Dope Tech Episode 2

<<@froddy32623 says : I love how SSC calls himself out during editing. Absolutely excellent.>> <<@radamest2 says : Very nice video.>> <<@mathis8210 says : Another reason to use stones over agave thorns is that you can make a blade. No cutting with just a pointy tip.>> <<@bozzskaggs112 says : The devil's darning needle.>> <<@VinsteroTheGreat says : natives used these for fishing gouges.>> <<@hypertectonics7009 says : The fibers of the agave leaf are really quite durable, if you flatten the leaves you can layer them like scales and use them for waterproofing a roof or wall, like wood shingles or ceramic tiles.>> <<@nunyobidness2358 says : Ooo... that would succ!>> <<@ReallyBakedGamer says : As a native american, this was a VERY satisfying video. Kind of makes me want to grow some of those same agaves in my own yard. hahaha Unfortunately I'm from the very damp, wet northeastern US so the plant would probably not be as hard as they would be if it were to be grown where its completely native, like Nevada or even mexico, but maybe ill try it anyway..>> <<@bennieknape4857 says : The first one was the corect>> <<@ocpsyconautv2958 says : A native in Mexico told us they used to dry the leaves whole & throw them like darts. We didn’t really think it was true but after a few mins he came back with a dry piece from the brush & sniped it into the ground Granted he just threw it straight down, but I bet if you messed with the design it would probably be deadly at a few feet>> <<@Senior62 says : Years ago this was planted under the windows of the daughters bedroom to discourage her nocturnal activity and deter intruders.>> <<@lucifchristo says : a nail with a ductape cone fasioned around its head works excelent in a blowgun as well>> <<@martinlatvian5538 says : Actually You can remove the needle together with some fibers, so You can have some emergency sewing kit to fix a broken tent or sleeping bag or backpack.>> <<@chyno84 says : Im surprised you say inch instead of centimeter because were europeans and we dont really measure in inches because of the european metric system>> <<@hoodio says : uh · gaa · vay>> <<@Cweets says : Les stroud used this plant in a survival man episode, really cool plant>> <<@ayuuraragna3998 says : They were used by the Mexicas (Aztecs) for the self-sacrafice also known as the zacatapayolli they put the bloodied agave thorns in to a hay ball for religious purposes.>> <<@onkeldunkel3079 says : Moin Moin!Als sie da mit der Armbrust durch die Rippchen geschossen haben,hat's mir die Sprache verschlagen. Das n dickes Ei auf jeden Fall.>> <<@Pat89x says : alter wie geil wo bekommt man die spitzen her ? ^^>> <<@budmansir2818 says : What is the origin of a javelina? According to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, javelinas are members of the peccary family; hoofed mammals that originated in South America. Texas A&M University states that javelinas are distant relatives of the wild pig and the hippo, but they are native to the Western Hemisphere.Jun 22, 2016, love your show thank you.>> <<@Pond-Curtis says : honey locust thorns (Gleditsia triacanthos) would be very interesting to see because they are very strong and straight. I have heard they were used as nails.>> <<@VINCE-pp3es says : that plant you got the thorns from is the largest of its kind i have ever seen also i do not know if you will see this but another thing i think you will like a lot is the leaves have a LOT of VERY strong fibers so strong i think even a man like you built like a brick outhouse will have a hard time ripping them bare handed>> <<@a1cwhite1 says : that plant you make tequila (at least one type) out of.>> <<@F34rwaffles says : Ag Off EE lol these grow all around in Arizona USA where i grew up>> <<@thedouglaspodcast says : OMG! First of all, I have an agave injury story I’m gonna tell.. it’s a little graphic 😅 so don’t read below 👇 if you’re sensitive to that type of stuff. But also my guy! You just gave me a new perspective! Lol. I’ve been somewhat preparing for the world to end since ya know.. two years ago. And protection will be very important when that day comes. I HAVE MANY AGAVES 😍 problem solved lmaooo. Okay now for the story: So I used to keep my giant agave plant in my bathroom. While I was cleaning, I bent down to pick something up and one of the tips poked the very tip of my nose. Before I could even realize what happened, blood was PROFUSELY spewing _everywhereeee_ 😩 ew it makes me queasy just thinking about it again!! By the time I was able to cover it with some papertowel, it looked like a damn m*rd*r scene.. 