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 …

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 …

Nov 7, 2011 · I've been reading around trying to look for places locally to find some flint. When reading I keep seeing that flint can be found in limestone, wikipedia says "It occurs chiefly as nodules and …

Jul 20, 2013 · Flint steel + char cloth (or other excellent tinder) Friction fire Good to know all, and i love old school bushcraft (oil tarps, canvas rucks, wool blankets etc). But in reality, when you need fire the …

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 …

Oct 13, 2023 · Tonight’s project was a pouch for my flint and steel setup. I still had some leftover scrap leather so that is what I decided to use for the pouch. View attachment 1835897 I cut the pieces to …

Apr 23, 2015 · A buddy of mine made a nice little bushcraft knife out of a 1095 carbon steel blank. Not sure what process he put it through as far as tempering and heat treating but I can't get it to throw …

Nov 13, 2011 · Some English Flint, Obsidian, and a tiny piece of Dacite. All will strike sparks, granted with different successes. Just a giant chunk of Flint, still need to break it down. An Obsidian chunk, …

Nov 12, 2023 · Wondering how the first hunt turned out with the warmer Temps. Going next week for second huny

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 …