Otzi the iceman arrow part 1, how to make 5000 year old primitive archery hunting arrows.

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  • čas přidán 13. 09. 2024

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  • @paulschnell1294
    @paulschnell1294 Před 7 lety +13

    Shawn is an amazing videographer and teacher/scientist. Part archaeologist, part anthropologist. His explanations and tutorials are superb, an A+!

  • @ShawnWoodsMousetrapMonday
    @ShawnWoodsMousetrapMonday  Před 13 lety +11

    @freejutube
    you are right. I did feel a little guilty about the tin can but I had trouble locating a soap stone vessel which would be more historically accurate. Thanks for watching.

  • @harryjoe860
    @harryjoe860 Před 10 lety +79

    I love how your like
    "Oh I need some feathers C'OM ER GOOSEY."

  • @hbaltosax
    @hbaltosax Před 10 lety +46

    Is it just me or is Shawn Woods a bad-ass? Haha

    • @ChrisLeeW00
      @ChrisLeeW00 Před 9 lety +7

      "Wearing gloves would be recommended" he says as he just rubs the leaves off bare handed.

    • @christianchilders8556
      @christianchilders8556 Před 3 lety

      @@ChrisLeeW00 he wouldnt have did that if it was poison oak or ivy 😆

  • @thecountrycat2632
    @thecountrycat2632 Před 8 lety +98

    "Gloves are recommended" -Uses bare hands.-

  • @kadenw.223
    @kadenw.223 Před 7 lety +42

    The skill needed to shoot a flying goose😂

    • @CampfireKodiak
      @CampfireKodiak Před 4 měsíci

      Plus he shot a goose well out of shotgun range!

  • @johnnyaingel5753
    @johnnyaingel5753 Před 10 lety +14

    I watched the time consuming process of doing this and I can in awe and wonder and amazement and also in the highest respect just to think with all are technology we have today at our disposal as compared to 5000 years ago what he had to go thru to survive is truly an amazing testimony as to how far we have come on earth in survival instincts in the mind of humanity I was really moved by this video as to how precious life is around us

    • @christianchilders8556
      @christianchilders8556 Před 3 lety

      That's true. Its also good to know how to live off the land, especially if something happened and we didnt have access to what we do now

  • @MaineSnowman5509
    @MaineSnowman5509 Před 12 lety +1

    I loved this video. Being a traditional archer, and a student of primitive ways, I really enjoyed that you showed the use of primitive tools to get the job done and not explaining how it's done with modern tools. Really well made.

  • @ChrisLeeW00
    @ChrisLeeW00 Před 9 lety +5

    I've been fascinated by Otzi for years, good stuff!

  • @michaelsheffield6852
    @michaelsheffield6852 Před 8 lety +19

    Nice touch wear gloves and proceeds without gloves!

    • @VAULT-TEC_INC.
      @VAULT-TEC_INC. Před 6 lety +1

      Michael Sheffield He’s just that hard core!

  • @NomadicAdventuresEst2010
    @NomadicAdventuresEst2010 Před 7 lety +5

    enjoying these again, I loved this series on Otzi

  • @ShawnWoodsMousetrapMonday

    @NorcORdrylander Thanks for the subscription. Part 2 and 3 will be available soon .

  • @AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive

    2:01 Wearing gloves would be recommended. *Uses bare hands like a badass boss*

  • @kamagawa
    @kamagawa Před 11 lety +3

    If you are skilled in handling nettle - ie know the direction to strip and how hard and fast to pull - you can avoid the sting rather easily.

  • @cmorgan92699
    @cmorgan92699 Před 10 lety

    amazing primitive and historic arrows to keep history alive people have to before the new generations forget it

  • @paleomanjim
    @paleomanjim Před 12 lety +1

    Wow, this is a truly well done video! Well planned, great presentation. I like the fact that you have used the same materials and tools that were available to Otzi. Thanks for sharing...jim

  • @7769michele
    @7769michele Před 12 lety +1

    I can't believe it ! Your dedication to detail. Your great primitive equips. You held off on the deer because he was out of your comfort zone. That's respect for the hunt and game. You shot a goose output the sky with a bow ! Your like a cross between ishi ,Saxon pope ,and Howard hill ! You will get your reward! The ancestors are shunning on you bro.

