Its great how detailed your videos are. Most of the "other" guys just show you the basic idea of how to do certain things. The learning process is more effective when the details are included. Thanks dave!
Ray's axe work got me excited about carrying mine too. My son wanted a tomahawk like Dave (had to buy him one), but my Wetterlings is my pride and joy. Good axe skills make the camping time so much more enjoyable.
Dave just wanted you to know I saw this. (One of the guys who mentioned this method) Thanks for being the type of guy that doesn't mind showing alternate methods to YOUR choice of doing something. That is honorable and teaching multiple ways shows us you care more about the skills not just YOUR opinion. Top notch sir I have used this method often, but the tripod method does have it advantages as well. Good safety lessons. We used the "blood circle" in back in the scouts. Good lesson too
Brads broke off one side of both brass rivets on my Old Hickory. With most of the two rivets still there, I lined everything up and put a couple of rounds of electrical tape on it.... I don't care...I'm still batoning, driving sparks off the back of it with quarts, chopping horse weed roots out of the dirt for hand spindles, transferring embers, and poking around in fires with it. For the price...It suits my needs just fine. Thanks Dave.
Old Berber saying; "If a man puts a cord around his neck, God will provide someone to pull it." Always appreciate new vids from you Mr. C - thanks so much for sharing your insights & experience! Peace & Best Wishes to You & Your Loved Ones, Always - cheers!
Hey Dave, awesome video, as always. Another option for the neck cord, should you stray a little far from camp with the knife around your neck, is to remove the inner strands of paracord and use just the sheath. Then, thread a military style dog tag chain through the sheathing. Leave a couple inches of chain exposed. The sheathing will still give you some comfort, and the gap and chain will give you a chance of breaking the system free should it get snagged up. Thanks for all your videos! B
Thanks for the video Dave. I prefer bevelling the main stick on both sides and give it a thinner edge, that way I feel the hook hangs onto it more securely.
you always make good and very informative videos, thank you for sharing your knowledge. you know what you talking about it and it looks like your even having fun doing them. makes me want to go out the woods.
Hey Dave, i figured out a way to keep the neck knife safe to carry in case it gets snagged. If you use one of those lanyard things (i forget the name,) but it has a button you push that opens up the hole for the cordage, and if you take each end of the cordage and feed it through the hole in opposite directions and dont tie any knots then if it gets snagged the cordage will slip back through the hole.
It's a give and take kind of thing. It may be less stable than other methods, but you have more access to the fire than you would with a traditional tripod, and you wouldn't trip over it like you might with a smaller 2 to 3 piece skewer setup. More ways to know how do something is never a bad thing.
Cool! I'm having trouble finding bank line out here in Northern California, so I just ordered some from your site, along with some other great items. I can't wait to try some more of your ideas soon! Thanks for all the great videos and tutorials. :)
Hey Dave, I love your videos they are very good and easy to understand also for people whose native language is not English. I hope it will follow many videos. I hope I find the time even to take a class with you Nice greetings from Germany
Dave, that is a pretty awesome looking shelter your doing your video in front of. Looks like a great shelter to long term sustainability. Do you have videos on how to construct that shelter?
Dave this is the first time I hear you mention Ray, I value both of your opinions on all things bushcraft and was wondering what your feelings are on him. Thanks and God bless
I use a length of lamp wick with Velcro on the ends for neck carry, comes loose with a little pressure if caught on something, and you have extra tinder if needed. It doesn't come loose too easy but it won't strangle you if its tugged on.
really digging the trap line knife.. is that high carbon steel? if your vids have taught anything its multi functionality of items.. keep em coming brother
about the neck knife: i use 550 cord on mine too the ends are held together with a tensioner off of a pack the kind with a spring and a plunger to hold the string. if it snags it breaks away without too much force
I think Mors Kochanski was the first to introduce this technique way back in the '70's. He referred to it as the "Burtonsville Rig", as he first saw it on Burtonsville Island. He demonstrates the tech in a video made in the early "80's.
