Sharpened Spines and Ferro Rods

[dogstar]

I've been testing all my knives to see if they can a) make wood scrapings, b) throw enough sparks to light them with a ferro rod. It's a good exercise because, some knives which I thought were up to the task, weren't. I've been taking the time with a file and diamond hone to make sure every knife I might possibly bring on an outing is capable of successfully executing these tasks.

I also have two types of ferro rods: the Swedish Light My Fire (LMF), and misch metal ones of the Asian persuasion. The LMF seems to throw sparks more easily, but doesn't burn as hot. The misch metal rod takes more pressure, but ignites more reliably. Have fun practicing with your gear.

 

[barleywino]

I've been testing all my knives to see if they can a) make wood scrapings, b) throw enough sparks to light them with a ferro rod. It's a good exercise because, some knives which I thought were up to the task, weren't. I've been taking the time with a file and diamond hone to make sure every knife I might possibly bring on an outing is capable of successfully executing these tasks.

I also have two types of ferro rods: the Swedish Light My Fire (LMF), and misch metal ones of the Asian persuasion. The LMF seems to throw sparks more easily, but doesn't burn as hot. The misch metal rod takes more pressure, but ignites more reliably. Have fun practicing with your gear.

 

[barleywino]

I've been testing all my knives to see if they can a) make wood scrapings, b) throw enough sparks to light them with a ferro rod. It's a good exercise because, some knives which I thought were up to the task, weren't. I've been taking the time with a file and diamond hone to make sure every knife I might possibly bring on an outing is capable of successfully executing these tasks.

I also have two types of ferro rods: the Swedish Light My Fire (LMF), and misch metal ones of the Asian persuasion. The LMF seems to throw sparks more easily, but doesn't burn as hot. The misch metal rod takes more pressure, but ignites more reliably. Have fun practicing with your gear.

I was trying to PM you but got back a message that I cannot start a conversation with you. Am I missing something? Thanks

 

[dogstar]

I was trying to PM you but got back a message that I cannot start a conversation with you. Am I missing something? Thanks

Not sure, but I am not a paying member. What folks have done in the past is to post in my profile. It is still public, but at least no on the forums.

 

[tiguy7]

I've been testing all my knives to see if they can a) make wood scrapings, b) throw enough sparks to light them with a ferro rod. It's a good exercise because, some knives which I thought were up to the task, weren't. I've been taking the time with a file and diamond hone to make sure every knife I might possibly bring on an outing is capable of successfully executing these tasks.

I also have two types of ferro rods: the Swedish Light My Fire (LMF), and misch metal ones of the Asian persuasion. The LMF seems to throw sparks more easily, but doesn't burn as hot. The misch metal rod takes more pressure, but ignites more reliably. Have fun practicing with your gear.

The ExoTac Nano Strikers have threaded replaceable FerroCerium rods. Because the case is sealed with o-rings, the rods don’t corrode. The older models have 440-C strikers at 60HRC. The newer models have WC (Tungsten Carbide) strikers at 72HRC. The old strikers stick to a magnet; new ones do not.View attachment 2030115

 

[dogstar]

The ExoTac Nano Strikers have threaded replaceable FerroCerium rods. Because the case is sealed with o-rings, the rods don’t corrode. The older models have 440-C strikers at 60HRC. The newer models have WC (Tungsten Carbide) strikers at 72HRC. The old strikers stick to a magnet; new ones do not.View attachment 2030115

Didn't know about these, thank you.