  • @Godscountry2732
    @Godscountry2732 Před 12 lety

    well done my friend,finding Otzi opened up a whole new world,looking back 5000 years.

  • @Hepius
    @Hepius Před 12 lety

    Fantastic video. I just watched all three and loved them. This should be remade as a TV documentary.

  • @pkile2011
    @pkile2011 Před 12 lety

    Enjoyed the videos. You filled in details of the arrows I did not have. I have the bow stats. the yew stave is curing. Viburnum and dogwood next. Everything else is ready.

  • @ShawnWoodsMousetrapMonday
    @ShawnWoodsMousetrapMonday  Před 12 lety +1

    The overall length of Otzi's dagger was 12.8 centimetres. the overall length of the blade including the tang inserted into the wooden handle was 6.4 centimetres (with the tip broken off). The blade I made was larger (3 inches)

  • @Tendies7645
    @Tendies7645 Před 4 lety

    I love seeing the old videos

  • @roshill2010
    @roshill2010 Před 5 lety

    Can't believe he knew how to make such complex tools sourced from soo many different raw materials.

  • @flamefinger1989
    @flamefinger1989 Před 13 lety +3

    im really looking forward to seeing how this all turns out. keep them coming.

  • @r.guerrero9063
    @r.guerrero9063 Před 10 lety

    I love these videos about primitive life.Specialy i´m interested about Otzi.Thanks from Spain.

  • @cameronjones1860
    @cameronjones1860 Před 5 lety

    Hey shawn one of best footage on youtube...not just saying....much respect.

  • @krakka17
    @krakka17 Před 12 lety

    Excellent job! Great video.

  • @johnny-james
    @johnny-james Před 5 lety

    Thank You Shawn Woods those water hemlocks are everywhere here and Ive heard "yeah those you can eat, sure why not?" too many times over the years!

  • @Sluggaboy1000
    @Sluggaboy1000 Před 12 lety

    Yeah it was awsome shot. You are the surviver!

  • @evanosborne1119
    @evanosborne1119 Před 8 lety +2

    "Gloves should be used" *Proceeds to strip the stinging nettle leaves with bare hands*
    You're freaking awesome man.

    • @datGuy0309
      @datGuy0309 Před 4 lety

      Evan Osborne Do you just grip it hard enough to destroy the needles? I think I heard that somewhere

  • @gotrocksinhead
    @gotrocksinhead Před 12 lety

    Excellent job replicating Otzis arrows! Great video..

  • @fredrichenning1367
    @fredrichenning1367 Před 9 měsíci

    My grandfather made "ink" from birch bark in the same way. He used it to decorate a fiddle and other wood objects.

  • @Boutiquez
    @Boutiquez Před 12 lety

    Very good videos. You demonstrate excellent arrow making skills. Thank you for making this information available. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

  • @udujojo
    @udujojo Před 13 lety

    Great video man.
    One of the best approach to build an authentic replica i have seen on youtube.
    Thumbs up!

  • @donaldasayers
    @donaldasayers Před 6 lety +1

    You need to blet the nettle fibres by soaking them in water for a few weeks so that the non fibrous parts rot away leaving just the fibres.

  • @Wushu17
    @Wushu17 Před 12 lety +1

    Damn, this guy would totally own Bear Grylls!

  • @TheAshenCrow
    @TheAshenCrow Před 12 lety

    Damn... Otzi must have went through hell to gather the supplies.

