Ultimate Guide to Carving Shavings! Must Know Survival Hack

[@OverlandOne]

Once again Dan, excellent bushcraft tips. Thank you.

[@AC-hj9tv]

I found that a surform shaver works amazing to give you a ton of fine shavings in a very short time

[@StephenSendall]

"Start with the knife flat so it cuts nothing then raise it up till it cuts a bit" That is so simple and explicit. If all my teachers at school had been like you, I would be a genius.

[@TheWatcher60401]

I effing love this guy. Smart, experienced, informative, well spoken, and to the point. Great teacher.

[@NJFPV]

Yeah, he's good. Just did one of his courses (survival) and the entire class is that way. Well put together, well paced, interesting, informative, and fun. He's really good at what he does.

[@danielhernandez8089]

@Dan what do you think if I carry a very small wood plain. Have you ever tried using one to make shavings. 🤔🤔🤔

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. It was a truly excellent tutorial.

[@southernyert7597]

I have seen many, many videos on feathersticks & shavings. That was one of the best tutorials out there. Thx

[@SirPraiseSun]

1 of the best videos on this, very clear instructions the edge and rotation i didnt know about very helpful.

[@dammitdan106]

Pro instruction on the basics, always appreciated.

[@Jed-q2q]

As for knives, I have to carry two. One has a steep angle for the "beat the crude out of something" and one for the fine work like making shavings.

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

I like the way as a very experienced Outdoorsman and instructor you concentrate on passing on the basics. A lot of youtubers would be constantly trying to get bigger n fancier with the content trying to reinvent the wheel but you stick with sharing the basics well. A great resource for many. It means I often know what you're doing and don't Need to watch it but still do because I appreciate you're style 👍 Atb Rick n Billydog

[@Hillbilly973]

You're an excellent teacher and i really like your personality. I know a bit, but you know a shitload more. I wish you lived in Australia.

[@artiknanook9189]

I am sure many experienced outdoor enthusiasts have enjoyed this tutorial. I am grateful.

[@justinsayre4856]

One of the best explanations I've ever seen on shavings. Thanks Dan, great job!

[@Jed-q2q]

Good video. I wish you had a twin that taught bushcraft on the high desert.

[@danbrewer6367]

Thanks!

[@wvbeatlefan]

Excellent explanation and demonstration. I learn something from every one of your videos.

[@heidih2887]

Thanks for this! Your demo's and info are very helpful stuff! I really appreciate you addressing that one doesn't need an expensive, dedicated "bushcraft style" knife .. after all, many folks that get into situations where they need an emergency fire, are those carrying a basic pocket knife, multi-tool knife, or maybe a small neck knife, boating-type knife etc. I will share this video with fishing and personal-watercraft-using friends.

[@apar1560]

👍👍👍 Awesome, never seen this explaind to me this well ! THANKS 👌🙌

[@thevirginiabushcrafter8833]

Great Lesson, Thanks for Sharing.

[@Hector-vx5yc]

Hi Dan Wowak! Another outstanding video! The good lord has given you a great gift, you’re an amazing inspiration and an awesome instructor. Thank you so much for the tutorials. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👊🏿 love all of the coalcracker bushcraft products, going to the woods. 👍🏽😊

[@dkbibi]

Been bushcrafting for many years and I still suck at shavings. This is the best guide I've seen!

[@phillipmerritt1428]

I been using wood craft say seen 1968’s and it always nice to review the skills reviewed. Thanks 😅

[@bernielamont825]

Good one Dan, another tool for the box! Going to have to practice this one. It's been way over 50 years since I learned this in scouts. Used to be able to do this but after years of not, doing this it's gonna have to take some practice. Thanks!

[@bobwall3]

Thanks!

[@Candoit2]

If I should ever go into Survival Mode I would want you there with me. Thank you. Great video!! 👍👍

[@globyois]

Excellent tutorial.

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

Another outstanding tutorial video. I always learn a new tip or two. 🤙

[@Edgeair]

Thank you

[@tm5aw357]

Thanks

[@knife_knut]

GREAT tips! 👍😎👍

[@thesteveshowfoodfestroadtest]

Killer tips! For sure gonna use this on my adventures!

[@paulamcclure3402]

Dan - Excellent break-down and explanation of a foundational technique for making wood shavings for firemaking. Also, liked the tip on modifying the shavings technique for the feather stick option. It is a great reminder that the knowledge & practice of good technique applied to a task often makes it more efficient, effective, and safer. Happy July 4th! 🇺🇸 🎆

[@thedoorguycharlie]

Good one, thanks Dan. Learned something that I thought I knew.

[@shaynehawkins713]

Awesome. I've tried making feather sticks. Full on hate it. Super windy yes. I'm fully doing what you instruct from now on. Thank you.

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

appreciate it.

[@davehumpleby3440]

Great, easy to understand breakdown of the fundamentals of this skill.