Tried contacting Dan for my TLC.....no dice. Im getting impatient man, AND u keep throwin it in my face haha! Great video as usual brother. Now call Dan and get my knife or have him call me!!!!
Greetings, I agree about not wearing one's knife around your neck. NOT a good idea. IMHO. I prefer to wear it on the belt or over the shoulder / baldric style. The "chest lever" cut is another reason not to have one's knife in the way. I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work. Thanks for your time and effort.
Man i wish they would have put a scandi on that blade but i understand why they didn't. Do you think they will make that an option in the future for a different price?
I never felt comfortable with a neck knife. I keep my PLSK1 on my belt in kydex sheath never gonna lose it. Dave where did you get that haversack hanging in the video?
Dave, the Pathfinder Scout seems to be a highly preferred and sought after knife, so why did Blind Horse change the grind? Why change a well designed knife?
I didn't know that the five C's were for a short term survival situation. I have to look up the ten C's and change my notes. Thanks for the answer, sir. :D
I have a question Mr.Canterbury, you know "the five C's" (cutting, combustion, cover, cordage, container). I have an idea to make it "the six C's" by adding "Cooking", a way to get food. A fishing kit, a net, a bow, a gun, etc. What do you think of that?
Your vids are much better than books. I want to see someone do it right, and not try to figure out how to do it myself or figure out what the book means. You dont just do something: You know hów to do it, whát to use and also whý you do it the way you do...
Less time and effort to build a tripod. Might find use for it in a situation where you don't have much cordage. Another tool for the tool belt, even if the tool never gets used.
No offence, Dave, but your pronunciation is wrong. Kochanski has polish ancestors. In our language "ch" is pronunced like "h" in "hotel", not like "ch" in "charlie". Love your videos. "Dual Survival" is not the same without you.
I'll be honest with ya brother, I'm just to dang lazy to put that much effort into a stick I'm gonna pound into the ground or hang something on. If I can't find a couple sticks that work reasonably well somewhere in the woods close by ..... that pot's gonna set right in the campfire and we'll call er a day. (;~{I>
take that new knife you got and cut the ten inches extra that you have off your belt off, it will be different it you wore it like the old mountain men wore it.
disagreed. RM came way before dave, and many other bushcrafters. his knowledge spans far more than just bushcraft. I would pay good money to spend a day with RM, any day.
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Its great how detailed your videos are. Most of the "other" guys just show you the basic idea of how to do certain things. The learning process is more effective when the details are included. Thanks dave!
Ray's axe work got me excited about carrying mine too. My son wanted a tomahawk like Dave (had to buy him one), but my Wetterlings is my pride and joy. Good axe skills make the camping time so much more enjoyable.
Dave just wanted you to know I saw this. (One of the guys who mentioned this method) Thanks for being the type of guy that doesn't mind showing alternate methods to YOUR choice of doing something. That is honorable and teaching multiple ways shows us you care more about the skills not just YOUR opinion. Top notch sir
I have used this method often, but the tripod method does have it advantages as well. Good safety lessons. We used the "blood circle" in back in the scouts. Good lesson too
Brads broke off one side of both brass rivets on my Old Hickory. With most of the two rivets still there, I lined everything up and put a couple of rounds of electrical tape on it.... I don't care...I'm still batoning, driving sparks off the back of it with quarts, chopping horse weed roots out of the dirt for hand spindles, transferring embers, and poking around in fires with it. For the price...It suits my needs just fine. Thanks Dave.
This is a system if cordage is at a premium! All you need is wood and a cutting tool. Great demonstation Dave, you have excellent filming techniques
Old Berber saying; "If a man puts a cord around his neck, God will provide someone to pull it." Always appreciate new vids from you Mr. C - thanks so much for sharing your insights & experience! Peace & Best Wishes to You & Your Loved Ones, Always - cheers!
