Otzi the iceman arrow part 1, how to make 5000 year old primitive archery hunting arrows.

[@ShawnWoodsMousetrapMonday]

@freejutube you are right. I did feel a little guilty about the tin can but I had trouble locating a soap stone vessel which would be more historically accurate. Thanks for watching.

[@harryjoe860]

I love how your like "Oh I need some feathers C'OM ER GOOSEY."

[@paulschnell1294]

Shawn is an amazing videographer and teacher/scientist. Part archaeologist, part anthropologist. His explanations and tutorials are superb, an A+!

[@hbaltosax]

Is it just me or is Shawn Woods a bad-ass? Haha

[@ChrisLeeW00]

"Wearing gloves would be recommended" he says as he just rubs the leaves off bare handed.

[@christianchilders8556]

@@ChrisLeeW00 he wouldnt have did that if it was poison oak or ivy 😆

[@thecountrycat2632]

"Gloves are recommended" -Uses bare hands.-

[@AleahS1441]

Cause he's a rebel

[@christianchilders8556]

Ive ran into a stinging nettle. Hurts like hell

[@kadenw.223]

The skill needed to shoot a flying goose😂

[@CampfireKodiak]

Plus he shot a goose well out of shotgun range!

[@MaineSnowman5509]

I loved this video. Being a traditional archer, and a student of primitive ways, I really enjoyed that you showed the use of primitive tools to get the job done and not explaining how it's done with modern tools. Really well made.

[@ChrisLeeW00]

I've been fascinated by Otzi for years, good stuff!

[@johnnyaingel5753]

I watched the time consuming process of doing this and I can in awe and wonder and amazement and also in the highest respect just to think with all are technology we have today at our disposal as compared to 5000 years ago what he had to go thru to survive is truly an amazing testimony as to how far we have come on earth in survival instincts in the mind of humanity I was really moved by this video as to how precious life is around us

[@christianchilders8556]

That's true. Its also good to know how to live off the land, especially if something happened and we didnt have access to what we do now

[@ShawnWoodsMousetrapMonday]

@NorcORdrylander Thanks for the subscription. Part 2 and 3 will be available soon .

[@NomadicAdventuresEst2010]

enjoying these again, I loved this series on Otzi

[@michaelsheffield6852]

Nice touch wear gloves and proceeds without gloves!

[@VAULT-TEC_INC.]

Michael Sheffield He’s just that hard core!

[@kamagawa]

If you are skilled in handling nettle - ie know the direction to strip and how hard and fast to pull - you can avoid the sting rather easily.

[@paleomanjim]

Wow, this is a truly well done video! Well planned, great presentation. I like the fact that you have used the same materials and tools that were available to Otzi. Thanks for sharing...jim

[@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive]

2:01 Wearing gloves would be recommended. *Uses bare hands like a badass boss*

[@7769michele]

I can't believe it ! Your dedication to detail. Your great primitive equips. You held off on the deer because he was out of your comfort zone. That's respect for the hunt and game. You shot a goose output the sky with a bow ! Your like a cross between ishi ,Saxon pope ,and Howard hill ! You will get your reward! The ancestors are shunning on you bro.

[@johnny-james]

Thank You Shawn Woods those water hemlocks are everywhere here and Ive heard "yeah those you can eat, sure why not?" too many times over the years!

[@Godscountry2732]

well done my friend,finding Otzi opened up a whole new world,looking back 5000 years.

[@CristiNeagu]

How to make 5000 year old primitive archery hunting arrows: Step 1 - make sure you have the next 5000 years available.

[@ShawnWoodsMousetrapMonday]

The overall length of Otzi's dagger was 12.8 centimetres. the overall length of the blade including the tang inserted into the wooden handle was 6.4 centimetres (with the tip broken off). The blade I made was larger (3 inches)

[@Hepius]

Fantastic video. I just watched all three and loved them. This should be remade as a TV documentary.

[@cymro6537]

I wonder ,was a fired clay pot used originally for collecting the birch tar ?

[@r.guerrero9063]

I love these videos about primitive life.Specialy i´m interested about Otzi.Thanks from Spain.

[@flamefinger1989]

im really looking forward to seeing how this all turns out. keep them coming.

[@cmorgan92699]

amazing primitive and historic arrows to keep history alive people have to before the new generations forget it

[@gotrocksinhead]

Excellent job replicating Otzis arrows! Great video..

[@nephildevil]

exactly trying to replicate ötzi's arsenal :o quite a project! I just got into archery basically And since then I'm constantly in need of new arrows, i'll be on the look to knap me some primitive arrow tips myself :p I must try out all kinds of archery stuff now

[@triumphmanful]

Love this stuff! No modern tools. Awesome dude! Can't wait to make some arrows. Need flint. Got shafts done. Plenty of Birch Bark for tar. Deer sinew is on my "to get" list. Saw a dead deer on the road nearby. Going back to get some sinew. Thanks so much!

