Fire Tips and Tricks The Slow Match

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[@PhoenixCustomPrimiti]

What I have found works like a charm and is the loose cotton piping you can find at a fabric store in the area of upholstery/curtains fabrics. Comes in 2 diameters so you can have a fat and skinny tinder rod. We have had burn issues as well on damp Fall mornings so we use a piece of char cloth to help give it a bit more kick to get that tinder bundle lit. Good video and thanks for posting it.

[@nicholasmazzetti3051]

Dave, your idea here is better than char cloth nice! would a smaller rope work better or go with the size you had in your video?

[@FacetsOfTruth]

That was a great way to do it. One thing I pick up about you Dave, is how you have great patience when do things like this. You don't get in a rush and take your time with things when you need to. We have to not try to impose our will upon physics. Well done!

[@voodoocavegirl]

I have found that 1/4" or 5/16 in cotton sash cord (easy to find at hardware stores) works well for this application. You can cut off a cartridge case (ie 38) or get some brass tube from the hobby shop for the snuffer tube. Great to see this tip from Dave. I've been keeping a slow match in my flint and steel for a while now.

[@OpaKnows]

Thanks for keeping it real, Dave. Some of us might get frustrated if we didn't get instant results, because that's what we see so often, but you bring the real deal and teach patience and persistence.

[@MonoLake02]

I finally found some lamp wick, but this could be better on a smaller scale with flint & steel - what do you think ?

[@shadowflight762]

Couldn't have said it better my self nerblebun. Dave is one of the most significant 21st Century Long hunter/ Master Woodsman/ Frontiersman to come along in a long time and to give us this information on here says a lot. Very much appreciated Dave. I just hope everyone that doesn't get it takes something from this.

[@newtonsapprentice]

Dave, I just want to say thank you for all these great videos. You're the real deal! I don't say that just because of your skills, I say that because you share so much free of charge! Of course you've gotta make a living, but you share so much on here for free. Your willingness to share speaks volumes. Thanks brother! Preach on.

[@walleyefishinrod3115]

Good vid Dave. I use something like that "slow match". I just braid jute twine and soak it in parrafin wax. It starts up with a ferro rod and really burns a long time to get the tinder going. Works great in the wind to. Take care brother. (love the horse) ... Rod

[@awlach8]

Will the charred end of the rope catch using flint and steel?

[@abelabresm]

Dave: this is a replica of one the typical lighter among smoker here in Spain 40 years ago. We call this a CHISQUERO. It has a built in striker, similar like a bic lighter, what trougth spark direct into the rope. I must find one and send to you. You will love it. Just another fire tool for your kit. Damm....I used to have it whem a Iwas a kid.

[@axostech]

Very cool, what's the smallest scale of rope that you've been successful with? Seems like a nice 2 is one 1 is done option for fires in the damp/cold..

[@realrasher]

That's a great tip! Do you think that you could file (or blunt) the end of the pipe such that it could act as the striker too?

[@camoscrubs]

Hey Dave have you seen the WWI trench lighters they were the same concept except the had a built one striker. They worked really well because they allowed soliders to light their cigarettes without the actual flame of a match or lighter.

[@colddrake80]

I tried this a while back. My inspiration was old rope lighters but I just couldn't find 100% cotton line. Even when I thought I did it just didn't char properly. Do you think yarn would work or is the denser fibres of the rope really required?

[@Lydirius]

You can NEVER have too many ways to make fire! Good job bro!

[@MrPsyco58]

Ive seen you light up a birdsnest with nothing but a ferro rod in alot less time and more ease, my question is would you prefer the slow match in wet or damp conditions? such as when you came up to canada in dual survivor?

[@nerblebun]

If anyone still thinks passing on the "Tribal Knowledge" isn't vitally important in today's modern society, take a look at those poor folks in New York and New Jersey. Even with over a weeks notice, most of those folks didn't (and still don't) have a clue how to prepare or survive without government assistance. A few simple and inexpensive methods Dave teaches (here, for free) could have saved them a whole bunch of heartache. Self sustainability ... Thanks Brother.

