How to Sew with a Swiss Army Knife Awl / Reamer

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  • Опубликовано: 2 дек 2024

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  • @newcoyote
    @newcoyote 7 лет назад +2807

    THIS is how you do a tutorial. Clear, detailed, to the point and without any useless BS.

    • @russf6572
      @russf6572 5 лет назад +52

      Agree! Many people don't realize humans lose interest after about 3 minutes, so keeping your video at 3 minutes or less, unless you are really entertaining is always a good plan.

    • @dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668
      @dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668 5 лет назад +22

      Russ F A little thing I noticed is he burns off the string instead of cutting it so it doesn't fray. I learned _two_ things that I will literally never put to use.

    • @DobleWhiteAndStabley
      @DobleWhiteAndStabley 5 лет назад +9

      But I miss my redundant slowmo rewing panoramic view shots.

    • @wudipest
      @wudipest 5 лет назад +29

      where's the 2 minute intro with crappy CGI and loud techno music?
      followed by 5 minutes of filibuster just to drag the overall length of the video to 10 minutes?

    • @Boo_T_Shayka
      @Boo_T_Shayka 5 лет назад +6

      "Hay Geyez!"

  • @liverush24
    @liverush24 8 лет назад +49

    Finally. After all these decades I now know how to use that spikey thing with a hole in it.
    Thanks.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  8 лет назад +3

      there were may years that I didn't know either! I have a Leatherman that has the awl, but there's no hole for the thread. I just might have to drill a hole in it in order to make more use of it!

  • @julianscaeva4334
    @julianscaeva4334 2 года назад +16

    I wish all "How to"-videos were this clear and to the point. Good video.

  • @CCumva
    @CCumva 3 года назад +89

    I thought this needle is just a gimmick, but now I appreciate the fact I have it.
    This tutorial is exactly what I needed.
    Thank you, sir!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад +3

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @ЮрийШав
      @ЮрийШав 2 года назад +1

      Все понял. Четко и понятно.Спасибо.

    • @anon-iraq2655
      @anon-iraq2655 2 года назад

      its a gimmic it makes way too big holes that damage the leather, use a small specialized needle

  • @JimBairdAdventurer
    @JimBairdAdventurer 5 лет назад +25

    I’ve sewed raw hide with this and thick leather. It also helped me in a pinch when in a remote area of northern Canada on a multi-week, whitewater canoe trip when my canoe’s spray skirt was badly torn in an upset. I used this tool - sail sewer (awl) from a Swiss Army knife along with some fishing line to sew it back up and carry on.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад +1

      It's one of those items that you need to have on hand, but hope to never use!

  • @RonaldDCass
    @RonaldDCass 7 лет назад +911

    many years ago I did a lot of leather craft. Holes for lacing often are oriented 45 degrees from each other to avoid a perforation in line that would compromise the object that's stitched.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад +189

      good advice!

    • @Machiones
      @Machiones 6 лет назад +27

      so like this /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ ?

    • @Heikki_Finland
      @Heikki_Finland 6 лет назад +148

      I believe the holes should be punched like / / / / / / / / and when laced it could look like in your example.

    • @kaizoebara
      @kaizoebara 6 лет назад +129

      @@Machiones No, then you'd only have relocated the problem to where the corners of the holes meet. Heikki has the right idea: do a / / / / / / / pattern and you should be golden.

    • @beepIL
      @beepIL 5 лет назад +5

      nice!

  • @terrijuanette486
    @terrijuanette486 3 года назад +71

    FYI: When sewing a garment, we're taught early on to bring one of the threads through to the other side and tie them off there. It's neater, more secure, and in the case of sewing leather, it doesn't leave a thread on the edge of a leather seam where it's more likely to be rubbed until it breaks and causes the seam to fail.

  • @themainman2827
    @themainman2827 5 лет назад +1451

    I think swiss army knives should come whit a manual. I know many people who dont know how use the tools correctly.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад +106

      Thanks a great idea!

    • @ascott6804
      @ascott6804 5 лет назад +19

      ...or read! Lol

    • @frealms
      @frealms 5 лет назад +12

      *raises hand*

    • @sirdgar
      @sirdgar 5 лет назад +42

      the manual is your own imageintion…..bam….