Hey Dave, awesome video, as always. Another option for the neck cord, should you stray a little far from camp with the knife around your neck, is to remove the inner strands of paracord and use just the sheath. Then, thread a military style dog tag chain through the sheathing. Leave a couple inches of chain exposed. The sheathing will still give you some comfort, and the gap and chain will give you a chance of breaking the system free should it get snagged up. Thanks for all your videos! B
Thanks for the video Dave. I prefer bevelling the main stick on both sides and give it a thinner edge, that way I feel the hook hangs onto it more securely.
you always make good and very informative videos, thank you for sharing your knowledge. you know what you talking about it and it looks like your even having fun doing them. makes me want to go out the woods.
Hey Dave, i figured out a way to keep the neck knife safe to carry in case it gets snagged. If you use one of those lanyard things (i forget the name,) but it has a button you push that opens up the hole for the cordage, and if you take each end of the cordage and feed it through the hole in opposite directions and dont tie any knots then if it gets snagged the cordage will slip back through the hole.
It's a give and take kind of thing. It may be less stable than other methods, but you have more access to the fire than you would with a traditional tripod, and you wouldn't trip over it like you might with a smaller 2 to 3 piece skewer setup.
More ways to know how do something is never a bad thing.
Cool! I'm having trouble finding bank line out here in Northern California, so I just ordered some from your site, along with some other great items. I can't wait to try some more of your ideas soon! Thanks for all the great videos and tutorials. :)
Hey Dave, I love your videos they are very good and easy to understand also for people whose native language is not English.
I hope it will follow many videos.
I hope I find the time even to take a class with you
Nice greetings from Germany
great lesson David-as always.Thanks
Another master class! Thanks Dave
Dave, that is a pretty awesome looking shelter your doing your video in front of. Looks like a great shelter to long term sustainability. Do you have videos on how to construct that shelter?
Dave this is the first time I hear you mention Ray, I value both of your opinions on all things bushcraft and was wondering what your feelings are on him. Thanks and God bless
That's a great explanation..
Thanks for the video Dave.
Definitely like your tripod system. Seems more user friendly.
Great video. Seems to me the shavings would make good kindling I would hold on to my scrap
Another great video. So Dave, when are we going to see you on TV again?
I use a length of lamp wick with Velcro on the ends for neck carry, comes loose with a little pressure if caught on something, and you have extra tinder if needed. It doesn't come loose too easy but it won't strangle you if its tugged on.
Yep , a bit unstable and a lot of work too. But, it's like you said something to add to the toolbox.
really digging the trap line knife.. is that high carbon steel? if your vids have taught anything its multi functionality of items.. keep em coming brother
Awesome. Thank you for another great video.
about the neck knife: i use 550 cord on mine too the ends are held together with a tensioner off of a pack the kind with a spring and a plunger to hold the string. if it snags it breaks away without too much force
I think Mors Kochanski was the first to introduce this technique way back in the '70's. He referred to it as the "Burtonsville Rig", as he first saw it on Burtonsville Island. He demonstrates the tech in a video made in the early "80's.
Tried contacting Dan for my TLC.....no dice. Im getting impatient man, AND u keep throwin it in my face haha!
Great video as usual brother. Now call Dan and get my knife or have him call me!!!!
seems like alot of work for the job its doing, guess its worth it for long term camping.
Thanks for explaining that notch It's nice one to know but agree not as stable as other pot suspension techniques
Greetings, I agree about not wearing one's knife around your neck. NOT a good idea. IMHO. I prefer to wear it on the belt or over the shoulder / baldric style. The "chest lever" cut is another reason not to have one's knife in the way. I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work. Thanks for your time and effort.
Ah, I missed this video. Well done!
Love that little knife.
Man i wish they would have put a scandi on that blade but i understand why they didn't. Do you think they will make that an option in the future for a different price?
hey Dave! does the trapline companion come in the awesome handle color like your's or is that custom? if so, can we special order them?!?
another great video. Thank you. Will there be more pathfinder scout knives for sale soon? went to your website and it was sold out.
Dave, your recommendation about drying is compelling me to check out diary of the Teepee ;) .
