The more effective way to use your fire steel - The Firefly Technique - SAK Tips & Tricks (37/40)

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In this video i show you the most effective technique to start a fire using a ferro rod and the Swiss Army Knife saw blade.
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@Emtarnold67 11 месяцев назад

Mr Immler, I used this technique on a camping trip and found it to be the by far the easiest and most effective way to use a fire starter. Thank you so much for your efforts.

@tlmoscow Год назад

The genius of simplicity! Thanks, Felix.

@FelixImmler Год назад

Thank you very much!

@inkhole 3 года назад

Such an economic use of the steel. Well done!

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Ian for this feedback!

@MrWmburr7 2 года назад

Felix Immler . . . the cleverest man I know! Thanks for yet another entertaining video, my friend.

@XoNasX 3 года назад

And for putting out dangerous fires, always remember to carry your fireproof Survival-Thumb !! Felix always carries 2 around, in case one gets burned or destroyed while working.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Haa ha haa that is never happen until now :-D

@cautious1343 3 года назад

LOL

@christianschneider6561 2 года назад

Just to let you know that your viewers also re-watch your older videos. I just watched this again to re-fresh this skill. I thought you also showed how to use another SAK tool than the saw ( the reamer maybe?) for use with firesteel. Maybe that was a different video or I was mistaken. Have a great day.

@bentalley7277 Год назад

lol dont leave home with them

@inomad1313 3 года назад

Best fire steel technique I’ve ever seen. Thank you.

@archivist17 3 года назад

It's so obvious once you've been shown! My fire starting will be massively improved after this video.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot. Your feedback makes me happy!

@SerpentLord 3 года назад

Ya, that's the way to do it! Everyone fumbles around with their fire steels and you're doing it this way with one pull. Nice.

@sosteve9113 3 года назад

Merry Christmas Felix, and everyone reading this

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Oh, thank you so much my friend!

@abf91 3 года назад

And for You and Your beloved ones to Bro😉👍👍👍

@pnyarrow 3 года назад

Ans all the best to you and yours! Nigel

@jameswaterhouse-brown6646 3 года назад

Merry Xmas

@robertnewport8288 3 года назад

Thx Felix! I'm a SAKaholic and am glad to know this technique!!!

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Haa ha haa what a nice word creation! 😂

@Simcore999 3 года назад

Very useful, thanks!

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot for your comment!

@cotteeskid 3 года назад

Two things I just learned. A more efficient and effective use of the fire steel, and a better alternative to replace the missing toothpick from my Swiss Army knife. Thank you

@musicandcoffee2853 3 года назад

Great work my friend! I hope one day Victorinox calls you to make a custom Swiss Army Knife with you 👍🏼

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Ufffff, that would be a dream!

@etneedham 3 года назад

@@FelixImmler Felix, thanks as always for your wonderful videos! I think that discussing your "dream" SAK would make a great video. I'm imagining that you could discuss the combination of tools that you would like as well as new/custom tools that you would like to see added (i.e. spoon carving gouge). Once you have posted your video we could all put the pressure on Victorinox. I promise that I would by TWO Felix Immler Specials!

@lowkeylowkey1000 3 года назад

Just imagine a pocket knife that wasn't made side ways with 50 tools that you could fit in your pocket. Oh yeah! They make small ones and leave the intelligent dessigns to the americans lol Just to be clear though most multi-tools suck ass regardless of brand.

@edwardfletcher7790 3 года назад

@@lowkeylowkey1000 I think Leatherman are doing a good job. A bit scattershot, but the Wave is a masterpiece.

