Ferro Rod Fire Tinder Tip

[@iexcedo6918]

This man is officially the Bob Ross of survival craft. KZbin recommended one of his videos to me a week ago. And I have been binge-watching everything. And even started writing all this information down into a notebook. Great videos!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Welcome to the channel. Glad you are enjoying the videos.

[@kevinsolove458]

Lol bob ross forsure!! Ya this channel is great. Real chill like... bob ross

[@unclebob4964]

20 years in search and rescue......and I learn something every time I watch Lonnie.

[@jeffreyrobert488]

Just a guy from Maine been here for 40 years traveled all over but this is home love what you guys do just wanted to say thanks for everything you two do you have changed my outlook on a lot of things and the ways I’ve done them thanks again sending some love from Maine

[@jamessotherden5909]

I always learn something new when I watch you videos. Thank you.

[@MacheteBushcraftAustralia]

I got to say, it feels good to be 'sharing fire' with campers all over the world! We a learn better when we learn together. Thank you kindly for the channel support Connie & Lonnie. It does make a difference. You're a champ mate. All the best from OZ. Ben

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

You have an excellent channel that would be of interest to many of my video viewers so I don't mind pointing them your direction. We all learn from each other.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

@Patrick Lowney Thanks my friend and Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you as well.

[@indyoutsider]

Lonnie, i hope you understand how much i appreciate you. Not much advertising, Always good content. You and Connie are awesome. When i get a notification from your channel, it's a real video, not a commercial. I wish you made any item, even a keychain where i could by it to help support you, and Connie and your channel I would. Thank you for being wonderful people.God bless.

[@hughbrackett343]

Machete Bushcraft Australia is a great channel. I wish he would make more videos. Definitely a must-watch if you plan to be using a machete.

[@krishoogstraat6866]

Lonnie great video. My favorite part of you and Connie’s videos is you take the time to explain the what and why of what you are doing. Thank you for sharing!

[@dougthomas1582]

Thanks Lonnie & Connie. Good tutorial. My daughter is cabin camping near your area tonight. I pray for her fun and safety. God Bless.

[@MetalJuggler]

I just spent a thousand bucks on a proper backpack, tent, Gränsfors axe etc to start some proper wildlife living. And this channel is amazing. Such a peaceful channel. Amazing to watch. Keep it up.

[@MetalJuggler]

And also I forgot to mention. Ive always known how to make a decent fire in different norwegian weather conditions, BUT your viodeos have given me sooo many great tips on how to improve them

[@MichaelR58]

Lonnie and Connie, thanks for sharing, good to visit again, God bless !

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Nice tips on knife prep. Thanks Lonnie.

[@danielhart1811]

Always great tips and videos I will try this for sure

[@Moonshinedave1]

Enjoyed the video as always. About every video I watch of yours I am amazed at your dog. He seems to be always on guard, making sure nothing sneaks up on you, most dogs just goof around, but yours always seems to be on duty. Very well trained.

[@Goandgetit00]

I had the pleasure of meeting you the other day, was very honored. Have been watching your videos for years. Thanks.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thanks for being a long time viewer.

[@EatCarbs]

Great tip. Thanks for the video

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Great techniques. The edge creation and maintenance, the wood scrapings and the ferro-rod technique. I occasionally use a variation of the technique where I place the knife edge down on the surface next to or in the tinder and pull the rod across the spine at 90 degrees. Very stable and sparks are directed right where you want them. Thanks for sharing Lonnie

[@brianve7jyd943]

thanks Loni - hi to the crew take care

[@gregbrowning7072]

Your channel has become one of my favorites. Good info with an added bonus of dropping the BP about 20 points. Thanks for the great videos!

[@frankwallwork2955]

Lonnie, how refreshing it is to see reference to a sharpening steel for realigning an edge. This is common knowledge for kitchen staff, however, very little reference have I seen when it comes to the outdoor bushcraft world. I am fortunate to have one of those steels, as well, with a honing compound on the back edge of the leather as a strop.Thanks once again for your usual professional, natural presentation.

[@jeffgrier8488]

Great video as always, thanks!

[@DOUBLETAP-xc8qu]

Thanks again, Lonnie. It is always a pleasure to receive your knowledge. My firecrafting skills and confidence have increased dramatically since becoming one of your viewers.

[@brucecampbell5599]

Cool. Just like sharpening a cabinet scraper. Thanks for sharing.

[@SnowyAspenHills]

That's what I was thinking, although the edge is rolled and from one edge only. I wonder if the hardness of a knife would allow the cabinet scraper technique to work. One could get some great shavings from a cabinet scraper and a small one would add little bulk or weight to a kit.

