📚 What's in My Bag? [Original Story ASMR]

Recently I won an auction for a large lot of German-crafted surgical tools and a black traditional "housecall" bag, both of which belonged to a Russian doctor in the early to mid 20th century.
I found their contents interesting. Did I get more than I bargained for?
May give ASMR. There is a slight chance that the last 10 minutes may also give the heebie-jeebies.

[@HeatherFeatherASMR]

You are an incredible story teller...bravo. Holy cow, bravo.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

Heather Feather that means so much to me, Heather. Your Draw My Life has to be one of the top ASMR videos I've ever watched.

[@rappincatjoe]

Very cool video! In case you're truly curious: The sharp, curved, pointy "nefarious-looking" forceps were towel clamps; the "tongs" are fenestrated forceps for obstetrical use (i've only seen them used for D&E); the sharp, grooved/concave pliar-like tools which you suspected were for bone (great guess!) are for removing teeth. I haven't seen the heavy forceps with the "inner groove," but I suspect they are for clamping off large arteries. The "scooping" tool is a curette, which has various uses for soft tissue and bone/cartilage. The "handshake jaw" forceps are called allis (or maybe adair) forceps and they're used to grip and retract tissue. The forceps with the built-in scissors are needle drivers (the scissors are there so you don't have to switch tools to cut the suture). The ones with the single really sharp tooth are kocher clamps, also used to retract/hold tissue (particularly tough stuff like fascia). The "knitting needle" hook is a retractor.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

rappincatjoe wow, thank you so much! I was truly curious!

[@paivikuosmanen]

Oh my. Oh god. This video. That ending. Oh my dear god. I love you, sir.

[@BlimeyGames]

This is fast becoming my favourite channel

[@PhoenicianSailor]

BlimeyGames thank you, Blimey!

[@drewmannMcGee]

I knew this would to simple to just be a "whats in my bag video" Great job

[@PhoenicianSailor]

drewmannMcGee I swear it started out as one. I got sidetracked!

[@madelinewelsh]

You are not only good at giving tingles in the asmr capacity but also in the 12-year old girl crush capacity.

[@redpanda5230]

Wtf, oh god,noooooo!

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twasome2 crush capacity has past 12-year Olds honey and into and 18-year old.

[@IndustrialBonecraft]

That was legitimately well done. Most people have a knack for overstating and hamming up things like this. I think you hit a good balance, had good timing, and delivered very well.

[@sanchzilla477]

What a haunting story you have created. The realization on your face after reading the letter was chilling! And may I add that your way with words is very very intriguing. When you were describing the tools I felt like I could have known exactly what they looked like even if my eyes were closed! Every video of yours amazes me. You are inspiring. Thank you.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

SanchZilla that's really nice to hear. Thanks!

[@Thobewill10]

Your videos are my absolute favorite. You are a wonderful storyteller and actor, and an incredible creative force.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

Thobewill Thank you!

[@IndigoStars]

We can leave it up to you to turn a seemingly simple "what's in my bag" video into a work of story-telling art. It was overall relaxing, with some funny moments, some creepy (mostly due to the nature of the tools) and then the ending was outright haunting. The acting is so convincing that it leaves me wonderful how much of the story was fabricated! I can't wait to see your collaboration with ER.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

IndigoStars thank you so much Indigo! I'm glad you were still able to find it relaxing (also, all fabricated ;))

[@IndigoStars]

Phoenician Sailor I completely agree with you other comment; seeing how people inspire each other (and I haven't ever heard someone accuse another of 'stealing', which is also great) is amazing. And darn, you really had me. Up until things started to get a bit.. off ;). I was actually in an old army dump store (is that what they call it in English? like old army supplies, basically) and they had a whole range of medical equipment. I thought of you and I was so, so tempted but my dad would've probably thought I'd finally gone over the deep end if I got a bunch of it..

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Ermagerd!!!!! A new video! A new video! I'm a big chicken but I made it through... now to breathe finally! Incredible work! Fantastic! Thank you!

[@thatASMRchick]

Great voice and great stories. Perfect for ASMR

[@PhoenicianSailor]

thatASMRchick thank you! I've been a fan of your channel for a long time :)

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I like your Jefferson take videos

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[@MattTrevett]

I will always wait for however long it takes until the next video because it is *always* worth it. You do good stuff, man.