[@OutdoorJunkie1992]

Many people do the same think with 3 or 4 strand braided jute twine and brake line tubes for a smaller scale. They also wax it to let it burn longer. Nice tip Dave Jeremy

[@blistersteel]

only see this kind of usefull info from dave.salute sir and good fortune.

[@wolfgangamadeusmozart8772]

Hi dave how did you char just one end of the rope

[@papuchu]

i think slow match is just another way to carry a piece of char cloth you can easy light with flint and steel, or a magnifying glass parabolic reflector or any kind of spark from a ferro rod, lighter, electric device or whatever. and it is totally wind proof

[@vaporman81]

Hey Dave, I would love to see you do a review of this mag bar, I bought one and found it is so much better than the ones you buy in stores. They also replace it when used up....for free. Just look up "crooked wood fire starters "

[@Atkrdu]

How do you do that? Like with parafin wax where you just melt it & soak it? Saw that as tinder, but how do you light & put out your design?

[@THEfromkentucky]

Having used both, magnesium bars tend to be more work than necessary and the tiny ferro rods on them wear out after a couple hundred strikes. Quality ferro rods with good, high-carbon steel strikers are easy to use if you know how to build a good tinder bundle. The magnesium is a great backup if everything's wet though.

[@gqixkaes]

Hey Dave will you please make a video of the best way to transport fire or embers to start another incase you made it with a friction method that could be used anywhere in the us please information is better then anygear because you will always have it with you thanks for all you do

[@andrewmulhern8380]

you are a great teacher dave. Let the haters hate

[@jginsc]

What is your source for cotton robe and cord? I haven't had any luck finding it locally.

[@wildernesshobo1785]

Why not use a 1095 hardened steel tube instead of copper and ignite it in place with a hard rock?

[@Lunchbox1911]

thats neat hope I can remember that..like to practice stuff like that with my boy..great vid Dave looking forward to the next one..

[@dataphreak]

Dave, I swear, some of the things you find, absolutely love it. Please, please, please, Do a 15 minute long video of historical and longhunter-era living literature that you recommend. (You can leave the foxfire books out, cause we don't want the kiddies making moonshine.)

[@JayLewis843]

Bout a year ago I tried this with cotton clothesline bout quarter inch thick and i couldn't get it to work. Now am goin in the basement to see if I can find it. Thanks for sharing

[@Jenult]

Hey dave, if that rope is charred already, can you get it to ember with flint and steel?

[@galkinator]

What is that knife you are carrying now? Is that the butcher knife that you mentioned recently?

[@fredfreiberger7878]

anther tool and idea to make fire is always good thanks dave

[@michaelbrunner6654]

Great video, I've got lamp wick ordered to make some. Great idea.

[@richbuilds_com]

Npgood to see an alternative fire lighting skill but wouldn't the tinder bundle have taken the spark from the ferro rod anyway?

[@spr00sem00se]

dave, any chance of you putting a download part on the website so we can download these vids in one zip file? i dont have the net at home naymore, and i cant spend all day downloading at work , but one file could be snuck through in order to watch at home later,

[@smokeycanopy]

What is the rope made from ie Cotton or some kind of treated cotton?

[@Kysurvivalist]

where did you get your hat from been looking for one for quite awhile

[@obiwanjacobi]

What is the advantage compared to using your ferro-rod on the birds nest directly?

[@MakaEuan]

For anyone who's interested there's a slightly different take on this device in Ray Mears Goes Walkabout, episode: The Desert. Good job Dave.

[@TheBikerBarn]

i make that same table allot!! stump n a slice.. makes a great stool as well.

[@kwarnisplayer]

When will that skinning/butcher's knife be available on your website? Thanks.

[@maritimespook]

great vid dave kudos from the Great White North of New Brunswick Canada!!!!

[@galenlong3005]

Dave How did you go about just getting a char on the end of the rope just from open flame?

[@Shannon_Lacey]

I'm trying to decide which method I like better, the charcloth or the cotton rope and copper pipe. But this method is very cool.