[@MacheteBushcraftAustralia]

@@SnowyAspenHills Actually, their a few tricks to really extending the life of that card scraper edge. You're aiming to get a really small hook. Two gentle strokes to draw up the steel and one gentle stroke to roll it over. The smaller the hook, the longer it lasts and the finer the shavings. I'm in your camp as I do mine on both sides. One side is for the shavings and the other is for abusing on the ferro rod. I can't comment on the hardness of expensive wood worker cardscrapers but all the ones I have come across have been spring tempered (I'm guessing in the very low 50'sHRC). Machetes are a little harder than that and knives typically are in the high 50's. Again, I'm guessing but if you can get a wire edge build up while sharpening a knife on a stone, the spine will be soft enough to form a hooked cardscraper edge.

[@brandon2741]

Hi Lonnie! Good to hear from you again 👍

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Lonnie, thanks for the video, nice Saami knife by the way. If you have access to a grinder ,and grind the end of you piece of file square across, it makes a great ferro rod striker that lasts a long time, it also makes short work of scraping up tinder , Best wishes to you and Connie, looking forward to the next one. Stuart uk.

[@virginiareid5336]

Thank you for sharing these sharpening methods and demonstrating the uses.

[@williamkinnear345]

Always learning when I watch you at work Lonnie

[@oadfgvu]

Hi Lonnie, I'm in the UK and use a short conventional steel ( 6 inches) all the time, I find it works a lot better than all the other devices for putting an edge on my knives. Great video as always, learned so much from you, and really envy your glorious countryside.

[@nelsonminingandabandonedplaces]

This is a great video, and very educational. Your way of teaching folks is very good and the information you put out is the truth. It's always a pleasure to seeing the videos. Bless you and your family. Also great camera work Connie, can't wait to see you do another delicious cooking video they are also a very welcomed treat..

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

Thanks for sharing this educational video. Good to hear from you Lonnie and Connie.

[@davidharvey5672]

Thanks Lonnie and Connie nice video. Those worn out files are really handy. I use them as the steel because they will hold a sharp 90' for ever. I also keep worn hacksaw blades for the same reason. Many thanks

[@IronMan-ly9dx]

Hoping you guys are warm and safe!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Yes we are warm and well here. Thank you. Hope to put out a video soon but no promises.

[@jeffsmith6441]

Another excellent tip! Thanks Lonnie!

[@mtstream55n]

Your always teaching us something useful in an easy to understand way!

[@Randomguy-hk6zl]

Love you grandpa !❤

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Great video Lonnie 👍.

[@TheSemtexCow]

Thanks for sharing, best to you both 👍

[@thetinkerist]

As real as life is 😊 I never get it going with one scrape. Thank you for the demonstration!

[@IWatchedWhat]

Lonnie, I would have never thought of that. Thank you once again for new ideas. Hope you and Connie have a good winter up there, it finally got down to 30 here last night.

[@WayneTheSeine]

Great tip! Man.... I love that knife.

[@ashy1423]

Thanks for another great video. I hope you are both well. May the winter be kind to you all. Stay well,stay safe and God Bless. Ash from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@saraskold9631]

another great video pray all is well with you both

[@sdr22630]

I learned about the burr(the curled edge) from a book on sharpening knives. Never thought of using it to my advantage throwing sparks. Thanks much.

[@Flashahol]

I just watched a video about how to make tinder in a way I already know, yet I just made a leap in understanding a bunch of stuff about knives.

[@winfieldjohnson125]

Yup, I always pay attention to Lonnie when he talks about even basic stuff.

[@timbo4374]

I did this to both my Mora Bushcraft Black and Garberg. It works really good. I used my 4" diamond pocket stone, but whatever you choose to use, steel, file, stone, I can vouch that it works great for scraping, whether fatwood, ferro rod, or anything else you scrape.

[@Hipppy1001]

HAPPY NEW YEAR to Lonnie an Connie. ALL The Verry Best Wishes to YOU BOTH. From 'SUNNY SCOTLAND'.🤩

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Happy new year to you and your loved ones as well.

[@practicalman45]

Very good and concise advice for making tinder and preparing the tool for scraping it. It is important as you may not already have some tinder with you and it is crucial. I use the cotton balls from vitamin/pill bottles that pack with them for protection in shipping. Stuffing as many as possible into a small pill bottle. Just a small pinch of the cotton will catch a spark and ignite heavier tinder. I also scrape the edges of my strikers (and a few knives..) to get a "sharp" corner, like you do, except using my tungsten carbide tool bit. I'd always just left the burr on them for striking the ferro, but "steeling" the edge sharp so it can be a good "tinder scraper" (and a better ferro striker..) is a good thing to know. Thanks for the great tips!

