Quick Fuzz Stick

Brian Andrews

Brian Andrews

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I learned this quick method for making a fuzz stick by hanging out in the woods with another bushcrafter and thought it was cool.

It may be nothing new to some of you, but I thought it was really cool. I have been doing it for some time, but just decide to make a video.

I seriously whiff the first couple firesteel strikes.....it is almost embarrassing......but you get the idea :p

Please ignore the narration of my 6 year old :D He thought he was the videographer :D

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Soo.....am I being Captain Obvious here? Did everyone in the world already know this except me? Or is it new to at least a couple people?

Brian
 
grat video, good tecenique. that breeden is really nice. as long as you are trying new fuzz stick teceniques, heres one: i stab the knife into a stump or log, and drive it in a bit deaper with a branch, then draw the stick across the edge. just about priciple as your idea.
 
That's what I do to make them too! But the good thing is, that's often been a bit difficult to describe in words to some people. You did a great job showing the benefits of this way, explaining the nuances, and exhibiting the differences. You/we will have to bookmark this the next time a 'how to' thread pops up for fuzz sticks. :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
"New" to me but I will defintely give it a go.:thumbup:
More control over the knife.

Thanks for sharing, Brian.
 
Great idea. What kind of wood is that? Also I see lots of batoning demonstrations where one tap and the wood splits end to end. I try it on some Texas oak and I can get the knife thru but the wood puts up a real fight, all the way to the end.
 
New to me. Thanks for sharing. I would like to see other videos that you guys think show good techniques for shelter building, fire building etc.

I've been searching via youtube and found quite a few but knowing which ones you guys think are worth checking out would be very valuable as well.
 
Well, cool. It sounds like it is new for a few at least.

BarberFobic1992 said:
that breeden is really nice.
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That's a good spot for such a small video :D

BarberFobic1992 said:
i stab the knife into a stump or log, and drive it in a bit deaper with a branch, then draw the stick across the edge. just about priciple as your idea.
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That's a good idea. I have done that for other things, such as using two hands and evenly slicing material. But, had not thought of it for fuzz sticks.

HornyToad said:
Great idea. What kind of wood is that?
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This happens to be aspen. Some will criticize it as a firewood, because it tends to burn quickly and not leave coals. While that is not good for keeping you warm all night long, it is great for getting a fire going, or when you just a quick fire to heat water.

HornyToad said:
Also I see lots of batoning demonstrations where one tap and the wood splits end to end. I try it on some Texas oak and I can get the knife thru but the wood puts up a real fight, all the way to the end.
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Most hardwoods up here are like that too. However, woods like ash, even though they are hard, with its really straight grain, you can pop it apart pretty easy. Otherwise, I just do as you do, and get through it.
 
Yeah, that's a new one to me as well and I like it. My son is getting a fire going right now (promised him...even though it's 97 degrees!). I'll go out and give it a shot, thanks for sharing!!

ROCK6
 
Very nice! I've never seen a fuzz stick made that way before, but it sure makes sense when you see it! Thanks for the video!

Stitchawl
 
Yep, new to me also. Looks good. Will try it soon. The knife sounds sharp. It sounds like you're peeling a carrot. My kids loved your sound effects person.

Thanks.
 
BarberFobic1992 said:
i stab the knife into a stump or log, and drive it in a bit deaper with a branch, then draw the stick across the edge. just about priciple as your idea.
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I have done that when I practiced 1 handed.

It also works with stiking a ferro rod one handed.:thumbup:
 
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