[@cameronjones1860]

Hey shawn one of best footage on youtube...not just saying....much respect.

[@udujojo]

Great video man. One of the best approach to build an authentic replica i have seen on youtube. Thumbs up!

[@evanosborne1119]

"Gloves should be used" *Proceeds to strip the stinging nettle leaves with bare hands* You're freaking awesome man.

[@datGuy0309]

Evan Osborne Do you just grip it hard enough to destroy the needles? I think I heard that somewhere

[@donaldasayers]

You need to blet the nettle fibres by soaking them in water for a few weeks so that the non fibrous parts rot away leaving just the fibres.

[@pkile2011]

Enjoyed the videos. You filled in details of the arrows I did not have. I have the bow stats. the yew stave is curing. Viburnum and dogwood next. Everything else is ready.

[@OKBushcraft]

Nice vid. Thanks for sharing! Makes me want to break out my stuff again, been about 12years and I had all but forgotten it.

[@BaileyMcCormack]

You are my favorite KZbin Video Maker now.

[@1evertonfc100]

With the birch tar is it like pine resin which is brittle when cooled. I've seen some videos where they add charcoal to the pine resin to give it strength I guess it works like rebar in concert. That's just my guess I'm no master craftsman like your good self. Nice video.

[@ericalbert6954]

Superbes videos ! Merci de nous faire partager votre passion !! Eric /from Paris

[@exohead1]

Holy crap, you shot a goose out of the sky with a bow. Talk about awesome lol

[@inthenameofjustice8811]

What a fantastic film..thanks. Can't wait to watch the others.

[@ShawnWoodsMousetrapMonday]

@TheTribeOfBenjamin I have really enjoyed watching your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@Boutiquez]

Very good videos. You demonstrate excellent arrow making skills. Thank you for making this information available. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

[@kevseadog]

Excellent! I too am carving an all-stone-tools bow and arrow. I love the attention to detail! If you are ever in California, contact me as I would love to hang out, flintknapp, carve, or shoot with you. Keep up the good work. And thank you for keeping the old ways alive! Peace.

[@AleahS1441]

I'm very excited for part two

[@roshill2010]

Can't believe he knew how to make such complex tools sourced from soo many different raw materials.

[@rsar3483]

Oooh so that's why salad finger called his friend nettles, I learnt something!

[@aleramone23]

what you do is awesome. I imagine traveling in time and sitting you in front of ozil and watch you two making arrows and sharing tips without a common language

[@Jordan-zk2rf]

otzi was from the same time as the pyramids were built there was definitely a language

[@epicfeminist]

Looking trough ur old vids dude eben then QUALITY OVER 9000

[@bljack]

The ammount of work you put into the making of all your videos is remarkable. I dont now why those geographic chanels havent yet to pick you to narate some films yet.

[@BardofCornwall]

Very cool. Thanks for this series.

[@CallusDnb]

You hit a goose with your bow! Sick. Thanks for these vids, spot on.

[@NorcORdrylander]

Great Video. Interesting and Very informative. Looking forward to parts 2 and 3.

[@averylodge3978]

way to go! Proud to see your creativity and ingenuity

[@Tendies7645]

I love seeing the old videos

[@fredrichenning1367]

My grandfather made "ink" from birch bark in the same way. He used it to decorate a fiddle and other wood objects.

[@GnarledStaff]

Nice video. What did you use to make the holes in the arrow shaft and the knapping tool? And preferably, how do I make that tool?

[@krakka17]

Excellent job! Great video.

[@jameslivingston8301]

Thank you Shawn!👍👍

[@Sluggaboy1000]

Yeah it was awsome shot. You are the surviver!

[@AkiraKobayashisan]

Very good, thanks a lot for sharing. Could you please tell why you make the arrow in two parts, just do not see the reason. Thanks

[@TheBoyFromNorfolk]

Brilliant, really nicely done.

[@daveslamer]

noticed your hat and the "university" looked like osu i thought it was awsom that you lived so close. thought the vid was great. looking forward to more

[@MrRickjitsu]

Very cool and informative video...can't wait for part 2 and 3!!!

[@vukans595]

GREAT vid I enjoy watching!

[@Wushu17]

Damn, this guy would totally own Bear Grylls!

[@brycepalmer7137]

Big fan of you god bless

[@christiandietz6341]

Appreciate your videos, these and the rat traps ones. Thank you!

[@TheAshenCrow]

Damn... Otzi must have went through hell to gather the supplies.

[@rev1910]

Sir, your skills are incredible.

[@katierose4671]

THIS IS OUTRAGEOUSLY EXCELLENT!

[@ganjafarmer0420]

you sir, are a baadass! Why is it when i watch ppl flint napping on the internet it always looks so easy! And did you really take that goose? Nice shot!