[@ClintHollingsworth]

Very well explained.

[@CIGARURI]

Thanks Dan.very informing👍

[@ARAW-__-]

I spend so much time in the woods making fire and playing with a knife, but I swear I can't make a beautiful featherstick 😂

[@wastefulthinker3848]

Outstanding!

[@freddyoutdoors]

Enjoy watching

[@lynnembick431]

Good Advice!

[@sonicplanet9193]

I'm going to be blunt and direct here. I love Dan. Awesome instructor. I've been following for years. Great. Frakin. guy. Here's the blunt and direct part. I want an autographed hat for my daughter. She's only a few months old. How do we make that happen?

[@samrichmond2940]

When your daughter gets older take her to the kids bushcraft class his school offers

[@sonicplanet9193]

@@samrichmond2940 She is going to be well equipped.

[@samrichmond2940]

@@sonicplanet9193 my 11yo daughter has been carrying my Boy Scout knife from 30+ years ago for a couple years now and every camping trip she starts the fire with a ferro rod and a birds nest she made herself. This years class is in a couple weeks and I have to double check the calendar but I’m hoping we can attend. $400 for a weekend of one on one bonding with my kiddo is priceless

[@sonicplanet9193]

@@samrichmond2940 Irreplaceable. Those are the moments that last. That matter.

[@debluetailfly]

A few people have been known to shave with an axe, but not a good idea. Glad you didn't shave with the knife, it won't go well. However, a good straight razor can give you as fine a shave as you can get. I don't think they were called straight razors until the marketers came up with the term 'safety razor', convincing young men just beginning to shave that 'straight' razors are dangerous, and you will slit your throat if you try one. Actually, it is no more dangerous tha shaving hair off you arm with a sharp knife; as long as you don't move the blade sideways you won't cut your skin. I have one made by the Electric Cutlery Company, Newark, NJ. It shaves great! I affectionately call it my electric shaver. Good tips for wood shaving.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Thanks Dan😊

[@johnprenton9561]

That’s the way I teach it! Thank you for the vid!

[@BrosephRussell]

Oh yeah helping me out tremendously i always have big ol dug in chucks LOL 😆 😂 😅 Now i see my struggles of what i been doing wrong all these years

[@stephanygates6491]

Rotted wood will take a spark, so it is a tinder, but you still need shavings (or something) to ignite.

[@blainebensyl7052]

Wow….. I guess Vikings weren’t always pasty white dudes….. you got some color to your skin bro 😎

[@jackvoss5841]

Dan, you “struggling” to shave with a knife, reminds me of the guy in Crocodile Dundee. 😉 You’re a Pip!! Good on ya! Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@lucdenolf1570]

Why not using a stanley-knife for learning to make survival shavings? I learned a lot !! Thanks !!

[@MuskratJim]

Excellent!! 🤠👍

[@rupindamanalu8297]

Hello, can you teach me and all to learn ho to make ransum in the forest. I'm sorry my speak english is not good

[@ADHD_Samurai]

It's always funny to me how companies try to make you think you need some Rambo knife when a good bush knife isn't very big and doesn't "look" very impressive.

[@mikehotshots7607]

I actually use a folding box cutter for most of my camp tasks. The blades are cheap and easy to find, don't need sharpening because they're replaceable (although I have honed them in a pinch), dual-sided if they dull, super sharp out the box, and have a 90 degree spine. They don't baton well, though.

[@erickmo1188]

Re-upload?

[@IntelWond]

Would actually love to see you shaving your beard with that knife.

[@budwilliams6590]

The wood is more important than the knife.

[@4ager505]

That intro! Were you thinking of spiting your face?😄

[@johnny30806]

Dan is getting a Tan

[@wesvan6]

This made me realize I’m getting in to deep

[@jessemills3845]

Might want to tell people, to put the end of the stick on the ground or on a log. To steady it, and Mostly for SAFETY! If someone is LEARNING, They will do it like you show. Which is OK to demonstrate, but not in reality! Plus putting the stick on a base, causes your curls to go to one spot. An they won't have to try to find their curls, thus less work. Plus, the issue of someone trying to make the curls and not paying attention of their blade directed at someones face. Yes seen it happen!

[@BigKevsPlace1]

Did everyone fail at creating wood shavings at your last bushcraft class?? lol. Just teasing, Dan. You do not mention if the bark on your stick is as beneficial as a shaving as the bare wood is…

[@sharzadgabbai4408]

‘Factory edge new’ ROFLOL

[@zip2692]

Long story short just make a blunt stick into a sharp stick😂

[@metted2745]

🔪

[@allen4758]

Nope , cant listen to this with a kemala and waltz add in the beginning

[@bobt471]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME WITH THE DRAWING.....??? Just SHOW US with the knife! Unsub

[@johnwyman5939]

Dam good job on showing off tips..🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

[@GypsyBrokenwings]

Thanks!😊