I never felt comfortable with a neck knife. I keep my PLSK1 on my belt in kydex sheath never gonna lose it. Dave where did you get that haversack hanging in the video?
Dave, the Pathfinder Scout seems to be a highly preferred and sought after knife, so why did Blind Horse change the grind? Why change a well designed knife?
You should hook up with Ray Mears.....that would be an epic series!
What's needed to be available cheaply is a breakaway connector as is used by airline crew. Just the gadget, not on some ready-made lanyard.
Great work and Bushcraft. ATB Sepp
Is "Hogging Out" a technical term? lol Just kidding. Great video as always Dave. Thank you for explaining this great addition to the tool box. Cheers.
David have you done any videos on drying things? Edibles and such?
I didn't know that the five C's were for a short term survival situation. I have to look up the ten C's and change my notes. Thanks for the answer, sir. :D
Cool Video. I'm gonna bring my hack-saw for the point cuts (more control)...then trim it out with my knife.
I have a question Mr.Canterbury, you know "the five C's" (cutting, combustion, cover, cordage, container). I have an idea to make it "the six C's" by adding "Cooking", a way to get food. A fishing kit, a net, a bow, a gun, etc. What do you think of that?
those metal beaded chains break easily enough yet are plenty strong to keep it secure most of the time. Don't ask me how I know this.
hey dave, would you consider partnering up with blindhorse again and ever consider making like a pathfinder parang or bolo or something?
The small knife had hallow grind on it?
BTW, nice video.
Love the videos really comes across as if its well practiced cheers for something genuine not like the fool bear grylles
It's really only intended for situations where you either need to conserve your cordage or you don't have any.
Another great video dave, I found Derek's channel and was wondering if jimmy Kane has a channel ?
With you on this a bit unstable I am a believer in Murphy's law
seems like your moving away from scandi grinds and towards flat and hollow grinds am i correct?
is that a Pendleton hat you have on like the wool one I like that hat
Mr.Canterbury, if I may ask, what is that hat you wore in this video?
Your vids are much better than books. I want to see someone do it right, and not try to figure out how to do it myself or figure out what the book means. You dont just do something: You know hów to do it, whát to use and also whý you do it the way you do...
cool video, but the tripod method does seem better as you said.
Less time and effort to build a tripod. Might find use for it in a situation where you don't have much cordage. Another tool for the tool belt, even if the tool never gets used.
Why not use your larger knife for your Hardwood carving tasks
nice video , thanks you . I would love to go to canada: ¨ (
That's pretty cool.
I thought the Container was multi-functional in that it can be used for cooking.
You should leave negative comments up for the masses to read; it allows for a full spectrum of interpretation...... :)
Thankyou
Thank you COOL.
I much prefer the first method, far less work, better control and if to be honest I can't imagine the second method holding up in strong wind.
It's cool to know but I like the Tri-pod way better!
well shit, I know how I'm cookin dinner tonight.
I don't think I would trust that method. looks like it is very easy to have it fall off.
either hes buff as fuck or that knife is scary, scary sharp and hard
No offence, Dave, but your pronunciation is wrong. Kochanski has polish ancestors. In our language "ch" is pronunced like "h" in "hotel", not like "ch" in "charlie".
Love your videos. "Dual Survival" is not the same without you.
I'll be honest with ya brother, I'm just to dang lazy to put that much effort into a stick I'm gonna pound into the ground or hang something on. If I can't find a couple sticks that work reasonably well somewhere in the woods close by ..... that pot's gonna set right in the campfire and we'll call er a day. (;~{I>
take that new knife you got and cut the ten inches extra that you have off your belt off, it will be different it you wore it like the old mountain men wore it.
I'm a woman, and any woman with a big bust cringes seeing you sharpen that wood so close to the chest! G
It's a method better kept for males.
disagreed. RM came way before dave, and many other bushcrafters. his knowledge spans far more than just bushcraft. I would pay good money to spend a day with RM, any day.
Theres already 10 Cs so that would be the 11th C.
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Hey Dave quick question, what knives on your store come with the best sheathe?