    • @longwhitecloudkiwi
      @longwhitecloudkiwi 5 лет назад +67

      I’ve had Swiss Army knives for years and never knew what thing was for!

  • @johnlawfourtyfyve
    @johnlawfourtyfyve 3 года назад +8

    It's amazing how many people who own Swiss Army Knives don't know how to fully use them. This is a great video; short, sweet and to the point. Thanks for posting.

  • @rol7903
    @rol7903 5 лет назад +983

    That's really cool. Those outdoor survival vices aren't cheap though.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад +112

      HA! and heavy!

    • @christianboddum8783
      @christianboddum8783 5 лет назад +38

      A Victorinox Huntsman is about 35£ and will easily last 10+ years, I can't see a problem with the price at all. Been carrying one everyday for 42 years. If I loose one I'll buy a new one the same day if I can ;-)

    • @petrameyer1121
      @petrameyer1121 5 лет назад +83

      @@christianboddum8783 The vice, not the knife! :)

    • @petrameyer1121
      @petrameyer1121 5 лет назад +55

      That's when you use your friend's teeth to hold the leather! :)

    •  5 лет назад +6

      @@christianboddum8783 Mine's over 30 years old and used daily.

  • @red7fifty
    @red7fifty 7 лет назад +77

    Knowledge, is power. Having the right tools, is only 1/2 of the job.

  • @ghadrackpotato960
    @ghadrackpotato960 4 года назад +3

    Probably the single most educational minute I can think of. Thanks for posting this. Seriously.

  • @robertbrunston5406
    @robertbrunston5406 8 лет назад +15

    First time I ever seen this demonstrated ! I have been using this type all for everything except sewing. Thanks.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  8 лет назад

      So glad you like my vid! Thanks for the positive feedback!

  • @6Emron9
    @6Emron9 3 года назад +1

    This is the BEST tutorial i have ever seen !

  • @alanwatts8239
    @alanwatts8239 3 года назад +2

    Now i know what these are used for. Great stuff.
    I am grateful to live in a generation where information like this is free, thank you for adding to this great cause.

  • @crunchynutter8241
    @crunchynutter8241 3 года назад +34

    When your buddy gets a cut. I can sew that up for you, just learnt a new technique on the interwebs I’m dying to try out.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад +7

      I like the way you think!

    • @sheep8618
      @sheep8618 3 года назад +7

      That’s a scary big needle for stitching a wound

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад +10

      i think i'd just take my chances with death rather than sew a wound shut with a leather awl. lol

    • @sheep8618
      @sheep8618 3 года назад +1

      @@PhilCrockett ikr, and sewing a wound with this will likely makes things worse

    • @sidawan9297
      @sidawan9297 3 года назад

      you can get kits for stitching and you can get a practice sheet as well, don't try to patch your friends with the awl, it will cause more harm than good. Learn proper suturing tecnique, basic ones are pretty easy to learn and then you will be good to wait till a doc can check them. Also the suture kit you buy has a huge upside: it's sterile.

  • @Mikenopolis
    @Mikenopolis 8 лет назад +868

    is that what that thing is for! thank you!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  8 лет назад +28

      glad you liked my video! Please share it with your friends!

    • @Troubledsoul729
      @Troubledsoul729 8 лет назад +19

      yes its a stitching awl.. or also wood for wood..

    • @TheKimjoh560
      @TheKimjoh560 7 лет назад +125

      And of course for punching ISIS in the throat!

    • @faatihahmerdeka
      @faatihahmerdeka 7 лет назад

      ABall

    • @dieselstruck
      @dieselstruck 6 лет назад +9

      Can use it as a reamer/drill too.

  • @ErokLobotomist
    @ErokLobotomist 3 года назад +3

    I've had my Swiss army knife for 22 years and I never knew what that thing was for. Thanks for the insight.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @TheCuriousbubbles
    @TheCuriousbubbles 2 года назад +2

    Man you just blew my mind! Any kid with a Swiss army knife had no idea what that attachment was. 30 years later i know what it is and how to use it!

  • @TechnoL33T
    @TechnoL33T 5 лет назад +1

    The clarity of your instructions is undisputable! Niice!

