Man, it is so rare to find *real* primitive skills channels that really get into the weeds (sorry for the pun) about the subject matter. So happy to wake up to this video!
I love this tinder carrier idea! It reminds me of a mountain man device using braided cotton in a tube. You push un-charred tinder through the tube to the charred end. Great video as always.
So it's one of those South African tinder boxes sometimes called a tonteldoos. Usually they are made of copper these days to be made more compact but I bet they were made like this before copper pipe was a thing =)
Awesome! Now I know what I am going to do with that elk shed I found! Combining learning, the outdoors, and family this is about as good as it gets! Well done!
I love your bone 'tondeldoos'! Your work on no-char tinders is groundbreaking, and forms the basis of a new understanding of natural tinder materials. I've been a fan for a while - keep up the good work!
Learned so much from both of you . I’m 71 and thought I had a good list of char materials . But no char ! Wow I don’t steel another’s work so tell people to go to your channel .
Really good video guys always enjoy watching !! That reminds me of a video I watched about a man from the 1870/80 a similar method with a brass tube end caps and cotton stuffed in it .. That was a really interesting way to use antler and caps with a no charge material stuffed inside. Because the no charge can always be charred without a fire to begin the process then you could easily put a harder to start material in the bottom and continue to use this process . I'm going to copy your idea but I'm going to use copper pipe 1"1/2 or 1"1/4 × 2 "1/2 .
When I saw all the pines I was thinking you could scrape some of the resin off to help with ignition. Nice antler piece - I think I have a piece of moose antler I can use. I will leave the bottom on and fill it half full of white ashes then tinder fluff on top and a piece of Jasper. If the flint and steel is stubborn I can just use the ash mixed with the fluff for a Rudiger roll. I have had good success with that technique too. Your video is top notch - I subscribed part way in!
Fantastic idea! I’m in the southeastern US! It’s a mountainous area and would love to know more about the plants and materials I could use around here for good tinder! I use red cedar and the horse hoof fungus on black locust trees, but any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
I am very impressed with your experimentation. Going by range maps on Google, I have not been able to find anything I’ve seen on your list that grows in Louisiana. I haven’t given up. I try to find things on my own. But so far nothing. Maybe someone who has can comment. Thanks.
Our experience with throwing sparks directly onto charcoal is that old charcoal that has been rained on will not take a spark, even crushed up. There may be exceptions to this, but we couldn’t make it work. However, we have had several successes with fresh charcoal (for example a day old campfire etc).
It's inspiring how you put in the work ! Kings of No-Char ! I make overnighters videos, and I love flint and steel. I'll try some no char, and of course, I will credit you ! But only if I succeed, deal ? 😅
Please do make no char content and post it whether you’re successful or not. The education for the fire making community will be extremely valuable. We just want the knowledge out there! And thank you for the compliment!
@wildernessstrong6131 I'll start by trying out local plants, as many you had success with are not from my current area (Fontainebleau). Did you have success with bark bird's nest ?
Our experience with throwing sparks directly onto charcoal is that old charcoal that has been rained on will not take a spark, even crushed up. There may be exceptions to this, but we couldn’t make it work. However, we have had several successes with fresh charcoal (for example a day old campfire etc).
I urge you to check my video of me using rotten elderberry pith it might be one that you may be able to get to work with flint and steel I have had. Rotten elderberry pith work with pyrite. Some people have gotten pith from plants to work with it before it may be one you can reconsider due to it’s wide abundance across the us
Man, it is so rare to find *real* primitive skills channels that really get into the weeds (sorry for the pun) about the subject matter. So happy to wake up to this video!
A fantastic pun, never apologize. Happy that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing!
I can’t believe you only have 8.48K subscribers.
I love this tinder carrier idea! It reminds me of a mountain man device using braided cotton in a tube. You push un-charred tinder through the tube to the charred end. Great video as always.
So it's one of those South African tinder boxes sometimes called a tonteldoos. Usually they are made of copper these days to be made more compact but I bet they were made like this before copper pipe was a thing =)
Fantastic we’re missing a couple!!!!
it's a variation on the South African tonteldoos, they usually make them from brass and stuff them with cotton char.
Awesome! Now I know what I am going to do with that elk shed I found! Combining learning, the outdoors, and family this is about as good as it gets! Well done!
Great comment! Yes, agree %100.
Nice to see you guys still posting. Thumbs up before I even watch cuz I know you guys are going to have that good video Everybody thumbs up! 😊👍
Always great hearing from you Charles! Thanks!
I love watching your Flint and steel videos! Thank you so much for all the effort and research you put on these videos!
I've been following yall for years! This i find so very interesting! Great job! Keep them coming!
Great to hear, will do!