  • @brycepalmer7137
    @brycepalmer7137 Před 11 lety

    Big fan of you god bless

  • @exohead1
    @exohead1 Před 6 lety +2

    Holy crap, you shot a goose out of the sky with a bow. Talk about awesome lol

  • @TheBoyFromNorfolk
    @TheBoyFromNorfolk Před 12 lety

    Brilliant, really nicely done.

  • @inthenameofjustice8811
    @inthenameofjustice8811 Před 10 lety +1

    What a fantastic film..thanks. Can't wait to watch the others.

  • @1evertonfc100
    @1evertonfc100 Před 7 lety +2

    With the birch tar is it like pine resin which is brittle when cooled. I've seen some videos where they add charcoal to the pine resin to give it strength I guess it works like rebar in concert. That's just my guess I'm no master craftsman like your good self. Nice video.

  • @jameslivingston8301
    @jameslivingston8301 Před 4 lety

    Thank you Shawn!👍👍

  • @rsar3483
    @rsar3483 Před 7 lety +4

    Oooh so that's why salad finger called his friend nettles, I learnt something!

  • @nephildevil
    @nephildevil Před 12 lety +1

    exactly trying to replicate ötzi's arsenal :o quite a project!
    I just got into archery basically And since then I'm constantly in need of new arrows, i'll be on the look to knap me some primitive arrow tips myself :p
    I must try out all kinds of archery stuff now

  • @OKBushcraft
    @OKBushcraft Před 11 lety

    Nice vid. Thanks for sharing! Makes me want to break out my stuff again, been about 12years and I had all but forgotten it.

  • @BaileyMcCormack
    @BaileyMcCormack Před 10 lety

    You are my favorite CZcams Video Maker now.

  • @BardofCornwall
    @BardofCornwall Před 12 lety

    Very cool. Thanks for this series.

  • @triumphmanful
    @triumphmanful Před 11 lety

    Love this stuff! No modern tools. Awesome dude! Can't wait to make some arrows. Need flint. Got shafts done. Plenty of Birch Bark for tar. Deer sinew is on my "to get" list. Saw a dead deer on the road nearby. Going back to get some sinew. Thanks so much!

  • @ShawnWoodsMousetrapMonday

    @TheTribeOfBenjamin
    I have really enjoyed watching your videos. Keep up the good work.

  • @epicfeminist
    @epicfeminist Před 6 lety

    Looking trough ur old vids dude eben then QUALITY OVER 9000

  • @kevseadog
    @kevseadog Před 12 lety

    Excellent! I too am carving an all-stone-tools bow and arrow.
    I love the attention to detail!
    If you are ever in California, contact me as I would love to hang out, flintknapp, carve, or shoot with you.
    Keep up the good work. And thank you for keeping the old ways alive!
    Peace.

  • @ericalbert6954
    @ericalbert6954 Před 11 lety

    Superbes videos ! Merci de nous faire partager votre passion !! Eric /from Paris

  • @cymro6537
    @cymro6537 Před 3 lety +1

    I wonder ,was a fired clay pot used originally for collecting the birch tar ?

  • @NorcORdrylander
    @NorcORdrylander Před 13 lety

    Great Video. Interesting and Very informative. Looking forward to parts 2 and 3.

  • @CallusDnb
    @CallusDnb Před 12 lety

    You hit a goose with your bow! Sick. Thanks for these vids, spot on.

  • @AleahS1441
    @AleahS1441 Před 5 lety +1

    I'm very excited for part two

  • @daveslamer
    @daveslamer Před 12 lety

    noticed your hat and the "university" looked like osu i thought it was awsom that you lived so close. thought the vid was great. looking forward to more

  • @aleramone23
    @aleramone23 Před 9 lety

    what you do is awesome. I imagine traveling in time and sitting you in front of ozil and watch you two making arrows and sharing tips without a common language

    • @Jordan-zk2rf
      @Jordan-zk2rf Před 4 lety

      otzi was from the same time as the pyramids were built there was definitely a language

  • @bljack
    @bljack Před 3 lety

    The ammount of work you put into the making of all your videos is remarkable. I dont now why those geographic chanels havent yet to pick you to narate some films yet.

