Make Fire Even in the Wettest Weather WITHOUT a Match! Friction FIRE!

[@hanzflackshnack1158]

I really enjoy how systematic and efficient you are without skipping any of the parts we need to see. There’s a fine line between a video being way too long to hold attention and being so short it’s not actually teaching anything. Yours are are perfect. Appreciated.

[@evilneedsputinitsplace]

Yes

[@kawrss31]

carry a bic lighter. invented in 72 and durable as a cockroach AK47 with asian life span and a cats extra 8 lives on top. Its 1 of the last things in modern america that ISNT designed to fail for profit.

[@hanzflackshnack1158]

@@kawrss31 While I agree with what you’re saying (bics are the s***) in my travel bag I have a torch and a can of butane. Wind resistant, starts a fire faster and one can of butane could start fires for a year (if you’re careful)

[@shouldhavenotshouldof2031]

@@kawrss31 Bics are French.

[@guyknipe9307]

Always prepared knowledge of gift😊 thank you

[@AtomicBleach]

Seriously if any one deserves a Leatherman partnership it's this man. I wonder how many P4s were bought just from viewers watching your channel and season in alone.

[@clayhayeshunter]

I’d guess a lot!

[@kristywilliams9]

Exactly what I was going to write ✍️ LOL.. absolutely 100%

[@sarahleehooper6973]

Just put one in my cart. lol I never knew these were so tuff or would have gotten one years ago

[@sleepyheadz]

Clay lowkey flexing his homerun derby swing with his makeshift cedar bat.

[@SuperheroDon]

Bats lefty, righty on the knife and saw!

[@tshortbull8683]

Not lowkey

[@xXGENDAMAGEXx]

@@SuperheroDon there’s absolutely nothing wrong with being ambidextrous. I’m left handed but at least I’m in my right mind. And ambidextrous all the time.

[@shouldhavenotshouldof2031]

@@xXGENDAMAGEXx Nobody said there was anything wrong with it. How long have you been waiting to crack that gem?

[@oopalonga]

🤣

[@OFCbigduke613]

Easily the best fire bow video out there. Simple easy instructions. And Leatherman and others sell replacement parts for most of their tools FYI

[@yellowdog762jb]

Felix Imlar suggests batoning w the blade of the Swiss Army Knife only open half way to save the pivot pin. Perhaps that would also be the best way to baton w a Leatherman if it becomes necessary?

[@brett7086]

Clay, man your depth of knowledge is incredible. Not just knowing how to do each thing but the explanation accompanying everything is so helpful.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks Brett

[@sh805]

Hello Clay, great video! A tip if you have to betoan with folding knives: Do not unfold the blade completely and do not let it engage in the lock! Fold out the blade only 90°, so the bearing of the blade is less stressed and the blade lock is protected against destruction.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Good tip!

[@farleftsilencelikenazis1021]

Think my boss's letterman may have been a copy? The steel screwdriver twisted under a lot of stress but my swiss army knife did the job. The size of letterman's makes them better but I wish they would master swiss steel quality and strength

[@jamesaritchie1]

If you have to baton anything other than very tiny pieces of wood with a knife you don't have the right gear, you don't know what you're doing, and you shouldn't be in the deep woods at all.

[@ralphparker923]

Why so rude?@@jamesaritchie1

[@stefanmeyers2808]

@@jamesaritchie1 Thanks for your rich reply

[@greatwhitenorth762]

Really well done! To produce a friction fire with just a knife...and a broken one at that...in those conditions after a hard rain, is impressive. Respect. These teaching vids are valuable and greatly appreciated, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks 👍

[@johnw614]

Very nice! No matches, no candle from your pocket, no lighter, no dryer lint... ! Knife and string. And fire! Great instruction, especially the sap lubricant!

