WOODEN NAILS - The forgotten bushcraft technique. My uses, how i craft it and the best wood sorts.

In this video I show you my use for wooden nails in a Bushcraft scenario. I give you tip and tricks how to craft the best wooden nails and i betray the best wood sorts i know.
I got the inspiration for this video from Sepp Fischer. Please visit his great channel.
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Wood sorts for wooden nails that i had testet:
good: Hazel (Corylus avellana)
better: Ash (Fraxinus excelsior), Beech (Fagus sylvatica), Oak (Quercus)
the best: Robinia (Robinia pseudoacacia), Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens), Dogwood (Cornus),
Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas)
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Used Knife:
Victorinox Huntsman
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[@JHV166]

I have invested literally THOUSANDS of dollars in various Bushcraft Knives and Axes.. ANd here comes Feliz Immler doing more with a Swiss Army knife than I could ever imagine! YOu sir, I BRILLIANT!

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Jim. Thank you so much for your kind feedback!

[@johnharrington4757]

I cant honestly think of a better bushcraft knife than the Morakniv robust. I collect knives so I understand diversity is the spice of life ;)

[@donaldstepp4850]

I would say knowledge is the most important thing. Yes the sak knife deserves respect though

[@baz3184]

Let's be honest most of us don't need 90% of the gear we have.

[@bajamus69]

Knives are like shoes, you could buy a mora like you could buy a pair of crocs they're quality, robust, and versatile, but nobody brags about a mora, you brag about the 2 grand hand Made demascus masterpeice fixblade that you only use on special occasions and only let touch some surfaces

[@alistairlewis2461]

Felix smile and attitude is infectious. He seems SO happy. It’s what we need these days. And his work is just great to see what can be done. Lost arts.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback!

[@alistairlewis2461]

@@FelixImmler Felix. It’s just the truth mate. You are such a breath of fresh air. No pretentious rubbish. Just pure enthusiasm. Thankyou so much. Addicted to your creative methods and honest appraisals. You acknowledge others where they have helped you. Kindest regards from Melbourne Australia.

[@jaio33]

@@alistairlewis2461 Spoke for me too

[@nn567]

Was just gonna say the same thing!

[@Rayofsunshine11]

I think it may be the fact that he is out enjoying himself in nature and providing us with tips on how to do things. I found this channel from Far North Bush Craft and Survival. I get lost in these videos while my work day is slow.

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Rust Proof too! 👍 😃

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot James!!

[@seribas]

Use fatwood. Last forever

[@Thatsmisteroldguytou]

@@seribas How long do you think these last?

[@davidjacobs828]

@@FelixImmler Another masterclass in woodland skills felix.. Thanks, great video. , 😎👍

[@Setnja92]

You are actually the first man, who i know, who mentioned the true botanical names of the trees (in the description). This is *so much better* and makes them easier to find in literature (or on the internet) for people who does not speak flawlessly english or who does not now the english names, but know these trees under different names. Latin nomenclature is universal, no matter from where you are or what is you native language. Suddenly there is not "some beech wood", but well known fagus; not "some ash", but fraxinus that grows behind your house etc. As a man with botanically oriented education (and only self learned english), i really appreciate it. Little detail that makes your videos a lot more professional in my eyes :)

[@ernststravoblofeld]

Traditional Japanese builders used bamboo nails like this. Mostly for shingling roofs. They had a mallet with a spike on one side for starting the hole, then they just pounded it in.

[@FelixImmler]

I believe... This is a super interesting hint.

[@mingshey]

Bamboo wedges are good for cleaving small wood, too. Sturdy and smooth, it penetrates woods softer than itself.

[@ghostsinthegraveyard5766]

@@paddor Japanese literally take everything to the extreme, thats the point of Otaku!

[@s10m0t10n]

Another tip I can show to my grandsons for their eventual scout camping trips. Knowledge weighs nothing and it may help them one day. Thank you, Felix.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your wonderful feedback!

[@ZippedUpKitz]

Yes!!! I did that at a campout with my kid when they were in cub scouts… they were freaking out because I was "sharpening" sticks with a pencil sharpener and then used the shavings to start a campfire… now, in Scouts, BSA, I have shown the troop that technique too…

[@natejennings5884]

Felix's rocket stove from a log video drew me end. Dude's pretty clever.

[@lynnmaners9165]

Watching, and learning, from Felix is both inspiring and relaxing! :-)

[@ajbowers44]

@@ZippedUpKitz love that idea! I think I’m going to pack a pencil sharpener in my 5 year olds pack to try it out on our next trip!

