One of the best articulated and edited videos showing classical bowyers methods. Napping the flint and making the flax string were great touches.

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris

Finally youtube has a video in my recommendation list that not only is interesting, but makes me like, share and subscribe within about 2 mins. Can't wait to visit your back catalogue and see what you've got planned for the future.

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David

@jamesvibert9016

Жыл бұрын

Don’t subscribe cause you’ll never see it again. That’s the trick.

@kitsimmonds.344

Жыл бұрын

😊

@kylegonzalez5842

11 ай бұрын

You gonna ride him any harder?

Useful tech never really goes out of style. In the mountains of Albania, this stuff is still taught to kids.

That smile at the end says it all: A person that really enjoys his craft. Brilliant.

Finally someone who doesn't bring out the power tools to teach us how to build primitive things. Everything from scratch. Absolutely LOVE it!

This is great. Your whole vibe feels so authentic. It’s like someone actually took a camera back a few thousand years and we’re watching the footage. Glad I found this. Subbed 👍🏻

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy

@davekal06

Жыл бұрын

When he was making the bowstring my eyes caught glimpse of modern packaging on the shelf back left of him. Something about that threw me off, I was so submersed in the video I forgot it was the 21st century for a moment.

@scottinnh88

Жыл бұрын

Breaking a bowstring back then must have really sucked.

@FoulaFC

10 ай бұрын

​@@davekal06😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

@gilldanier4129

9 ай бұрын

I totally agree with your comment. The great thing is, the light in his eyes.

Love the authenticity of this video, and also that you kept your unsuccessful attempt at the flint in the video. Our ancestors would have quite often not done things first try.

My man, Will, has a definitive Mr. Rogers quality when he is doing slow, calm work videos like this. It is very relaxing to listen to his voice while learning.

I'm 50 years old I'm. And I have decided that when I grow up. I want to be like this guy I am so impressed with this channel

Now you're talking!!! Warching your other hands-on docu about the dirk you made, i was amazed at the number of workable arrowheads dropping from your rock whittling.. And here youve made a rasp... and here come the bows!!! Deis Vult!!!

I think I have just found the real robin hood. Good skills there, appreciate the work involved in these traditional methods.

I could watch this all day. 👌🏻

I understand the nervous tention when going the full draw length- nice , trice!

Hi Will, cool video buddy 👌 I done some flint-knapping occasionally, with John Lord (Dad, perhaps?), & his good lady back in 2007/8 - a few years ago now in Etchingham, East Sussex. I remember spending a few hours knapping arrow & axe heads... Happy days! Atb Gus 👍

love your smile and your patience ! great job!

If I ever met you in person, you'd never have to worry about me leaving, because I would be your permanent roommate. That house you live in is absolutely incredible! I wanna live there!

Glad Boromir got back on his feet....awesome vid!

Hi Will. I was privileged to attend one of your bow making courses some years ago with a friend. I was amazed when you gave us some flint tools to work the bow to see how effective flint tools are. Thank you. Rob.

Holy Crap Mate!!!! You have SKILLS !!!! just from watching you knap flint! Can you man the topsails on a schooner? If the boat sinks... you find land... you're gonna survive!!!!

Beautiful craftsmanship Sir! Love the sound of the bow. Modern day Robin Hood. Looks amazing.

This guy's chuckle gives me a chuckle 😄 Subbed 👍

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😜 cheers loved your comment

I’m here, and I am enjoying it now

This guy is awesome, like he makes vids for the genuine enjoyment and entertainment to others not just money and subs

Really enjoyed watching this ,especially making the string . I understand what you mean about the ease to buy string. Awesome thanks 👍👍

Definitely understand about the tension and yes we can see it because you seldom show it.... Great video and thank you!

Jan24/2023@22:18Michigan. What a wild ride! Educational, peaceful and exhilarating. Super happy as you take us along & grateful for the outcome. Splendid archery film.

I felt a sense of worry when the draw was being tested, ahaha. This is an amazing video, thank you.

definitely authentic, i feel as if this person is sharing valuable knowledge spoken as a true countryman. its fantastic

@Nitidus

Жыл бұрын

It's a great watch. But we have to keep in mind that this is largely an interpretation of how things were done before history was written down. Some things are more probable, based on later procedures we know from e.g. antiquity (Edit: and first and foremost archaeological evidence, obviously), others are more freely derived from what seems logical or plausible. All in all, it's not exact because how could it be. But what I find great is that it reminds us first and foremost of how prehistoric peoples already were logical thinkers, inventors and creatives. They weren't stupid since if they had been, they wouldn't have survived. Too many people think of those humans as slightly more developed apes.

@Nitidus

Жыл бұрын

Also, I am quite unsure about whether longbows were a thing in the Neolithic

The algorithm has graced me with your presence today. Great video. I can't wait to see what else you have in store for us.

