Smart Trick to craft a Feather Stick with a Swiss Army Knife / Bushcraft - Survival - Outdoor

[@survivaldeutschland]

Ich liebe das Gesicht das du machst wenn du versuchst etwas kontroverses zu sagen :D

[@JayRioLasRocas]

The Mother Of All Feathersticks!!! Awesome!

[@FelixImmler]

Haaa ha haaa Thanks a lot Jay 😂

[@brudertycho1284]

Year this wood is fresh an not dry this make it easy

[@phoqueme]

I never camped, never owned a Swiss army knife, and never even imagined these techniques... Your videos just made me want to start these activities 🤣 very fun and informative content

[@FelixImmler]

You feedback makes me happy. Thank you!

[@marclee5250]

Just when I was thinking... Oh, just another feather stick video. You brought in some new information. Well done.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for this compliment!

[@robsiek35]

Respect👍 Poland🇵🇱🤙

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Robert!

[@TerryC69]

Hi Felix! The fact that the feathers were obtained from green material demonstrates just how useful this technique can be even in a situation where there is no time for significant wood prep. Excellent demo!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Terry!

[@davidjacobs828]

You're a true Genius sir ..thanks .

[@BentbrooksRambles]

Felix, you are as skilled a teacher as you are a craftsman. Superb concept, execution, and video!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful feedback!

[@backyardoutdoorsman8282]

Felix, these are by far the best feathersticks I've ever seen. Great workmanship as always. Well done Sir!

[@FelixImmler]

Wowww, thanks a lot for this compliment!

[@benfelder272]

Merci für diä videos wo du machsch ha dis buäch sit jahrä und ersch sit churtzem usä gfundä das du KZbin machsch 👍💪🇨🇭🇨🇭

[@edgeryder]

As a knife user, the section at 5:15 was very eye opening. I now have a better understanding of knife use. Thank you.

[@MrBearbait75]

Thank you for the tip to angle the knife blade back at a 45 deg! I wouldn't of thought it would make as much of a difference as it did! As always, you rock! Thank you.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for watching my videos!

[@asmith7876]

I’ll have to think up a better comment than the usual “You’re a genius!” but I can’t. So….You’re a Genius!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much for your kind compliment!

[@rcg5317]

Also I have friend from Switzerland and was explaining that I was afraid I had lost my favourite AAK. He showed me his real Army SAK and asked if I had ever heard of Felix Immler! Of course I had and explained how much our family enjoys your videos. He said he met you in Munich once and you showed him some carving skills. It was a wonderful coincidence.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much for this wonderful story!

[@richardmacyczko1580]

Leave it to you to take a common task and take it to the next level. I've been doing feather sticks for years and "thought" I was good. You've done it again. Thank you yet again Felix. Respect from Florida USA 🌴

[@FelixImmler]

Your comment makes me happy! Thank you Richard!

[@ernsthelder7928]

Er nimmt ja auch grünes Holz der clevere Schweizer. 😅

[@libettrick]

Love the sound of cowbells in the background!

[@TheLinuxGuy1]

Hello Felix! Thanks for another informative video. As others have commented, your teaching technique is easy to follow. Your camera angles expose your work and helps us to observe your techniques. Great job my friend. I hope you have a great week. See you next Friday.

[@FelixImmler]

Woww your comment makes me happy! Thank you!

[@JeremyArtsMarshall2004]

Im a complete newbie to bushcraft and woodland survival and this put it in simple and understandable terms. Thank Felix!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@marcelhoffmann6843]

05:23 gleich noch eine kleine Einheit in Geometrie mitgeliefert. Ich fand auch gut, dass du selbst Fragen aufwirfst, die du dann beleuchtest und beantwortest. Das hat dem Video Tiefe gegeben. Grüezi

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank für das schöne Kompliment.

[@alanrogers8535]

You have made it in to a work of art. Old Gypsies used to make them very carefully all around a stick so they looked like a chrysanthemum flower then sell them as decoration. Mine never come out that good but at least they work. Wonderful advice, thank you.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your compliment!

[@utej.k.bemsel4777]

Egal, wie alt man ist, da immer noch Zeit was neues zu lernen!

[@dennisleighton2812]

That was awesome, Felix! I have just learned more in a couple of minutes than in months of watching many videos teaching methods that now don't make sense! Well done, Sir!

[@rizab660]

Unglaublich, Greta hat extra die Schule geschwänzt und du machst ein Feuer nur fürs Video.-) Cooler Trick, danke. :-)

[@OnizukaGTO]

Great video! Always found it hard making these "feather sticks" like the experts did, pushing the blade along the wood. I just thought it was because I was inexperienced or my knife is dull or the wrong type. But after watching this video and trying it myself it was so easy! Thanks

[@jamesmcnamara7484]

I will be trying this method this weekend. Thank you for sharing your brilliant ingenuity!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot James!

