Yucca Cordage

Processing Yucca Leaves To Make Cordage, Rope and Shampoo

[@marcaxe]

What I like to do is instead of making the initial bite in the centre of the length of fibres, is to make it 1/4 the length from one end. That way one 'end' will run out with 1/2 the fibre length left on the other. You can then splice in full length fibres alternately without folding them in half making for longer fibre lengths along the rope.

[@CBob357]

Thank-you I appreciate that your videos are informative, and not full of a lot of fluff and filler.

[@jeffreymchoul]

...I really love how you use every part of the plant you harvest. Nothing wasted. Truly the best philosophy in Woodcrafting. Needless to say, another great video full of incredibly useful information...

[@Throughthebit2000]

Corporal Kelly, please let me express my respect and gratitude to you, and to all the members of our armed forces. You continue to serve with honor by creating excellent, hands on, no BS practical outdoor skills instruction by example. You rock and Yucca rocks, but you can keep your tonic! Thank you, Sir, and please carry on!

[@dank_kleenex6684]

I love your vids with yucca. Keep it up

[@davidlee8551]

Excellent lesson! Thank you.

[@thomasgold-1000]

Great demonstration as always! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge 👍

[@sirebumf]

That was awesome! Explained very well. You have great teaching skills and a excellent format.

[@devildogsbushcraft7898]

Ok, watching this again, I have seen something that I missed before or forgot. Watching these vids over again I always catch something I missed before. Hoorah Marine!

[@davehogg63]

As the only Yucca in Northeast England, is found in private property we use stinging nettle carefully processed. Stay safe, Dave.

[@kylesimm8647]

Dave Hogg any in the Lake District

[@southernwanderer7912]

Very good information. Great presentation and instructions.

[@brantheman6486]

Great video Corporal! Been looking for good information on yucca cordage for a while. Thanks !

[@guloguloguy]

....I have heard/seen others utilize the very tip of the leaf as a "needle", and possibly this might be quite useful in many applications, (needle and thread, combo)! BTW: Great demo!!!! Thanks!!!

[@JDK45ACP]

Completed this task today as planned. Worked perfectly according to your instructions. Thanks again, Brother.

[@Darignobullseye]

That was Fantastic! Thanks for showing me how to make cordage and soap. I live in the desert so I can plant a yucca and then have my own.

[@teresaroman3348]

I really like you explaining what you are doing with the twists, It took me a few twist to fully understand. Good video.

[@Ruweisat]

I’ve watched a few videos on this topic, but this is the best. Outstanding!

[@TACHILL]

So many uses. Great information and video.

[@chriscopeland1455]

awesome cordage video Kelly sorry about the misplacement of the last comment keep up the great work i learn so much from you all the time awesome job kelly

[@MidwestWoodcraft]

Nice Demo Corporal! I have a ton of yucca, I've made a couple of small pieces of cordage but I think Its time to make a long rope. Thanks for the motivation!

[@garoglen]

There are a lot of videos on here about reverse wrap cordage, some have poor lighting and other faults , this is the best video I've seen yet on this subject .

[@ellisholcomb7942]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us I always look forward to you posting videos wish you all the very best until next time my friend

[@MutsPub]

Excellent tutorial. Great camera work. Every time I've tried this, it encourages me to make sure I pack enough cordage! :-) Vulture says, "Patience my arse, I'm gonna kill something!" Thank You.

[@JDK45ACP]

Performing this task today. Outstanding tutorial. Semper Fi.

[@SurvivalLilly]

nice video. We dont have a lot of yucca here in Austria. It only grows in my moms garden :)

[@recall5811]

Nice, but you have the beautiful woods out there, thanks for the comments

[@GMSurvival]

Hi Lilly! Your channel is great! You and cprl's channels are my favorite. You both have inspired me too start my own outdoor channel and I am only 12 years old. Thank you, and happy holidays!

[@alexphillips3362]

Thank you for the very useful and very practical information that you always provide.....keep up the good work. ...thanks.

[@pnyarrow]

Thanks for sharing - never seen the splice done that way before but it will be tried out. Keep them coming. ATB

[@practicallifetelevision8261]

Great knowledge and instruction.

[@jimv.661]

Another great video. I grew up calling them bayonet bush, and later as I hunted western NE, started calling them soapweed as per Sioux in the area.

[@AP-cu4xr]

AMAZING!!! very useful ✌️✌️👍Plz keep making such informative videos Great job!!😎

[@msa3595]

Great videos, boss. I love 'em!

[@chiphill4856]

Thanks! I have yuccas where I live and never knew this.

[@Bingus1312]

I just love your g-shock, i also have the exact same model

[@jiujitsu2000]

Excellent video brotha, I do mine the same way. Thank you for sharing!

[@jaybenton546]

I like the wisdom.. great idea...

[@TwistedIntentions79]

Great info once again

[@MrJohnnycearley]

Excellent video sir! Standing and saluting

[@joeldickherber3545]

That was awesome. Thanks

[@phyllisjorgenson8997]

Shampoo and soap sounds like a good idea. Have to wait until plants are old enough as the new leaves are only about 4" long.

[@riverannie7]

Very well done! I will look for some yucca here in Massachusetts

[@james0000]

Good Job! Thank you.

[@mechanicandskills7215]

yea this guy is no kuk he is legit well rounded see his video on cement brilliant presentation just so...cheers

[@peacefulscrimp5183]

Great video 👍

[@keithvantassel947]

Thanks oustanding video! Live in high desert by l.a.,ca. Didn't know that about this plant

[@kevsousa95]

very cool learned alot though these videos on yucca

[@hntrgthrl8976]

Another great video, I've been watching your vids for a while now but never commented before, all great stuff. I too was a corporal in the Marines and a Viet Nam veteran. Keep the vids coming, Semper Fi bro. Bill

[@MrChrisHynd]

You're a cool man.