[@AM-dn4lk]

This is one of the best fire starting tutorial out there. Thank you for sharing. I wish the Naked and Afraid participants would be able to look at this tutorial before starting their journey.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

You had tons of dry wood that was easy to harvest underneath all those fallen trees there. I've built fires from scratch while it was pouring rain by getting materials from unorthodox places. Wet cedar and pine branches will burn damp once you have the initial flame going and pine sap is an incredible fire accelerant. Sap saved my butt during a storm in West Virginia once. BTW, I had Leatherman replace my Surge when l sent it in for a simple repair. Same issue. I was stunned when they offered me a complete replacement. Best customer service.

[@AmJusSaiyan]

It's cheaper for Leatherman to simply give you a new one, than it is to pay a technician to fix yours and replace broken parts.

[@jetobey5656]

I have been a woodsman for 65 of my 77 years. YOU are impressing me !!

[@gigabobus228]

dude this is so amazing. Imagine having access to anything you need, even while camping, but people are just drawn to this type of things, creating a campfire from scratch, making a bow and get some game. Cuz its just how we are used to be. Its just who we are. Mindblowing if you think about it.

[@GorgoScrobo]

Great channel! Thanks for your guidance. Also always nice to see when a friction fire tutorial doesn’t cut away with video edits. Kudos

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks for watching!

[@LeathermanToolGroup]

Awesome video! We'll get a new multi-tool sent your way shortly ;)

[@clayhayeshunter]

Can't wait!

[@anonymouslegion4928]

That’s really great of you to stand behind your tools

[@memathews]

👍 Leatherman, nice to see a hometown Portland company show suck solid support for their products.

[@BeefNEggs057]

Should move out of Portland if you haven’t already to a business friendly town that wants you.

[@lyndaniel3369]

You have the best instructions! I really admire your strength---what a work-out just to get the means to start a fire! I would need to build some muscles first. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your wonderful video!

[@peterward4005]

Using a knife and baton for splitting wood, i have seen people who use swiss army knives recommend leaving the blade at a right angle to the handle this saves the spring from a beating, may work for locking mechanism too.

[@archibaldtuttle8481]

The folks at Leatherman can repair the damaged tool locks. Mail it in or take a chance and just order the parts and DIY. There are youtubes for that.

[@GronnocGames]

Such a key piece of advice when the ember starts. No need to rush. A baby doesn't start to run, let alone walk.

[@dgsean9775]

I feel like I can do it after watching this video. Never saw a notch before, that looks like the diff I needed to know.

[@wdinarte]

Man, I have seen so many people trying this get frustrated and to be honest in a survival situation this can just make you cry 😅 you are one good teacher and lot of little details you just pass out can take us to the winner spot. One thing I will fail for sure is identifying the trees you mentioned, I can’t recognize a mago tree from avocado tree if they don’t have fruits 😂 I am being sarcastic here but not too far away from reality 😅

[@clayhayeshunter]

It just takes some time and attention to get to know the species around you

[@nyccollin]

It’s always been Hass Avocado now. Most people remember HAAS. Mandela Effect.

[@idjtoal]

@@nyccollin Great reminder. Portrait of Dorian Gray, Proctor & Gamble, Fruit Loops, Dolly had braces, et cetera.

[@kenhuckins8106]

Out of all the KZbin channels I follow, you take the most time reading and replying to the comments. Tnx's, much appreciated .

[@clayhayeshunter]

I try

[@1stRiggerChick]

Thank you for sharing these skills. I have actually returned a broken leatherman, i took it back to the shop i originally bought it from. A good 4 or 5 years later, and they remembered me, id bought other things over the years, so not a complete stranger to the staff. They sent it off, i received a new leatherman. But, as you said, the old one was gone. Any sentimental attachments had to be abandoned. And the model i received was a newer model, so different in small ways from the one i had had. And of course, a wholly different feel. That original one, was a looser action on all opening and closing than any since. And i missed that. I snapped the cutting blade off. It was being used regularly, mostly pliers, but knives, and occasionally the screw drivers and poking implements... Lifetime warranty on leathermans is legit! From an Australian!

[@kalrandom7387]

Wow, so many things done halfway right.

[@seanacus8476]

Man, your videos have really stepped up over time. Great audio, editing. Great job man.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad you like them!