[@eddiemason4316]

Having your knife to be functionally multipurpose is always good, great tip. I usually leave the first inch from the handle rounded so my thumb dosnt get tore up with carving assist push's.

[@greencraft4783]

An excellent video (as ever) Lonnie . I often quarter my sticks first, then scrape the apex of the quadrant, where the wood is dry. I like the "burr" trick (and that leukku).

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I agree with the splitting of the wood into quarters and using that inner wood when everything is wet. I have done that and taught that many times.times.

[@TheBigLeeg]

Great Job of keeping it simple to understand Lonnie. Also like the clever antler/ferro necklace. I imagine with a little forethought the antler can be cut in such a way that a makes a very ergonomic handle for the ferro rod. To My Northwoods brethren.Big thanks From all of us here in the Minnesota arrowhead region.

[@robertmunro8891]

Thank you for sharing this lil tidbit sir. adds another level of utility to my knife.

[@Miguel_ON65]

Hi Lonnie, a great video again. It is snowing in your country now! Greetings from Spain my friend

[@bombie1620]

I love how he says "fluffy tinder" because ive been camping and making fires most of my life so i actually know why it being fluffy is so great

[@SDMountainMan]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who pull's the fero rod and stake's the striker I did learn something thanks.

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

While I never use a knife for a ferro rod striker , in agreement .

[@jonce6750]

Awesome video i always learn something from you thankd3

[@kidbach]

not a single edit like some youtube channels. where did you get the hunter's steel? always taking self reliance and survival to the next level. thanks Mr. Bushcraft Wizard.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

The steel is from Gerber. It had gone from production for a while but it looks like perhaps it is back in production now with a few improvements. Do a search for "Gerber Sportsman Honing Steel"

[@TwoWheelWanderer650]

I normally use a carbide sharpener on the spine. I will have to check for the rolled edge next time. Thanks for the tips!

[@timbutler5690]

Great video learn a lot from you.

[@shaneshaw4057]

Thank you for sharing your vid Brother! I'm a Slingshot Shooter I dont hunt game just targets lol! Your bushcraft is genuine & valuable! Well done I love your channel:)

[@patmancrowley8509]

Very informative, Lonnie and Connie. Thanks, I won't forget this either! P, L & H.

[@bocah_hutanreal666]

Nature : "I will beat you with my force!" Lonnie : "Hold my beer..."

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for the info. Have a blessed day!

[@zebsharkey1147]

Lonnie your channel is my favorite on you tube the way you teach and just way you are brings peace and learning about bushcraft. I watch other channels also, but I like yours the best. So Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@davefarnsworth3020]

That's exactly how cabinet scrapers work. It's also how I like to keep the spine on my outdoor knives. All my esee knives have had this treatment after first removing the powder coating. It's amazing how much more can be done with even the tiny izula. Sparks a ferro rod like lightening.

[@aktrapper6126]

Thanks Lonnie, I'll have to try this on my mora.

[@timbo4374]

It works great on Moras. I did both my Mora Black and Garberg. Excellent results! Scrapes fatwood fluff like a dream, and throws a monster stream of sparks and gobs of burning metal flakes off my ferro rod.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Build that curl! As others have mentioned, woodworkers make scraper tools that way too. The tinder is fine. By the way, hubby and I enjoyed another butter cinnamon apple desert tonight, based on Connie's video of a year or so ago. We always call it Connie's Alaska Apples in her honor.

[@georgidimitranov8781]

Greetings from Bulgaria. Thank you for all videos you make. They are awesome. I've learned a lot of things and I REALLY enjoy them, keep going ^^

[@weeweesworld1348]

I have never really noticed the top edge of my knives...just figured they would always stay flat with a 90 edge...I learned great bit today. Thank you. But, for the cutting edge of my knives, I use my vehicle window, when in a pinch to get a sharp knife.

[@tallcedars2310]

tried it and was amazed at how well it worked

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Awesome news Tall Cedars. Glad it worked well for you.

[@tallcedars2310]

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival The edge is great but am not able to get the spruce scrapings to light yet. Tried lighting the right after scraping but figured they were too damp so left them dry over night in the house and so far still no luck. Will keep scraping as the pile may not be large enough. If I can't get this to work then I'm doing it wrong:)

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

My scraping do work better once they have set in the house overnight or several days and dry out a bit more.