[@benm1324]

Dutch Bushcraft Boys need to watch this 👍🏼

[@FelixImmler]

haaa ha haa I don't think they care... But thanks a lot for your kind comment!

[@golem2866]

My Swiss army hiker is my everyday carry and I appreciate this perspective on feather sticking. I will try it my next opportunity.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your positive comment!

[@Tony-zp8xn]

The serrated blade on the Swiss Soldier's Knife also makes some great curls. I brace the wood and I use the Soldier's knife at a 45-degree angle like a draw knife. The serrations make quick work of making a lot of curls because it makes many fine curls with each stroke. It's become my go-to knife for fire prep and mostly everything else.

[@redflag2613]

This is what the real bushcraft channel should be.. it show us how to use the tool according it's capability & limitation. Not trying to sell hundred or thousand dollar knife to us.

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

Wow Felix didn't use a fire steel we did it the old way. Awesome 👍👍👍

[@gizmocarr3093]

This idea is a good one for not just using a Swiss Army Knife if you happen not to have one. Placing the cutting edge at an angle is the best part of this idea to make sure you do. Now, I just hope I remember this the next time I make a fire stick. 😂🤔

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Gizmo. Thanks for your for your feedback!

[@a_malicious_tea2658]

I just want to say thanks Felix . i got myself a huntsman SAK knife due to your videos and im loving it !

[@severinneukom]

Das ist interessanter als 95% was im fernseher läuft! Das isch würklich sehr wertvoll! Absolut genial! Nach dine videos würi amigs am liebste im wald go wohne.. 😅

[@FelixImmler]

Haaa ha haa, das freut mi sehr! Dankä!

[@spessART-outdoor]

fantastisch Felix, du bist der Meister darin, eine geeignete Methode für diverse outdoorproblemen aufzuzeigen. Danke schön

[@FelixImmler]

Danke für das tolle Lob!

[@piratelestrange]

Great video Felix! You seem like a great person to hang around with. The way you speak, and the birds singing in the background, and even the occasional cowbell... just so calming. Thank you for all you do!

[@michaellee8815]

WOW… just changing from 90 to 45 degree angle made a MASSIVE difference in my feathering!!!

[@outdoors-university]

Great video Felix and the explanation with the angle was amazing! Stay safe and have fun!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!

[@davehumpleby3440]

This is THE best video ive seen on feathersticks. Sound science, explanation and demonstration. Thank you Felix.

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Dave. Thank you so much!

[@nauticalknotcraft]

Hey Felix. This is common sense at work. Eliminate the variables, use one action. I used to cut lacing from a leather or rawhide disc with this method. The knife is set into the stump and the lace is pulled. Takes a super sharp blade, a steady hand and a lot of practice, but like your feather stick the end result is perfect. Thank you for another informative video. Bravo.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much for this positive feedback!

[@davidv3281]

You’re the GOAT Felix!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your comment!

[@galenmullenax4039]

Love this video Sir Felix! I'm late watching this and know you are on holiday so I wish you and your family the best quality time ever. Miss you very much!! From 🇺🇸 to 🇨🇭 .

[@tecmow4399]

These are such useful tips and principles. I can’t get enough of your channel ❤️

[@albe6093]

The small, fine tips bring your demo from a good one to a perfect video! (in my opinion) Well thought out, very well shown, excellently described! Thank you for this video!!!

[@FelixImmler]

Wowww, thanks a lot for this wonderful feedback!

[@BillSprague]

Even an old guy with a tremor like I have can survive! Thanks, Felix!

[@FelixImmler]

😂 Thanks for your funny comment dear Bill.

[@j.l_vqtqv9908]

Sehr guter Freund von mir Ich mochte das Video mit den verschiedenen Techniken des Federns und das letzte für Anfänger ist sehr gute Arbeit sicher und funktional 👌😉 zu zeigen, dass die Haselnuss gut gefiedert obwohl dieses etwas Grün entzündet zu den tausend Wundern 😜 wie immer vielen Dank für das Teilen Ihrer Werke und schickte Ihnen Grüße von 🇪🇦👍

[@FelixImmler]

1000 Dank für Ihren netten Kommentar!

[@wolfman2702]

Thank you for this tip. I love the way you use the props to demonstrate how this technique works and then demonstrate the actual skill.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@martinriley106]

Always a positive approach to life! 👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you!

[@davef5916]

amazing tips, logical, well taught. The power of my humble SAK just multiplied significantly. Thanks Felix!

[@mikebox]

Great video. I’ve lived in Switzerland for over 26 years, I’ve been involved in Bushcraft and teaching for more. But this is the most Swiss Video I’ve ever seen. Theory, precision, technique. Loved it.