[@Truthloveliberty]

@@clayhayeshunter are you doing classes again yet? Would love to take a class on making a quick survival bow, yes, I could watch some KZbin videos but I would like to learn hands-on instead clearly you know what you’re doing

[@bryonguenther6199]

Awesome!

[@RuffusJY]

Yeah the audio was unreal

[@clayhayeshunter]

🤔 can you not see that everything is soaking wet? A fellow couldn’t start a forest fire with a flame thrower in these conditions. But please, continue to make uneducated comments to help yourself feel superior.

[@TheWingnut58]

When I'm taking down a standing dead tree, I cut half way through then go 12 to 16 inches away and make another cut half way through from the opposite side...I usually end up with a decent split for a good starting point. Good idea on the pine resin, I always carry a piece of fatwwod about 4 finger widths long that has been split off of a 3-4" diameter piece, I put a divot in the flat side for use as my bearing block that's also a source of great tinder. Another thing I've learned over the years is to make my spindle longer....at least a foot, preferably a bit more....this allows me to anchor my bearing block hand just below my knee for better ground clearance. And instead of a stiff stick with a lose string, I use a roughly quarter sized green stick and make more of an archery like bow....I find that arrangement keeps plenty of tension without the need for a double wrap. Not claiming my way is better by any means, just sharing what I've settled on after 45+ years since I learned the basics as a boy scout....

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks for sharing

[@jek__]

Up here in the pacific north west the native americans used to use cedar root as cordage. It grows very long and thin, it's a great source of natural fiber that was used for basically anything, baskets made of that material survive to today. It's possible if you harvest it at the right time and know what to look for that that cedar can provide you with cordage as well

[@clayhayeshunter]

Good tip

[@haroldbleemel8537]

If you let Leatherman know about it's sentimental value, they'll repair it and send it back to you vs. replacing it. Great video!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Right on

[@andreasranderer6879]

How calm and step by step he did. Thats the way to go. Always.

[@michaelhutson6758]

Wish I'd known years ago that you grind out a goodly pile of wood dust before trying to rock and roll at full speed to get the ember. This guy did it hardcore- starting from nothing but a knife and in wet conditions. Helps 1000% if you have your drill set already, dry tinder kept safe.

[@jaisrita1212]

Wow, perfect video. I have heard others mention your name in their survival videos and now I can see why. Thanks for sharing your skill and knowledge with us.

[@parjau4554]

Excellent! Often, when people use this method, they don't show all the steps clearly but that was done extremely well here!

[@OutdoorEnthusist]

Clay, I think you did an outstanding job in this video.

[@stevenkeil7869]

You make it look easy, that's for sure!!! Choosing the wood you use and getting to know what materials are more flammable is important. This makes me wana try to start a friction fire!!!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Go for it

[@markcox1457]

Impressive! I've watched more bow drill method videos over the years than I can count and never thought I could ever make it work. After watching your video, I'm encouraged to give it a try! Thanks for a really good video. Your patience and explanations on how and why you chose the wood you did was very helpful. Great job!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad it helped!

[@TheMansfieldlad]

I've practiced bushcraft on and off for many years now (UK) . I'm new to your videos and have to say they are excellent and really show the reality. It's great to see the whole thing and the fact you don't use many tools is exactly my way of thinking. I had to learn with the shitest cheap tools and not many of them, it made me much better at the job and when I finally could afford a decent knife, axe and saw I was so much better at everything that it's now almost effortless

[@clayhayeshunter]

There’s so much to learn by using less than stellar gear!

[@joshm8661]

I've always wanted to give this a shot and now that you've shared your knowledge with us i have more understanding of what to do when trying to do it. I appreciate you sharing with us.

[@clayhayeshunter]

No problem

[@matanner9081]

Thank you for showing each step and w calmly you go when you've got the coal. It's easy to get too exited there and break the coal; and again when you get the fire going in your hand. It's easy to get that heat spike in your hand and drop the bundle. Thank you!