Это действительно круто ! Это наши истоки. Когда то наши предки жили так и зависели лишь от собственных сил. Теперь же человечество зависит от электроэнергии, от денег. Но все это настолько ничтожно по сравнению древней жизнью дикого мира ! Это великий труд, все воссоздать и показать. У меня нет слов, я просто снимаю шляпу перед Вами ! И хотя я не понимаю о чем здесь говорится, мне очень интересно это смотреть. Спасибо !

I’m extremely happy you guys who are experts and know what & how to do with those beautiful huge chunks of flint… but us lowly guys WOULD like a few small chunks to play with , make fire with and maybe knap out a gun flint. Maybe. You have AMAZING chunks of Flint Rock !!!

Only mitts like that will allow you to shoot a 40 to 50 pound long bowl with no glove or tab. Cheers to this man!!!!

I was interested because of the title but I was drawn in like a fly to the warmth your personality radiates. I am eager to watch more of your content! Much love, from Argentina.

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for that 🤗

Stooped by after watching some Jack Mckey 😉☺️👊🏻

Wonderful look into how our ancestors had to work to thrive. Felt the nervous tension too when stringing it up for the first time!

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Matt

It’s so nice to learn archery from master Kenobi

Just imagine if Neolithic's had spectacles, now that would have been a game changer. Great video with no unnecessary background music... nice 1 👍

@kylefenrick9168

Жыл бұрын

The wise ones had the knowledge of how glass magnifies. Even if by accident. But the memory capacity of humans back then, was far greater, and since they did not write things down, increasing the size words, or providing better sight for the elderly, probably because life did not last long enough to get to the point of old age. Tho 50 would be considered old age, some places 30 is old age, and there are still places on the planet today, where people have a less than 30 year life expectancy. But i am digressing. With all pf that said, I completely agree with you that this was a very good video and the string pulling was more nail biting than a horror movie. Those strings hurt 😅

I love where you live, it's beautiful! Must have a beautiful winter!

One of the new coolest videos ever.

Brilliant. Thank you. I literally stood up at my computer and gave you a standing ovation. Subscribed.

must have been good - because suddenly I notice I've watched someone make a bow and string for 22 minutes. :)

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Lol was that how long it was for😂😎

The more I watch the more I am looking forward to the course I have booked. Flax - we used to habitually dress ourselves in flax in the past and indeed in the summer my outdoor shirts are always linen and of course there is all those references to beautiful maids with flaxen hair. Watching these videos, for me, sets off all sorts of associations, historical, literary, practical - a wonderful gift - thank you Will! PS: Stringing Odysseus' bow...

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated thanks bud

WOW 😲 really good information thanks 👍

I just can’t stop watching your vids, Will, excellent. I’m a field archer and shoot traditional bows and self made arrows. Thanks. 👍🙂

You make it look so easy. I know it's not. I think it's so important that you are passing on these skills. Man and woman now rely on synthetic materials and mechanized production and on others to make things for them. That is a spirit-numbing thing. To me it seems you're both a Chieftain for today and a guardian of our past passing along the ancient knowledge of how to survive and thrive in a fundamental way which is not to say that it's primitive; indeed it is quite sophisticated and therein a dignity imparted back and restored to our Humanity. Both the bow and it's string are just beautiful, truly. Thank you for all of this!

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Thank you David, appreciate your comment 👍😎

I enjoyed the string making part. The "high octane" videos on yt are getting old tbh. Your work is appreciated.

Best Longbow video I have seen. Normally have modern workshops, modern tools etc but Flint! Wow. And the string, id never have thought. Thank you for giving me an insight into what my ancestors did to create a working longbow. Looking forward to watching more videos. Would be so good to attend course.

This was damn awesome!! 👏🙌

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Hi bud, I remember you bringing one of your bows to work when we were at Matrix. A long time ago now, awesome bits of kit tho. 👌👌

I love the juxtaposition between your natural handmade clothes, house, etc and the modern regular glasses. I don’t know why but there is something appealing about how the glasses stick out

It never occurred to me that you could use a large piece of napped flint as a drawknife. That is an incredibly resourceful idea

everytime you strike a flint I can smell it.

Perma smile on me after watching this. Happy this landed on my feed. Thank you so much sir for showing us this. What a gent. Would love to see how to select the wood etc. Definitely returning for more. Cheers

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rob

Brilliant Thanks a lot for sharing, Unbelievable how durable flint is!.

I felt the nervous tension as you were testing the pull weight. Great video man!

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had a few go bang 😂😎

I am amused by the literal "flaxen hair" you're displaying, Will. You're stripping flax fibers that are the exact same hue as your sun-bleached locks, there! Also, just sitting there, peacefully working on processing fibers, can be a very good ASMR / ambience / background setting, something to listen to while working on one's own projects.

@obiwanfisher537

Жыл бұрын

He is actually bald, but he won't let us know because he is vain :P

7:09 "I'm gonna need to make a string." Probably the most overlooked aspect of ancient technology, that. Awesome work, Will, thanks for this spot of education!