@lowkeylowkey1000 3 года назад

@@edwardfletcher7790 I want to like the Wave. But in the end, it sucks due to the lack of a one hand plier usage and the inset tools are a b!tch to open. I've tested 6 units and it was the same across a couple years. I settled on the SideKick. Spring action pliers, no open problems even if it lost the spring function. Compact and half the price almost. Plus all the other tools were easy to open and the blades have a lock unlike Swiss small multi's. The only other leatherman I have is a Squirt 4 for ferro rods. I know....destroy it for THAT? lol But, that is really easy to pocket over a scrap that kinda jabs you or catches on a bit of fabric. Though a tiny swiss can do a scraper job fine as well so maybe I'll pick up a tiny one.

@ajs7r350 Год назад

I would never have thought of using the steel in that way, simple but effective 👍🏻👍🏻

@FelixImmler Год назад

Thank you so much!

@mattmiller1179 3 года назад

Hmm. I guess this goes in the "that should have been obvious, but wasn't" file. Thanks for teaching me a new technique.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Happy to help!

@grimm2085 2 года назад

Hallo Felix, mein Freund, ich hoffe, es geht dir gut, ein weiteres tolles Video, das wird meine neue Technik sein, danke, dass du dein Wissen geteilt hast, Gott segne dich

@FelixImmler 2 года назад

Vielen Dank! Ich nutze nur noch diese Technik, weil ich damit am besten zurecht komme. Vielleicht ist da bei Dir auch so... probiere es mal aus...

@grimm2085 2 года назад

Hallo Felix Das ist Daniel von Colorado, sorry, es war so lang, liebe die Bücher, die großartig, um von Ihnen zu hören, ich werde diese Technik an diesem Wochenende ausprobieren, Sie haben einen tollen Lernkanal, und Sie haben immer glücklich, ich bete immer, ich bete du Alles gesund, haben ein wunderschönes Wochenende, Gott segne Sie

@robendert7617 3 года назад

I absolutely love videos like these where I learn something useful in an entertaining way. I also like the presentation of the Firefly; I upgraded all my Victorinox knives by replacing the tooth-picks with Firefly ferro-rods, as it is easier to improvise a toothpick in the woods with your knife that improvising a combustion device!

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Hello Rob. Thanks a lot for your wonderful compliment!

@philippefedcba8289 3 года назад

You can buy some new scales that hold pen, and make modification to them to open up a hiden compartment, after doing this, you can then keep the tooth picks, the Firefly ferro rods, tweezers and even have a pen :)

@danmano478 Год назад

@@philippefedcba8289 For this hidden compartment, what firefly does it fit, Regular Firefly or Firefly Mini?

@ignaziolentini7866 9 месяцев назад

Dove si posso comprare?

@experience-outdoorde4020 3 года назад

Lieber Felix, herzlichen Dank für das Zeigen dieser Technik. Das war auch für mich neu! Thanks!

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Dein Kommentar freut mich sehr. Danke!

@SmoothGefixt 3 года назад

You learnt me a new fire steel technique! Amazing!

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Haaa ha haaa, that makes me happy! Thank you my friend from the same river as I live 😂😂😂

@dariogiuffrida7134 3 года назад

He teachs, YOU learn

@diggie9598 3 года назад

@@dariogiuffrida7134 *teaches

@dariogiuffrida7134 3 года назад

@@diggie9598 Typo Thanks anyway

@donno6812 3 года назад

I have also learned a new technique. Thank you Felix!

@BBQDad463 3 года назад

Your ferro rod technique is new to me. It is SUPERB! Thank you! I need to get a Firefly!

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot for the roses!!

@matthewmaier1129 3 года назад

Advantage #4: inexperienced ones will not accidentally fold the saw closed on their fingers due to a wrong grip. Great video as always. Thank you.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Great point! Thanks a lot Matthew!

@ScottMitchell2 3 года назад

I will definitely be using your preferred method from now on. Thank you for sharing!

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Hello Scott. You are so welcome!

@OnTheRiver66 3 года назад

This is the best firesteel technique yet! Thank you, Felix! Thank you Sep!

@nicdieterle8950 3 года назад

Some of the most brilliant methods make you wonder why you ever did something a different way... this was one for me!