  • @symbolsandsystems
    @symbolsandsystems Před 12 lety

    Maybe Otzi put the ingredients on a large flat, red hot rock from the fire and then piled more hot rocks on top of that; to 'cook' it up?

  • @averylodge3978
    @averylodge3978 Před 8 lety

    way to go! Proud to see your creativity and ingenuity

  • @josephpeter7690
    @josephpeter7690 Před 11 lety

    did you get that goose with that bow?? thats madness. you vids are awesome!!

  • @Npbella424
    @Npbella424 Před 10 lety +1

    I think pitch glue would work too and, I believe pine trees become fibberouse in the winter. I'm trying to learn how to walk into the woods and survive. I've never got to try any of it really just knapping. It took me six month before I got basic arrowheads not even good ones either. Also I know how to escape a man hunter. Just your average stay at home mom really.

  • @415mazer6
    @415mazer6 Před 8 lety +1

    I love this video, thank you so much fro sharing what you have learned with everyone. I am working ,y way from your oldest videos to your newest - Love them - awesome!!

  • @MrRickjitsu
    @MrRickjitsu Před 13 lety

    Very cool and informative video...can't wait for part 2 and 3!!!

  • @allisonwelly1997
    @allisonwelly1997 Před 7 lety +6

    Who else cringed when he used his bare hands to remove those leaves?

  • @freejutube
    @freejutube Před 13 lety

    Super !
    but the tin can !??
    how would we make the equivalent with prehistoric technology ?

  • @jeroverz
    @jeroverz Před 11 lety

    thans for the video
    Do you have some more Info On the fire container.
    Does it have a lit?
    how long can you keep a coal

  • @christiandietz6341
    @christiandietz6341 Před 5 lety

    Appreciate your videos, these and the rat traps ones. Thank you!

  • @MrAfroSheen
    @MrAfroSheen Před 11 lety

    I'd like to know what other trees you can make tar with besides birch and pine. I have no birch in my area and there are no native pines, just the ones planted in yards. In my area it is predominately mesquite, hackberry, cedar elm, pecan, oaks, black walnut, rough leaf dogwood, willow, cottonwood and ash with a few other scattered species.

  • @katierose4671
    @katierose4671 Před 9 lety

    THIS IS OUTRAGEOUSLY EXCELLENT!

  • @user-wd8yf7eq9e
    @user-wd8yf7eq9e Před 3 lety +1

    Who else randomly saw this in their recommendations

  • @GnarledStaff
    @GnarledStaff Před 7 lety +1

    Nice video. What did you use to make the holes in the arrow shaft and the knapping tool? And preferably, how do I make that tool?

  • @ShawnWoodsMousetrapMonday

    @freejutube
    I agree. If you find out how to make tar in an earth pit let me know.

  • @RamboOntario
    @RamboOntario Před 11 lety

    great video

  • @AkiraKobayashisan
    @AkiraKobayashisan Před 9 lety

    Very good, thanks a lot for sharing. Could you please tell why you make the arrow in two parts, just do not see the reason. Thanks

  • @freejutube
    @freejutube Před 13 lety

    @historichunter
    thanks for your answer ; soap stone seems great (and "mythical", not to be found everywhere). As sealed fireproof containers may have been a big technological challenge in remote prehistory, I'm inclined to believe that we can make birch tar without using any container. For instance : an earth pit, using the more common materials : sand, fresh clay / simple earth, smooth stones, ... An interesting experiment to make.

  • @triumphmanful
    @triumphmanful Před 11 lety

    A stone jar, with a hole drilled in the bottom! See the collection with a picture of it ! FYI

  • @CristiNeagu
    @CristiNeagu Před 10 lety +26

    How to make 5000 year old primitive archery hunting arrows:
    Step 1 - make sure you have the next 5000 years available.

