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Melting the dubbin with a hairdryer ( not a heat gun ) is THE WAY to do it !

I'm only half way through the video and you've answered all my questions and more. 👍🏻

Brilliant video man!

What a great video. Thank you, big love brother

I made a strop but the wood i did a burnt finish

Hello. I came to your channel by searching for a DIY strop, and I watched your video on that subject. It was a bit long, but I watched it from beginning to end with only a few skips along the way. Your delivery is really good and I find you to be quite personable; on that basis, I looked at the number of subs you have and was surprised your channel (like mine) is quite small. I wanted to see if you were still making videos, and saw that you haven't made a new one in over two years. What a shame that CZcams hasn't treated you better. I, too, have been a while since making my last vid because my earnings went from about $100 per month down to less than a third of that. I was very discouraged, but seeing that as good as you are, your channel has struggled, I am going to try again. I hope you will too. ETA: I see from your reply to another comment that you have some more videos in process, but have stalled on editing. Maybe some of the new AI type features available will reduce the grind of editing. I am thinking of changing to Da Vinci Resolve.

I believe green polishing sticks use chromium oxide as the abrasive.

I found one identical with what you presented, but with a pale colour and without pronounced scales, the scales are just coloured, not protuberant

Thank you for this ! I eat one. Now I am writing to you from the other side

Nice work, man. I can see that you must have watched the same Adam Hawker video that I did, years ago. haha He's the best at kolrosing spoons. 👍👍

I thought you had to boil it with ash to make it like that? You dont need to?

I know this was 3 years ago but 😮, if your still about on CZcams might you 🤔 be able to help ?? The blade that you used for this kolrosing build, did you buy it or make it from an old spade/ flat drill bit ?? Also what angle would you put on the blade ?? I would guess an equal grind on each side, Straight grind or do you put a secondary bevel on the blade ?? Hope you can help 🙏 Cheers Les.

Did the bitch polypore stropping video ever get released? I can’t find it.

Just brilliant.. loved it..

Really informative video Martin, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us all. You're a star!

Can you use Leather Chamios for a strop?

Sorry... I can't watch a video and listen to tuneless jangling at the same time.

Great video 👍

Whenever I hear a Scotsman talk, I'm reminded of what the great William Wallace once said..."Ride 'round. Doo it, and let the Anglish see ya doo it."

I'm a newbie. On my first foray I found two pair of dryad's saddle, both within reach. It was mid-December so they were well past prime.....in fact they were totally dried out. I was so eager to learn more I've watched dozens of vids plus ran out and bought 3 field guides. I'm really hooked now, these were my very first finds. I now have a leg up on my first coming season. Riding the saddle off into the forest we go! (I won't be harvesting them at this stage, however....smaller ones, much younger.) (My dad was from Voe, Shetland!)

Martin at his very best. Thank you for sharing this incredible trip. Rest in peace with your beloved nature, my friend.

Just been out looking for woodears for the first time ever. Barely found any, the ones i did find were already dehydrated on the trees i found them. I gathered the dehydrated ones anyway. Will go look elsewhere tomorrow.

How long did it take you to clean up the edge on the chisel badly damaged on the 300 grit diamond stone? I am finding it taking a long time on a 120 and a 180 grit diamond stone, like 10-15 minutes?

Which side goes up on the leather to the board? Are they different on each side or the same?

Great video, thanks

What grit u used on the leader? And is your diamond stone from China or US?

Can you make me one?

Thank you!!!

Does it have any other names

😊good job you do good work Thanks 😊

You are a good teacher, thank you from Spain

What brand of double sided you use. What are the maximum width. Thank you…..

You've showed me everything i wanted to know

why you wanting to remove the bears and I prefer to eat larger grits not smaller.

Very informative.

What make/brand is that face shield/respirator? Surprised me when you turned it on.

Whats that middle lower boot?

Been using my Meindl boots for some nine years, with a regular maintenence. Working perfectly, water proof, breathe, support and fit comfortably.. Never dry using a hair drier or a boot drier, just let them be for a while.

Hello. Can someone tell what kind of wax is he using? or What kind of wax do you use? Please.

Cancer is just a Symptom of Fungal Starvation! ....very little research, will bring you to this conclusion.

Today, Sussex, Fallen Ash, Great crop, 3 foot up and tasty as can be!

You got dressed like a true Scott and took us to a beautiful area and show us how to do it . Best video I have seen about making Amadou . Well played .

Did you cut spores off before deydrating

Hi ! Just found your channel and I love it ! Not sure if you will see this comment, I see the video is a year old but will ask anyway just in case you happen across it. Can you use honey instead of sugar ? And do you plan on making anymore videos ? Really enjoy your videos. Sláinte !

Wow! Quite the saddle you found there!

My wife loves Dryad's Saddle! She puts it into her kimchi for and grids the tougher parts and adds to Korean dishes. I've never tasted it but might try next time I get some. Pretty easy to find around here. Got a bunch yesterday but it's all dehydrated now for whatever my wife does with it. Nice video!!!

Beautiful! Never heard of this but excited to try it. Recently found out that I'm Swedish (along with Scottish) so have been looking for traditional arts. Your explanation was fantastic! Thank you!

This is a really inspiring video. I’ve been struggling with Amadou for a while. It would be great if you could go into a little more detail on how to find the right specimen. If I’ve understood correctly, the top should give to pressure? Size should be smaller than hand? The only bit you’re interested in is the very top layer (newest growth, furthest away from spore tubes), the rest can be discarded. Have I got that right? Any other tips would be greatly appreciated.

Oils absorbed into fibrous materials can be prone to spontaneous combustion & the worst culprit is Linseed oil. It is unlikely, but it is always best to leave rags & tissues outside of the house overnight or soak them in water right away. You could also place them in a metal bin with a metal lid. You might like to look at Mike Mahoney's walnut oil. I'll try Kolrosing now, that was a great video, well done & thanks for posting.