Great , this is quality KZread , thank you so much for your beautiful work , we love you x x

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much that means so much to me x

work on bow was impresive ,but when you show those arrows ,magnificent set !

that's an ABSOULTLY BEUTIFUL chunk of Flint!

greetings sir.i loved your video.i enjoyed it.your knowledge of using natural material is of great value.we need more guys like you sir.thanks alot.from mr.toufie.south africa.cape town🙂

The sound of that first arrow was like a sweet whisper.

New to the channel. I think a have a new master of skill to watch. TY. SUBSCRIBED!

Looks amazing Will fantastic long bow 🤟

Great craftsmanship Sir; thank you for posting!!

So therapeutic watching a highly skill man work,love your vids.

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate

Hey Will, glad you're still active and looking good. Mike, Cheddar caves!

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Mike 😎👍

Wonderful ❤❤❤ more please. Humans were SO clever... ❤❤❤

Awesome content!! I pledge multiple binge watches of your channel! Thank you!!!

Fantastic! It's like looking back in time to England in around 2000BC.

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

So glad I watched. Absolutely amazing content.

This is the base bedrock skill set. Paleolithic reenactment/reconstruction is the most challenging epoch to rewind to. Every bushcrafter, survivalist, folklorist, reenactor, history buff, or craftsperson should subscribe--- and learn. And get the feel of it. Kudos to Will Lord.

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Bless your heart thanks

That was amazing, I was nervous for you checking the tension. That put a huge grin on my face as you fired it for the first time. 👌🏼

Wow. That string came together quicker than I thought it would!

Sweet bow and a beautiful string and loop.

I can hardly believe your patience, dedication and pure skill. Thanks ever so much for sharing; this was FASCINATING! 😁👍

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

That knot you put in the string at the bottom of the bow, we call a timber hitch down here and I’ve used it a lot over the years when pulling logs, firewood, etc. 😁👏👏👏👏

I work wood as my main hobby and the spokeshave is one of my favorite tools to use. It's super interesting to see you using a stone equivent!

When I was a kid I always made Bows out of the most random things PVC pipes old fishing rods and i always struggled to find strings that was good enough if KZread was a thing back then you would have made my life as an highly imaginative kid a lot more fun...great job man

I just watched you video that is on your channel page, where you are flint napping.... no doubt what you made was amazing, you are very skilled at it. BUT what i got from your video, with you dressed so well.... i didnt see a 'man' making a tool, i saw nature, 2 parts, the woodland behind you and a natural man completely blended into his environment.... not with clothes but immersed in nature, an amazing synergy it was lovely to watch!! You looked at home, at peace..... when do you ever see a guy in suite in an office look like that👍 just didnt want to leave my comment on such an old video........ really liking them mate, keep them up!

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

Жыл бұрын

That’s a wonderful comment and compliment thank you

I live in Canada, I'm french (sorry :) and you sir is what I want to be when I grow up... I'm in my 50's.

Great craftsmanship will

Fantastic learning opportunity, thank you.

Your work and insight into the matter are enlightening!

The fact of showing the creativity of mankind is heart warming.👍🙏❤️

Excellent video, while I know life before modern conveniences was typically brutal and short, there's a tranquility to spending your day(s) building a bow from things you collect yourself.

I usually try to make a habit of not watching weapon videos but the history and obvious knowledge of this chap aroused my curiosity and I have to admit I enjoyed it and have now subscribed his down to earth approach made it worthwhile Thank you

That's class. Never change the format and style of your. Amazing stuff. New subscriber. Cheers from Ireland

Thank you for sharing. Nice work!

Loved watching this! Fantastic work

Ah, the algorithm has blessed me with wholesome content once again ... taking a moment to be thankful.

How is your dad doing Will? I spent a day with him 10 years ago on 1:1 session. Wonderful memories of a gentle man with so much knowledge. Took me out in his car to get some Brandon flint. Still got it!

@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Hi is doing really well thanks for asking 👍

I'm moving off grid and working towards a simpler life to do my art. I want to do with less so I can have more quality time. I'm so glad I came across your channel so I can learn some valuable skills. Thank you!

good to see Ewan Mcgregor getting in touch with his wild side

I watch all manner of stuff while I work from home...this has been one of the more interesting videos I have seen lately. Nice one!

I can’t tell you how many bushcraft videos I’ve sorted through but that was by far the best one I’ve seen yet for bow craft thank you.

That was a lovely bow you made Will, but that one would be a bit tough for me,

I love your cottage, and lot. You don't look like you even know what a computer does, but here you are. You don't look like belong or live in 2023, and at a time when the world is so crazy, I envy your lifestyle.

Slow and steady is the way. You get better quality. Great video, 100% sub worthy

I would pay many American dollars for such a proper long bow ❤