Secrets of the US FOREST SERVICE 🪓 🌲

[@wranglerstar]

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[@helloxyz]

and the Opinel saw ! First knife I bought my son was an Opinel. Get them whittling wood and starting fires early.

[@Howltor]

I was just gonna ask about them, thanks boss

[@parkwood25311]

I bought my Opinel at a gift shop in Paris. All the other American tourists were buying T-shirts and little Eiffel Towers. When I said “Opinel si vous plait” the shopkeeper perked up and treated me like royalty. It was one of the highlights of the trip! Not a great fan of the French but you have to respect any peoples’ national knife.

[@helloxyz]

just seen the other short about the saw - thanks. By the way, France also does a good line in casual clothing, if you ever want to move away from denim top and bottom. I know it is your thing, but I did see you once in a lumberjack shirt.

[@helloxyz]

@@parkwood25311 I bet when they are confronted by a bear in the middle of a blizzard half way up Denali, those little Eiffel Towers will come in handy . . ., while you will be as warm as toast in its belly, having killed and skinned it.

[@mreastonmurphy]

Anyone else itching to buy some land and go full proho?

[@mincat1412]

why not start our own proho nation? a little mini nation

[@allanb2457]

Hell yeah.Anyday of the week.Proho Nation yeah !,bring it on brother ......

[@POWERUSER-wy6bx]

if only it was accessible to people like me who make less than 40k a year

[@kj3n569]

Where at? I'm in.

[@themonsterunderyourbed9408]

Good luck. I think Bill Gates already bought all the land.

[@benjamingaudet9478]

“Do something just for the eye”. I love that. Life is short-make your work unique and something you can take pride in. Love your content as always Wranglerstar!

[@unicornsqueezins7906]

"How the US Forest Service fights vampires"

[@Frank2white9]

You beat me

[@timobrien8748]

DAMMIT😂

[@wadebradley9281]

Ditto.

[@illitero]

(Shouting into the cold, hot breath branching into the still night in brief blooms that echo the unseen tops of the surrounding trees; whose canopies deaden echo of sound to barely-there reverberance that one must quietly strain to hear before ever speaking to perceive it at all.) "Nosferatu! Foul beast! Blood drinker! You slither under cover of darkness, thinking yourself unseen; yet all whose veins run hot with what you covet needn't eyes to find you. You've the form of man yet reek of inhuman, pestilent rot!" (a twig cracks from somewhere within the inky darkness beyond) "You've trod these lands for millennia, killing countless innocents to feed, defend yourself, and no doubt played at petty sport from time to time to entertain your brilliant mind. (a rustling of brush, now closer.) Yes, you are certainly wise and experienced beyond any man who has ever lived; but in the thousands of years hunting your choice of prey, you've no idea the disadvantage placed upon yourself when faced with a meal that's prepared to hunt you back. Even now you draw nearer, your ancient pride built upon countless hunts ending exactly as you wish them to - but tonight?" (flips toggle to activate portable, name-brand U.V. flood lamps, immediately followed with an unintentional grunt of confusion from the left. very close.) "Tonight you WILL meet your end, and I deeply regret that I can only do it just the once." (pulls down expensive NV goggles to see all that the lamps cast their invisible light upon, including the definitive outline of a nonplussed historic nightmare, eyes eerily luminous from within the pallid face.) "Tonight, you discover the power of a man that Acts Accordingly™"

[@scootypuffjr.]

That's funny because i am watching Buffy literally right now.

[@cremdilly7176]

Beautifully said, proho. Aesthetics are good for the spirit.

[@worldofwoolol6082]

People Used to be like that

[@S.P.B.222]

The two rings were definitely a nice touch 👍

[@Avengedsevenfoldrocks]

If you have time for that ish. If you got a hurricane coming you probably don't.

[@coleBlap]

Thanks for passing this information down, I’ve been thinking about collecting some forestry and survival and bush craft books and make my own book as well to make sure this type of knowledge isn’t ever lost or inaccessible.

[@barryb344]

Bedazzled the razor wire along the perimeter of my home....something for the eye. Thx crazy forest dad!