  • @1lupus
    @1lupus 8 лет назад +127

    it is good to set the last hole and pull the thread through the material. Then you have the working end and the other end on the back side of the job to tie off, without having to loop over the side of the material. But all in all a good demo.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  8 лет назад +15

      You can tie off anywhere you want. I was just trying to show a quick stitch. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment!

    • @jeffhreid
      @jeffhreid 4 года назад +8

      You mean awl in awl a good demo...

  • @rajsekharkolla3078
    @rajsekharkolla3078 8 лет назад +39

    I love my Swiss knife even more now. Thanks for the video

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  8 лет назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed the lesson. Thanks for the positive feedback, I really appreciate it!

    • @cl759
      @cl759 3 года назад

      Same here

  • @silverdropstang
    @silverdropstang 5 лет назад +208

    Great, now I can start sewing my wifes dresses for her🤙

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад +45

      I’m sure she will think they are elegant!

    • @MrLeonides1000
      @MrLeonides1000 5 лет назад +5

      😂😂😂😂

    • @totallyfrozen
      @totallyfrozen 5 лет назад +43

      Does she wear old Roman armor?

    • @VivineShyu
      @VivineShyu 4 года назад +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @kendallnavstar
    @kendallnavstar 4 года назад +1

    *FOR YEARS I THOUGHT THE SAW WAS SOME KIND OF EXOTIC THIRD KNIFE UNTIL I SAW A RUclips VIDEO OF SOMEONE USING IT AND I HAD NO IDEA HOW TO USE THE CAN OPENER. I'M GLAD SOMEONE IS SHOWING US HOW TO USE THIS STUFF. IT WILL BE GREAT TO KNOW HOW TO DO THIS WHEN THE WORLD ENDS!*

  • @PossumLady8262
    @PossumLady8262 6 лет назад +1

    Finally! Someone was able to show me how to sew with the awl on my old Swiss Army knife my Dad bought for my graduation gift wayyyy back in the 70's! Liked and subbed!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  6 лет назад +1

      THANK YOU for SUBBING!!!!!!! Hope you like my other DIY videos. BTW, here's another video that you might like that shows how to use a real sewing awl:
      ruclips.net/video/doSNwF86YvQ/видео.html

  • @MapleBalls
    @MapleBalls 3 года назад +3

    WOW. This has always been a question for me on every Swiss Army Knife I had and you explained it perfectly. Well Done!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      glad to help! Thanks for watching, MapleBalls!

  • @FaithsFallen
    @FaithsFallen 8 лет назад +106

    Been getting into survival skills of late thanks for the easy to understand tutorial!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад +1

      No prob! Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @najeyrifai1134
    @najeyrifai1134 6 лет назад +227

    I guess he gave it his awl.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  6 лет назад +56

      Awl gee Thanks. Your comment had me in stitches.

    • @najeyrifai1134
      @najeyrifai1134 6 лет назад +11

      No problem, I'm sure you were laughing awl day long!

    • @ax4178
      @ax4178 5 лет назад +4

      *facepalm*

    • @kissthis5361
      @kissthis5361 5 лет назад

      Swiss Army Knife... I wonder if Swiss Army has ever participated in any battle? Does the Army exist at all?

    • @TheDieselbutterfly
      @TheDieselbutterfly 5 лет назад +1

      Wa wa waah

  • @lucasa2947
    @lucasa2947 3 года назад +1

    So many years without knowing how to use this tool :0 incredible. Nice video also, straight to the point.

  • @fratercontenduntocculta8161
    @fratercontenduntocculta8161 10 месяцев назад

    SAK collector here, thank you for making my knives that much more usable!

  • @inyourdefense0
    @inyourdefense0 7 лет назад +219

    So THAT'S what that hole is for!

  • @gunfighter3890
    @gunfighter3890 7 лет назад +27

    Thanks. One of lifes mysteries solved. Always wondered what that was for.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад

      HA! yes! definitely one of life's mysteries! Thanks for the comment, Gun Fighter!

