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making Matches
I have thought of making matches from scratch the real STRIKE ANYWHERE matches. I just found this and looks loke they work. I would do a couple things different. One alcohol instead of water for mixing...
View ArticleDIY Fire Starters Video
I just came across this on YT. Kind of nifty. Especially because little, if no, dexterity is required to ignite it. Cool little use of an Esbit stove with pot stand, too.
View ArticleSmith's Pack Pal Tinder Maker
Just trying something old, but new to me, the Smith's Pack Pal Tinder Maker. I was impressed by how easily and quickly it created superfine scrapings! I used a Coghlan's fire stick, but it would work...
View Articleyou know the "long reach" lighters? well, one from Japan.
I have lots of the long reach lighters. I used them mostly around the bbq. and definitely with my wok burner. the ones they sell domestically can give me fits. I think I bought the 3-pack from Costco,...
View ArticleSimple fire with no knife, no batoning, no feathersticks
After working on knives outside in the cold for about 4 hours today, I decided to call it quits. I wanted to get warm, but decided that sitting in the house wasn't good enough for me--I wanted to get...
View ArticleBest quality naked ferro rods?
Say 3/8 or so diameter? I want to build some antler handled ferros for gifts ...
View ArticleUltimate lighter?
What is the best/ultimate lighter. I mean most dependable, stands up to abuse and every day carry.
View ArticleWaste Oil/Wood Burning Stove Hybrid
Looking for expertise from those, here, with backyard engineering/fabricating skills that have proven, sensible and safe design to burn waste oil in primarily-wood stove without serious modification to...
View ArticleA Wedge Shaped Kindling Knife?
I have a woodstove and make a LOT of kindling. I use a small axe to reduce log size, and then finish with batoning (using a Mora Robust and a small log). It's pleasant enough work, and twenty minutes...
View ArticlePyrite and flint fire
Wow.....this has been a LONG time desire of mine. Pyrite and flint on chaga. At first I just crumbled the chaga. It didn’t seem fine enough so I filed some with a file and made a little pile on top of...
View ArticleComprehensive Altoid tin fire kit
I've been experimenting with a comprehensive fire kit that will fit inside an altoids tin, but enable you to make fire in nearly any situation. I'd like to share what I have so far, for the purposes of...
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Show your strikers
If this thread has been started(searched but didn't find) then mods please delete it. Thought we could show are strikers for the flint and steel to see what you have...not so much which ones you think...
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Waxed Jute Pouch and Scraper.
Small pouch cannibalized from a Bundeswehr moleskin pants cargo pocket. Holds a length of jute soaked in paraffin wax. Its flat and no bother to carry when latched onto back of sheath along with a thin...
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Is this worth making and carrying or storing do you think?
I just found this, I think it's cool and all, maybe something fun to play with but for the woods in bushcraft or camping or in emergency packs...I'm not sure it would have many benefits except being...
View ArticleTry Making Knife Length Curls to Improve Your Feather Stick Skills
One way I've taught people to break out of a rut in developing their feather stick skills is to make curls the length of the knife they're using (or longer). People often get stuck in their feather...
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what type of sandpaper to use?
Hey all, I just got a match box (i've got a few but this reminded me of this question) and i was wondering, if i wanted to glue on some sandpaper for a striker, what grit do i use? thanks =)
View ArticleCracked Cap Tinder Fungus - Making Amadou
One of the challenges in the Mors Inspired GAW, sponsored by @Penn_Bushcraft and @DeadStandingPine , was to process a tinder fungus. Of course, the go to tinder fungus is always the horse hoof fungus,...
View ArticleScrapings instead of feathersticks? aka SCRAPE MORE AGGRESSIVELY
Has anyone else here ever tried using the sharp spine of their knife to create wood scrapings to use as tinder? I've experimented with this on and off a few times, but today was when I started...
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