@JohnSmith-gs4lw 3 года назад

I think the thumb-on-knife technique you showed works best with harder ferro rods. Most common, cheaper rods are too soft. It’s the difference between a slow, hard-pressure, short stroke (hard rods) and a fast, light-pressure, long stroke (soft rods). I didn’t explain that well, but if you dig around Far North Bushcraft and Survival channel, Lonnie explains it.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot for this super interesting hint!

@dustikov 3 года назад

Lieber Felix, das war hilfreich! Vielen lieben Dank!

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Freu mich! LG

@davidgrise1526 3 года назад

If you use the Firefly, make sure you place your finger toward the tip as Felix said. But ALSO make sure that you are using the thin side as it is stronger in this position and less likely to break. I carry a full kit for survival on long hikes but this is a mini survival kit in your pocket. The Firefly company also make a great Fire Tender that screws into the corkscrew. The only downside is they are a bit costly. I hope this extra info. helps... The Old Marine, Semper Fi !!

@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique 3 года назад

Looks easy and effortless. Thanks.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

use a bit of exercise ... like anything

@fha7380 3 года назад

Brazil loves your videos. Congratulations.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Haaa ha haa, thanks a lot Brazil! 😂😂😂😂

@fha7380 3 года назад

@@FelixImmler Thank you. 😀

@jeanmartox3570 3 года назад

Hello to France ! The best way to use fire Steel. Very good vidéo.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks, merci bien Jean👍

@TheLastLancer 3 года назад

Thank you, vastly superior technique and very simple.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Greetings from Switzerland

@paulfranks195 3 года назад

Surprised I've not seen this excellent technique on other bushcraft sites. Many thanks

@Geebee238 3 года назад

Every day is a school day, as I was taught as an apprentice chef, mind blown my friend! As I've said before, SAK need to pay mate 🤙🏾💪🏾👍🏾

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot for your compliment!

@davidbenner2289 3 года назад

Another excellent class. The best of the best classes on RU-vid are by Felix Immler.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thank you so much David!

@DariusFLX 3 года назад

You are such a pleasure to watch. Thank you for teaching me!

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

hello Darius. Your comment makes me happy! Thanks a lot!

@cowboyx9380 3 года назад

I use cotton balls covered in petrolium jelly, vasaline, and tried this technique....geez, why didn’t i ever think of this before! Even using a ferro striker, it worked perfectly! Thanks

@greekveteran2715 3 года назад

This video will get thousands likes!!! So many bushcraft or survival channels on RU-vid, yet Felix shows the best way, to use a firesteel!!!

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot for this compliment! It was not me who invented this technique...

@MasterYoist 3 года назад

Efficient way to control the sparks. Mahalo for showing.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot!

@19ghost73 3 года назад

Finally something good in 2020 - thanks for sharing Felix!

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Haaa ha haa, thanks a lot for this wonderful feedback! This video rescued the 2020 🤣🤣

@garyholman2947 3 года назад

Thank You for the life saving technique.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Garry!

@hikerbro3870 3 года назад

I'm going to play with this a bit first, but I think this is the technique I'm going to start teaching. Very well done

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Ohhh, thank you so much for your feedback!

@j.k.photography3664 3 года назад

This technique makes a lot of sense.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot for your comment!

@strubbarz 3 года назад

Additional advantage: you prevent the saw blade from accidentally closing.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Exactley!

@TTxR2 3 года назад

Additional advantage: if you position yourself with the wind on your back, the blade protects the tinder from the wind.

@willikebari5478 3 года назад

So oft hab ich den Feuerstahl nicht im Einsatz, aber diese Technik finde ich super und werde ich sicherlich üben! Danke Felix für's Zeigen! LG aus Oberösterreich, Willi

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Danke Willi!!

@TwistedSither 3 года назад

Perfect timing! I just found my fire steel yesterday. I thought I'd forgotten to pack it when I moved to a different state.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Perfect! Thanks for watching!