  • @rev1910
    @rev1910 Před 8 lety

    Sir, your skills are incredible.

  • @daveslamer
    @daveslamer Před 10 lety +5

    How did they make birch tar back then. No tin cans and no mason jars. Not a troll just want to know how. Love the vids btw. Amazing keep up the good work

    • @Thyggfug
      @Thyggfug Před 10 lety +2

      Maybe clay jars?

    • @ChrisLeeW00
      @ChrisLeeW00 Před 9 lety

      www.academia.edu/2544099/A_Method_of_Wood_Tar_Production_Without_the_Use_of_Ceramics

    • @ChrisLeeW00
      @ChrisLeeW00 Před 9 lety +3

      10 minutes ago I didn't even know birch has tar, now I have found two academic papers on the subject.

    • @webbglauner3141
      @webbglauner3141 Před 7 lety

      daveslamer he probably used pots

    • @rainbowgod4507
      @rainbowgod4507 Před 7 lety

      Rocks that were hallowed out

  • @vukans595
    @vukans595 Před 8 lety

    GREAT vid
    I enjoy watching!

  • @50calorie82
    @50calorie82 Před 5 lety

    You do put lots of effort to make your videos. Respect !!

  • @TheTribeOfBenjamin
    @TheTribeOfBenjamin Před 13 lety

    Man this video is awesome! You just shot that goose with a bow! haha awesome job man!

  • @ganjafarmer0420
    @ganjafarmer0420 Před 9 lety

    you sir, are a baadass! Why is it when i watch ppl flint napping on the internet it always looks so easy! And did you really take that goose? Nice shot!

  • @magnusfrivoll5473
    @magnusfrivoll5473 Před 11 lety

    Is it possible to use treesorts like birch, willow, aspen, pine or spruce to make bows and arrows?
    If so, for how long shoud i let them dry?

  • @jacksmidt3852
    @jacksmidt3852 Před 12 lety

    Hi mate, just wondering how Otzi would have obtained birch tar back when they didn't have metal containers?
    Cheers from Australia

  • @kdidj
    @kdidj Před 12 lety

    Great video. The only thing that nags me is that Otzi is pronounced 'Ertzi'.

  • @ctcollinthib
    @ctcollinthib Před 7 lety

    Very cool. Where in Oregon are you?

  • @AlCatrraz
    @AlCatrraz Před 11 lety

    People sure underestimate the ancient man, don't they?
    We need to use the "grey matter" better than we do!

  • @giovanniboydbonanno
    @giovanniboydbonanno Před 12 lety

    also, to him, the arrow was much more valuble then the point, he could build another point in jsut mins where as another shaft could take much longer. so the point hit went in an the arrow was able to be retrived even if the game ran off an couldnt be found.

  • @mr.tinkerer1158
    @mr.tinkerer1158 Před 10 lety +1

    I've been wondering if any kind of birch will work, or if it must be white birch?

  • @ROBBANKS666666
    @ROBBANKS666666 Před 7 lety

    Veeeeery cool video🙂

  • @gobbygubbinz
    @gobbygubbinz Před 7 lety

    love your stuff dude... I really can't wait to have a go myself

  • @miamisox
    @miamisox Před 11 lety

    Beautiful.... Thank You!!

  • @buchraftwoodsman919
    @buchraftwoodsman919 Před 7 lety

    hi can you tell me wat books are good for making bow and arrow can you help me? love the vids. grtz

  • @dipdinger
    @dipdinger Před 5 lety

    Always love when something that gets lit on fire

  • @BlackTalon53
    @BlackTalon53 Před 12 lety

    good job

  • @Huntfishfun
    @Huntfishfun Před 12 lety

    @MetisLifeguard I know that they mate for "life", but as soon as one mate dies they will find another mate the next spring. Also the season for hunting almost any animal always occurs when they are not taking care of any young, so there is no worry about caring for goslings alone.