S.F.N.C. Survival for Newbie's Channel--"Let's share our skills, come learn with us!"

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Hi all,

I'm sure some of you have read my first three posts--B2D's survival for newbie's & Plants in your area, let's forget about the third one I was new-er. Well, a wise fellow shared with me an idea he had. Two posts--one for my brain-storming & another for the final, finished product. Yes, he shared a great idea. I'd not have thought of it if not for him (Much like the
same way Alann45 *nudged* me into starting up SOG's DOG's. LoL Alann!) So, I'm here, now, in hopes of sharing what I have learned through years in my training, with those whom are only started out, to give them the benefits I never had (internet connection, like-minded people for advise, etc) to help them along & to learn more safely. I've learned, as a powerlifter, martial-artist, marksman, survivalist--& other skills, that no one is infallable, that we all make mistakes, that everyone can learn from others--everyone has a talent & skills & knowledge, & if we share it around, we all benefit.

Plus, much like weight-lifting, it's good to have someone t watch your back, to advise you when your pushing too hard or need to push harder. (Well, speaking from experience, having
had a 300+ barbell come down on me before & with no one to pull it off me, all it can take is ONE common mistake. I got lucky..very lucky..) Survival-training is frought with dangers both seen & unseen. Coming to experienced, canny individuals can help to avoid common, dangerous mistakes & misconceptions. It IS NOTHING to play at. Believe me. I know. I've been in multiple severe & dangerous situations in my life, & it was nothing like the t.v. shows. It was not romantic, exciting, or adventurous--it was terrifiying, cold, wet, & heart-wrenching. It was awful & I'd not want to repeat those moments--ever.

This is the goal of S.F.N.C. to educate & guide survival enthusiasts whom are just starting out, to give good, sound, simple advice & guidance. This area is to cover sound, solid basics to form a strong foundation. Episode one will be coming soon. However, this time, I will take it more seriously (while still making it a fun read). Please take care in any 'survival'
endeavors you undertake, treat it with the seriousness & respect it is due, remember that keeping a clear, straight mind can get you out of a situation alive & well whereas panic & disorientation can kill you--in moments.

B2D..

Darkwhispers..

SOG-DOG 1

S.F.N.C.

 

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Episode 1:I carry a folding-knife or tool! So what?

Folding-knives, pocket-knives, slip-joints, SAks, Multi-tools--we all carry one of the other right? They are convienent, light, hassle-free, trouble-free, there when ya need em'? Yeah. Well all carry em'. People often don't realize just how often they need these little, useful tools. Is it better to carry a folding-type than a fixed in public? Yes, definently. You don't want to make
people & police-officers uncomfortable. No-no-no! It is better to carry a folder--yep-yep-yep! LoL! Wether you're cutting open boxes or packages at work, or you are clipping a flower for a pretty lady, or a fire-man slashing a jammed safety-belt--folding-knives & tools can be alot of help in a pinch, maybe even save your life! Should you carry one or the other (or both), yes,
if legal for you, yes, you should. There have bee accounts of men being adrift at sea, in life-boats, surviving on nothing but fish caught with a hook improvised from a oocket-knife. There have been accounts of lives being saved due to the presence of a little multi-tool. Can these tools save lives? Absolutely.

No, you can't batton or 'chop' with a folding-knife or tool--but you CAN batton a stick of wood enough to get a carved wedge in & you can cut wood using an assisted-cut method, using a batton to lightly 'bop' the blade through. You can do just about anything with a folding-knife or tool that you can do with a fixed. There are different brands & makers, which we will not get into, no, but we will talk about TYPES:Liner-lock, which uses a thin sheet of metal, contained between the scales, to lock the blade in place by applying pressure at the base of the blades 'tang'. Lock-Back:Time-proven & classic, one of THE MOST popular styles of folding-knife. Durable & strong. These are often larger models. Pocket:These do not lock, which although, less convienent, often offer additional blades which is a benefit, these are also more effective with the light-batton/wedge method. Slipjoints..hmmm..it can depend on the materials, & how it is put together, if the pins can be tightened & prevented from eventually slipping loose.

I won't get into makers, metals, & the like--but I will tell you in no uncertain terms, a folding-knife or multi-tool really can mean the difference between life & death in a pinch. All in all, what can you do with a little knife?

Assisted-batton/Wedge-method
Assisted-cut/Bopper-method
Cut rope, thread, cord, line
Poke a hole in a can
Dress game/fish
Open packages
Open containers
Shave (If sharp enough)
Dig out intrusions to the flesh (splinters, stingers, etc)
Sever roots/plants (i.e. plants such as land-cress, fiddleheads, Wild artichoke, wild potatoes, etc)
Shave wood/powder wood
Strike sparks
Cut a harness
Cut a strap
Cut a safety belt
Cut a lashing
Cut bindings
Make improvised traps, snares, tools, stoves, & other improvised items..

