Ray Mears - Knife Sharpening, safety, handling, nettle cordage full video

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This video is made as an instruction video on how to sharpen and handle your knife.
This video also covers tent pegs, nettle cordage and one cut out scene.
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Extra information:
Sharpening in this way is a good basic way to start sharpening.
In no way I'm saying that this is the only and best way to do it.
My own sharpening differce alot from this, still this sharpening will keep your knife capable and sharp for your survival/bushcraft situation.
You will eventually take your own path in sharpening.

[@stephenrice4554]

First rule of bushcraft / survival , always avoid injury . It weakens and could become infected . Good advice from Ray , safe use of a cutting blade . 👍🇬🇧

[@TheSaneHatter]

Very good, necessary basics, of a type that many survival writers often ignore. This is the sort of thing that we should all know BEFORE watching his other vids, esp. the parts about knife use.

[@glynnt54]

There are only two men in the field of bushcraft, survival, and conservation that have earned my 100% respect, admiration, and support: Ray, and the Canadian Mors Kochanski. Very short on bullshit, sensationalism, marketing and pop culture; but very long on sincerity, education, dedication, character, and the love of Mother Earth. Not a good chemistry for TV ratings and cash flow; but the earth, and humble humans, are better off because of them.

[@stephenrice4554]

Good and necessary words . Hats off . 👍🇬🇧

[@whiskeyriver4322]

@@stephenrice4554 After nine years, I'm both humbled and delighted that my few random words are appreciated. With Mors gone now, and Ray apparently semi-retired, the void they leave with their absence is heartfelt. But, never forgotten.

[@ivancorts6966]

Ray Mears emanates perfection in everything he does

[@watsoncorbin8060]

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[@otismohammed5555]

@Watson Corbin Instablaster :)

[@ivancorts6966]

@@watsoncorbin8060 sorry i don't use instagram, i really wish i could help you, maybe asking more people you'll get it back, good luck!!!!

[@Jac70]

I wouldn't want to be that guy handing back Ray his knife with a knackered edge.

[@vlads2088]

I love the mirror polish on the scandi edge of his knife! And the best bit about it is you know he made a mirror polish on the edge by hand!

[@glynnt54]

The "Woodlore" knife is what he uses on the Jap wetstones; and yes, ridiculous to even consider buying. Here in the states, and one I know of in Canada, you can find quite a few excellent knife makers offering similar, and in some cases, even better bush tools. But the more popular they get, the more expensive they become; for that reason, I won't mention any names, but leave the research up to the reader. I would give my left nut to get Ray and Mors Kochanski to do a video together.

[@InexorableOne]

Where the heck has this guy been and how did I NOT already see these videos???

[@charlesbatkin8722]

Anyone that is starting out knife sharpening I would recommend being more gentle then Mr. Mears. A lot of the things he does can actually roll your edge or give you an inconsistent grind if rushed.

[@pageoanedwards5050]

Thank you for this video and all of the other videos likewise. You really are a great teacher of life skills. I didn't go camping as a child so, I didn't learn a lot of these techniques. However, I have practiced the skills taught in many of your videos and now pass those life skills to my son. Thank you and keep up the awesome work!

[@i_smoke_ghosts]

+Pageoan Edwards i feel exactly the same :}

[@pasquale78]

He, ik realiseer me nu pas dat jij DBK Maarten bent! Haha, dank je voor dit complete filmpje van Ray Mears. Ik ben al jaren van van hem en zijn programma's.

[@maartieboy]

I really like how dave became more dedicated and softer now that he has participated in dual survival. To bad hes out, he was way cooler than this new guy. His youtube channel is very informative, way better for learning things than watching dual survival. Great thing about ray is that he explains alot in his shows.

[@LONE-WOLF-FILMS]

ive got all of this guys stuff on dvd collection on my laptop, ive been watching him since he first started on tv, hes better than any other bushcrafter on tv or the net, bear grylls can eat my arse, hed probably like that in a survival situation the dirty bugger! :) Team Mears!

[@hansfreekit]

as kids we used to pass knives by chucking them as close to the feet of your mate as possible. Had to stick in tho.

[@tonymaurice4157]

Mears is the man! Nice guy as well

[@billpeart]

LOL, I happen to like the looks of the first knife with that ffg and generous spine. thanx for the reply brother.

[@gonefishing534]

Thanks for your video and I love it

[@teddvidler6830]

A very exceptional video. The presentation is outstanding.

[@randalflagg9086]

probably because it's a TV programme 😂😂

[@maartieboy]

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[@maartieboy]

thats a Fallkniven DC4 its awesome!

[@MrTriguer1]

Thank you for the video, really good

[@maartieboy]

thanks :)

[@trinisuprazee]

thanks alot

[@vistachris9999]

Really need to check out Dave Canterbury also.