Always a joy to watch your vids. Thanks for sharing!
I love your bone 'tondeldoos'! Your work on no-char tinders is groundbreaking, and forms the basis of a new understanding of natural tinder materials. I've been a fan for a while - keep up the good work!
Wow, thank you for the great compliment!
Beautiful place!
Learned so much from both of you . I’m 71 and thought I had a good list of char materials . But no char ! Wow I don’t steel another’s work so tell people to go to your channel .
Your tinder tube reminds me of a African Tondeldoos or Tonteldoos I have seen it spelled each way.
Will have to get a piece of Elkhorn. Really like the char carrier.
Well boys, how was the fishing at lake? Nice tinder/char horn. Leg bone works too.
Fishing was very nice! Kids caught some whoppers.
Guess you know in the early days they used to carry their "fire" in horns. I love the antler idea. Its beautiful.
Really good video guys always enjoy watching !!
That reminds me of a video I watched about a man from the 1870/80 a similar method with a brass tube end caps and cotton stuffed in it ..
That was a really interesting way to use antler and caps with a no charge material stuffed inside. Because the no charge can always be charred without a fire to begin the process then you could easily put a harder to start material in the bottom and continue to use this process .
I'm going to copy your idea but I'm going to use copper pipe 1"1/2 or 1"1/4 × 2 "1/2 .
You all put a lot work into these videos awesome job and information.
Hey thanks for noticing! Much appreciated.
Cool research and video. Can you do a video on how to make the antler tool tinder kit. It's fantastic
I just love these videos!
Time to time I check your YT page, to see if you posted a new episode
Thats awesome! Thanks for sharing.
When I saw all the pines I was thinking you could scrape some of the resin off to help with ignition. Nice antler piece - I think I have a piece of moose antler I can use. I will leave the bottom on and fill it half full of white ashes then tinder fluff on top and a piece of Jasper. If the flint and steel is stubborn I can just use the ash mixed with the fluff for a Rudiger roll. I have had good success with that technique too. Your video is top notch - I subscribed part way in!
Thanks! We enjoyed your input.
Fantastic idea! I’m in the southeastern US! It’s a mountainous area and would love to know more about the plants and materials I could use around here for good tinder! I use red cedar and the horse hoof fungus on black locust trees, but any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
I like the primitive tinderbox design, looks like a play on the tonteldoos style tinderbox?
I am very impressed with your experimentation. Going by range maps on Google, I have not been able to find anything I’ve seen on your list that grows in Louisiana. I haven’t given up. I try to find things on my own. But so far nothing. Maybe someone who has can comment. Thanks.
Ya, that part of the country has been a tough one for us to recommend plants for. If you find any, please keep us posted so we can share the info.
Hi guys!!!..it’s me again!!!!..hey, where do y’all normally get your flint or chirt from???..(I usually hike-harvest mine)…😊😊😊💯💯💯💯👍👍👍
We’ve been able to get most from the rivers around us. Always on the lookout…
Could you have sparked some of the charred remains of all those trees you walked past in the video? Just curious.
Our experience with throwing sparks directly onto charcoal is that old charcoal that has been rained on will not take a spark, even crushed up. There may be exceptions to this, but we couldn’t make it work. However, we have had several successes with fresh charcoal (for example a day old campfire etc).
It's inspiring how you put in the work ! Kings of No-Char ! I make overnighters videos, and I love flint and steel. I'll try some no char, and of course, I will credit you ! But only if I succeed, deal ? 😅
Please do make no char content and post it whether you’re successful or not. The education for the fire making community will be extremely valuable. We just want the knowledge out there! And thank you for the compliment!
@wildernessstrong6131 I'll start by trying out local plants, as many you had success with are not from my current area (Fontainebleau). Did you have success with bark bird's nest ?
Cottonwood was the only bark we had success with, but it took a lot of effort.
What about all the Charcoal from the forest fire? Would that take a spark?
Our experience with throwing sparks directly onto charcoal is that old charcoal that has been rained on will not take a spark, even crushed up. There may be exceptions to this, but we couldn’t make it work. However, we have had several successes with fresh charcoal (for example a day old campfire etc).
The horn you mad and how you use it is vary much like a trench lighter/ sailor lighter
I urge you to check my video of me using rotten elderberry pith it might be one that you may be able to get to work with flint and steel I have had. Rotten elderberry pith work with pyrite. Some people have gotten pith from plants to work with it before it may be one you can reconsider due to it’s wide abundance across the us
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great making fire is fun... I ignited the other day a soaked grass bundle..maybe check out the vid..would be an honor if you do
Enjoyed watching your video, thanks!
@@wildernessstrong6131 thanks guys for the feedback
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