Esee fire steel

[texastonydobbs]

Works Great !!!!!!!!!!

 

[grey menace]

Thanks for all the info and pictures, you guys rock! Got 2 ESEE fire steels on the way.

 

[texastonydobbs]

Thanks for the Support & Your Welcome !

 

[kyhunt]

yes. i used a lighter to heat up the base for 20 secs or so. i replaced my newer one with a misch metal. i was too lazy to drill and tap so i just permanently epoxied the replacement.

Thanks. I also was considering replacing it with a misch metal. I might use it as it for awhile before I decide. I should have it in hand sometime next week. What kind of epoxy did you use?

 

[JV3]

Thanks. I also was considering replacing it with a misch metal. I might use it as it for awhile before I decide. I should have it in hand sometime next week. What kind of epoxy did you use?

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/13/6/epxy_5min/overview/Loctite-Instant-Mix-5-Minute-Epoxy.htm

this is much harder than the glue esee uses though so if you wear out the rod you'll have to cut it down to the base and drill a new hole for the replacement rod.

 

[kyhunt]

Thanks for the warning. I'll keep that in mind if I do replace it.

 

[tarditi]

The ESEE-3 with the clip point is really calling to me, specifically for fire-steels. But really, I need another knife like I need a hole in my head.

The best striker I've found so far for the firesteels are the strikers that are currently supplied with the Light-My-Fire steels. They went to a dull, thinner scraper, and it works MUCH better.

I like these:

http://firesteel.com/products/FireSteel-Super-Scraper.html

$.99 is pretty good, and it doesn't tear up your edge or require you to grind off any coating from your knife.

 

[Redeye]

Are the fire kits only available in green? Mistwalker's looks black, is that a trick of the light or are those available?

I just saw smcclown05's brilliant idea of using a Victorinox Classic as a striker in the photo thread and now I want to pair up my old black Classic with a fire kit!

 

[Mistwalker]

Are the fire kits only available in green? Mistwalker's looks black, is that a trick of the light or are those available?

I just saw smcclown05's brilliant idea of using a Victorinox Classic as a striker in the photo thread and now I want to pair up my old black Classic with a fire kit!

Mine is really dark green and that is just a trick of the low lighting.

 

[JV3]

Are the fire kits only available in green? Mistwalker's looks black, is that a trick of the light or are those available?

the newest one is dark gray.

 

[Redeye]

the newest one is dark gray.

Neat, I'm going to order one. Thanks

 

[Dizwolf]

They are all varying shades of green. In my photos you can see it. The handles are annodized aluminum, and the process isn't exact in general.

 

[WJC01]

I stuff 3 PJCB's in mine, I do not put them in a plastic bag. My latest striker is the small one available from Going Gear.

 

[coyotebc]

I like using a small piece of hacksaw blade with my firesteel

 

[x041040x]

All these pics make me feel like a girl scout with my one firesteel, bic, and matches....Have to go shopping now.

 

[kyhunt]

All these pics make me feel like a girl scout with my one firesteel, bic, and matches....Have to go shopping now.

I hear you there. I have an ESEE on on the way, but beside that all I have is some matches and a well used LMF.

 

[TAGannon]

Does it come with a poratble compass inside?

I got the impression from someone that reviewed the Rat Pack on their own website that the compass was included, but when I was about to order it from another store, it said that the compass was to be user supplied...

The ones I have do have the compass included.

 

[Monsieur]

Neat, I'm going to order one. Thanks

Simon, here is a pic of the newest Fire Kit next to an older version.

See for yourself.

 

[Redeye]

Thanks for the pic, Nico. That colour suits me fine, order incoming!