  • @paulrooster2108
    @paulrooster2108 8 лет назад +31

    Hence the saying what is old is once again new , I was showed this oh gees maybe 50 plus years ago , of course back then there was no hole or eye if you chose to call it , I think we called it a reamer , also the Awl will work on very thin light gauge metal , i.e. Tin Cans , Sheets of Copper ,aluminum, IT will also drill holes in Thin stock wood as well ,,made several lil tin can candle lanterns with mine ,way way back then an used strands of copper wire to lace it together , , oh an don't forget you can use fishing twine or dental floss as well if'n you run out or don't have the sewing twine ,,,

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  8 лет назад +8

      Yes indeed! some of the best ideas are found in the archives!

    • @frakismaximus3052
      @frakismaximus3052 4 года назад +3

      Dental floss is a great idea since it is almost always waxed, making it more useful for outdoors gear such as tents, jackets and packs.

    • @lynth
      @lynth 4 года назад

      "of course back then there was no hole or eye"
      Yeah, so how do you use it if there is no hole?

  • @RTBurke
    @RTBurke 7 лет назад +1

    Excellent vid. I have carried the same Victorinox Lock-blade Hunter for 30+ years. HANDIEST KNIFE EVER!! 👍👍

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад

      Yes! I love this knife. I got it for my 40th birthday from a good friend, and have been carrying it now for years as one of my primary knives. Love it! Thanks for the feedback!

  • @jimboslyc
    @jimboslyc 4 года назад +1

    Finally! after 30 years! been wondering about this at the back of my mind since my boy scout days! thanks!!!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад

      No problem, Jim! Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @gxh4339
    @gxh4339 5 лет назад +3

    Wow so thats what that blade is use for. I’ve been having a Swiss Army knife for years and never knew what this tool was used for until now. Cool

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад +2

      Glad you like my vid, Jon! thanks for the comment!

  • @herberar
    @herberar 7 лет назад +36

    Simple, clear and useful, thumbs up and thank you.!!!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад

      Glad you liked my video! Thanks for the positive feedback!

  • @Skinnymoose
    @Skinnymoose 7 лет назад +6

    Excellent. I've been carrying a SAK since i was a kid and I've used the awl for everything but that! Good to know how to use it properly, thanks.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад +2

      Some of the awls don't have the hole in it. I figure, if I have one that doesn't, then I'm going to drill one! Glad this one came with the hole!

    • @HangryGiant
      @HangryGiant 6 лет назад

      What other uses would the awl have? Iv always used it for drilling holes into wood.

    • @russianvideovlogguy
      @russianvideovlogguy 5 лет назад

      Sak lol I carry my everywhere I go - never leave home without it

  • @IAmUnleashed1
    @IAmUnleashed1 3 года назад +1

    This tutorial production gives one faith in humanity

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад +1

      glad you find this useful, Jonny. thanks for watching

  • @danielle5317
    @danielle5317 5 лет назад +1

    wow! I was looking up a Stanly multi-tool and I came across your video and couldn't help myself from clicking on your video front because of course, we all know the swiss knife and that "awl" (never knew the name) is something that I've seen several times in my life and hadn't a clue to what it was for , Thanks sooo much! great information! your never to old to learn something!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      Thanks for the great comment, Danielle! You just made my day!

  • @AlfiansyahHendry
    @AlfiansyahHendry 5 лет назад +125

    Me: *searching for music videos*
    RUclips algorithm: "looks like you're interested in sewing, here's a sewing tutorial for you"

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад +20

      Were you searching for the rock band by the name of "How to Sew with a Swiss Army Knife" HA! I don't get it either. however.... I think a band named "Awl Reamer" would be a cool name for a metal band!

  • @Fleed907
    @Fleed907 7 лет назад +64

    Rescue team would have arrived by the time I am done with stitching 😁

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад +33

      Probably! It's way less risky if you just throw the knife in the trash and stay home and play video games. Thanks for the laugh, my friend Dyski!

    • @Fleed907
      @Fleed907 7 лет назад +5

      Phil Crockett mate don't get upset! The video is useful, but that joke i told is true, because stitching does take time. It is just a joke buddy take it easy.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад +29

      I thought I was being funny........ it is true that most people don't understand my humor. It's 'left-handed humor'..... I enjoyed your comment! You're welcome on my channel any day, my friend!