[@alancalkins2656]

Something just for the eye... That's the pride in our work that the world has abandoned. Keep up the good work 💪🙏

[@alexguigui1877]

Quite heartwarming as a french to see that cody enjoys our good old Opinel knifes and saws.

[@MrTyjnash]

Seems like that’s his blades of choice these days. A few years ago, he would have been sporting a Benchmade 940 and a Silky. I like the Opinel too.

[@dejavu666wampas9]

I thought I recognized that knife. Très bien.

[@Osama-Bon-Jovi-01]

As a Brit I have to say they make good knives 👍🏻

[@BraystalBray]

them saws are the most useful thing ive ever carried for clearing trails and camping

[@andybell575]

Always seem a bit flimsy to me.

[@DavidBall-v5i]

Taake sapling two tent stakes long. In the middle cut a on the diagonal which makes for a quicker carving into a point. ❤

[@benbailey9949]

Missed the intro and thought he was making a forest service flute.

[@ollie-qu8ny]

Love this my man. Concise and digestible. Also love for opinel. We are surrounded by greatness if you know where to look.

[@ExponentialImpact]

You are such a badass. Not worship, just recognition. Thankful for your work to preserve the truth.

[@Jiggerisadog]

Also what is shown works great for snare triggers just on top set what is shown as decorative, make deeper to hold line of choice for spring snare and forgo the spear tip.

[@admspooner]

Love the opinel. They have a really good first kids knife model too.

[@Quietu]

I miss these ones. Glad to see a few of the classic wranglestar back up.

[@oliver_klozoff]

He's got to stay monetized somehow

[@J_Mc314]

Thanks for all of your invaluable knowledge Cody!!

[@lonestar7962]

I wish I had a dad. I wish someone like you could of been my dad.

[@scottmatznick3140]

Rufio, is that you? Shame what Hook did to you, bro.

[@americandude3825]

Our Father who is in Heaven loves you.

[@darianzielinsky96]

​@@americandude3825yeah all the good that does for the fatherless children of the world 😂

[@MrCraigtastic]

You would be sleeping on an electrified mattress and strapping on the depends diapers to prepare for the end times like this guy bro. The grass is always greener

[@CHRlST101]

⁠@@darianzielinsky96 this world would have been long gone and destroyed without God watching over and having our backs. Having parents or no parents, our Creator is constantly teaching us and keeping us safe whether you realize it or not. We are all lost without Him and He wants to have a relationship with you, so if you truly want to know the truth of this beautiful world seek God with patience and a humble heart and He will remove the veil from your eyes to show you all the workings of this reality.

[@TheDJOblivion]

I like to mine and smelt my own titanium, I always carry my pocket forge for such occasion.

[@kavalogue]

Cant tell of this is serious or not

[@stevenmark8156]

@@kavalogueHa, not likely.

[@kylefisher4883]

You proho have acted accordingly 🎉

[@exosine]

Beautiful Opinel tools 🔪

[@daphneraven6745]

What? No fire-hardening?? Lol. Thanks, Wranglerstar. Always a pleasure to watch you teach simple every day crafting that we will definitely use. :-)

[@castillejan]

This is the type of content I originally subbed for way back when. Love your woodcraft and tool use videos. Top tier content!

[@rickstephens1130]

I really like the content, and I enjoy some of the historical, and current ideas that were used, and it's educational. One of my goals was to be employed in the forestry service and the parks and recreation. I have all of experience and knowledge mostly of what it takes for the tasks, and in fact I was qualified because of my experience. Because of what the person had said that I was talking with. But I had an issue with my driving record that I had to clear up, which I had done before I was able to get hired on. During this time period I had gotten really busy with the current job of tree service and logging I was on. I was thinking about a career change and before I knew it I forgot about that change and stayed with my current position. I am retired now, and I have thought about the opportunity for the forest service job. I am not to old yet, that I can't keep going .I have had a few surgeries since I retired and I have slowed down a bit. Probably mostly because of my age.

[@brandonsamson6278]

That last touch was golden. The world lacks good poetry and art these days. Anything is a bonus.