[@LarryLaird-eb8rp]

This is the best example of fire starting I've ever witnessed, wonderful video and it's something useful that I can use. Thanks for sharing this with us all 😊

[@ryanthornhill5472]

Perfect example of what not to do to get a fire going in a dire situation. Never expend more energy than you need to. This is definitely a last resort. Great last resort video.

[@BeefNEggs057]

Did you win a season of Alone Mr. expert? Clay did. WTF do you know. Annoying reply guys.

[@andersjonsson7218]

Strange that in your language you can so easily explain how to make a fire, so that I, who is not a native English speaker, get a full insight into how to practice this. It is knowledge and pedagogy at a high level Thanks!

[@armoris66]

There's something very primal and satisfying about watching a MAN build a fire from scratch. Every MAN should know this as a passage into adulthood. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 SUBBED!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Many thanks

[@LXT43]

Very satisfying watching someone else do it just not yourself. Right?

[@eliklappenbach2426]

At first I was like man… a half hour long video of a guy starting a fire, but then I was at the end before I knew it and wanting to watch more!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Guybrush1993]

Great guide! I'll never forget to bring a lighter ever again.

[@stangtrax]

Subscribed, all my life I naturally sweat a lot. When I watch you lean over working the bow I'm thinking in my head I need to lean far enough over because I guarantee I will have sweat pouring off my nose and chin. I also live in the SE. Thanks for this video.

[@MegaMagicbeans]

You have that same endless joy of being outside and sharing like Ray Mears from the UK.

[@clayhayeshunter]

I’ve always enjoyed Ray’s stuff.

[@deepoctave]

The best friction fire demo I've seen out of a number watched. I'm a retired teacher and you've done your homework! It takes a lot of planning and skill to communicate this clearly. I haven't made a friction fire yet, but I've started practicing the steps, and I did make a fire using a small lens in sunlight. I noticed one small detail not specifically mentioned that seems pretty important: the thin strip of wood under the fire-board that receives the dust and allows for the transfer of the coal. Thank you.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Many thanks

[@fjb4932]

deepoctave, In agreement. 7-P Principle ☆

[@shouldhavenotshouldof2031]

@@fjb4932 Quiet you.

[@denisbelair8988]

Clay I think at Cabela's they had the spare blades for your Leatherman check it out

[@ClayTallStories]

Excellent demonstration mate. Your next challenge is to do this making your own cordage from natural sources. Its difficult but not impossible. I am looking forward to your results.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Challenge accepted!

[@chrisholladay]

Thanks Clay, I always thought friction fires were too complicated for me to pull off but this video made it very digestible and easy to understand. Gonna give this a try next camping trip!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad it helped!

[@abcstardust]

Great video! Wet conditions can be very intimidating. Your video really shows the way to make the fire a person needs!! Thank you!

[@kieronstump]

Perfectly explain,s the fundamentals and minimal tools needed for friction fire. Where there’s a will there’s a way. Leatherman after the video you just made using their tool, should repair, my first Leatherman came with a guarantee they would repair or replace, and send you their newest model !

[@adithadithyan4949]

We are so used to seeing making Fire so easily that we forget our humble beginnings. Watching this was so fascinating and cool. Was a Great Experience. Thank you. Might try this if I ever were in a Survival Situation

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mannihh5274]

Another helpful video of yours - thanks for showing ! Allow for some remarks a) never baton with a folding knife in a fully opened position, just open it to 90° and never baton on the tip of the blade, it's the weakest point - cut some wedges from smaller stuff first and only use the blade to start a split, then go on with the wedges (watch the videos from Felix Immler, the Victorinox-guy). b) don't exaggerate - 100% is maximum, there is nothing beyond it (like 150% humidity) c) Paracord is not the best cordage to use, because it's slippery and stretchy. Boot-laces are usually made from polyester of equal strenght, less stretchy and better grip, so replacing them with paracord is ridiculous. The only reason why paracord is so prominent relates to the first 'Survival Handbook', issued to WWII fighter and bomber pilots/crews, which always had their parachutes with them , so nobody would add a tarp or other cordage to their 'Survival Kit' d) Another method with the hearthboard is to make a second divet side-by-side instead of a notch and connect the two divets. The dust collects in the second divet, no need for something underneath the board.