[@richardchristian6504]

Felix, after carving my nails, I place them into a cup or pot with a snug fitting lid. pointed tips towards the bottom of the container. Secure the lid to the container. Place the sealed container up side down next to the bed of hot embers and surround 3/4 the diameter of the container (like making Char). Hard woods usually take 12 to 15 minutes for me. Give this a try. I do not tried with soft woods.

[@Kiltman1]

I wonder if fire- hardened nails as you describe could be used for actual joining of two pieces vs used as pegs as demonstrated here?

[@richardchristian6504]

@@Kiltman1 All timber framing pegs "nails" are dried hard woods. This makes them stronger, they will no longer shrink like the green wood pegs do when they dry. Fire hardening them makes them more resistant to rot and insect attack. Food for thought

[@ernstandersen979]

I know shoemakers used small wooden nails in the old days.They were roasted on an iron plate. But i never thought it could be used for bushcraft.👌👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this interesting comment!

[@ernstandersen979]

@@FelixImmler I'm so old i've seen it 😄In 1975 there were stil shoemakers who had them lying arond,but they did not use them anymore.

[@12thsonofisrael]

Yes, by heating the wood, you can temper it.

[@nancygreggpasiecznik4673]

I came across your video by accident. After only a couple of minutes, I subscribed because of your enthusiasm, and the subject matter was unusual, at least to me. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos! I also subscribed to your friend's (Sepp Fisher's) channel, based on your recommendation.

[@TomahawkScout]

Hey Felix, another lovely tip video! Keep up the good work brother! There is one further tip I'd like to share with you in regard to hardening the nails... And that is burnishing. By taking the nails after fire hardening and rubbing the newly fire hardened surface on a glass bottle bottom, the flat of your hatchet or knife, or other similarly hard smooth surface, you will buff and compress the fibers even further into a glossy smooth finish not unlike glass. This will reduce friction when pounding them in and also increase durability. Additionally, this will work beautifully on bone tools like awls, nails, and knives. You'd be surprised how hard and sharp a bone knife could get with the right balance of fire hardening and burnishing, I've even seen them shaving sharp in some instances! Anyway, all the best! And keep up the good tips!!!

[@yellowdog762jb]

Felix, you make great videos that are very entertaining and informative. You always have a smile and seem to be in a great mood. You're the type of guy the everyone wishes was their neighbor. Thank you for all of your hard work!

[@kennyking6325]

Friends, 50 minutes for a fire temper, that is amazing! Thank you

[@FelixImmler]

Nooooo, you understand me wrong... that was 15 Min not 50 sorry!

[@SpamMusubi308]

What a relaxing way to spend by the fire in the evenings 🤔😁👍💚🤣🤣

[@andrehollander7073]

So, auch ausprobiert. War heute schon sehr früh unterwegs und da bei uns im Norden sehr viel Weißdorn wächst, habe ich mich für dieses schöne und sehr harte Holz entschieden. Ich kann nur sagen: Super! Schnell gemacht. Ich habe in zwei etwas dickeren Stücken mit der Aale ein Loch gebohrt und mit dünnen Paracord verbunden, kann man prima Kleinkram aufhängen und hat Übersicht am Lagerplatz. Liebe Grüße aus Flensburg ⚓, André

[@davidbenner2289]

You "pegged" it, again! Another Class-A, genius IQ class! You are a National Treasure for all of Switzerland!

[@ritaborde1657]

Na das nenn ich mal Hand- Werk!!! Danke für dieses wundervolle Video!!!!

[@yellowboot6629]

The Best Nails!🤭 esp for survival coffins... 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks Felix!💐

[@Sylidotde]

…und wieder ein mega Video von unserem sympathischen Felix! Dankeschön 😊

[@FelixImmler]

Ich danke dir für den netten Kommentar!

[@hightowner5067]

Top !!!!! mega sympatischer Mensch , schön dass es auch noch sowas gibt !!!!

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank!!

[@RubberTramping]

Hello KZbin always makes me smile 😁

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@julialewis8794]

I don't like being outside especially in summer (bugs suck) so I have no idea why you tube started recommending me your channel but I'm so glad it did. Your videos are so interesting.

[@targetupsc3814]

Felix's expression and vivid smile always give me positive vives and hope. I really don't know but he must be a very positive person that's why it is always reflected through his videos. Thanks bro for teaching us wonderful techniques with your never fading positive outlook and smile. Love from India! ❤️🇮🇳❤️

[@S4nyi1]

I learn this fire hardening technique as a child from my grand father. We use it for skewers. But I don't remember what reason. Thank you Felix!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your wonderful story!

[@Drphiltravels]

Thank you Felix for this extremely useful tip for Bushcraft and camping!!! I enjoy your channel tremendously!!!!