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this will always be one of my favorites, i always come back to this video, the combination of great story telling and your calm demeanor is seriously enchanting. you're a very talented man!!

[@jessicagraves2295]

Heebie-jeebies achieved. Phenomenal story-telling, as per usual. Always a pleasure.

[@remchaill9898]

That was amazing! Absolutely brilliant piece of work. I love how it seamlessly joins the real to the fictional. Beautifully produced, masterfully acted.

[@sadcrowcaws]

you were seriously giving me a gendo ikari vibe in this video i was honestly expecting you to tell me to get in the robot at some point consider me thoroughly spooked

[@neo9474]

Dave, what are you doing here.

[@SuperOBRN]

OB and scrub nurse here. Love the instruments, close on some of the descriptions,pleasure to watch!

[@WallsofCorn]

That is a really cool Doctor bag, tough break on the whole haunted shroud thing though...good luck with that.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

Sean Cornwall it happens ;)

[@kmcg959]

So I put this video on in the background whilst I am sitting up horribly late at night completing my marking assignments that should have been done a while back...thought I'd have some nice, relaxing asmr to help me focus. Yep...I ended up with something I couldn't take my eyes off and a shiver up my spine that has nothing to do with tingles! I don't know if this is asmr but I do know I liked it. What an interesting and unique take on the whole thing.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

Kirstin McGaw thank you, Kirstin! I aim for "slightly unsettling" but it's hard to hit a moving target.

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LOL, I love your unexpected surprises! Brilliant! Can't wait to see more.

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Wow, that ending...chills all over!

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This is brilliant. A unique and inspired form of storytelling.

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I lost sleep thanks to this. Well played, sir. As with all your videos, this is brilliant, and pure art.

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Ahaha

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[@PhoenicianSailor]

PeacefulMindASMR Thank you, PeacefulMind! I love your new Alice in Wonderland video (and all your other videos as well!)

[@peacefulmindasmrtist]

Phoenician Sailor Thank you so much! =)

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[@RyanCleekIsHere]

Every one of your videos is spectacular! Thanks so much for doing what you do. I'm really looking forward to your collaboration with ER!

[@PhoenicianSailor]

Ryan Cleek thank you, Ryan! I appreciate it.

[@Ophelia11]

So awesome! The perfect balance between super relaxing and legitimately creepy. :)

[@MSDigitalForge]

I commend you, sir, you have created a masterpiece.

[@TheUndeadArmy001]

Aw man you give me a ER vibe and I love it! Like and subscribe! I can already tell this is an awesome channel

[@Tummyboxx]

That was well done. I was falling asleep, but now my heart is pounding!!! Guess I'll have to watch another. The medical instruments are awesome though. I work in an operating room, we still use the majority of the forceps and pick-ups (tweezers) you pulled out! Maybe I should send you more. :p

[@i.s.7712]

Wow,your microphone makes the sounds incredibly clear and crisp!:)

[@MrCooljeppe]

this was bloody genious!

[@theeldritchlibrarian]

I think my subconscious is somehow conspiring to maximize the creepiness of this video. It's taken me three tries to get through it, because I kept falling asleep. The first time I fell asleep around the 23:00 mark, even though I was interested in the surgical tools, because it was 4AM. The second time I fell asleep around 36:00 -- long enough to know it was about to get weird up in here, but just before you finished going through the implements. But I had noooo trouble staying awake the third time until the end... the hair on the back of my neck was standing up. Brilliant!

[@RC2214]

You and Rift are so much alike, like brothers :)

[@CookiesnKittens]

MOODY only closer

[@kitfox4095]

The curved forceps are often used for suturing. The pincher type ones are tenaculum (I believe; it's hard to see them) and are used for grabbing and moving fine tissues. I think the ones with the lengthwise grain are tubing forceps. I've never seen a retractor like that, but I can believe that it is one. Very interesting. And oh! Those look like bone scrapers at the end. Sweet! Also, the sides were probably used for bandages and other disposable supplies.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

Kit Fox thank you for all the answers! I really was curious. Nothing like a well-maintained bone scraper, amirite?

[@kitfox4095]

You have no idea how much easier it is to retract scalp tissue after you scrape the fascia from the skull with one of those.