[@sayjindefender]

How satisfying it must be to have the ability and self confidence to be able to save your bacon or someone else’s, if the situation ever called for it! Super!

[@karlschulte9231]

Nice info. 40 year Scouter ( Boy Scouts) and 27 year vet here. New to GL. West of Tampa. Apart from a local Scout camp we can't cut or even trespass into woods ( swamp to me). Preserves or tame parks or endless shopping centers and HOA's. Where is wilderness you use? Am still learning trees and other flora/ fauna here ( grew up in rural NJ and 50 years in Il, Wisc and MO. Very different. Nice video. BTW if you are heading out to woods, good idea is pill bottle with felt from dryer lint screen. Plus flint and steel or old dead Bic for spark as back up to the waterproof matches in your pocket next to compass.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

I was stationed at ft Lewis in WA state it rains all the time. I had to teach soldiers how to make dry kindling and get under a canopy to get fire started . Great video

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks

[@joshuarumsey2302]

This is exceedingly difficult. I have tried and failed. I tip my hat to you!

[@mikelychock0310]

Really great video, Clay. You illustrated how one doesn’t need all the tools and the perfect wood, shaped bow still set. Well done!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cylinderize]

Very nice. I am going to put together a Go Bag, and for those Rainy Fire making days, I plan to bring along one of those plastic Twisty pencil sharpener things, strip off the wet bark from some twigs, then use the sharpener to produce the Tinder. What do you think?

[@bushforme]

NEVER underestimate a leatherman! Live this channel! Noticed some "strange" tree structures in the video..I won't ask but I want to..😉

[@timsherman3729]

Good stuff- thanks for your videos...... I broke my pliers (leatherman) and shipped them to leatherman - not only did they replace the pliers but also 2 of my blades for free and shipped back to me. Seems like a great company to me. Keep enjoying your time outside.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Good deal

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. You offer an excellent example of the importance of knowing the natural materials available and how to use them. Subscribed.

[@clayhayeshunter]

You're very welcome!

[@ultragator724]

I just came to comment on how awesome the thumbnail looks

[@dukedoker8899]

only thing missing in your videos Clay is a soul fired melody coming from you my friend!

[@David-sp7gc]

Friction is force per unit area. Making one side smaller doesn’t reduce the friction. Less area means more force on the smaller area. The pine sap is a great idea as that lowers the coefficient of friction.

[@asmith7876]

I have one of the very first Leatherman tools, made in the US. It can’t be replaced since the parts aren’t available. I have another that is engraved, gift from my wife. It needs some tools replaced on it, they’ll send back your repaired piece rather than a full replacement I’m pretty sure.

[@CHAMELEON111]

Hi nice tips dry wood hunting in wet conditions , one day may be needed when your in this situation.. cheers Scott

[@visutor]

Clay: Thank you for the many crafts you share with all of us. A gentleman like yourself should be imparting his knowledge at a community collage, a place wear I have met some of the finest, most dedicated instructors around As to that Leatherman tool, for as long as you've had it, it's part of your 'flesh' a good commercial welder will service it with your personal improvements to what ever extent you desire. I have an old (33yrs) Victorinox locking blade, a local welder made some improvements that will allowed me to extend its life for many more years to come. To your fine health and many more years of instructing 😉💪👍

[@d.faulkner8210]

Great Video ..Is that the same multi tool you use on Alone? If so I don't blame you for not wanting a replacement.

[@clayhayeshunter]

It is

[@Dirk_Berserk]

@@clayhayeshunter that thing has been through it all.

[@MrViniciusMachado]

Excellent class! Doing fire is really an art.

[@charlesmontgomery3004]

Awesome video Clay. I always struggle with friction fires. But gonna try it your way. Thanks for the tutorial brother.

[@clayhayeshunter]

have faith!

[@rkimberly985]

You can get tinder from "Duff" under trees, where the ground is somewhat dry. The dry duff is under the leaf litter, pine straw, and such, etc. The top will be wet or damp but under neath it will be bone dry!.