[@sng2225]

Just when I thought you would run out of new ideas. Genius knows no bounds. Thank you Felix.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@f.morgani3568]

Thank you so MUCH, happy camping and crafting... God bless you. From the Chesapeake Bay.. Mid Atlantic east coast of the 🇺🇸..

[@josephhead8345]

I learn so much from you Sir. You are a genius. Keep these videos coming. Much respect from Ontario, Canada.

[@davidmclaughlin2796]

That's a wonderful video Felixa! I'll use this trick from now on. Thank you. David.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot David!

[@simonize251]

What a clever and humble guy.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!!

[@atwowhlr6805]

HELLLOOO FELIX! You have taught us many survival skills. This holiday weekend, a group of us girls will be trying camping in the woods for the first time. Thank you. (did I mention we are 70+ yrs)

[@FelixImmler]

That is awesome! Have fun!

[@JesusSaves86AB]

I'm only in my 30's but feel like I belong playing backgammon and cribbage with some cool seniors in between hikes.

[@101boertjie]

Enjoy the camp ladies, have fun.

[@cordellkent4790]

Thank you for this lesson Mr Felix. Brilliant

[@nobodxy]

Sepp was the first bushcraft youtuber i watched. Alongside with Mike they got me into the woods again

[@FelixImmler]

Is Mike = bushcraft bartons ?

[@Ziethenausdembusch]

Toll, wieder was dazugelernt. Danke Felix!

[@ognocio]

Don't laugh please, but I started to watch your videos for interesting in bushcraft and now I use them to learn and improve my English! You speak very clear and easy to understand. Thanks a lot!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your compliment!

[@gringoanon4550]

truly commendable bit of survival knowledge

[@joeltower5964]

And I love this idea! I've watched many bushcraft videos and never seen this! Thank you so much !

[@hernancoronel]

Love, love, love this technique and love your happiness and great attitude to life. YOU ARE AWESOME FELIX! Thank you, thank you, thank you from Buenos Aires, AR!

[@proregiomoselle6622]

Lieber Felix, super anschauliches Video wieder. Ganz herzlichen Dank für diese weitere Lehrstunde. Immer wieder ein Vergnügen! Ein Tip zum Härten der Spitze noch: Das geht bis zu einem gewissen Grad noch besser, wenn man die Spitzen in geschmolzenem Harz tränkt. Ergibt eine beinahe glasartige Konsistenz. Liebe Grüße von Trier! Götz

[@FelixImmler]

Wowwww, das ist ein super interessanter Hinweis!!

[@philipwrightscartoonscaric5858]

Once again Felix, the sharing of brilliant ideas...!

[@bodhi974]

I am use to watching your videos because of my love for my Victorinox knives. Now I see this, which I have never seen or even heard of in my 50+ years of bush rafting and survival. Now I have something new to try. I subscribed a while back and am now just going through all your vids. A few ideas I’ve used to hack my Victorinox. Some weren’t for me but to each their own. Keep it up man!

[@davidwilkinson333]

Great video, Felix. Thank you!😁

[@FelixImmler]

Hello David. Glad you liked it!

[@sipapito]

I think you do better than your most favor youtuber, we are all here to learn and share knowledge, thanks for the tips.

[@makoto7368]

descubrí este canal hace dos días y es realmente genial!!!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!

[@thaddeusmikolajczyk4518]

Great idea I would never believe that they would work so good.Thanks for sharing.

[@noahdufek7195]

None other than... FELIX IMMLER!!

[@joeltower5964]

I love your joy dude! You always look like your about to burst into laughter!

[@blackhatbushcraft]

This was a FANTASTIC video my friend! I was thinking already to myself, "They can be even better if we fire harden," and then sure enough, you did it! Beautiful and thorough presentation! This is bushcraft at it's best.

[@bangalorebobbel]