[@AAAAAMMM]

Ooo what a lovely ocean sound

[@WondrousLanternProductions]

The way you carry yourself in this video makes me wish you had a Doctor Who/Warehouse 13 type sci-fi show called "The Man and his Bag". You could even make one episode titled "A Glimpse Into the Ephemeral" as a shout out to Ephemeral Rift.

[@lethewardssunk5833]

Heh @ "I did start thinking about what that would mean for the particular use of that speculum, but then I stopped thinking about it."

[@PhoenicianSailor]

Lethewards Sunk yeah, you don't want to over think these types of things, at least until they start speaking to you!

[@stealthpanther]

I love medical antiques, and my parents collect them. nice kit you got

[@IndigoStars]

Such a bummer I see this just after waking up! Now I gotta wait until tonight before relaxing (and possibly getting a bit creeped out) to this :).

[@kellieoconnell8181]

oh you're in for a treat!

[@PhoenicianSailor]

IndigoStars I love this community, how we're all watching each other's videos and getting and giving inspiration and relaxation simultaneously. I hope you liked this. I just finished watching your Ghost in the Night video -- loved it!

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I get this... Clemmons vibe from you... I think I'll sub for further examination.

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You remind me so much of Dr. Gregory House from the TV series House. I'm definitely hitting the subscribe button because...1. You're great in your craft 2. You're quite charming

[@PhoenicianSailor]

Megara Watson thank you Megara, I love your name.

[@labellarihana]

WOW 8| This gave me chills, seriously lol You are an amazing story teller!!!! Please write a book!! I found you after watching ER's Margret's whats in my bag video. You sang the intro and i found myself singing the intro the past few days :)

[@PhoenicianSailor]

labellarihana thank you!

[@smiles99710]

A collaboration with rift, can't wait.

[@facejamesperson]

That's just plain old eerie.

[@BlueShadow1991]

Another great video, Mr. Sailor! Seems to be a darker spin on a "what's in my bag" video. Especially loved the creepy ending! On a side note, you're not through with Pioneer's Lash are you?

[@PhoenicianSailor]

Christian Bendana thanks, Christian! I'm definitely not done with Pioneer's Lash, but the next installment is taking a while (it's about halfway there now.)

[@BlueShadow1991]

Phoenician Sailor Awesome! Great to at least know it's on it's way!

[@kellieoconnell8181]

Oh man you really had me with this one! 😃

[@PhoenicianSailor]

Kellie O'Connell hehe, I'm glad! Hope you are well, Kellie.

[@JesperJosefsson]

Konstantin Rokossovksi was a prominent Soviet officer. Stalin would constantly give him a hard time for being of Polish origin.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

Jesper Josefsson I had enough trouble just saying his name.

[@bernardoalvarezdelcastillo]

Favorite PS creation so far.

[@chrisnam1603]

fantastic creation, thank you so♥

[@facejamesperson]

Oooooooom he recapped that needle. Your move nurses.

[@theresehellbom4141]

i really enjoy your videos! it relaxes me alot

[@gabrielleray5]

Your voice is amazing and you are very handsome! Got sent here by GentleWispering. I finally found a male ASMR artist that I enjoy listening to. Thank you!

[@darcilyn1982]

I absolutely love your videos. Why do you and Ephemeral Rift insist on scaring the crap out of me all the time ?

[@juliaparker9002]

When you said the last 10 minutes wouls be slightly creepy you weren't lying. Kept looking from side to side when the voices startes up because I thought they were actually in my room! 😨

[@lilcarchick]

Omg your voice sounds like Bob Ross! I just subbed

[@PhoenicianSailor]

lilcarchick happy little subscribers!

[@MrThidj901]

why oh why havent we seen you put the shroud in the face of the bunny in "The Dream Team"?

[@Menix17]

Another amazing video~

[@PhoenicianSailor]

Manuel Corrales thank you Manuel!

[@peachberrymothman]

this was marvelous!

[@tidypeaches]

I like the ambient dissonance of the opening scene. Made me think of David Lynch.