🔪 blood *everywhere.* The floor, sink, toilet, door, counter… and this was in a matter of a few seconds. This guy ain’t joking about how sharp they are.. it _barely_ touched me! If you think cactus are sharp… agave are straight up like giant needles. So crazy. Anyways.. thanks for doing this video! Super interested and I’ll be watching some of your others now 🥰🥰🥰>> <<@mattreed6650 says : If you can manage to bite the point and pull just right you may find yourself a needle and thread for repairs to cloths or flesh 😉 It takes practice so don't stab your mouth 😅>> <<@HABLA_GUIRRRI says : Joerg if you can battle through the Agave spines you can cut off the trunk of the flower head and hollow out the base of the stem. Harvest every evening the day's production of sap and ferment it into Mexican ''pulque'' beer. The thorns are there to defend against precisely such predations so take care, or take a bow and arrow. The thorns are also great for DIY prefrontal lobotomy btw.>> <<@vicnilla77 says : Please don't call them Indians you can call them 1st nations>> <<@vicnilla77 says : Please don't call them Indians and they are neither native Americans or Americans or indigenous people people of the northern America continent>> <<@chilarius says : Excellent video. Now, do not try anyone this anymore. Various species of agave are becoming endangered so we need to preservate them. And yes, bye bye tequila.>> <<@Andy-n1w says : Ja , das erste organische Matroschka-Magazin...😅😂>> <<@pierrebraunlein2496 says : bro are you german because you sound like one>> <<@adammerchant2133 says : This video was recommended to me I loved it. I love your thick accent you sound like a Greek god>> <<@richardj5468 says : Come to South Africa and check out our acacia tree thorns 😁>> <<@FerSpada says : SHIT !!!!!!! JOERG JUST DISCOVERED AGAVE !!!!!!!! THE BEST MEXICAN SECRET !!!!! I WOULD LIKE TO SAY IS JUST A WEAPON BUT IT LITERALLY HAD TOUSHENDS OF USES YOU CAN DRINK MEZCAL (TEQUILA) SASONATE YOUR FOOD (BARBACOA) MAKE THE STRONGEST ROPE, OR THE FINNEST HATS, YOU ALSO CAN MAKE ANY KIND OF STRONG FABRIC OR A ROOF TO SHELTER IS JUST A MARVELOUS PLANT AND HERE IN MEXICO IS A WAY O LIVING WE LOVE AGAVES AND THEY ARE A BLESS TO THIS LAND.>> <<@DRAWKCABLLA says : 10:36 THAD HURT LIKE A MOFO>> <<@nobedience says : Ave Agave Sprave.>> <<@Lyvey says : gosh we have these all over the place in arizona>> <<@antoniolugo440 says : Not surprising the plant uses it to protect itself from animals so is a good example that mother nature is a cold hearted b1t(h. So yeah you are right the native Americans' could have use it.; Great video love it.>> <<@davidhansen6788 says : That's amazing that they pierced the bone clean through!!!>> <<@dennislock3415 says : A tapir and hog are fairly comparable I think.>> <<@chricre says : We were warned as children not to play with or around these. If the tip broke off in you, surgery was needed, as any dirty remnant, could cause serious infection. If it was not pulled out well, you could end up with a straw in your body.>> <<@HERPDEDERP49 says : 5:46 Joerg's arms are confirmed weapons of mass destruction>> <<@76dg15 says : V>> <<@alviveash4023 says : Keith u suck at blowguns just watch a simple tutorial letting all that air out of the mouthpiece and no pressure>> <<@hozic9929 says : Very cool video>> <<@DetroitShadows says : Yes….Before written record…… Appreciate the upload!>> <<@Matthias.9181 says : Joerg I really hope you haven't got a dungeon under your home I hate to this of the bizarre toys you have down there with that belly laugh echoing though the house truly terrifying thought.>> <<@maasicas says : Your Agave Thorns...... Will Kill.>> <<@Matthias.9181 says : Imagine one of those going in your eye that would truly be a bad day.>>