[@OutdoorsLiving]

Yes Trench lighters are basically the same, used by our brave troops during WW1. Alot were made with spent shell casings. The case was often soldered onto a striker making what is called a wick lighter used for lighting cigarettes, like a zippo also invented in the early 1900's. This method is also often called a shepards lighter.

[@ArtisanTony]

I have made these and use gel wax to impregnate the rope, Then it almost acts like a candle. Nice video.

[@rescue1512]

Dave, I think you were born in the wrong time brother! I think Lewis and Clark would have loved to have you on that little trek across the USA!

[@GWNDFM]

When I was in Spain with the Seabees when we would go out in town to have a drink the locals would use a sheepherders lighter which is what you showed but much smaller it had a build in flint wheel just like on a lighter and near the top a little ball on a piece of wire the wire was hooked through the first half inch of rope. you spun the wheel it caught the spark you lit your cigarette and then when you pulled the rope the ball would seal off the air and put it out. It was used all the time.

[@newby1627]

What size copper tubing and rope did you use??????

[@mimic58]

So this rope is totally untreated no saltpetre just pure cotton rope?

[@EatCarbs]

Great video Dave.. cool tip. Thanks

[@blacksurvivalman]

nice movie. the best chanel

[@carls.6746]

what size rope is that and what size copper pipe is that?

[@wierdoug]

Great thing about this is that even though it took longer than expected to burn, the ember kept going. He didnt have to stop to shed out more sparks.

[@zombietinder]

Thanks Dave! Just another method of making fire! You can't have too many of those!

[@SavageSniperGirl]

It can be found online. Finding it locally may just require some digging, though. Could be that it turns up at a fabric store rather than the shops you usually frequent. I realize dudes find fabric stores repellant in every possible way but.......

[@LivingHistorySchool]

My small diameter tinder tube has a little piece of chain soldered on to and end cap to keep it dry in inclement weather.

[@duxdawg]

Can never have too many options nor too much experience in different conditions and with different methods and materials. You just never know which one will be the one (or combination) that saves your life one day.

[@yankey4]

nice work brother. God Bless!

[@MartinGoblet]

Works even fine with flint and steel ;) In french it is called "briquet amadou", wich means amadou ligther.

[@freedom4kaz]

Great video DAVE, you're right, practice makes perfect!!

[@TheChandlersaurusRex]

It seems to me, the slow match is just another step in the process of lighting a fire. If I have a ferro rod, why wouldnt I just use it on my birds nest. What is the purpose of the slow match?

[@97adog]

Dave, If you have a flint and steel y not just use that

[@joakim2407]

Off the ground, preferably lichen on the west-facing side of a dead three if it's not already too damp. If it's too damp, see if you can find a birch tree or any other reliable tinder you know of in your area. If it's pitch black, I guess you would have to feel your way around. But like Dave says, why wait until dark when you can easily gather on the move? =) If fire proves to be too much of a hassle, focus on your shelter instead, would be my advice =)

[@Fadsmashers]

Dave is secretly preparing for the end of days under the guise of wilderness outfitting.

[@killersp1974]

Man you have a bunch of great tips and ideas Please try to find a person whom could be your tag-a-long/camera person

[@ScoutingSkills]

This looks like a good way to transport fire from camp to camp. If you only had primitive methods of fire building available and you did not want to start over from scratch at your next camp.

[@juicedlemons]

the horse with the pack goat would make quite the caravan for any extended journey you may take.

[@SavageSniperGirl]

Is that the same as what is sometimes called a "trench lighter?"

[@-AT-WALKER]

Hey Dave, if you haven't already you should check out Ray Mears Australian episodes. I wish I knew the exact episode (maybe somebody else could comment it?) anyway if I remember right he made one of these that is slightly different from yours. I'm not sure if it'd improve the object much but I thought you might find it interesting. Top video as always! Peace.

