Jan 27, 2011 · Here is the instructions from my sales thread for my flint and steel kits "Simple, functional and of a design based on archeological finds.Hold one of the pieces of supplied flint in your left hand …

Apr 3, 2017 · What kind of steel do you use for a flint and steel? I ask the question, because I had a vague memory that the mechanism of flint and steel relies on the flint knocking small chips off a …

May 16, 2020 · Try revising your method of using the flint and steel when using cramp balls. Try holding the steel still in your left hand (assuming you're right handed) above the cramp ball which is on the …

Mar 31, 2008 · Hold the steel in a pinch grip with one of the long thin edges pointing out. With a "snapping" wrist actionstrike the steel onto the flint so that it scrapes its length down the flint to …

Dec 3, 2005 · The Smoke magnet needs help I have a steel and flint but I have only managed to light cotton wool. The question is what's the best tinder and how to get hold of it.:campfire:

Jun 9, 2020 · Well, I have found it surprisingly difficult to generate decent sparks with it. I find the first few strikes will generate some meagre sparks (steel striking down on the flint), but soon after, the …

Mar 28, 2011 · I recently decided that using a flint and Steel could be fun and it seemed like a natural progression towards more primative fire starting techniques. So i bought one and started using char …

May 11, 2005 · Has anyone on this site had any success in lighting a candle with flint and steel, without utilising the usual large ball of tinder. I have tried the...

Feb 5, 2006 · I have timed myself with both the flint & steel & fire pistons. I have got a fire in 13 seconds with the flint & steel & 17 seconds with a fire piston. Most of the difference in time is a smaller piece …

Oct 20, 2003 · Natural Tinders for Flint and Steel The use of charcloth in primitive fire starting represents something of a chicken and egg conundrum. In order to make charcloth, one first needs fire and to …