[@traveler7249]

Good video. Keep em coming OOOrrraahh

[@aleisterbroley900]

Thought this was only a Southwestern thing; found that not only do they grow in Louisiana, there's an entire subspecies specific to the state. Nice.

[@Two-Wives]

Hey, Cpl... Love your vids. Keep up the awesome job. If you want to use cordage for fishing line, it needs to be waterproof. Rub some warmed pine sap into it, then work some fine grey ash from the campfire into it. Presto, waterproof cordage.

[@chiefkirk]

Good one . Thanks.

[@hagenoft]

Reminds me of the old bow string making days

[@linklesstennessee2078]

God video CC

[@nferraro222]

Wait a minute - I bought some decent 550 test cordage so I could practice your knot-making tutorials. I didn't know I was supposed to MAKE the cordage :)

[@Smootus]

Very interesting video...can you or will you teach leather splices sometime? Thanks so much for posting!

[@kurtbaier6122]

Thanks a lot !

[@jackmurphy9573]

very good--thank you

[@MeyersCTR]

Good to know. Thanks.

[@dave9291000]

I can't remember who or what video I watched but it showed how to use the end that is sharp as a needle and the fiber's as thread to sew stuff up or together, was really cool.

[@bluesGs]

Thank you very much for the video. I tried to make cordage before but didnt get the splice thing properly done , i'll have to try again. How strong is that cordage ? Do you think it could hold up to make a bowdrill set ? Thanks.

[@ballsmanjoe699]

I found some yucca earlier today, I didn't realize you could make soap that's fucking awesome

[@051biohaz]

Awesome..:)

[@nickhdeep6leatherworks338]

Excellent

[@virginiacopeland108]

Thumbs up!!! Clark

[@MichaelR58]

I was wondering if the pulp juice could be used for camo facepaont ,it looks like it might have a lasting effect or will it just wash / sweat right off ?

[@kosumozero]

I must cultivate Yucca!!

[@johnlord8337]

Good reason for having the scraper teeth on the knife spine. Place the knife spine behind and toward the knees. Sit and lock the knife with the knees. Pull the agave back and forth between the (free) hands, faster than beating and scraping (and breaking) the fibers between rock and rock.

[@reptilespit4433]

Good lad.

[@alienwatch2121]

I knew you could use yukka leaves for something thanks

[@joabbishop232]

Sweet thanx

[@kazami6317]

Hey Corporal, I love your videos as I aspire to be Marine one day. Can you make a video on physical fitness? Just like you said in the tonic video you need to be ready in all aspects, mind, gear, and body. What are your routines? -Kazami

[@edierbravo]

Saludos te invito a Colombia Latinoamérica

[@shuloonedery9927]

Once again, that was outstanding dude. Do you just tie off both ends of the finished cord with an overhand knot? Thanks for sharing all the knowledge and skills.

[@macopeland1]

Even I should be able to handle that. Thank you.

[@coolnoah8183]

Would it be more efficient to craft one really long length of cordage and cut & tie it off in the amounts that you need when you need it, or to just create several pieces of varying lengths?

[@recall5811]

That is up to you and what you want to use the cordage for. Thanks for watching

[@Darkzumi81]

+Corporals Corner Amazing videos you have on your channel! I can't believe your videos don't have more views. :( I heard about your channel from the Primitive Technology guy here on youtube, I'm glad I decided to check out your channel. Have a good one, semper fi amigo. :) P.S.: I'm not a marine, but I have some marine, airforce, and navy friends and acquaintances.

[@recall5811]

Thanks and I cant believe it either. Please help to turn this around by sharing my videos. Thanks for watching

[@greylocke100]

Can Yucca cordage be made strong enough to use as an improvised bow string?

[@r1w3d]

When it dries it would be problematic and when wet could give some and create slack. In reality many things could be used temporarily for bow string but if it's slacks up it will be less affective. When I was a kid I made a bow and the string I made from palm leaves using this same method. It worked for a few days just to mess around with but gave and snapped.

[@mduvigneaud]

Good info. Thanks for sharing! :D

[@TheTinkerinMan]

Makes me want to go out and practice my cordage making skills. Right after the next video, or maybe the one after that. Well, maybe after the one after that. Feeling a little lazy today. Maybe tomorrow. Lol

[@sambrandt3688]

A second possibility for a video title would be How to have a green thumb and fingers. Something else in case you havent heard this. You can use the point and some of that fiber to make a natural needle and thread?

[@chriscopeland1455]

you silly next time just a little bit for the test lol lol loved the video GUYS WITH HEART PROBLEMS AND HEART MEDS WATCH THE TURMERIC this coming from a heart problem and med taking guy be careful all and i bet this shtuff does work

[@recall5811]

what are you talking about?

[@chriscopeland1455]

@@recall5811 my doctor told me that the turmeric stops some certain heart meds from working and he also had explained that folks like myself with very high blood pressure that the turmeric causes the blood to thin too much and is dangerous

[@chriscopeland1455]

im a 44 year old disabled vet kelly on a lot of meds ill get you the list from my doc if you need this type info my friend

[@_.-_.-_.-_.-_.-_.-_.-]

be VERY careful of its thorns, they are very dangerous and can land a nasty wound ! outstanding video

[@possumoutdoors3063]

Lots of pulp, but useful still.

[@slapdashlabs9163]

first to say first to comment

[@colewebb4643]

Hi corporal I need caption looked you didn't offer caption on this one caption please I allway's look forward to you'r next vlog thank you CORPORAL KELLY IS C😎😎L

[@chriscopeland1455]

guys i made a mistake this comment was supposed to go on the master tonic video my bad all