Many Bushcrafters Are Deceitful Firemakers, See Description 

If he’s never made an ignition or flame without the aid of a “cut shot”, then he’s dishonest. Trying 50 times for an ignition and only showing you the 51st successful attempt is NOT deceitful. Letting you believe that the ignition happened so quickly and easily IS deceitful. He should have at least annotated the struggles and failures that came before. Most of what I saw, 10 years ago, when I started learning fire techniques was people getting hand and bow drill embers with little to no problems at all. It was the same with the flint and steel and ferro rod techniques. It made me seriously start to doubt myself. I was starting to think, “I just must not have what It takes to hand or bow drill”. How many beginners like myself gave up trying to learn these skills just because an “expert’s” ego was too fragile to be honest. It kind of riles me up even to this day. Please follow the LINKs below and SUBSCRIBE. Thank You! Ferro Rod Playlist ru-vid.com/group/PLkoXX8XsMW3lI6k8TH1Bljf57Yvp9K1WD Flint And Steel Playlist ru-vid.com/group/PLkoXX8XsMW3mFf5FgLtam1aDmXmqQQice

Mr. West I have learned all my fire making techniques from you. I have enjoyed it and you have opened up a whole New World to me. I don’t know how long it’s been since I’ve started a fire with an actual lighter. I am so thankful that I clicked onto your channel one day. It was the best thing I’ve ever done.

The flames from your stove tell me you're honest. No rapid changes in height while you're working with something else. You'll say when a scene is cut or speeded up. You ask me to find an honest firemaker? That's why I'm here, I did. Thanks David

Hi David, I say it is you, your dedication to making fire's is contagious in a good way 😃😃👍

Hi Mr. West, we need people like you, to keep RU-vidrs honest! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge! Loving your channel, be well my friend!!👍🏽💯❤️

Wearing the black shirt while using the flint and steel is a huge plus for my eyes.

Rob Evans. He admits all of his errors and mistakes.

I'm not sure if you're the best fire maker but your definitely the best learn from you explain every thing so clearly don't miss a one thing of your video

Hi David! This channel has been my fire making school. Thanks!

I like how patient you show the skills and you are not hawking merchandise verbatim. My favorite is that you are not afraid to express your love and faith in Jesus.

This is true. I have thought I was doing something wrong when I didn’t get it the first time. However, I have learned which punk wood is better for making tinder this way.

Am I seriously the first person to comment on Dave's latest video? Yes. Yes, I am! Good things just keep on happening to me.

David, you do it properly and still make it look easy. No fake fire making here, we’ve seen you sweat through plenty of fire videos, especially bow drilling in the heat.

A common activity at muzzleloader rendezvous was a firemaking competition with flint and steel. I never got to go to many, and I don't hear about many rendezvous any more. I wish there were more! Practicing the old ways was a good way to learn both skills and history. Some good craftsmen developed from the hobby also.

I made 3 fires yesterday using charred punk wood and oak leaves and fero rod,, made some more charred punk wood also,, it was therapeutic to say the least, it was fun.

i agree. many people claim bowdrill is easy because they don't understand actually how difficult it is. basically a big pile of variables. imho the key to success is to understand the theory first (fire triangle, function of each part, wood types, etc, and the actual point of bow drill), because then you can avoid/fix problems/adapt better. this is why i've started my channel. there are a lot of misconceptions, bad tendencies out there about friction fire, bushcraft, etc.

Ive learnt all i know from you sir.

I like your technique of laying the char cloth flat on the flint then striking it with the steel.

Can’t do it. You’re the only one I watch. You also convinced me about bayite. On a sort of but not exactly related note…if I see one more Swedish torch I’m gonna run off screaming into the night.

You're the king of fire making! The only other channel that I really think is good and not pretentious is 'Corporals Corner'. 👍😎

Sometimes I get a fire pretty quick, other times it doesn't want to burn at all. I do some woodworking and have shavings from handplanes. When dry, those shavings go up in a hurry, but other times they seem to soak up humidity and don't burn all that well.

Usually, it takes me around 10 ferrorod strikes to get a flame. I jokingly type "First time!" Every time, even though I clearly show it took many strikes. Fire making often is a struggle. If you struggle, keep putting effort into the craft, especially in moderate to tough conditions it is mandatory to get a sustainable fire going.

I had another great use for the Stanley 10 - 049 today. I used it to scrape the rust off the terminals of a car battery today. I swear, I've used it every day since I bought it.

Thanks again David, fascinating stuff.

Corporals Corner first time Everytime. 😂kidding

Fire master at work.👍

Great video Mr west I appreciate you sharing 👍👌🔥

How about traditional pioneer tenderbox with charred punkwood and flint & steel. Or ashed tender pot to carry coals for next fire, maybe diy lucifer Sulphur matches

Good demonstration David, thanks for sharing, YAH bless !

Corporal's Corner, Donny Dust, and Woodsboundoutdoors are a few I watch that do a decent enough job showing, or at the least will state how long it took them, different methods that can be used to start a fire.

GREat

Thanks Dave. I find if I crush the charred punk wood, and add a chunk or two uncrushed, I get a better ignition. But, yes, sometimes, it just takes a bit more patience, due to dampness, or just plain bad luck. Charred cat tail fluff works, but only if the atmospheric moisture is very low, otherwise, it is stubborn.

You mean all the youtube bushcrafters that show the beginnings of a bow drill and then immediately cut over to a blazing fire might not reflect real effort? 🤣

I like to think I'm an honest firemaker, feel free to check 🙂

What do you do with the fire rod, if it breaks? Is it possible to remelt those pieces under an inert atmosphere or do something else with them ?

"bushcraft" is about 99% nonsense anyway, guys hacking down trees and building weird crappy log cabins on land they don't own is not a thing and never was

Yes he uses a Bic lighter can he make fire other ways yes but ... uses tryed and true method corprals corner