[@armytrpt1979]

Dave, I'm going to have to add that to my bag. Thanks, brother. P.S. you might want to include the make of you hat in your intro because I have seen 3 people ask you what it is in the past month. ha ha ha

[@liquidxskin19]

Another useful thing to add to the kit

[@Kevinthewiseone]

I have seen this done the same way but dipped in wax so that it would create a steady flame.

[@lacrosse1080]

nice tip but dave with all these people saying they cant find any 100% cotton rope you should try to sell it on your site just a suggestion

[@MrDwanehoward]

A friend of mine who is a retired forest ranger who took 6 week horse back trips in bear country in Wyoming used to fire a gun in the air when he fed his horses. Guess to acclimate them.

[@RJBURG]

yup they called tender tube i got them in my flint and steel kit

[@blacksurvivalman]

nice movie. the best chanel. When u come to Poland?? . invite :)

[@kittenclaws5775]

My first thought, car alternator goes out, battery dies after sundown in the winter. Not so much waiting as caught out. Which is why every car/vehicle should have easily locatable and familiar to get flashlights handy.

[@bushcraft4thewin]

great video dave!

[@nighthawk6376]

Nice Vid Dave! ..Tony.

[@Pibbmasta]

Would the size of the ember on the char cloth affect how well it can burn in a birds nest? What i mean to say is if you were to compare it to using a ferro rod, would it be less effective? This looks like a fun project to try out, but I was curious of your opinion on the device, if its worth it and maybe as a topic for one of your videos. Thanks for the input, I appreciate your time.

[@jistaguy45]

Dave, Is there a Dave Canterbury Facts website out there like Chuck Norris? If there isn't, you should get your people on it to start one! Got the first fact : Behind Dave Canterbury's beard there a Full Tang Knife!

[@antaress8128]

Great video!

[@CanadianOutdoorsmen]

A ferro rod is bomb proof. You cannot beat the simplicity or the reliability of a $5 ferro rod off of ebay. Unless some how you have a magic device that starts a fire out of nothing.

[@xXxCatsnakexXx]

Like Dave said -don't leave it that long! But assuming you did for whatever reason: your eyes, without light pollution, should adapt... to a limited extent, find a clearing in the forest or go to the edges -if it's a real bright moon you'll be able to see pretty well, if it ain't well it's still better than nothing! Learn tree shapes so that you can identify them by their silhoette on the skyline: E.G. birch = tinder on trunk, etc. etc Snap off lower limbs for dry kindling. Try not to use axe.

[@hipoint45]

Nice tip dave

[@Echo4PapaBravo]

Do you think it might be faster if you cut off a piece of the charred portion of the rope to drop into the bird's nest? Just seemed like getting the ember to contact the nest material was the issue. Thanks for another great video, brother. Semper Fi

[@Pibbmasta]

Hey Dave after seeing your fire tips and tricks here, I did some researching and came upon a device called a "fire piston". Pretty neat device thats pretty efficient, very common man and easily added to a pack. Would you want to give one of those a try?

[@tincans0]

cool video dude!

[@bosephusthebruce]

true, avoid this situation at all costs, but what if I got lost, injured, or stranded after dark? Perhaps I was even on my way out of the woods...

[@Forgivenessdaily]

Great idea.

[@DarqueScape]

Sweet intro.

[@AdamActions]

Dave what would you do if you were in the dark without proper fire material without the headlamp where youd you look for tinder/ kindling/fuel?

[@Hutzjohn]

With such a statement backed-up with facts how many will take it serious enough to actually take some action and learn. It will be a lot worse country wide if an EMP hits us then the missiles start falling from Russia or China. Learn everything you can take in from men like Dave, he's the real deal. And pray I'm just wrong or (out-in-left-field) and this will never happen, [I DO], BUT have the skills and knowledge just in case.

[@ArtisanTony]

Yes, "like" my gel wax tender ropes burn a lot longer than a candle and put off a much hotter flame so they are "like" a candle in that they are a cotton rope with a substance that burns but slows the wick burning process. But, they are superior to candles. Can't tell if you are being smart or just ornery :)

[@donnya1000]

Another goodie !

[@ltech12]

I cant believe you didn't allow my comment.I thought you was a stand up guy.