    • @imjustaguy4340
      @imjustaguy4340 3 года назад

      Nah not if you just needed to fix a hole or something

    • @imjustaguy4340
      @imjustaguy4340 3 года назад

      @@PhilCrockett well i new it was a joke lol, eather way its cool to have even if your just playing video games with it

  • @shanaynay5312
    @shanaynay5312 7 лет назад +8

    That is so cool! Now if I am ever stuck in the Wilderness and have my Swiss Army knife I can sew a tent together. As long as I have my portable 30lb vice and a work bench too. You are are real McGuiver buddy!!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад +14

      Make sure to bring the welding table that the vice is mounted to, as well as the barn that it's in.

    • @victorcastle1840
      @victorcastle1840 6 лет назад

      I never leave home , without all of them Phil :-) Old Boy Scout "be prepared "

  • @juicemeister1984
    @juicemeister1984 4 года назад +1

    This man be replying to comments from 3 years ago. Respect

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад +2

      It's hard to catch every comment, but I try. A lot of good folks out there with questions, advice, and general friendliness. Thanks for watching and commenting, Justin!

  • @makeminefreedom
    @makeminefreedom 6 лет назад +1

    I have owned a Swiss Army knife for decades and never knew what this blade was used for. I thought is was used for fishing because of the hole in the center. I have also used it for a leather punch. I never knew it could be used for sewing. Thanks for sharing.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  6 лет назад

      I too, mainly use it as a hole punch. Been making new holes in my belt (unfortunately). Glad you like my video. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @joaveliri
    @joaveliri 8 лет назад +35

    Ooohhhh! I knew that it was for that purpose but I did'n knew how to do it. I always use it as an ice pick only 😋. Thank you for sharing

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  8 лет назад +20

      I've been getting a lot of comments like yours lately. It feels good to pass this on to folks that really appreciate the lesson. Thanks for the great feedback!

    • @balalahmed8638
      @balalahmed8638 6 лет назад

      Joaquin Velazquez ki

    • @imjelo
      @imjelo 5 лет назад

      Yup. I also use the awl only as an ice pick. But now we know what the awl is really used for. Well beside as an ice pick.

  • @dinoatlas
    @dinoatlas 8 лет назад +4

    That was excellent! I always wondered why that hole was there!!! Thank you Sir.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  8 лет назад +2

      Yes. It is a nice feature, but if you're going to do a lot of sewing like this, i suggest purchasing a real Sew Awl. Tandy Leather has a good one.

  • @canusakommando9692
    @canusakommando9692 7 лет назад +12

    I fixed my boot with my Swiss Army Knife like this in 1975.
    A great vid. Takes me back to a time when we actually took our shotguns to school to skeet shoot.
    An Armed Society is a polite society.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад +2

      Thanks for the great comment! I agree!

  • @ratoim
    @ratoim 5 лет назад

    Appreciate you showing both sides at the end. That gives me a better idea on how the thread runs through the leather.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      Thanks for taking the time to give positive feedback!

  • @mr.bluegrass9723
    @mr.bluegrass9723 4 года назад

    finally I have seen how to sew with this , I've tried for years trying to find someone who could do it . thank you.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад

      Glad my video helped you out! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

  • @stanleysteele6653
    @stanleysteele6653 7 лет назад +13

    hey,
    nice video! thanks!
    and, noticeably nice comment section too!
    (anyone else notice this?)
    God bless y'all!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад +4

      Thanks again, Stanley for the positive re-enforcement! As iron sharpens iron.............

  • @PhilCrockett
    @PhilCrockett  8 лет назад +16

    These make great gifts! Be sure to pass along my video link too. THANKS FOR WATCHING!

    • @VictorC1891
      @VictorC1891 6 лет назад

      Thanks a lot friend for this video !
      I never understood till now how can you sew with a reamer.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад

      indeed!

  • @rowdytriesstuff9173
    @rowdytriesstuff9173 6 лет назад +3

    Amazing, literally that is worth a sub

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  6 лет назад

      Thank you so much for subbing! Also, I appreciate you taking time to give positive feedback. Glad you like my video!

  • @AngryCoward
    @AngryCoward 5 лет назад +1

    So this is basically how sewing machines work? Amazing!