Wow, wieder mal sehr informativ! Halt ein typisches Felix-Video ... ;-)) Erinnert mich wieder sehr an meine Kindheit. Wir hatten hinter dem Haus einen Schuppen/kleine Scheune, da war auch viel mit Holz genagelt. Gab da auch viele Aufhänger für Rechen und Sicheln etc., das waren schon fast keine Nägel mehr sondern Pflöcke ... Mein Opa hat, wenn ich mich recht erinnere, meist getrocknetes Pflaumenholz für Nägel verwendet. Die "Stecken" standen immer in einer Ecke rum, die wurden auch für andere Zwecke verwendet. Das Holz musste trocken sein, weil es beim Trocknen wohl springt, wenn es dann mal trocken ist bleibt es weitgehend stabil. Die Spitzen hat er nicht abgerundet sondern eckig gelassen. Größere Nägel hat er nicht mit dem Messer sondern mit dem Beil hergestellt. Gehärtet wurde dann nicht mehr, das trockene Pflaumenholz konnte wohl gleich so verwendet werden. Er hat damals zum Beispiel hölzerne Leiterwagen mit solchen Nägeln genagelt, weil er der Meinung war, dass Eisennägel durch das "Geschottel" (die Erschütterungen) wieder rausfliegen, Holznägel aber drinbleiben. (Was ich nicht hundertprozentig bestätigen kann, ich hab in Erinnerung, dass auch hin und wieder ein Holznagel gefehlt hat.) Hier in Indien hab ich schon erlebt, dass Holznägel in Mauern und Hauswände gehauen wurden. Teilweise dann auch als Dübel-Ersatz, heißt auf diesen Nägeln oder dazwischen wurde dann geschraubt. Sowas musste ich bei mir im Haus nach und nach alles entfernen, der ganze Pfusch ist nach wenigen Jahren aus der Wand gefallen, das Holz war wohl nicht ausreichend getrocknet und ist geschrumpft ... ;-) Trotzdem tolle Technik, also die Sache mit den Holznägeln. Danke fürs Zeigen und Erinnerungen ankurbeln! ;-) Liebe Grüße, Robert

[@NoName-jr2eo]

Interesting! Glad your video came up. Wooden nails never really occurred to me. Will have to try it out.

[@danyl3411]

Jedesmall wenn ich die videos schaue will ich diesen großartigen kanal nochmal abonnieren 😅 richtig coole videos felix Danke dir❤❤❤

[@FelixImmler]

Dein Kommentar freut mich sehr! Danke!

[@albe6093]

AMAZING!!! Thanks for this video and this technique!!!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for watching!

[@czed7515]

Holy shit lmao I just ran outside and tried this and it worked lol I'm amazed. Thanks for the awesome info.

[@FelixImmler]

Super. Thanks a lot Jacob!!

[@michaelzimmerman8959]

Wow, I took sticks and made wooden nails out of them when I was a young kid and pounded them into trees. Thanks for the refresher course.

[@tom_olofsson]

I am happy I found this.

[@pnyarrow]

Hi Felix. Du hat es genagelt auf Englisch - You have got it nailed d.h. 100% Korrect. Danke vilemals. Bleib gesund! ATB. Nigel

[@MartiniDave02]

Gotta love Felix!

[@charlesbrightman4237]

Thought: A handheld pencil sharpener to make the pointed end of the 'nail'. (Also, wood shavings from the 'pencil' sharpener can make good tinder).

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Charles. I agree 100%!

[@renem.3413]

...I especially liked the part when Felix was drying the woodnails in the ashbed to reduce moisture and receive their maximum hardness. Simple but brilliant!

[@ZippedUpKitz]

Yes!!! I did that at a campout with my kid when they were in cub scouts… they were freaking out because I was "sharpening" sticks with a pencil sharpener and then used the shavings to start a campfire… now, in Scouts, BSA, I have shown the troop that technique too…

[@mozobrain]

Long point sharpener !

[@Cooliemasteroz]

That’s a good idea which led me to another. If you are expecting to be in the bush for a long time and are good at making your own gear like bows and arrows then the pencil sharpener would be handy if you want to attempt to do some would turning. If you don’t know what I’m on about then just look up “turning between centres”. You might be able to make some very straight arrows.

[@OdeeOz]

Happy Birthday Tips for me! Thanks for keeping on showing us all these neat tricks with the Swiss Army pocket miracle! 🤝👏🙏👍🤠🎂

[@joecombs7468]

Every time you mention someone I automatically follow their channel. Your word is enough for me.

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Joe. Thank you very much for your confidence!

[@sipapito]

Vielen Dank! Great tips! now I need to learn how to identify types of trees.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot! Yes go for it!

[@wolfgrube]

Ich bin beeindruckt. Sehr gut gemacht. Am Schluss wurden meine Augen ganz groß. Danke für das Video.

[@AP-cu4xr]

This is a highly informative video by a cheerful person ...a must watch for survival. Amazing!!! ✌️✌️✌️

[@FelixImmler]

Wowww, thank you so much!

[@ubergamer0198]

Useful AF. Outstanding.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@timo_str3359]

Deine Videos sind immer wieder Lehrreich, das trocknen der Nägel ist ja fast wie stahl zu Härten.

[@timothytrexler6383]

Felix thank you for your light hearted and friendly videos ! Your videos have made bushcraft fun again😁😋 thanks for your time , your new pal from America , Tim.