[@Dylfunkle]

That's a pretty knife.

[@mattt9439]

But you done the cheetahs out of their dinner Ray !

[@WilliamMoirSCOT]

Fab video 10/10.

[@louisefear7310]

this guy is obvs the real deal. that bear grylls is a right clart

[@70blondeboy]

No, Grylls knows his stuff. Being an SAS reservist, he's tough as fuck. Don't get me wrong - I love all of Ray Mears's stuff, he's the best, without question. And he's probably one of the best at imparting his knowledge to "ordinary" people, like you and I. But please don't dismiss Grylls. Sure, when he retired from the SAS he took the option of making money from TV deals, when it was offered to him - tell me you wouldn't have done the same, given the chance ? But he's still a hard-core SAS soldier, with a lot of knowledge and experience to share. And I, for one, love watching his shows.

[@felixthecat3n2]

Louise Fear: What's a clart please?

[@markojack15]

An idiot as in the Jamacian slur bumbaclart

[@bongofrenzy303]

nettle leaves are edible too. vitamin c and iron in the nettle seed. but yes stem fibres good to tie the Tomato plants to sticks.

[@GabeMacDonnell]

The knife is an Alan Wood knife, a Woodlore. It was designed with Ray Mears as an ideal Bushcraft knife. Unfortunately, they are quite expensive and rare, with a long wait time. There are many makers crafting similar patterns, however. A truly beautiful and practical design.

[@glbwoodsbum2567]

The knife he's using here is a full flat grind not the Scandinavian grind made by Alan wood.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

2 words, hone and strop!!! It'll maintain your knives even better.

[@TheMountainman211]

Oil stones I'm a beast,but everytime I use water stones I just dull them more lol

[@zuutlmna]

Seems like there would be some professional meat-cutting/butcher grade type knives available at good quality and fair price. I recall there was the Forshner brand popular among the meat cutting trade.

[@maartieboy]

The knife is a Ray mears Woodlore knife. It's a scandi type bushcraft knife. It's a good knife but priced for collectors around 450 english pounds. If you're looking for an affordable simular knife made of the same steel and hardness, go for the Enzo trapper in O1 steel.

[@simonpreuss6011]

And right at the cheap end for those starting out, Mora knives are a great value option. Sturdy, scandi grind and can take a decent edge!

[@maartieboy]

I don't know what knife it is at the absolute begin. it has a small v-edge. Doesnt look that good to me. But I can guess it's a woodlore knife in O1 steel. The knife ray mears uses is a Ray mears Woodlore knife. It's a scandi type bushcraft knife. It's a good knife but priced for collectors around 450 english pounds. If you're looking for an affordable simular knife made of the same steel and hardness, go for the Enzo trapper in O1 steel.

[@i_smoke_ghosts]

thanx martieboy that was interesting id never really paid this ray guy much attention ignorantly passing him off as a bear grylls type of ''poor 2nd cousin'' but wow - how wrong i was, his confident but gentle manner as a 'teacher' kept my attention pinned for the entire vid, and sustained attention on anything is not my strong point i have A>D>D adhd for which im medicated. :-+ WORD UP RAY MEARS YOU'RE THE SHIT !

[@maartieboy]

+joshua fiddy allen haha Thanks mate. I also find ray mears awesome. Bear grylls is more of a showman on tv. He knows enough but he goes for the views instead of showing all as it should be.

[@richardoldham6756]

Ray Mears is the 'real deal'. Head and shoulders above anyone else in the world of bushcraft instruction. His subject knowledge, his ability to teach and perhaps above all, his humility, make Ray the best.

[@Peteru69]

Bring a good leather belt and strap your blade on it if you see that the edge has begun to roll (light catches on the edge). It's easy and can help keep an edge for a long time. Do it on a sturdy and flat surface to not convex your blade edge.

[@vistachris9999]

Yea I agree. I think I only watched dual survival once or twice (don't watch much TV at all) so I mainly know Dave through his youtube channel. The show felt like pure 'entertainment' to me and poorly done at that. I have looked up Cody on youtube though since then and when not doing the mainstream crap both have alot to offer. Diggin Ray though as well, recently found his channel.

[@rp6523]

Those cheetahs looked pretty skinny too. I was well hacked off that you chased them from their kill. Otherwise, a bloody good video!

[@max_fjellstorm]

I always wondered why he has used ma flat ground knife for this demo instead of his own knife.

[@Francois_Dupont]

can somebody tell me what knife is the second one? with the one without the microbevel?

[@billpeart]

What kind of knife is he using on the DC4 stone? Appears to be a ffg blade.

[@jim9240]

some sort of fjallkniven possibly?

