Pyrite 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 ArticleFeatherstick challenge***Closed out of abundance of safety and caution ***
I know some will resent the fact that I am challenging the abilities of some but I think it’s important to be able to use your skills on the move. Much like how Marines grunts train to be lethal while...
View ArticleBearing Blocks
It has been my experience that the bearing block is the toughest component of the bow drill set to get right. Friction must take place on the hearth, not the bearing block! Friction on both ends of the...
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Trying a Fire on Water
Hi everyone, it has been awhile. I'm dealing with some pretty awful health issues that are keeping me from doing much of anything (especially any good hiking/backpacking trips), and keeping me stuck at...
View ArticleFerro rod pull or push
Just curious, not that it matters. We all do things our own and if it works God bless. A few years ago I started a fire with my ferro rod. I was told I did it wrong because I kept the ferro rod...
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Gecco’s Chiminea adventures
Hello BCUSA, I decided to start my own post of knives, coffee,beers and of course fires I enjoy around my new Chiminea and stump. Feel free to join in whenever. I will still contribute content to other...
View ArticleWhich matches do you use?
Ive taken a liking to UCO matches of late. They have waterproof in boxes, stormproof i cases and Titan in a larger case. Ive been using the boxed matches to light fires and they work well. The...
View ArticleNeed a container
Picked up a small alcohol stove and looking for a small plastic bottle with a good seal to put denatured alcohol in. what is everyone using?
View ArticleFire Spear
I think this was how hand drill was done when the atlatl (spear thrower) was used. Such a long drill-stick (4+ feet) actually works well. Two men or more drilling together can more easily get a coal.
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Fun with Puukko and wood wedges
Took one of the new Puukkofor a spin and made a couple hard wood wedges for help in feeding the deck fireplace.
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Clipper lighter?
A few weeks ago I watched a video from black hat Bushcraft about a lighter called the Clipper lighter. It seemed very interesting and almost seemed like a cross between a disposable Bic with the...
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Favorite fire lay?
After a lot of cooking over the coals and Dutch oven cooking I have found, I believe, my favorite fire lay when using my tripod. Granted this may change over time, or with the weather, but I feel that...
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Wood ID
Good morning to all, I need help identifying this branch of wood I found. I'm trying to make a bow drill fire from natural materials I'm finding in my area and would like to know if this is yucca. I've...
View ArticleFresnel Lenses
So I ordered a package of wallet sized Fresnel Lenses from Amazon. If the sun ever shows itself again, I'm going to see how these work for fire making. As magnifiers, they work fairly well with one eye...
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“Best lighter” testing video
Some may enjoy it. The Best Lighter I've Ever Tested! BiC, Zippo, Urgrette Torch, Urgrette Pen, Topkay Flex Neck, Click-n-Flame, MK Lighter, Elite Brands USA, Tencoz, Sondiko, Knights of Armur, Fukkuda...
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"Soldiers Always Carry Sugar In Their Survival Fire Kit!"--[Video]
I would have chose a different title since there is not a lot about sugar. I guess he thinks it's funny. But I would add a Tea Candle or candle stub to that kit. Cheap and easy--stop flashing back to...
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Clipper Lighters - two versions.
Theres a smaller Clipper lighter than the version, Ive hitherto have used I just got some and I far prefer the small sleek compact Clipper. Makes for a more compact lighter in a tin or organizer. I...
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Cup and bottle char cloth
So, this worked, but goodness gracious the inside is a heckuva mess. @Outdoor Dauber and I swapped some stuff a while back. He included some file strikers and T-shirt material for my boys to practice...
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