I have a problem with firesteels.......

**Moosez45** · 09-29-2012, 11:27 AM

I can't place an order for anything without putting a firesteel on there. I have a Goingear Moose model

, wolverine, badger, and a box of the squirrel models.

3 LMF Army models, 2 Scout models.

And I just order a Coghlan's. Some have been used, most have not.

Anyone else have this problem, or is it just me?

Moose

**SRWeldon** · 09-29-2012, 11:58 AM

I cant seem to find a firesteel that I like. Everyone that I have is small cheap and flimsy.

**knifephan** · 09-29-2012, 12:01 PM

I have a Light My Fire, it is neither small, cheap, nor flimsy. I like it, but I do not share your problem Moosez as it is my only fire steel.

**TheGame** · 09-29-2012, 12:09 PM

I have a few, but they are all used and in kits somewhere in the house. I always want to add them, but I never do because I know I don't need them.

**KuRUpTD** · 09-29-2012, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by knifephan

I have a Light My Fire, it is neither small, cheap, nor flimsy. I like it, but I do not share your problem Moosez as it is my only fire steel.

You know what they say ... two is one, one is none.

Always need a back-up

**edctac** · 09-29-2012, 01:04 PM

I had a similar problem, I fixed it by buying blank rods and making my own handles

**mac_heath** · 09-29-2012, 01:52 PM

I was able to restrain myself from adding firesteels to my last order, but it was a bit of a struggle.

**pugs75** · 09-29-2012, 04:05 PM

Whatever you do don't go to this link: http://firesteel.com

**plumberroy** · 09-29-2012, 04:45 PM

I have 4 or 5 laying around , an original strike force type in my grab ang go stuff. Mag block from harbor freght, smallest light my fire minus handle in my altoids box pocket kit . I have a round tin with the rod from a mag block magnafying lens char cloth jute string and a pencil sharpener and a coulghans ranger banded to the sheath of my condor rodan. When you consider the size price and the fact I can buy the coulghans locally they are hard to beat
Roy

**tek77** · 09-29-2012, 11:09 PM

I'd say you got no problem there Moose. Can't have enough of those. Adding knives to a fire steel order, now that may be a problem.

**Jack Black** · 09-30-2012, 02:03 AM

Originally Posted by pugs75

Whatever you do don't go to this link: http://firesteel.com

Great site!

**upnorth** · 09-30-2012, 03:36 AM

Originally Posted by Moosez45

I can't place an order for anything without putting a firesteel on there. I have a Goingear Moose model

, wolverine, badger, and a box of the squirrel models.

3 LMF Army models, 2 Scout models.

And I just order a Coghlan's. Some have been used, most have not.

Anyone else have this problem, or is it just me?

Moose

Jeez, I have a firesteel in probably every knife sheath that I own by now. I have an extra that hangs by neck and an extra on my key chain, let alone the mag bars. I likely can't go anywhere without a firesteel or folding knife.

**lmalterna** · 09-30-2012, 06:56 AM

Have quite a few scattered around. 1/8"-3/8" mostly just blanks at least 2" long or more.

They are certainly not all equal and the LMF's are my favorites.

Bill

**mewolf1** · 09-30-2012, 07:02 AM

Just a little OCD eh?

at least you are not hanging in the bar all the time

**knifephan** · 09-30-2012, 10:09 AM

Hmm, and here I thought the fire steel was the backup. I usually have a Bic on me, less now that I switched to an electronic cig, but they are still all over the house. When I go out in the woods I usually take 2 Bics and have the steel as a backup. Maybe I need to buy another fire steel though, just in case.

Originally Posted by KuRUpTD

You know what they say ... two is one, one is none.

Always need a back-up

**Over Kill** · 09-30-2012, 10:15 AM

I have been meaning to get a light my fire/ mora colaboration!

http://www.lightmyfire.com/products/...fireknife.aspx

**lmalterna** · 09-30-2012, 12:21 PM

I use mine at most any opportunity. I do also carry bics in my kits but as someone once told me "If you want to get good at shooting at 600 yards, practice at 800..."

I still hate flint and steel though. Need more practice.

Bill

**RWT** · 09-30-2012, 12:54 PM

I had the same issue with wanting more of them. One in every place I went and I wanted my friends to have them to. I cured it by buying the cheap Coglan knocks offs online at Harbor Freight. I bought 30 of them delivered to the house for $40.00 and started handing them out like candy. The need is fixed for a few months as I have a dozen or so remaining.