[@dennissmith9259]

This was a favorite thing to do in Boy Scout camp during down time. As a Patrol leader I'd whittle up a 'talking stick' to be used at our patrol meetings.

[@A_Sense_Of_Purpos3]

Bro you are a national treasure. Almost noone knows how to do this stuff anymore. Thank you for sharing

[@RussUlmer]

I always learn something interesting and useful every time I watch your videos. Thanks for the info.

[@RU-HDD-4-HVN]

You made carving a tent steak very appealing, and a cutting board full of nice food too. You just keep your channel rocking Cody...... Your humor is blooming as well as your gift of transmitting good culture to the masses. You're a friend to many more than you have enemies. And those are just jelly. Your mission is like the Blues Brothers used to say..... "We're on a mission from God". Continue on with the success of your mission...... give them the saving name above all names.

[@warriorson7979]

Alternatively you can use the anvil and forge the stake into a sharp point.

[@jacobe9187]

Love the added flair. Thanks man.

[@tonybrown7847]

And this is why I watch this channel. The little extras he throws in

[@dylanfarnham5164]

Such useful info here. Never know when we might be in a situation that could require this knowledge. Love the Opinels. Such simple but fantastic knives. One of my first knives I had as a kid was a No. 8. I have no idea where it ended up but I sure wish I still had that one.

[@peechykern9705]

Wranglestar is such a cool guy…. Sage wisdom and ingenuity. Our men today do lack these men of yesterday. They’ve been effeminized, marginalized and told that being the can do, protective , strong and even assertive man that built this country is not to be celebrated , no it is toxic. If I were an enemy how could I attack and soften military Agee young men ? You are living it. Guys like Proho are a big part of the answer. If I’d of had a dad like proho I’d be very different, to the positive.

[@NelO-n7q]

Thank you for the consistent knowledge drops, much appreciated.

[@thomasthemtman]

God bless you Cody

[@cassiehuckaby3107]

Sometimes you make me so mad. Then you go and "do something just for the eye" and I'm reminded why I like your channel. awesome tent stake.

[@artistsmeetfilm6491]

Love the simple tips of utilizing nature and simple tools I learned to respect it in woodworking as they start you with old tools of the trade so you can appreciate modern tools but know how to build just using Gods tools.

[@ForsakenKingOfMurrica]

This was awesome thanks for sharing

[@Z0nnie]

Opinel makes such cool stuff. I found an opinel no.8 au carbone on the beach when i was 15. Scrubbed the rust off it and it goes with me every where i go. Good stuff doesnt have to be expensive.

[@fabiangeorges5667]

Great stuff.. I learn much. Appreciate you

[@roydunn4649]

Got news for ya. Thats how most of the world used to make tent stakes. Time to find a new shtick besides "How USFD used to do it."

[@jansolo7963]

I like that your using simple but quality tools like the opinel knifes. As far as I know they are still manufactured in france.

[@gurraber]

When making wooden stackes with notches, a good tip is to shave off the part of the wood above the notch. Or they are prone to breaking when you hammer them down. Hope that makes sense.

[@JMSherrill1983]

Wholesome ccontent and Im here for it all!

[@theoak64]

I enjoy your lessons brother.

[@dailydiogenes]

That is a good looking tent stake if I may say. Another trick is take a y branch and snap the bottom and a side and turn it upside down and pound that in

[@rybaneightsix5085]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate that little effort to make it more esthetically pleasing. I'm a woodworker and I absolutely despise the mass-produced, cookie cutter plain jane trash that is the modern world. Civility isn't what sets us apart from all other creatures on earth, it's our art.

[@rybaneightsix5085]

Also, act accordingly.

[@cmw184]

That smile at the end was crazy Never seen you smile

[@Martin1519]

Wow, my eye feels good now. Thank you!

[@YouTubeCertified]

I think I remember this in a boy scout manual from childhood. Cool short

[@paleo52]

Those were the good days of the Forest Service.

[@proboscismonkey-1413]

Had me convinced you were making an impromptu whistle with the v shape notch

[@TRUMP177]

You are always good with very useful information. Thank you.

[@markgriswold393]

I love how you give dimensions!