[@tallcedars2310]

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival Boreal forests are tricky with moisture and make us work harder than southern folk in winter:) Will give the shavings a few days near the wood stove, that should do it. The snow here is very wet so things are definitely not like they would be in summer, thank you Lonnie!

[@Caddowolf]

That's a good tip, Lonnie. I never thought of that. Thanks! Good video!

[@doughroasterbushcraftandsu3947]

Never thought of putting a Burr on the spine of my knives before nice one Lonnie thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@jorgeo1492]

thanks for another great video sir, never knew you could even curve the edge that way

[@sosteve9113]

Good tip Lonnie,nice demonstrated I check those channels out,thanks for sharing

[@Drifter35417]

This makes sense. There is a wood working tool known as a card scraper. It is nothing more than a piece of tool steal that is sharpened in the same manner to work wood. I’ll remember this. Thanks.

[@360OutdoorAdventures]

Great tip Lonnie, especially for when other fingers are hard to find or to wet to use. The shavings could even be made in advance and stored in a tin. Thanks for sharing. Atvb to you both, Garry & Claire.

[@GuntherRommel]

Great video, Lonnie!

[@jackwalsh1468]

Lonnie, a very good instructional video!!!! Kind regards to Miss Connie. Cheers, Mate.

[@LiboltAdventures]

Very cool, will have to try this.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Great demonstration as always sir! Very enjoyable! Hope your well and keeping warm! Best wishes to you and Connie ! 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Real good tips Lonnie. Thanks and take care.

[@Waldhandwerk]

Great one, Lonnie and Connie!

[@macattacka2862]

Merry Christmas to you Lonnie and Connie. And happy new year. I’m Looking forward to learning more from your videos during the next decade. Time sure is moving fast. I want to move to Alaska someday soon. Thanks for sharing your northern knowledge with us folks in the lower 48.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thank you. Also wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas.

[@mathewhenderson5757]

Solid video. Great content for the community. Excellent demo of hone steel use

[@bobjoncas2814]

...a real helpful tip..thank you...keep 'em comin'...

[@seanthomasdowd]

Thanks for that, getting my steel out right now

[@kreterakete]

You are international.. French knife, Finnish knife.. hugs !

[@davemiller251]

Here's hoping you and Connie had a wonderful Christmas and may God bless you both in amazing ways in the coming year!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thank you. May He also bless you and your loved ones this next year.

[@oneshotme]

Enjoyed your video and gave it a Thumbs Up

[@pnyarrow]

Hi Lonnie. Thanks once again for a warts and all video. Great for sharing your knowledghe. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel

[@BBQDad463]

An excellent video. Keep on rockin' in a free world! Thanks!

[@frankmorris2603]

Very informative thanks. Also thanks for the Machete Bushcraft recommendation. I'm in Australia and need more info related to our bushland. 😀

[@abundantwrage7029]

This guy would be perfect for voice-over acting. Awesome techniques btw!

[@darryllovett5311]

Love the info lonnie. You and connie make the world a better place my friend. Keep up the great work. I tell all my friends about your videos and they love them too. From alabama. Best wishes and prayers for you guys!!!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thanks Darryl for sharing the channel. Glad your friends are enjoying what they see here.

[@tallcedars2310]

Hi Lonnie, this method looks like a good idea for our area lately It's been quite damp here the last few years & this will be a great replacment for grass that does not ignite easily. Will give the spruce branch a go tomorrow after I touch up my knife. Looks like it needs a good sturdy burr on the back edge. This will be a good test for my sharpening skills:). Thank you for showing details on how to get the burr. All the best!

[@williamvan909]

out standing job Lonnie great ideas for a lot of people.. ho don't know this or know how to use them take care out there..... stay safe where your at... both of you happy thanksgiving coming up god be with you both amen .

[@bushingcraftingjoe4030]

Great video thanks for doing it

[@oldquestant6-238]

Hey Lonnie, I've never seen anyone showing how to dress the back of the blade that way. Having now seen it, that makes perfect sense, as do all your videos. Valuable information too. Tell Connie we're always thinking of her also. Keep on keeping on

[@kidbach]

they do make an awesome team.

[@aussysurvival]

Thank you for sharing. Great video and channel.👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@darrenwallingford7560]

i did similar to what you did on that knife spine, mine was a mora good video

[@papafix101]

You and Connie R best. Jim from Mich.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Another great tip. Or should I say "edge"? This definitely would give you an edge to getting a fire going. I just realized I missed your last video......I'll watch that now!