There are many things can little knives can do that the big giants can't hope to accomplish, delicate, more precise tasks. These tasks come up much more often than chopping & hacking,
& is often why more people EDC a folding-knife. Plus, those with the spacious enough sheaths, (Buck 110, Ka-bar Mule, to name a couple), can be EQUIPPED & turned into a 'survival' knife.
It's not difficult to slide a honing steel, & a ferro rod, & a miini-light into a sheath such as those along with the knife comfortably--I do so often as an EDC survival knife. That is by no means the limit, as more goodies can easily & comfortably be added. I've done so many times. When it boils down to it--check your local laws carefully, then decide on what you would want & keep in mind the ease of carrying a folding-knife or tool. I've often found folding-knives & tools to outlast fixed-blades & I've often found that I rarely, if ever, bother to carry a fixed-bladed knife. I hope you have enjoyed reading this--yes, it's similar to another I posted, but this is episode 1 for this, the thread I will continue to post these episodes in exclusively.

Be safe, play safe, live well & full!!

B2D..

Darkwhispers..

SOG DOG 1..

SFNC..

 

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Episode II:Coming soon--Simple methods for getting a fire going...

Please be patient, I have alot going on right now, but I do plan on keeping this thread going as best I can.. Dating..training..life..work..I have alot on my plate right now, & I'm having trouble gobbling it all up! Stick with me, I'll stick with you n' we'll all learn & share together! Please stay tuned..

B2D..
SOG DOG 1..
Darkwhispers..
SFNC..

P.S.Crap on a cracker..chipped beef on toast.

 

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Episode II:Simple fire-lighting methods & devices.

Hi all, & a warm welcome to any newbies whom have sought out my advice..

The basis of my own advice is to keep it simple. Simple is easier to learn, easier to remember. If you can't remember it..then it's of little use.
Now, my first bit of advice (if you are going out into the woods or mountains, or wherever)...carry a bic-lighter. They're light, small, go anywhere. No big deal.
Even if your hands are so cold they're shaking, you can still get a fire going with one-- if nothing else, you have a little light source. If it runs out of fluid, it can
STILL create sparks & thus get a fire lit. Lint from clothing or socks, tissue paper, & the like can easily accept a spark. Rolled up tissue paper with lint stuffed in
the end is also known as a prison match & a useful way of getting a flame.Some of you may wear glasses--those can
be used much like a magnification lens & focus a beam of sunlight onto tinder. Simple enough (only useful in clear, good sunlight however, but it's good to know.)
I often use lint, tissue paper, & such as at home during the winter months in a pinch to get my wood-burning stoves going. Alchohol wipes, cotton balls, cotton
swabs, these too can be easily used.

Ferro/magnesium bars are likely the ultimate in fire-starters (due to the fact that magnesium burns at a super hot temperature & will ignite tinger & kindling with relative
ease). Ferro rods are also useful & a spark(s) from one of these can work well with the materials mentioned earlier. These are both compact items which can be carried
in the pocket or on a keyring (I have a ferro/mag-bar on my key-ring). The magnesium can be shaved off the bar with the spine of a knife blade or other scraping tool, these
shavings should be piled carefully & with your tinder arranged over it, striking a spark into the pile (be sure not to look into it as it does create a bright, sharp flash) this should
create a burst of flame & ignite your thin shavings.

If you have a knife, preferably very sharp, you can take a stick of dry, crackling wood & shave off the bark & dig down into the wood creating thin shavings or powder. Either
will take a spark if thin & dry. Pine, due to it's resin, often makes for good shavings & powder. Pine has also proven to be, to me atleast, to be easier to shave & powder, requiring
less force behind the blade. It also has a nice smell (be sure not to breath in the smoke, due to tar content). I often use pine shavings myself in the winter to get fires burning. Also
remember to hold the blade's edge away from yourself & becareful & wary of how much pressure you put behind it. Pine resin itself is also good for starting fires & can be smeard on
shavings to enhance it's ability to take a spark. Birch bark & shavings are also very useful for starting fires due to it's oil--birch has a distictive mint-like scent.

I will NOT get into the more primitive aspects--those are much more difficult & I am trying on the advice of others on this forum, to keep my advice sound, simple, & easy to
read understand. I am here only to provide the basics, nothing more. I wish you all a safe practice & ask you to treat nature with respect. Thank you for reading, please tune
in next time for Episode III. Thank you all again.

B2D..