife was issued to me 32 years ago and I still have!

[@captainunderpants936]

Im from cape west coast

[@motaman8074]

My favorite intro....when Felix says " Hello KZbin!" I know something good is coming up.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!!!

[@isfarhasan2529]

Man this guy is more wholesome then intimidating.....loved the vedio

[@fivetimesyo]

Intuitive : just throw the damn thing. Good advice.

[@FelixImmler]

Haaa ha haa exactly!

[@EL5A55]

So much memories ahah, I used to do that when I was a kid, we call it "Polynesian arrow" here in France. And indeed intuitive is the best advice to throw it!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your super interesting comment!

[@kollusion1]

So. . . In the UK - French arrows. In Germany - Swiss arrows. In the US - Dutch arrows. & In France - Polynesian arrows! What is the true origin of these things? Why so many names?

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

"Throwing Arrow" makes a lot of sense. I'll have to try this....... 🤓

[@FelixImmler]

Good luck brother!

[@kollusion1]

I've recently remembered making these in the 80s. It's interesting to find different people from around the world, doing the same thing. We called them french, I've only just heard them being called Swiss, & Dutch.

[@Traderjoe]

I never heard of this before! I definitely will try it! Danke!

[@FelixImmler]

Hope you like it!

[@clintonjohn7387]

We used playing cards for Fletching when we were kids here in Wales 👍

[@DK82]

Your videos motivate you to use Victorinox knives for various natural crafts.

[@DK82]

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[@binodmenahihu8104]

We played with it as kids...I was particularly pretty accurate with it... I thought it was our invention... didn't know this same toy is also used in the west too... world is so small.. 👍❤

[@Rick-ve5lx]

We called them French arrows, we located the string behind the fletching with no notch and no turns round the arrow because the string was held taut. Nice to see one again, brings back memories, cheers!

[@benjyboichambers6030]

This is called a bobby arrow from the uk I use to play this with my friends when I was 10 years old I’m 34 years old now this brings bk Memories

[@michaelstrudwick5066]

Our dad show us 3 boys to make these and I have showed my kids how to make them what a fun thing to make I hope my kids will show there kids how to make them when thay got kids of ther own 😊😊

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for this wonderfull words...

[@achimaufachse5925]

Gottseidank kannte ich das als Kind noch nich. Wir haben damals schon mit Schäferschleudern viel Unsinn getrieben. Danke fürs Video. Gruß aus Thüringen.

[@FailClanLP]

You need a scream at 9:24 would be hilarious. Love your vids felix, keep it comming.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@pnyarrow]

Hi Felix. So ein schönen Tag - ich habe gerade dein Superbuch bekommen. Recht herzlichen Dank! Bleib gesund. ATB wie immer. Nigel

[@FelixImmler]

Super, das freut mich!! Liebe Grüsse

[@pnyarrow]

@@FelixImmler Bitte schick diene Adresse an [e-mail]

[@OnTheRiver66]

I have read about this but never seen it demonstrated. Thank you, Felix!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your comment!

[@nseight]

Felix Immler* Thank you for making me smile :-) Sending many well wishes from Scotland*

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your funny feedback!

[@_stoatchaser]

The chickens were looking on nervously when it to the fletching ......

[@FelixImmler]

Haa ha haa they have a reason!

[@leecoomber3877]

I used to make these arrows as a kid and throw them in the park at the front of my home ,,hours of fun

[@kevinklei3005]

I was anticipating at the start "LET ME SHOW YOU IT'S FEATURES " !!!!! cheers from down under in Australia [Yes Australia NOT Austria ]

[@kelleren4840]

Wow. Never heard of your channel before but I'm so glad KZbin recommended it. You seem like a very smart, intelligent, friendly person and I can't wait to see more!

[@MrSlapdash243]

When I was a kid (40 years ago) we used to make them but we called them french arrows. They were about half the length and made out of dowel from a hardware store. We used to split them at the end for flights usually out of card, notch them, and usually use a shoe lace. If we were feeling evil we would tape a nail to the end. How the memories come flooding back.