  • @roeihei1
    @roeihei1 3 года назад +2

    Straight-forward, understandable and easy to get the hang of. Thanks for making this, always wanted to know how to use this part of a swiss army knife.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад +1

      excellent! Thanks for watching and commenting, Joel!

  • @stedogfishgaming7560
    @stedogfishgaming7560 8 лет назад +112

    Thanks for making this video man I went for a camping trip with my family and guess what half way through the trip we accidentally ripped our fly sheet and the weather was becoming bad but thank god I watched this video and temporarily stitched up the tent with my sewing awl from my trusty tinker. Again thanks you for making this video if we're not for you we would be in for a storm😂🙌

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  8 лет назад +31

      Isn't it awesome to have a successful fix when you're in that kind of trouble. That's what memories are made of. I have a bunch of stories like that. Thanks for the great feedback. Please share my video with your friends and family!

    • @bob2sticks
      @bob2sticks 7 лет назад +2

      Phil Crockett .....thanks for solving the mystery !....my own lol!

    • @702johnny
      @702johnny 7 лет назад +4

      Stedogfish Gaming That's pretty cool! Real need, and a real fix. I love these swiss tools.

  • @joeseabert8391
    @joeseabert8391 7 лет назад +11

    I feel like I just learned the sun rises in the east. I’ve carried a sak for 30 years and never knew that’s how to use it. I knew it was for leather but never connected it with sewing.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  6 лет назад +3

      Glad you found my video useful and educational! I appreciate the positive comment, Joe!

    • @bushcraftnorthof6012
      @bushcraftnorthof6012 6 лет назад +4

      Not just leather! Canvas, blankets, tarps, etc.

  • @baron8107
    @baron8107 7 лет назад +4

    So, I could cut a tarp up, take a Paracord sub-strand and make a bag out of it if I have an Awl?

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад +7

      sure! however, the awl on this knife is best for emergencies, when you don't have a real sewing awl handy. If you want to learn how to use a real sewing awl, I have a video on that too. Here's the link: ruclips.net/video/doSNwF86YvQ/видео.html

    • @baron8107
      @baron8107 7 лет назад +1

      Phil Crockett
      Thanks.

  • @TwistedSoul2002
    @TwistedSoul2002 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks from the UK- Clear, concise explanation. Straightforward instructions- nice clean editing. Great job on this vid! 👍🏼

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад

      Thanks for the positive comment, Twisted!

  • @greywolfwalking6359
    @greywolfwalking6359 5 лет назад +1

    Good job! Been doing leatherwork for 40 + years n this is the first time I have seen someone " teach" the correct way to do a " brick stich" .. Good on ya! Thanks for sharing!👍🔨😎🔨👍

  • @Bushchannel
    @Bushchannel 7 лет назад +8

    Good topic mate, great little tools aren't they?!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад +3

      yes. they are great..... everyone needs at least one or two of them.

    • @101boertjie
      @101boertjie 7 лет назад +1

      They are the best, i have 3 of them, one being passed on from when a family-member passed away, and i was given his old Camping version, with the hook-shaped smaller blade. One of the best smaller knives to have in the veldt.

  • @bushcraftnorthof6012
    @bushcraftnorthof6012 7 лет назад +3

    Works great. Thanks!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад

      Glad u like my vid! Thanks for the positive feedback!

  • @bdf2718
    @bdf2718 7 лет назад +4

    All you need to do this is a swiss army knife.
    And a swiss army vice. Of course, you carry both of those everywhere you go.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад +12

      yes.... and the welding table that the vise is on, as well as the barn that it is in. I recommend carrying all of these.

  • @thomasjohannesen1003
    @thomasjohannesen1003 4 года назад

    I've had this on my knife for about ten years and I never knew how to use it. Thank you.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад

      no prob, Thomas! hope you like my other vids.

  • @keitharoo1962
    @keitharoo1962 7 лет назад +1

    I knew what the sewing awl was for, but I never knew how to use it. Now I do! Thanks!!!!!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад

      You're welcome! Thanks for the positive feedback, Keitharoo!

  • @robitohans
    @robitohans 8 лет назад +30

    great video sir I liked

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  8 лет назад +4

      So glad you like it! please share!