[@Aco747lyte]

Oh Felix - that trick is so neat! How ingenious, and very well taught - I've just tried it and it really works so well - and my main blade locked safe and securely because I have the Evogrip S54 that has that locking feature, the main reason I bought the knife for! Another tip for my Playlist! 😃 Thank you so much - *Hugs* Wendi

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much for your positive feedback!

[@lesdrinkwater490]

Great video. Clearly explained and I liked the cow bells in the background, rural Switzerland is beautiful. Thanks Felix

[@seansmart3440]

Always the best videos, Felix. Love the cow bell in the background. Vielen Dank!

[@QuantumMech_88]

Nicely demonstrated and Awesome as always. Thanks again Felix and have a wonderful weekend.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot brother!

[@Ronin-ke5wm]

Again you have produced an extremely educational video . Thank you Felix

[@FelixImmler]

That makes me happy. Thank you!

[@fadingmargins]

I always come away from your videos more knowledgeable than when I start watching. Great stuff as always

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for this wonderful feedback!

[@wombat1347]

Wie immer ein sehr angenehmes Video, danke dafür! ❤️ Liebe Grüße aus Niederbayern an dich Engel mit Engels Locken ❤️😊

[@FelixImmler]

Liebe Grüße zurück

[@Sam-lm8gi]

Danke sehr, Felix! My attempts to make feather sticks in the past have failed miserably, but this technique looks foolproof. I will definitely try it on my next outing in the woods.

[@karlbesser1696]

Welch eine gute Idee, die Holzwolle zum Verpacken fragiler Gegenstände selbst zu schaben.

[@FelixImmler]

ich mache eine Fabrik auf! 😂

[@karlbesser1696]

@@FelixImmler Ich beteilige mich. ;-)

[@banjofett3949]

Hey Felix, hope you have been well my friend:) its always a treat to see your new videos, greetings from the USA

[@sng2225]

Brain over brawn. The feather sticks you make looks effortless and superb.

[@johnredcorn2476]

You inspired me to edc a sak huntsman. My kids bought me it as a gift after seeing me binge watch your videos

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for this wonderful story! 😀

[@DHL4Jesus]

Felix: I always felt you are a genius of a sort… Truly, the most important tool in survival is the brain. Work smarter, not harder. Thank you for this great video!

[@coolnegative]

You never cease to amaze me with your elegant yet simple solutions! Especially for someone like me who tends to over complicate things by over thinking them...........thanx for another great video!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your kind comment!

[@siegfriedwashburn3484]

Hah! 👍 Great! I remember, I made it, when I was a teenager, just for fun! Have a great weekend!!🤘

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot my friend!

[@grayintheuk8021]

Felix - all your videos are interesting and this one - really interesting. That is a fine fuzzy feather stick - nice. Thanks and please don't stop these might fine videos. Best Gray

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Gray. Your comment makes me happy!

[@TheEmberKeeper]

wow another fantastic tutorial! this is the best feather stick video I saw, and your explanations make total sense! thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge! your channel is my favorite bushcraft channel by far!

[@saraskold9631]

I love the cow bells in the back ground see you next week maybe take a film of them at the beginning

[@simonedallachiesa9804]

A true tratease about feather stick making. Amazing.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!!

[@BCJerbs]

This is why you sir are my favorite KZbin content creator! I very much appreciated the little bit with adding that sap at the end...i made what I called a Canadian Candle not long ago and it was with dry sap crystals and a couple curls of Fatwood to act as the wick and it had an impressive burn time of over twenty mins! I absolutely look forward to your Friday uploads Mr.Felix and already looking forward to next week's episode! I hope your weekend is blessed my friend thanks for sharing your knowledge and time with us! Cheers, Jerbs 👍🏼🇨🇭🔥🔪🔥🇨🇦👍🏼

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot brother!!

[@willikebari5478]

Ja lieber Felix, da hat wohl jeder seine eigene Philosophie, wie er die Locken fertigt. Deine Methode ist aber sicherlich eine der effektivsten!👍👍👍 Liebe Grüße aus Wels nach St. Gallen und ein schönes Wochenende!

[@FelixImmler]

Genau so ist es! Danke Willi!

[@malnatt1715]

Mitico Felix, la teoria è finita in questo momento, domani mattina presto farò la pratica 👍grazie alla prossima 😉ciao. Buona serata.

[@andrehollander7073]

Hallo Felix, danke für den super Tipp! Die 45° Fixierung ist klasse, probiere ich aus. Denke, dass meine feathersticks deutlich besser werden mit Deiner Technik! Immer wieder klasse und wertvoll, 1a! Grüße aus Flensburg ⚓️

[@FelixImmler]

Viel Spaß damit! ..und danke für das tolle Kompliment!

[@Zloyster]

Спасибо Феликс! Очень полезный навык. Я попробую это завтра, не откладывая.

[@FelixImmler]

Super thank you!

