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Feb 8, 2017 · Flint and steel sparks are nowhere near as hot as those coming off a ferro rod. There are only a few materials that will light with flint and steel without being charred. I don't know if drier lint is …
Obsidian instead of flint - Bushcraft USA Forums
Apr 11, 2011 · Has anybody used obsidian instead of flint? Where I live there is lots of obsidian, which is basically volcanic glass. A lot of it is weathered and rounded off, but some of it is broken, making a …
Using agate as flint - Bushcraft USA Forums
Feb 27, 2010 · On the other hand, flint is usually found with sharp edges and also breaks to form more sharp edges. Consistent composition - Whereas flint is just flint, agates often contain weak quartz …
Cheap Source for Flint? - Bushcraft USA Forums
Mar 6, 2011 · I just purchased this fire steel knife thinking I'd like to try learning flint & steel fire starting method. Can someone recommend a cheap source of flint stone? Thank you. Also is char-cloth an …
Emberlit flint and steel striker review - Bushcraft USA Forums
Feb 22, 2013 · Emberlit flint and steel striker review Emberlit makes some very cool looking striker designs. So when the wife was placing an order on Amazon I had her order one for me. It came with …
where is a good place to find flint naturally? - GON Forum
May 1, 2009 · The Flint River is well named, but it`s against the law now, to get it from the river. Your best bet is to get permission from private property owners, to gather stone. Chances are, some of …
Flint river between Blackshear and Hwy32 - GON Forum
Aug 6, 2010 · I am thinking about planning a trip to float down the Flint from Lake Blackshear to hwy 32 (Lee County). I am mainly doing this, because I would like to learn more about the river so that I can …
Flint and Steel Waxed Leather Pouches - Bushcraft USA Forums
Jun 4, 2014 · Made a couple neat little pouches tonight and wanted to offer them up here. I made myself one (the first two pics) for a lightweight flint and steel pouch. But they could be used for whatever you …
What steel and how to make a striker for fint and steel?
Jan 18, 2011 · Also, a tip on flint and fero-rods. Flint cuts the metal. High carbon is grea for that and put the tinder (char cloth) above the flint because the sparks will fly up. With a fero-rod, the steel cuts the …
Steel for striker? - Bushcraft USA Forums
Oct 16, 2016 · What is it about steel that makes it a good striker for flint and steel? I am testing different things around the house and am more confused than when I started. Is it the hardness, is harder …