  • @yourselfdotcomlol
    @yourselfdotcomlol 7 лет назад +4

    Well son of a bitch that is pretty handy now I know what it is for. Lol.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад

      Son of a Motherless Goat! It's been 2 years!

  • @adrianmarcelopaz173
    @adrianmarcelopaz173 6 лет назад +3

    10 puntos..

  • @armedprophet3321
    @armedprophet3321 2 года назад

    OMG !! I have wanted to know how to use that thing for decades !! Thank you !

  • @Joshuagilchrist55
    @Joshuagilchrist55 7 лет назад +2

    This blew my mind! I have a new appreciation for the Swiss Army knife!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад

      It is a great tool for sure! Thanks for the comment.

  • @spockspock
    @spockspock 3 года назад

    All these years... i never figured this out despite using a speedy stitcher.... Thanks!

  • @williwyte
    @williwyte 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for this video dude. I always knew it was a sewing eye but never knew how it actually worked. Not sure how almost 2k people gave this video a thumbs down🤷‍♂️

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад +1

      So glad you liked my video! Indeed, there are a lot of people that just want to hate everything. I get haters and trolls on everything I publish. However, the folks like you is what keeps me making vids. Thanks for the kind words, my friend! Hope you like my other videos just as well.

  • @matthewmann8969
    @matthewmann8969 3 года назад +1

    Tutorials, beginnings, starters, beginners, appetizers, and previews are the way to go yeah

  • @AngelaWeddle
    @AngelaWeddle 4 года назад

    Thanks! Actually came here because the Speedy Stitch Tutorials weren’t clear enough. This is what I needed. Checking to see if my leatherman has an awl now, too.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад

      Here's my other video that actually might be more beneficial. ruclips.net/video/doSNwF86YvQ/видео.html

  • @tyvole2387
    @tyvole2387 7 лет назад

    Jeez, I've had a SAK for over 40 years and didn't know this! Thank you for a very clear video.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад

      I always thought it was odd that SAK's didn't come with instructions on each blade. Some people don't know how to use the can opener either. I might just make a video on it.

    • @flamencoprof
      @flamencoprof 7 лет назад

      I have fond memories of a campground in Florence '96, watching a 20yo young tourist trying to stab a can with the can-opener. Man did I feel 45yo superior gently instructing by sign-language and demonstration how to use it!

  • @tedwrink
    @tedwrink 6 лет назад

    Another one of those Swiss Army knife mysteries put to bed,well done mate

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  6 лет назад

      Yes! Glad you liked it. Thanks for taking the time to comment, Colin!

  • @ronwalker3000
    @ronwalker3000 Год назад

    I've had the same Swiss Army Knife for more than 26 years and carry it daily - never knew what this was for. Thank you.🙄🙄

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  Год назад

      You're welcome, Ron. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Hope you like my other videos as well

  • @philhines
    @philhines 3 года назад +1

    I really like this explanation- so clear for understanding how sewing fundamentally works!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      Thanks for the nice comment. BTW..... I like how you spell your name.

  • @greenmarine5
    @greenmarine5 2 года назад

    Awesome video, thank you for not killing us with a 2 minute monologue.

  • @Mahalo_83
    @Mahalo_83 3 года назад

    This has saved the Swiss army on many occasions

  • @mungo7136
    @mungo7136 5 лет назад

    Learn the basic leather stitching in (less than) 3 minutes. Congratulation, nice and effective video. Thank you for it.
    I wish other teachers were as effective :)

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      You're welcome, Mungo! Thanks for taking the time to give positive feedback!

  • @johnmagill9496
    @johnmagill9496 3 года назад +1

    Wow, man! That's pretty awsome! AND I didn't have to listen to the history of footwear and Swiss knives before you got to the good stuff. Thank you.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed, John! You will find all my videos are like this. It's what my channel is known for. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

  • @christopherneufelt8971
    @christopherneufelt8971 3 года назад +1

    And in the next episode we will demonstrate how to create simple remote control for your TV with a Swiss knife. P.S. Great video Mr. Crocket! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      Thanks, Christopher! Hope you like my other videos as well!