[@theend5304]

Не откладывайте на завтра то, что можно сделать сегодня

[@frankagee3157]

Great method here, I love it. I have never had any problem in the past making feather sticks, but this is much easier than what I have done. Anything that can make your job easier when in a survival situation is always welcome. You have done just that, made survival easier, and that makes life easier. Many thanks again for your work.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank for your compliment!

[@Saffirance]

Felix what beautifully fluffy feather sticks you have made! So nice! I love learning from you. thank you for the video!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks lot or watching my stuff!

[@Plain-Ole-Chuck]

Just had a conversation about the lack of use of feather sticks in these days of modern fire starters. I always enjoyed making and using them.. Going to try this method this weekend for sure... Thanks again for sharing

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much for your feedback!!

[@Plain-Ole-Chuck]

@@FelixImmler I tried it .. Not very good at it .. (video coming out tomorrow) Must have been the wood or the knife,, couldn't possibly be ME hahaha Going to try some different combinations. I'm hardheaded I'll get it sooner or later

[@clintonroushff7068]

Thanks Felix, great tip. Your knife must be super sharp! Take care Felix

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Clinton!

[@BWORKZ_SouthWales]

That's my preferred method, was shown it on a survival course I did while serving! Great video! 👍🏻

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you John!

[@RatdogDRB]

Good technique there Felix. I agree, consistency of cut is achieved by reducing the number of variables. The more constants you have, the better.

[@atwowhlr6805]

You blessed us again! Be well dear person & many thanks

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@InFltSvc]

Hello Felix. I think this is about the most interesting and educational channel I have ever came across. I learn so much from you and just the fact on how you teach with demonstrations is amazing ! I think in this video the most important thing I learned is how to insert the knife in a log on that angle. Brilliant! I just ordered my very first Swiss Huntsman this week and looking forward to getting it. Thank you for all your hard work in the production of your great videos! Cheers! Brian ..

[@terrycheek4097]

Felix, thank you for teaching me a different way of making feather sticks. I can't wait to try it out.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you Terry!

[@uwepeters538]

Felix, first i can't believe it. And then... it works! Well done, thanks for this video that increase my skills in bushcraft / handling a SAK 😀👍

[@John..18]

Absolutely fantastic video Felix,, thank you,, good old fashioned common sense,, brilliant,, 😊

[@FelixImmler]

Your Comment makes me happy. Thanks a lot!

[@markh5889]

Thank you Felix!! Another great video. I have learned a lot from you. I carry other knives as well as my Swill Army knife but I think I probably use it the most. Thanks for showing me how to increase its versatility.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Felix, that was brilliant, thank you for sharing this informative video. All the best to you mine freund. Stay safe out there. 🤗

[@robhead22]

Brilliant!! You are an inspiration!!! Thank you!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this compliment!

[@jwelch1981]

Wow! That featherstick looked like a beard it was so big and bushy! Best ones ever! You never disappoint!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot John 😆

[@jwelch1981]

@@FelixImmler thanks for always putting out good content. I need to catch up. Finally got settled in Alaska.

[@paulharding1621]

Best explanation of making feather sticks I have seen.👍

[@scarletjoehandsome2360]

This video ist the best presentation of Switzerland, the country - in a nutshell. Greetings from Basel ;)

[@FelixImmler]

Haa ha haa, dankeschön!

[@trail_possum4652]

Best feather stick I've ever seen cool tip thank you

[@grazianism]

i find this method very useful especially with longer and heavier blades like machetes, hatchets or long and thick chopper knives. Very fine curls in little time is a precious thing all outdoor men would have the skills to achieve, and with this awesome trick is now possibile. thanks Felix 😊

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Marco!

[@EricKaiserMarburg]

Hallo Felix, danke Dir. Wieder ein super Video mit einer sehr guten Idee. Hab eine schöne Woche. VG Eric.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot brother!! 😁

[@citizenwolf8720]

Another great video. Excellent technique. Thank you.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@TonniF]

I like your channel very much, I think this one with the featherstick was really good. And I love to hear the cow bells in the background 👍🛎

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank Toni! 😁

[@jospipodEvo]

Another great video Felix 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 thank you

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@experience_nature_bushcraft]

Du alter Pädagoge, super erklärt!

[@FelixImmler]

1000 Dank mein Freund!

[@Splinter-nm3yg]

I was just doing this yesterday. I wish I had watched this first

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your kind comment!

[@BladeWalker77]

Thank you, good suggestion. I found that with a well sharpened swiss army knife is very easy to make very good feather sticks.

[@FelixImmler]

Yes ... that's true...

[@jacquescoutu7631]

I never thought using green tinder would work! Nice!

[@FelixImmler]

This works only if you make them really fine... And give them 5min to dry...

[@arthurlambart7115]

Great video, I've always struggled to make feathers with my SAK. Now I know how to do it the easy way. Thanks so much.