[@TheTypoMatser]

I really wish you'd do more roleplays, theyre super high quality and its unfortunate that you have so few subs. I guess its that youtube algorithm preventing your promotion since you dont upload regularly

[@bellisimaserata]

Excellent videos, Phoenician :)

[@oatmilknarsenic]

fantastic facial hair youve got there, I hope its keeping your face nice and toasty; (here in Canada it is irritatingly cold and sporadic weathered). I'm very fascinated by medicine and pre-modern (i cant exactly say historical in this case, its not /that/ old) medicinal practices and tools; although you can never go wrong with a rib spreader and good sized gauged needle

[@PhoenicianSailor]

letmehealyou I'm fascinated as well. The whole operating theatre aspect, the evolution of tools, the different off the wall theories (trepanning? leeches? really?) The beard does nothing to keep my face toasty, I'm in Maryland so doubt I get the severe winters you do, but I dislike them nonetheless. Hope you are well, letmehealyou.

[@doc3431]

I can’t really see them on my tiny phone screen, at this distance, but those pointy forceps may be luer vulsellum forceps. They’re often used to hold the uterus during gynecological procedures.

[@janinpan3874]

Brilliant.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

Jan inpan thank you, Jan!

[@facejamesperson]

Yay new video!

[@chaps_2543]

My pediatrician had the same bass-y gruff you have. I feel a mixture of pleasant nostalgia and slight anxiety when I listen to your videos, it's pretty strange.

[@kyrridas1573]

haha, god damn it. you had me going...for longer than i'd like to admit.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+ian “naion” pirrall hooray!

[@JunpeiIori]

+ian “naion” pirrall Hey, another Persona fan who likes Phoenician Sailor lol Also, my first name is Ian. Coincidence?

[@kyrridas1573]

+Junpei Iori haha, weeeeeird. looking forward to P5?

[@JunpeiIori]

ian pirrall Yeah, whenever it comes out lol. I'm hoping it changes up some things after the string of P4 spin-offs. I'm sure Atlus will nail it, though.

[@kyrridas1573]

+Junpei Iori yeah, ive got absolute faith in atlus on this one. weve already seen lots of new and interesting things in the trailers. as a side note, I would LOVE to see a velvet room ASMR role play from someone like P.S. or Ephemeral rift

[@Jim2point0]

Some of those things made great sounds, but you didn't capitalize on that. I was thinking "more of that sound please!" whenever I heard something I liked.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

James Snook You're totally right, I plan to do more of this in the future. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@Y-Coyote]

the sharp forceps are used for holding towels and stuff

[@meandbigboy]

Very interesting. I hope that my own ASMR channel will be as good as yours some day.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

meandbigboy Thanks! I appreciate it sir.

[@circusaroundtheworld]

Enjoying your videos, great voice. Very handsome too 😉😋

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SPOOPY

[@Camshot4]

Emdee was established in 1947. A nice way to remember is how Prussia was dissolved in 1947 as well. Score 1 goes to me for knowing useless facts.

[@VickyDPi]

perfection

[@belwoodzzzz]

The name you're looking for; for the curved tipped ones; is "Spencer Wells Forceps"

[@kaylanjackson6113]

Asmr artists should all move to the same street and they'll have less noise to deal with.

[@aidenpearce4409]

Was the text in German or Russian? Or was it translated into English? Curious video.

[@skyindiegamer5296]

32:16 NIGHTMARES!

[@TheMaster9583]

Yeah... "The Ocean". Sureeeeee

[@PhoenicianSailor]

TheMaster9583 ... ocean of betrayed souls.

[@RC2214]

Have you considered doing a Q & A video

[@nickolasbelliveau7095]

Is a traditional ASMR video just a person talking, or doing something; because I've always kind of wondered what qualified a video to be traditional ASMR.

[@chaincyclist2736]

Those voices around 32:00 come up as binaural noises. First on the right, then on the left. That's no TV friendo.

[@angelurbina8158]

Yes.

[@LordFlaggy]

please do another video with uncle E :)

[@sbsftw4232]

Those things look like they would do a great job of removing fingers and toes.

[@bellisimaserata]

It's alright if you recap the needle in this case. Let's face it, it hasn't been used on another person, so it's not as though you are risking your life :) hahaha

[@PhoenicianSailor]

bellisimaserata I'll regret it one of these days I'm sure! :)

[@joshcarter7904]

What do you keep looking at on your left?

[@douce409]

A screen showing what his vid camera sees