[@paulbond1518]

Wow,just brought back memories of making these in the 70s we called them Dutch arrows here in the uk,the distance these can be thrown is amazing very cool,think I will have a go at making one again,cheers

[@paulbond1518]

Using duct tape was a good idea,we would split the wood and use playing cards as flights and bind the wood,we would make up a target on the floor and see who could get closest to the bullseye,all the best

[@outlaweduk]

@@paulbond1518 i can recall these, could never get the hang of it

[@paulbond1518]

OUTLAWED UK yeah,I think you have to release it just a the right time.not sure how well I could do this now

[@elusive7815]

Simple and effective that's awesome

[@schaduwfarspire9493]

Great video, thank you for sharing.

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

Hello from Detroit Michigan USA 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for watching my video!

[@WagnerM.]

This is really cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@leecoomber3877]

I used playing cards or cut boxes for flights an put tape about inch or two below flights to put my shoelace on, the shoe lace had a knot in the end which you cross the lace over to get a purchase to throw from.👍👍👍👍

[@CaptainPupu]

Wow! I'm definitely trying this. Thank you McGyver!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!!

[@miker5502]

Very cool! Thanks for demonstrating this ...looks like fun.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Mike. It is fun!😂🤣

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

We made these as kids in Yorkshire, we also called the Swiss Throwing Arrows, ours were made normally from canes:- yes they fly a long way with practice and a weighted nose (point) Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

[@GifhornCh]

Damn, Michael, I just remembered that I used to throw them as well. I’m from Wakefield.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Chris They were good fun. Think 💭 I going to make some more

[@GifhornCh]

Michael... me too. Just hope they haven’t been banned in Germany (where I know live).

[@dreamok732]

Me too, in Derbyshire... garden canes and flights cut from cornflake packets. We could throw them so far we lost them in the hedges.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

DREAM OK Yep we would split the cane at the back with a cross and cardboard flights. Yeah we lost loads , they would fly so far. 👍🏻

[@herberar]

Great! I saw that video several years ago too and I couldn't find it anymore . Tomorrow I ' ll be making one. Thanks a lot !

[@carlthomasaixart2085]

Jepp,super. macht sicher Spaß

[@lisuk66]

🙋 Hello from Belarus! Thank's again, Mr. VixMan, for your great ideas 😁👍!!!

[@FelixImmler]

Glad you like them!

[@MrKidatheart2]

excellent video ! Thank You ! I'm going to make some of these.

[@jessegiles663]

Thankyou for that knowledge I'm actually stuck on the atlatle lately and this swiss arrow is awsome and I wont forget

[@dr.greenthumb8895]

Cool!

[@StefanWaldmann]

Ohaaa das wird ein Spaß nachzubauen, super Inspiration👍🏻💪🏻🙂

[@FelixImmler]

Danke mein Freund!!

[@tarmacdemon]

We used to make these as kids using garden canes and twine no flights just pointed ends . Nice to see your enthusiasm over such a simple but effective weapon .

[@gadmchan3718]

so cool

[@farquharwilson2523]

Simple and fun project, thanks Felix.

[@tomcat-68]

Hallo Felix, wirklich interessant diese Art einen Pfeil zu „werfen“. Vor allem wenn man bedenkt, dass das Seil bzw. die Schnur hierbei mehrere Funktionen hat: 1. Die Schnur beschleunigt den Pfeil über das Loslassen hinaus, durch die weiter durchgezogene Wurfbewegung (in etwa wie ein Katapult). Die Beschleunigung endet somit erst nach dem Lösen der Schnur aus der Einkerbung. 2. Durch die Umschlingung des Pfeiles wird die Verbindung der Schnur zur Einkerbung bis zum Abwurf unter Spannung gehalten, so dass sie sich nicht vorzeitig lösen kann. 3. Die Umschlingung mit der Schnur sorgt gleichzeitig nach dem Loslassen für eine Rotationsbewegung des Pfeiles um die Längsachse, welches die Flugbahn zusätzlich stabilisiert. Also insgesamt schon eine ziemlich clevere Pfeil-Wurf-Technik. Danke für‘s Zeigen! Beste Grüße ... Thomas

[@RickMidds]

Wow. I have never seen that arrow throwing method. Thank you! 😉👍

[@sebr9974]

Hello Felix, Don't know if you will read it, but anyway : as a (french) boy scouts I've learn to build these type of arrow (ours are just fatter in general), we called it polynesian arrow and actually, I've seen some shoots around 100m. It's cool to see that more people know how to make and throw these, thanks !