[@trinisuprazee]

what episode is this from?

[@trinisuprazee]

what type of knife is it?

[@clayguinard3651]

Where did you buy the stone

[@maartieboy]

I'm not Ray :P but you can buy all these stones @ raymears(.)com. the slurry stone is a King stone grit 6000 the small one is a Fallkniven DC4 both are great stones though the king stones are quite soft.

[@billpeart]

Dick Proenneke as well.

[@xusmico187]

why was he using two different knives? look at the bevels

[@1001space]

whats the first knife he sharpens

[@randalflagg9086]

Looks like a fallkniven f1

[@esoteric5277]

Better than birdwatching😁

[@alchamone8133]

I never missed this show when I used to watch the tv years ago my lady then god bless her used say stuff like his mrs must think he’s a fkn burglar he’s never at home 🤣😆 What is e doin out there anyway there’s fk all there

[@alanknewman4294]

Course shedge

[@Zamolxes77]

18:00 That's a vampire slaying tool not a tent peg ! 21:20 Blasphemy, you didn't save the nettle leaves for a soup or a side dish ???

[@ceryni11]

+Zamolxes77 those leaves were big and nasty, you only want the nice spring time tender leaves.

[@forwhatitsworth364]

Australia is calling. Wanting you to play with the animals. Even the Kangaroos want to fight.

[@gennaromarzaro5718]

DBK are the BEST!!!

[@andrewnorgrove6487]

No it's not an easy life for a cheetah When theirs a bumbling film crew upsetting the natural way !! and getting in the way.

[@i_smoke_ghosts]

+SUNGEAR59 i must interject - cheetahs get spooked by their own shadows they're supa-cautious by nature - they get stood-over by nearly every other species, it had nothing to do with the film crew and in my opinion they mosdef weren't bumbling.

[@maartieboy]

I dont think fallkniven has this kind of a knife. Fallkniven only produces convex blades as far as I know.

[@7wildernessSpecialist]

They make more than convex blades Lol

[@ghostwolf6488]

Sharpening it wrong, rubbing it back and fourth eats at your edge, only strike the stone with it in one direction and on both sides. Trust me, they much sharper edge!

[@Peteru69]

Only if you can't control your angle.

[@timmanion2197]

...sharpening it “wrong...” - love these kind of comments about activities that are, in the end, based on the best practices that work for an individual. Got a set of practices that create the result you want for your gear? Awesome! Not the same as Mears’s? Or some other You Tube presenter? Awesome! That make them “wrong?” Not hardly, partner. Not hardly. Every presenter’s tips are nothing but grist for your own mill, and that said - and of course you’re free to disagree - “right” and “wrong “ just plain don’t apply. Just a thought.

[@scubawerlum]

FOOLS. Scare the poor cheetahs off their food via human intervention and then claim it was all part of natures natural circle of life.

[@7wildernessSpecialist]

Cheetahs can piss off

[@Terraceview]

YOU took over, Ray. NOT nature. Those Cheetah's might've died because of your irresponsible behaviour.

[@7wildernessSpecialist]

But the water buffalo live, so there's balance in nature. Llf

[@iulianmuresanu]

uh, what an a- hole he's being: "quickest way to lose a friend" jeesbus!!! and am I the only one who thinks he's being a bit obsessive compulsive about the sharpening "8 times that way, 10 times this way and such? Anyway, maybe he's just trying to show off his knife...

[@ImADogRuff]

It's a 300 dollar knife, also if it's dented to shit your going to have to take a lot more time to hone it back, using files or a diamond sharpener because you'd mess your stones up otherwise.

[@peeblood]

A tool that can mean the difference between survival and death requires such attention. In fact, anyone who is serious about their tools, regardless of their use will be similarly obsessive about them. My blades do not get nearly as much attention unless I'm headed out. Then I invest the time to make sure even my axe or tomahawk is shaving sharp. I never seem to get that mirror edge though. I probably need to invest in a 6,000 grit water stone. I've been satisfied with 1,200 grit and get a great edge with it.

[@TheSaneHatter]

Imagine how testy some guy would get if you borrowed his beloved car and crashed it, and then reflect how much more you NEED a knife, in a survival situation! Does it make more sense now?

[@iulianmuresanu]

No! things are just things and to survive you don't need your knife to be sharp enough to shave. A friend can help you more to survive than a slightly sharper knife! Tendencies can be seen in excesses, that's why I said he was an a-hole but I don't really dislike him! And as I remember I didn't dislike the vid either!

[@TheSaneHatter]

Stop shouting, please. And you're wrong: bad company and bad friends can get you KILLED. Moreover, you are distorting Mears' comments: he was talking about the *complete* destruction of a knife through careless use, not about minor dulling. I stand by what I said.