Flint and Steel, you don't have to buy a fancy striker

[skab8541]

Just a quick video on flint and steel strikers, that you might already have. And how to make one from a file.

There are other things that work, but this is all I had handy!

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[jcl-MD]

Thanks skab!!

 

[cappaletti]

simple enuff! even for me!!!

 

[pitdog]

Great video buddy, thanks for the advice !:thumbup:

 

[Alan2442]

thanks for the video. You inspired me to go out and make one. The flint is a rock I found up by the barn that sparks pretty well and the striker is an old file. I broke it in the vice, used an angle grinder to smooth the striking edge and round all the corners. I then used the drill press to make a lanyard hole.


I am gonna try to make a fire with it tomorrow. I will let you now how it goes.

 

[skab8541]

Good stuff Alan! Can't wait to hear how it turns out.

 

[Montanablade]

I love flint and steel,this is my kit,the tin fits into the leather case that I carry on my belt

And this striker I got from a friend this past weekend,it throws a lot of sparks

 

[Ballenxj]

Nice video. An old file seems to make a good striker. Thanks for the tip.
-Bruce

 

[Alan2442]

Used my new flint and steel set last night on my PSK challenge. I will post some pics when the battery on my camera recharges.

 

[uncouth]

So how do the sparks off flint and steel compare to the sparks from a ferro rod?

 

[skab8541]

The sparks are ALOT weaker, they will not work like a ferro rod does. Two different fire methods.

 

[Alan2442]

Getting the materials together

My flint and steel kit

Catching the spark

Catching the spark with no flash

Blowing on the tinder bundle

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