@douglassinclaire9968 2 года назад

I have not seen this method yet, and it seems more efficient, but not always useable. I will surely practice this one. Thank you.

@FelixImmler 2 года назад

Hello Douglas. You're very welcome! Greetings from Switzerland

@Q-BinTom 3 года назад

Never thought of doing it like that. A great way of doing it. Will have to change up how I am going it. Thanks for sharing with all of us.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 3 года назад

Your technique looks excellent Felix. Makes sense. Thanks for showing us. Take care. Danke

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thank you! Greetings from Switzerland

@eagriggs1 3 года назад

Anyone else noticed the closed captions changed "swiss army knife" to "zombie knife" ? Love it! Lol

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot!

@timsummers870 3 года назад

I'll order some Firefly fire starters next time I go to the US, that's a very important feature in a SAK. I'll make sure I use the Immler technique too. It's indeed better than the other methods.

@Bushmanschool 3 года назад

I see this technique from Kelly Harlton many years before.Nice demonstration.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot for this interesting hint. I will check his channel!

@ericschneider7294 3 года назад

Love it, thanks! I'm novice so going to adopt this.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Wonderful! Thanks a lot Eric.

@davidgrise1526 3 года назад

I have used this way of using my Ferro Rod with my S.A.K. & my fixed blade knife, 100% better technique. Especially when using S.A.K. Saw so it doesn't close up accidentally!!! 👍

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

That's true. Thanks a lot for your comment!

@Wateringman 3 года назад

Thank You...Thank You...and ThankYou!!!! 🙂

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

You are so welcome

@richardvignola8000 3 года назад

Excellent. Thank you, best way I've seen yet. Happy holidays.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Richard! Happy holiday!

@haraldladstatter5221 3 года назад

Top, gut erklärt und begründet. Für mich aktuell die sinnvollste bzw. einfachste Art einen Feuerstahl zu verwenden.👍🏻👏🏻

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Das freut mich Harald...danke!

@davidkurle5418 3 года назад

Thank you for the great demonstrations! Also, I would be interested to hear your thoughts on that Victorinox fixed blade sometime. I like the looks of that knife, but would be curious to hear how it actually performs. Have a great weekend, Felix!

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Hello David. Thanks a lot for comment. The knife himself is nice, the performance is good, the price is to high.

@PK13719 2 года назад

Hallo Felix, ich bin durch den Smooth Gefixt Kanal zu dir gekommen. Du bist ein super sympathischer Dude mit wirklich interessanten Videos. Danke für deine Bereicherung!!!

@FelixImmler 2 года назад

Danke für das super nette Feedback!

@jmknives 3 года назад

Hallo Felix, wieder ein tolles Video. Jedes mal erstaunst du mich aufs Neue. Sehr cool😊. Danke fürs Zeigen. Wünsche dir schöne Feiertage. Alles Liebe und Gute Joe

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Vielen Dank Joe. Das wünsche ich Dir auch!

@joesinakandid528 3 года назад

A perfect modification to using the pyro stick. My compliments! - Joe -

@michaelkennedy996 3 года назад

Felix loving your channel more and more every day.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thank you so much Michael!!

@Tazzspaz 3 года назад

That is pretty dang cool. Never occurred to me the number of ways this can be done.

@bobwampler3387 3 года назад

This technique makes so much sense. Even if you use a spine of a knife, it makes it much safer.👍

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks for your feedback Bob!

@nikgyver7 3 года назад

I think it will be also my favourite way.thanks felix.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Nikos!

@dennisjorgensen2971 3 года назад

This one im gone use next time.. always fun to learn new ways

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Dennis!!

@krishoogstraat6866 3 года назад

Felix awesome demonstration in this video !!!!! I learned a new technique. Thank you my friend!

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Glad you liked it! Thanks a lot Kris!