[@johnsmith-de9wv]

that was absolutely epic!!!

[@stormyboy129]

Such a good idea to use green wood for the handhold, and put some pine sap into the hole. Need to try this.

[@jenky1044]

You did a great job. When you said the wettest weather, I thought you meant while it was raining out. It can be done while raining, but you have to be under a large tree or canopy.

[@stefanmeyers2808]

Nice job, I learned a few things. I have been making my spindles out of branches but I get the feeling that this is a better way to get more dust. My spindle points always burnish quickly and I would have to stop and put grooves in the point to get more dust. I also was told to use a hardwood for the spindle but I think that that is wrong also. Thank you.

[@stacyclark5910]

Very good job of teaching & demonstrating!

[@visnuexe]

Nice to see the bushcraft via primitive fire making appear from the humid climes such as Florida! Down my way i m8ght find some Eucalyptus or Maleleuca for good nest and kindling, if not some cabbage palm to work with. Nice leatherman work, there too! Glad to see you up and f8lming!

[@AmJusSaiyan]

This convinced me to upgrade my leatherman multitool. I have the Wingman, and it does not have a handsaw. Am going to get the P4.

[@DustyGoatHomestead]

I appreciate the vid...Im in Florida and seen this done many different places but never with what we have naturally (wood) in Florida. Thanks best vid ive seen on a fire bow.

[@herbsmith6871]

Pretty sure you can order replacement blades directly from Leatherman. Very cool! Thanks for sharing my friend 🤠

[@mazieways]

Wonderful teacher, great filming, thx so much!

[@williamboyd776]

Thanks for your time Clay. Stay blessed

[@ricktimmons458]

I like to empress scouts and other hikers with this too. I pick a true wet day as you did and collect small stuff as i hike all day long, a twig here and there. Find some board and spindle stuff from the ground or better in a tree. as you did on this video - make it in your head and then a practical show and tell. Have you tried out a compression fire maker?

[@shannondavis1106]

Great to see some videos from this part of the country. There are a lot of videos out there but it helps see materials used from here in NWF

[@clayhayeshunter]

Very true!

[@davesaysso1970]

Something useful that should be taught in high school. Imagine a society that could start a fire with a knife and shoestring in the woods after not cutting themselves preparing all the parts needed to do so. Great video!

[@raulthepig5821]

We use to have the Boy Scouts to teach you all that stuff. Unfortunately Pedos and Feminists ruined it all.

[@jenniegoodnight6176]

Thank you for your videos. I've wanted to learn this but can't seem to find anybody to show me. You do a very good job teaching

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks Jennie. All it really takes it a little practice!

[@andyparks6120]

i have heard this is hard to do in perfect conditions , Well Done Buddy.

[@jamesaritchie1]

The best tip I ever received was, "Learn how to build a fire under any circumstances and any situations, but do your best to never, ever get into one of those situations." I can't even imagine a situation where I would be in the deep woods without proper fire starting items, including Esbit tabs. I have the distributed so I'd have to lose my backpack and my belt and my pants before I'd be out. If that were the case, I wouldn't have a knife, either.

[@thijsclaassen2178]

Leatherman also replaces just the blade if you want to keep te same multitool. I did just that with my Leatherman wave! Great work out there!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Good to know!

[@speakthetruth110]

Appreciated the concise detailed explanation. Thank you. Subscribed 👍

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks for the sub!

[@theoroth3669]

I am so impressed. really......such a precice video seldom seen

[@richardgoff6739]

I really appreciate the perseverance of this effort. Great video.

[@kevinstrade2752]

This guy knows his stuff

[@Anggasatu7an]

Wahh petualang yg seru sobbat dalam hutan banyak pepohonan besar 👍

[@forgedinfire8137]

That was an excellent step by step demonstration. Appreciate you

[@buzzrandy714]

Oh my you are the man with the plan Impressive

[@ajlbrew]

What I have learned from your video is having to know ,the tree types and the woods from them,cheers.

[@MA_theone]

Great to watch, thank you! A lot of passion noticable in this video! 👍