[@a.maverick.4767]

We used to make these as kids in the 70s. We used green garden canes and playing cards for the flights. Happy times.

[@leondong285]

So happy boy he is!!!

[@fourseasonsnorth]

Incredible! Awesome video!

[@bizkubis]

Hello Felix.. im from the other side of the world,the land below the wind.. thank you for teaching this during our quarantine day.. i will start throwing right away.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for watching!! Greetings from Switzerland

[@mastersolid2000]

Simplemente fantástico. Muchas gracias, este video alegró mi día 👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Jaime!

[@romanbelic776]

Bro i love this guy

[@ianrtilley]

Well done Felix, just takes me back to my childhood and you have refreshed my memory on were the Notch has to be, great, keep the videos coming. Cheers Ian

[@alvilda]

You live in a beautiful green place...congratulations...

[@alexanderpoitz9850]

Wie jedes mal: perfekt

[@FelixImmler]

Super, danke Alexander!

[@miscelaneasmiscelaneas6593]

Your technology is simple, ingenious, effective and efficient. You manage to transmit torque and a greater impulse which allows to stabilize the translational movement and increase the reach. Admirable. Greetings from Argentina

[@johnathansampson2925]

Thank you Felix for this video. You have a very charming personality. Thank you for teaching me something I didn't know...I considered myself a survivalist ..you have shown me I have a lot to learn..so thank you very much.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you Johnathan!! 😃

[@johnathansampson2925]

@@FelixImmler keep up the good fight bro. I'm gonna teach my son how to do this once I get it down a bit . This is a very useful survival skills as not everyone has the eye to tiller a bow...and most raw survival bows made with little experience ,is more dangerous than no bow at all. So I think this is a method that should be taught as a staple in all survival scenarios involving being in the woods where theres a chance to get lost

[@MartinAhlman]

This looks like fun! Thank you for this.

[@FelixImmler]

Any time!

[@si3427]

My granddad taught me how to make these when I was a kid. He called them bobby arrows. He never said to wrap the string round the arrow. I’m going to teach my kids this weekend 😁

[@TeNBeeS7]

Waou❣💯too cool 👍🏽

[@michaelhunter3471]

Made these as a kid some 40 years ago and they were called French arrows back then used cardboard for fletches and sometimes we would use bamboo for the shaft other times we would use dowel which is a little heavier, we could get 60to 70m on a good throw.

[@MultiSparkyMarky]

This is exactly how we made ours as kids. We borrowed bamboo sticks from peoples gardens lol then used cereal boxes cut up for the flights and then used our shoe laces lol even as a kid of around 10 or 11 we could throw them as far as a football pitch.

[@feliceh]

"FF" 😍 Tolles Projekt, den Schindelpfeil habe ich aus Deinem "Schnitz it yourself " bereits getestet und bin von der Performance begeistert. Nun werde ich mich mal an den Swiss Arrow wagen.... Vielen Dank mal wieder für Dein erfrischendes Video! Weiter so!! 👍

[@FelixImmler]

Super, danke Felix!!

[@sharpsteels4635]

Such an wholesome guy, earned a subscriber

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!!

[@Waldhandwerk]

Das ist super cool!

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank mein lieber Freund!

[@snowjoe43]

Very good good video Felix! Thank you.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much dear Joe!

[@WayPointSurvival]

This is a really neat and simple project. Very well done and well taught. Thank you, my friend!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you for watching brother!

[@WayPointSurvival]

@@FelixImmler You are most welcome!

