We finally compiled and edited the video we took while making the wooden spoon using ambers from the fire with the help from the Fiskars Hatchet and my Mora. Enjoy!
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 An opportunity to try out my newly acquired Fiskars Hatchet With a recently acquired Fiskars hatchet, I decided to try my hands on another wooden spoon. We were out camping overnight with our dog-ther Sox for the very first time when this spoon starts to take shape. Besides the hatchet, I used my trusty Mora and hot amber to make the spoon. Continue reading Making a wooden spoon with a hatchet, a Mora and fire
Starting a fire is never an easy task when it is in the jungle. Of course having a lighter and strips of rubber would make life much easier but many times, the materials found in the jungle are usually wet or damp. So, I decided to try out some different methods of starting fire in the jungle, namely the fire saw and a fire striker. Continue reading Trying out methods of starting fire in the jungle  Nadir busy bushcrafting This kayaking trip to Ulu Muda dam is probably more bushcraft inspired than anything else. While I have been trying to learn and trying out bushcrafting, Nadir seems to have it built into his genes. Both of us tried our hands on a few projects, some turned out okay, some better left unsaid.  Terap tree fibers makes excellent jungle cordage There are many types of natural jungle cordage available if one knows where to look. Besides the usual vines and rattan, another good source of cordage is from the Terap (Artocarpus) tree. The method of stripping the Terap tree bark for cordage is something I have heard of many times but never had the opportunity to witness in real life…that is until recently.  There's 'em water in the bamboo grass “Bamboo is another sure source of drinking water in the jungle”…well, that’s what people say anyway. So, we decided to give it a go to see how true it is during a recent walk in the jungle. This is a video Meun and I made on the fire piston we got from the Orang Asli (Indigenous people). We were really amazed how well it worked, even on the first try! We are really impressed what this block of wood can do. Thanks to Pak Abu for sharing this information with us. Otherwise we would have never known about it. Click here for more pictures on our Malaysia fire piston. If you are interested to buy a traditional hand made fire piston like the one above, have a look at Sepuh Crafts.  A fire piston from Malaysia This is a Malaysia fire piston I purchased from a local indigenous maker in Pahang. Also known as a fire syringe or ‘Api Lantak’ (hitting fire), this piece was made by order as a souvenir. Obviously this piece has been shellacked to make it look nicer but the wood itself is a natural yellowish color. The maker has also ‘creatively’ added a small storage area attached to the cylinder to hold some tinder. Continue reading Fire Piston Malaysia; An indigenous fire making tool Inspired by the making fire demonstration by Pak Abu (using the bow drill), I finally found the time to try it out myself. I have been collecting some pieces of wood here and there for this purpose and thought perhaps its time I give it a go. Seriously, it was NOT easy. I almost gave up a few times. Not only was it very tiring but the frustration of not getting the red amber was killing me. I started using the some pices of wood. After many tries and sweat wasted, I finally found the right type of wood. Its a really light and whitish wood. Its called Mahang Telinga Gajah (Macaranga gigantea) if not mistaken. It was superb.  A sharp knife is important |
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