@christianschneider6561 2 года назад

Just to let you know that your viewer re-watch your videos. I just watched this one again as I somehow thought you also show how to use a different tool than the saw to start a fire with a fire steel. Maybe a different video or I was mistaken. But I do re- watch various videos every now and then just to re-fresh my mind on those skills. 👍👍👍👍

@FelixImmler 2 года назад

Danke für die tolle Rückmeldung!

@paulblackburn4245 3 года назад

Best technique I’ve seen. Thanks for the tip. I’ve seen the 2nd technique used with your hand on your boot close to the tinder.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jchiliw 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@robertsbushcraft 3 года назад

Those saw blades have excellent spines for striking ferro rods. I'll have to try this technique!

@TripleAAA53 3 года назад

Your technique is PURE GENIUS !! Thanks !!

@fultonhoward2917 2 года назад

Love this technique makes my ferro rod a 100percent easier to use.

@FelixImmler 2 года назад

I am happy to hear that!

@22ceedee 3 года назад

i have never seen your technique before , but I sure like it . I like this one the best of any . i will be using this new one for me.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@aaronzierke9920 2 года назад

You just tought me to use a steel properly. Thank you

@vvogt4252 3 года назад

Very Impressive Felix. Gonna Try your technique tomorrow. After the rain stops. Cheers

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot for your super nice feedback!

@dontall71 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing this tip, it will make fire starting a lot simpler and more efficient

@williamfoster9024 3 года назад

Thank yuo Mr.Felixs! Champeuon..ch ampeuon..champeuon!

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot William. Greetings from Switzerland

@Kenbur 3 года назад

thanks for the tip Felix - I like this method! Especially with my swiss knife

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Ken!

@Kai-pq9lg 3 года назад

Endlich Felixtag. Super erklärt,. Das ist auch meine Option zum Umgang mit dem Firesteel. Gott sei Dank ist seit deinem letzten Video meine Säge wieder gerade 😂😂👏👏👏. Die Zwerkstatt wünscht dir und deiner Familie eine gute Zeit. Gruß Kai

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Das wünsche ich Dir auch lieber Kai... Vielen Dank!

@petermainka2279 3 года назад

Das ist die beste Anzündtechnic mit dem Feuerstahl ! +++

@cyberdon-kv2iz 3 года назад

Excellent advice

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Glad you liked it

@mrpetef 3 года назад

I found my new fire steel technique! Best technique I've seen so far... Great video. Thank you!

@briandalrymple9986 2 года назад

Thank you for this video. I have never used your favourite method before with my fire rod and it is now in my repertoire. Regards, Brian from NZ

@jackoutbound4386 3 года назад

i learn lot of technique from you.... thanks

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@garrykraemer8993 3 года назад

Best technique I have seen! Thanks. Great video.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!Thanks a lot Garry!

@skylazart 3 года назад

Amazing technique!!! Thank you for sharing

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Hello Felipe. Thanks for watching!

@ilcuoredacciaio 3 года назад

Felix all your Bushcraft tips are precious especially the last one ! Thanks!

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Awesome, thank you Giuseppe!

@earlelzy7243 3 года назад

I think you explained the techniques very well. Thank you.

@krazmokramer 3 года назад

Very useful information! Thank you, Felix!

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@der_nob599 3 года назад

Really GOOD ... the Best!! Have a good time!! 👍👍👍

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Thank you! You too!

@TheCrewLT 3 года назад

Thank you so much Felix, you made me rethink how I use ferro-rods.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

Very welcome!

@trollgrgg2672 3 года назад

Excellent explanation and demonstration. I like that you mention the advantages and disadvantages. Well done

@FriedPi-mc5yt 3 года назад

Excellent way to use a ferro rod! I always learn good things from your videos!

@alexanderclements9279 3 года назад

I just watched those videos on firefly last week. I have two of them and use them all the time. I think they're better than the fire ant. Liked your video as always.

@FelixImmler 3 года назад

I totally agree! I like the Fireflys too!