Ferro Rod Fire Tinder Tip

Lonnie shows a knife tip that is very handy to know for making camp fire tinder that is great for ferro rod use. Learn how to "sharpen" a knife to give an extra "edge" to making fire tinder. Of course the tinder is not only useful for ferro rod use but for friction fire tinder nests as well as even using a match or lighter.
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Hello my name is Lonnie and My wife is Connie.
Here at Far North Bushcraft And Survival you will learn about many long forgotten tricks and tips of the old time woodsmen. Not only will you learn about bushcraft / woodcraft but you will learn many things that will help you to survive in less than ideal "survival" situations as well. Come along and sit with me by the campfire as I delve into these subjects in a way that you can easily learn to then do yourself.
I will show you how to make shelters, gather food, use wild medicines as well as start fires with or without matches, lighters, ferro rods, etc

[@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.

[@bocah_hutanreal666]

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

[@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

[@Randomguy-hk6zl]

Love you grandpa !❤

[@jamessotherden5909]

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

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Nice tips on knife prep. Thanks Lonnie.

[@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.

[@texashillbilly6148]

Another good video. Thorough. Not rushed. I actually learn something! Thanks Lonnie and Connie!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@brandon2741]

Hi Lonnie! Good to hear from you again 👍

[@jeffsmith6441]

Another excellent tip! Thanks Lonnie!

[@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.

[@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.

[@mtstream55n]

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

[@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..

[@awestacular]

HEY! EVERYONE. Stop commenting on Lonnie's beard as a firestarter. Fact is he keeps it clean and it's just not oily enough to start a fire. His shirt would work better.

[@Caddowolf]

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

[@Waldhandwerk]

Great one, Lonnie and Connie!

[@brucecampbell5599]

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

[@hypo345]

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]

@@hypo345 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.

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

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

[@GuntherRommel]

Great video, Lonnie!

[@PavlovsBob]

Great tip, Lonnie.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Real good tips Lonnie. Thanks and take care.

[@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.

[@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"

[@Miguel_ON65]

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

[@thetinkerist]

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

[@MichaelR58]

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

[@bobjoncas2814]

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

[@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.

[@jackwalsh1468]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@kylewilshusen9898]

Nicely done Lonnie

[@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.

[@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

[@doughroasterbushcraftandsu3947]

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

[@jwrappuhn71]

Great demo Lonnie.

[@virginiareid5336]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@williamkinnear345]

Always learning when I watch you at work Lonnie

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Great video Lonnie 👍.

[@patmancrowley8509]

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

[@ozzymandius666]

Excellent. Use the knife as a scraper without damaging its cutting edge. I often use dry pine cones as tinder, with a bic, mind you, they work great. I'll have to test them out with a ferro rod someday.

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Cheers Lonnie 👍

[@pnyarrow]

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

[@strangebird64]

Thank you Lonnie. 👍👌

[@EatCarbs]

Great tip. Thanks for the video

[@WayneTheSeine]

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

[@RollsRoyce1954]

Thanks Lonnie you're amazing sir.

[@G.B...]

Nice tip. I really like that ferro rod too.

[@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.

[@BBQDad463]

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

[@robertmunro8891]

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

[@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:)

[@brianve7jyd943]

thanks Loni - hi to the crew take care

[@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

[@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 .

[@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!

[@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.

[@jeffgrier8488]

Great video as always, thanks!

[@cabinlife2347]

yeah, that should give us an extra 'edge' on making fire with our ferro rods. Nice tip. Thanks for sharing. btw, just got our first snow on Oct. 31 here. Glenn & Maureen

[@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!

[@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.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for the info. Have a blessed day!

[@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.

[@robertnelson8979]

EXCELLENT Demo sir 👍 Tank's aging 😎

[@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.

[@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!

[@seanthomasdowd]

Thanks for that, getting my steel out right now

[@macgyver2417]

More good tips. Thanks

[@gstokely7]

Learned a lot. Thanks for sharing.

[@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.

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

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

[@arthurknapp3236]

Awesome videos! Keep them coming, great info.

[@jeffnotti9932]

Hey Lonnie man.. awesome.. I really like to see the way you do things in the woods. Understanding others subtleties at what is misunderstood as simple tasks could be the difference between being warm or cold (to put it mildly) in challenging situations. I obsess over my knife edges, and blade geometries in order to be sure that i can craft properly with my tools (knives ect).. thanks again... i am always watching.. J

[@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.

[@LiboltAdventures]

Very cool, will have to try this.

[@frankmorris2603]

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

[@danielhart1811]

Always great tips and videos I will try this for sure

[@mathewhenderson5757]

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

[@timbutler5690]

Great video learn a lot from you.

[@papafix101]

You and Connie R best. Jim from Mich.

[@thejohnny0018]

Loved the video! ❤️

[@RM-nj3dz]

Great video, I learned a lot. Thank you.

[@oneshotme]

Enjoyed your video and gave it a Thumbs Up

[@kjuyfif]

Thanks for the tip's!!!

[@TressaZimmerman]

I did check out the two other channels. Thanks for all the sharing of information.

[@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.

[@TheSemtexCow]

Thanks for sharing, best to you both 👍

[@xoul4176]

Thank you Sir!

[@herbertmaucher8367]

Dankeschön für die Tipps weiter so und liebe grüße aus Deutschland👍🤘

[@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 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