[@Whisky_et_teush]

Good choice of knives OPINEL are the best

[@okaydude2863]

I really enjoy this channel. The first video I saw gave me a good chuckle, but I have learned so much since then.

[@martinlong2804]

us forrest service are using opel French knives. in Ireland we use the same. brilliant knives

[@J_L22]

Damn that little saw was impressive. Either that, or the trees are softer on the west coast.

[@redriver6541]

I've always called that a chamfer cut....not scallops. I love hearing new words for things....it must be the difference in KY (my home) and the northwest.

[@tonycox8746]

I'm in Kentucky too. Hi neighbor 🙋‍♂️

[@Nightly97]

Great ! now I can finally fight off those tent vampires

[@agert6416]

How the US Forest Service repels the forces of darkness 😂

[@lachlan1971]

I always made my point off centre to avoid the soft wood there.

[@mowgli2071]

Opinel, made in France! The quintessential picnic knife!

[@kasnas]

Thank ya!

[@Trentberkeley86]

Ima try this next time I make some stakes for a fence

[@shamussedler3921]

My mans 100% taught every single one of his first season firefighters about the wonders of the ✨️stupid stick✨️

[@davidav8orpflanz561]

Now, they torn 'em upside down inside campflaged holes around the perimeter....act accordingly!

[@diastheone3372]

At first it thought he was making a whistle

[@matthewpepper902]

That's a noice stop cut

[@michaelfeeley5802]

You are the man, I wish you were my neighbor

[@paulwillisorg]

Beauty is truth.

[@perryjones207]

Also good for any vampires in the vicinity.

[@MrSushh]

This a good one👍🏽

[@bacictimi]

A stake is cut diagonally above the notch surface so that it does not crack when driven into the ground. ✌️

[@chrisgioia7368]

My man has Opinel knives, you know the French drop guns but they make a hell of a knife.

[@samb6066]

Love these shorts

[@jakehumphrey1366]

I too like the comment about "something for the eye" I used to be a form follows function guy and still am to a certain point but then I was countered on a job site by an old timer carpenter guy who said to me a young naive electrician the world would be quite drab made up of concrete boxes which completely resonated and reached my soul and I haven't been the same since just a fabulous outlook and way of life as we all can leave our color song spirit along our path...

[@dougsmonsters4866]

I use the num 8. Outstanding choice, the saw looks good.

[@Taken2Serious4Life]

Dearly beloved....we are gathered here today to take back America....Act accordingly. \o

[@candoattitud3]

Always handy bringing an anvil when you go camping

[@lixxxxit]

fun fact: these also work to fight vampires!

[@phoenixrising4073]

Hey Rolling Stone, we're all still here! 😊

[@fivestar8337]

I got one of those opinel knives free when I bought a cheap hawkbill knife from Amazon. Cool seeing it in your vid.

[@Harringtonedutainment]

Don’t let the algorithms control you We see u

[@Groundskeeper-c4n]

🕯🙂👍

[@danielbedford6539]

Wow. Very useful. I going to make tent sticks today

[@heyward3871]

Buffy would love this

[@kennethhacker3014]

Any techniques on dealing with sasquatch? Love your channel

[@slashssnakepit4444]

You would think that while trying to tackle a wild fire, time might be of the essence.🤔

[@PatriotsOfWash]

Dang that was awesome

[@C_oprator89]

Who the hell would have guessed that the us forest service was that damn cool

[@jasongarling20]

Great video

[@OvertonWindex]

Oof. Perfect opportunity for ankle watch

[@wranglerstar]

A missed opportunity,

[@mccpro1919]

Who makes that solid looking vest?

[@moon_boon]

Thanks a lot, I will definitly use this trick

[@shannonstiles9838]

That cool 🇺🇸🤙🏽

[@Shane4theSavior]

US Forest service is NEVER gonna stop paying you 😂😂😂 !

[@rileyramone6231]

That opinel saw is very cool. Nice tutorial too, really dig this channel.

[@Newmarketonfergus]

Cut to about the length of your bare foot. Pro-Ho for the win

[@ianbecket3202]

Done this more times than I'd like to admit when camping.. funny how tent stakes always seem to go missing st the most inopportune time