[@ralfralfson]

Danke Felix! Genau das richtige Projekt zur richtigen Zeit für mich: am Wochenende kommen die Enkel ;-) LG Ralf

[@alexwoolfman2238]

I was sceptical right until the moment he threw one. I was just watching this with the feeling that it must be a joke. It was really far and cool, thank you for surprising me!

[@eatwhatukiii2532]

Thanks for this! SUBSCRIBED!

[@paragjh284]

Wow you live in such a beautiful place....

[@sosteve9113]

A perfect historical project Felix,this is why I like like these kind of things

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much brother!

[@Rc-Adventurers]

That was cool👍🏼

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!!

[@nicolanicola1067]

Good very good!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@duskom6737]

Dobar video.

[@RatsAndFunTV]

Very nice.

[@MrC-nh9sk]

I made these when I was a kid, over 40 years ago! We used playing cards as the flights.

[@FelixImmler]

Wowww, 40 years ago! 40 years ago the children knew what was fun!

[@jeffmaughan9999]

I’m 49 now and these were all the rage in Consett, County Durham in the late 70s / 80s. We called them “hoying arra’s”. Couple of playing cards, piece of Dad’s bamboo from his sweet peas and an old felt tip pen lid for the weighted end. 80+ metres was easily achieved.

[@MrC-nh9sk]

@@jeffmaughan9999 I'm 49 too! You forgot nicking a shoelace for the string 😀

[@kolynegordon9364]

Same here we made these arrows in the 50s with competitions of who could make the best and throw the furthest

[@mendoeta]

Amazing swiss atlatl. Its funny and easy to make. Thanks grand Master.

[@FelixImmler]

Glad you like it!

[@dantoniogiulio]

Sei un mito😁e troppo simpatico.

[@FelixImmler]

Mille grazie!

[@mattbowie9479]

great video. just subbed can't wait to see what you get into next!

[@msakmaxyblasco6921]

Spectacular!!!👏👏

[@FelixImmler]

Many thanks!!

[@williamfoster9024]

3 chickens by your feet..brand new arrow...mmm 😆 thanks for showing great tips. Ok by.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for watching William 😆

[@tikofthetoka5650]

We had something like this growing up. Heavy metal arrows with a long Spike on the end. Great fun for children. They called them lawn darts. Then they banned them.

[@svenkotitschke2716]

Vielen Dank für das tolle Video. Das werde ich heute Mittag gleich mit den Kindern an unserer Waldhütte nachbauen. Mach weiter so. Gruß Sven

[@FelixImmler]

Super Idee Sven..gutes Gelingen!

[@tokoloshe42]

Thats super awesome and easy. Great video felix

[@FelixImmler]

Glad you like it! Thanks Andi!

[@musicandcoffee2853]

This is fantastic brother! Thanks👍🏼

[@FelixImmler]

My pleasure! Greetings from Switzerland

[@cherokeesfinestindian]

Awesome 👌

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@anasjamal852]

I'm so going to try this first thing in the morning thanks 🙂❤️

[@FelixImmler]

Have fun!

[@heinzholdorf5446]

I doubt if you can hunt your next Abendessen with that arrow. But I really like the Hühnergegacker in the background. :)

[@FelixImmler]

Damit erlege ich höchstens eine gekochte Kartoffel 😂

[@tonynapoli5549]

Ahhhh yes the arrow came first then the bow, excellent for crowd control lol. Felix when going under a fence on your belly roll over makes it a lot easier 😂 thanks for sharing nice edge on the blade. Ciao 👌🇬🇧

[@phantomthao1514]

It’s so hard to find such a perfect nice looking stick. I like that stick👍

[@paulleftwick7782]

Steam hazel stick hang them with rock tied on bottom of stick nice straight stick

[@phantomthao1514]

paul leftwick ahh, that’s smart as heck,

[@jeffnotti9932]

wow another great project... J

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks again Jeff!

[@abdulkabza]

Great explanations!

[@FelixImmler]

Glad it was helpful!