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Tim. Thank you very much for this wonderful feedback!

[@brentgilbert4208]

Nicely done, Felix!!!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!

[@christopherhall406]

Great video brother thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Christoph. Thanks for visiting my channel!

[@DenverLoveless]

The SAK master does it again. 😁

[@W4RR4NTW0LF]

Glad to see that someone else makes them the same way as I do! Maybe I'm not crazy! :P

[@adrian_orange]

Another amazing video thank you mate

[@rovcanada1]

Superb video! Brilliant use off the English language, especially the descriptors(in fact, better than most native English speaking survival gurus). Excellent use of sped-up segments where contemporaries would just drone on and on, despite the repetitiveness of the task. Concise, practical and watchable. Well done, and thank you. One final word ... SUBSCRIBED!

[@lesgibbons9506]

Always brilliant Felix

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@jakeydog1969]

As soon as I read I knew the process... Good video 👍

[@mywrkout1]

Felix you always have the best content for Bushcraft projects on KZbin! Thank you so much!

[@FelixImmler]

Your feedback makes me happy. Thank you very much!

[@wurzelsepp6942]

Hi Felix, da hast du den Nagel mal wieder richtig auf den Kopf getroffen. Und gleich eine geballte Ladung Anregungen was man mit den Teilen so alles bewerkstelligen kann. Danke dafür absolut brauchbar. LG +Ewig Glut

[@FelixImmler]

Dein Kommentar freut mich sehr! Vielen Dank!

[@repsagcloks]

HUNTSMAN! I love it!

[@thelifeofjools8384]

This is superb ! 👍👍 Thank you !

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you too!

[@jarodmeijer6813]

It is incredible how quickly the nails help to transform your campsite! I loved this video and can not wait for the next one. Thank you Felix!

[@David_Avidmind]

After seeing this video I just had to subscribe, awesome idea that I have not seen anywhere else.

[@paulskystoneadventures]

Thanks for the vidio very interesting 👍👍🌟🌟🌟🌟👍👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you too!

[@AnitaA44727]

HI dear felix Great Great Great 🍃🌟🌟🌟🌟👏👏👏👏💜💜💜🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🍃 Again,Anita from Iran Love ur work I wish u always share your happiness with others Don't do nothing, ur happy face is enough Really 😀😀😀😀😀

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!!

[@GREATCANADIANDOG]

Love your Stuff! and your style and skill.GOD-BLESS you and yours

[@khamen723]

Love your hammer

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@johnearhart8811]

Very interesting. Gotta try it. Thanks Felix.

[@FelixImmler]

Yes, go for it. Thanks a lot John!

[@goodcitizen3780]

I really like this guy

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@bigblk45]

Now we need the video on how to make the wooden mallet

[@Michael_Pealow]

Great video, Felix! Thanks!

[@ekimosurac1]

Robinia would make the perfect tree nail. Great vid.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your tip!

[@henrimessinghausen5185]

You make me long back for Switserland....

[@Fernando-kb1hp]

Muchísimas gracias por compartir toda su experiencia👍👌 Son vídeos fantásticos y llenos de inimaginables oportunidades que nos da la Naturaleza para aprovecharla en caso de necesidades o simplemente para disfrutar con ella. Chapo👌👏👏👏👏👍

[@FelixImmler]

Muchas Gracias!

[@funkmonkeyfun]

I built a wooden mallet and some wooden nails and tried this and man it’s solid as a rock!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful feedback!

[@janzam]

Wunderbar!Ich liebe so viel deine videos.Grusse von Rumanien! Prost

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank Jan!

[@josercarlucci]

Excellent tip Felix, thanks for the video!

[@hortensialopez9296]

This trick should be one the first projects and skills for bushcraft, and only 4 key ideas: the angle of tip, the carve the back part, dry it and no need drill a hole. Super and easy

[@GreencampRhodie]

Brilliant video & idea. Thank you Felix.

[@povertyhilladventures7088]

Thank Felix. As always a great video!

[@macmanmcmaster4]

A Really Excellent video ! I will make some tomorrow. Thank you for taking the time to share this information.

[@micha5645]

Hallo Felix, das ist ein brauchbarer Tipp mit den Holznägeln! Sie sind universell einsetzbar und man kann sie “nebenher” auf Vorrat produzieren. LG Micha

[@BotchGaudio]

very good Mr Felix.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@vinnyoutside8936]

Another great video!

[@FelixImmler]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darrellh1840]

Wooden nails…what’s next Felix? Great video…THANKS…

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Darrell.... what's next? i am not sure yet :-D