[@415mazer6]

I love this video, thank you so much fro sharing what you have learned with everyone. I am working ,y way from your oldest videos to your newest - Love them - awesome!!

[@freejutube]

@historichunter thanks for your answer ; soap stone seems great (and "mythical", not to be found everywhere). As sealed fireproof containers may have been a big technological challenge in remote prehistory, I'm inclined to believe that we can make birch tar without using any container. For instance : an earth pit, using the more common materials : sand, fresh clay / simple earth, smooth stones, ... An interesting experiment to make.

[@josephpeter7690]

did you get that goose with that bow?? thats madness. you vids are awesome!!

[@50calorie82]

You do put lots of effort to make your videos. Respect !!

[@daveslamer]

How did they make birch tar back then. No tin cans and no mason jars. Not a troll just want to know how. Love the vids btw. Amazing keep up the good work

[@Thyggfug]

Maybe clay jars?

[@ChrisLeeW00]

www.academia.edu/2544099/A_Method_of_Wood_Tar_Production_Without_the_Use_of_Ceramics

[@ChrisLeeW00]

10 minutes ago I didn't even know birch has tar, now I have found two academic papers on the subject.

[@webbglauner3141]

daveslamer he probably used pots

[@rainbowgod4507]

Rocks that were hallowed out

[@allisonwelly1997]

Who else cringed when he used his bare hands to remove those leaves?

[@mr.tinkerer1158]

I've been wondering if any kind of birch will work, or if it must be white birch?

[@Npbella424]

I think pitch glue would work too and, I believe pine trees become fibberouse in the winter. I'm trying to learn how to walk into the woods and survive. I've never got to try any of it really just knapping. It took me six month before I got basic arrowheads not even good ones either. Also I know how to escape a man hunter. Just your average stay at home mom really.

[@buchraftwoodsman919]

hi can you tell me wat books are good for making bow and arrow can you help me? love the vids. grtz

[@ryddragyn]

Have you measured the %FOC on your Otzi arrows? What is the overall weight?

[@freejutube]

Super ! but the tin can !?? how would we make the equivalent with prehistoric technology ?

[@gobbygubbinz]

love your stuff dude... I really can't wait to have a go myself

[@miamisox]

Beautiful.... Thank You!!

[@RamboOntario]

great video

[@jakegallion1321]

So I've always been into bush craft and I love your vids I really do I really want to master this skill but yet I'm still a beginner what should I start with?

[@ShawnWoodsMousetrapMonday]

@freejutube I agree. If you find out how to make tar in an earth pit let me know.

[@ctcollinthib]

Very cool. Where in Oregon are you?

[@jeroverz]

thans for the video Do you have some more Info On the fire container. Does it have a lit? how long can you keep a coal

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Man this video is awesome! You just shot that goose with a bow! haha awesome job man!

[@dipdinger]

Always love when something that gets lit on fire

[@Blodfjez]

How do you persolnally reckon they would have extracted the birch tar without the modern canister type method..? Some arranged stones chamber..?

[@Blodfjez]

Sorry, found some answers further down!

[@Edward24081]

How did you get birch tar like that? I've tried several times and only after boiling down the liquid from four of these attempts did I get some usable glue, and that was barely enough to fix an arrowhead on. I used the same technique as you did?

[@jacobriddle7230]

I know that this is kind of late but it takes a lot of bark to produce a little bit of tar

[@symbolsandsystems]

Maybe Otzi put the ingredients on a large flat, red hot rock from the fire and then piled more hot rocks on top of that; to 'cook' it up?

[@lisatwitchell403]

Neanderthals used the birch bark tar to attach the points to their spears. I wonder if they taught it to more modern man or it was learned by the two types of men In parallel evolution of invention.

[@jacksmidt3852]

Hi mate, just wondering how Otzi would have obtained birch tar back when they didn't have metal containers? Cheers from Australia

[@magnusfrivoll5473]

Is it possible to use treesorts like birch, willow, aspen, pine or spruce to make bows and arrows? If so, for how long shoud i let them dry?

[@MrAfroSheen]

I'd like to know what other trees you can make tar with besides birch and pine. I have no birch in my area and there are no native pines, just the ones planted in yards. In my area it is predominately mesquite, hackberry, cedar elm, pecan, oaks, black walnut, rough leaf dogwood, willow, cottonwood and ash with a few other scattered species.

[@syddewyea2638]

Do you have a website or is there any other way to make these arrows out of easier material or something that grows in the adirondacks.

[@ROBBANKS666666]

Veeeeery cool video🙂

[@VAULT-TEC_INC.]

How did Otzi extract the tar without a tin can? I’m assuming Otzi didn’t have ceramics because he was using birch bark to carry around fire in.

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

Fired clay vessels were widely available to almost all human cultures for many millennia before 3300BC when Oetzi lived and died. However ceramic vessels are fragile and heavy. For rough travel the birch container would be more practical.