  • @HelicoolsHelipad
    @HelicoolsHelipad 3 года назад +1

    Very nice... I've had the tool for a long, long time, but never knew what it's actual use was. Thanks a ton!

  • @kimpliny
    @kimpliny 3 года назад

    OMG! I didn't even know what that knife with a hole on it for. Learn something new! Thanks!!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching and subbing, Kim!!!!

  • @darylcheshire1618
    @darylcheshire1618 2 года назад +1

    excellent, I have this awl on my Swiss army knife. I use it for all sorts of jobs that need a spike. Good to see a demonstration of stitching.

  • @kristensorensen2219
    @kristensorensen2219 2 года назад +1

    Always wondered what that thing on my SAK was.
    Now I have a newly discovered tool and a new skill too!!🤓💖 Thank you!!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  2 года назад

      You're welcome Kristen! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment

  • @scubaguy007
    @scubaguy007 3 года назад

    I saw a guy fix a tarp like this one time. I didn’t really understand then what he was doing but now I do. Thanks.

  • @kierandokuyucu7831
    @kierandokuyucu7831 3 года назад

    I've carried one of these round with me my whole life and now I know what it's for thanks 😊

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      excellent! Glad you like my video, Kieran!

  • @wilsonline90
    @wilsonline90 6 лет назад

    Damn! That`s the kind of thing I look for on survival channels on RUclips. Awesome

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  6 лет назад

      Glad you like my video, Wilson! Thanks for the positive comment!

  • @RabbitusMaximus
    @RabbitusMaximus 3 месяца назад

    outstanding and simple explanation of a very effective skill and process. well done!

  • @KandiKlover
    @KandiKlover 7 лет назад +1

    Oh so that's how you do it. Fairly straight forward and simple. I can sew 2 pieces now to make a A frame tent with tarp.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  7 лет назад

      Yes! However..... if you are going to do a lot of hand-stitching, then I recommend a real sewing awl. Here's my video on this subject: ruclips.net/video/doSNwF86YvQ/видео.html
      The swiss knife awl is great, but really best used if there's no other choice. Thanks for watching my video. Please share it with your friends and family!

  • @derekstynes9631
    @derekstynes9631 6 лет назад +1

    Never seen an awl been used before, Thanks for showing us how it goes !

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  6 лет назад

      Thanks for the positive comment, Derek! I have another video on my channel that shows how to use a real sewing awl. You might like it as well.

  • @jackofalltrades9746
    @jackofalltrades9746 4 года назад +1

    You learn something every day, I’ve always wondered what this item was on my Swiss Army knife clever thank you

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад

      You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @lLooN3y
    @lLooN3y Год назад

    Damn is this stitching 101? I can imagine it’s similar to stitching a wound but obviously with something thinner. I went to a few Cub Scout meetings, got the uniform but the parents were too busy work so never got to become a Boy Scout or eagle. Thanks for this man. Really helps out older dudes like me that never got the opportunity to learn and younger kids that have that either.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  Год назад

      I know nothing about Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. I grew up with 4H and in the country where are you have to do everything by yourself.

  • @ChintanPandya01
    @ChintanPandya01 3 года назад +1

    I made a leather pouch for my SAK using just this awl and without any vice support or tools, as the awl is sharp enough for stitching. Of course the finishing is different, but it gets the job done amazingly well, and looks kinda rugged too, which was the look i was going for anyway. Victorinox Swiss army knives are a gem. I've used almost all the tools on mine.

  • @robinbird6279
    @robinbird6279 5 лет назад +1

    I always wondered what that hole was used for on a Swiss army knife... now I know!
    Thank you for this tutorial! 😊

  • @HomogenicK
    @HomogenicK Год назад

    This was a great tutorial and I was not expecting the cool AF music

  • @voodoo7008
    @voodoo7008 3 года назад +1

    Swiss are so crafty. I love their cheese.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      me too! I think they use this awl to make the holes in their cheese.

  • @mackicoA090211
    @mackicoA090211 3 года назад +1

    Oh, fascinating! I'm actually just getting into a bit of leathercraft (mostly for bookbinding) and I never knew I could use the old Swiss Army Knife I was given as a kid for it.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      I'd get a REAL sewing awl if ur doing leather work. I love mine. I have a video on that as well.