flint and steel

After completing bushclass I figured I would start a thread where I will post my short trips, small projects, tidbits, and random thoughts.

got this set also collected some local quartz aka herkimer diamonds (google the term they’re pretty cool). Made a short vid showing off my novice skill level and played around with it a bit. Used charred lamp wick and punk. Just started reading a couple threads on here about it. I’m definitely...

Hey folks, I've been getting ready to teach a Boy Scout troop flint and steel. I noticed that I chewed up the sharp edges on my flint while making and testing strikers. I KNOW my guys will be bashing away for a while before they get the hang of it. Is there a simple way to re-touch those...

Hey bushfolks! This has been done many times but I wanted to share mine. I used an empty 16oz can, my leatherman and some bits of old wash cloth. @icemanx722 suggested the cloth to me. I used my cam opener to remove the top. It was easier than I thought it was going to be. I cut my cloth...

Hot cocoa for two today. Cooked up a few steaks on my Bushcraft Essentials and sauteed some ####aki mushrooms, Zucchini, and Red Peppers in my Self Reliance Outfitters 8" stainless steel skillet. It was delicious. My son loves to be the one to douse the fire. We are always sure to fully...

Once the rain had died off my son and I went for a walk in the woods behind out house for about an hour and then made some dinner over a fire. We collected grape vine bark to make a tinder bundle and some kindling in a shemagh for easy transport and then sorted it at our backyard camp...

Hello bushcraft friends- I have a few more strikers for your consideration for your flint & steel persuits. I forge these one at a time from old files. They are good high carbon steel and throw very good sparks. I have had great feedback on these from folks here in the BCUSA community. The...

Picked this up off of eBay from a smith I’ve bought from before (Darrel Aune) - I’m pretty excited about it. Sparks really well and I can barely wait to get out and try it. It’s a little big for me - which is saying something ‘cuz I have big hands - but I’ll make do. Anyone else got any new...

Hello all! We had a heck of a good bushcraft outing the other day! Shot a quail, foraged some greens, gathered mushrooms, got a flint and steel fire going, and cooked up a quail on the spit and wild mushroom and wild greens skewers! Pretty fun!

I worked at Washington on the Brazos yesterday as a Texas Militia man. It was way too cold and windy for my blacksmith gig. We set up inside of Independance Hall. I Brought my smoke pole and all the accoutrements including a few fire kits. I have a tin repro tinder box with a candle holder on...

Can someone point me in the right direction to lots of flint? I’m out of flint and what I had was bought here off the trade blanket. I gave away most all of it with strikers I’ve sold and gave as gifts. I can’t remember who sold it but they use to sell a small or medium flat rate box full...

Update 11/2/18 added new pictures of more. I am no pro at making anything! But I wanted to make a striker for awhile now and finally am happy with the result. I’ve made several strikers from old files. Yes they work! I had old carbon steel thick gauge wire rods laying around and tested a piece...

I have finally figured out the art of a flint and steel fire. After many hours of practice, I have been able to get an ember and consistently blow it into flame with tinder. I have found that after practicing enough, that the flint stone is incredibly dull, and the sparks are hard to come by. I...

For a few years now, I have been Gatekeeper for the "Hall of Mythological Beings." The Hall admits those who have started a fire with hand drill friction fire. For those who have started a fire with traditional flint and steel, perhaps they should be declared "Man of Steel" or "Woman of...

Anyone within driving distance of Washington Texas (near Navasota), tomorrow is History Saturday. Staff rangers and volunteers in period dress will be on site to demonstrate early 19th century daily life. I will be at Independence Hall portraying a Texian Army volunteer. I will be...

JD sent me a Flint and steel fire kit. Pocket knife not included. I picked that up Thursday at the Camping Survival Store for $2, Puma Solingen. I’ve decided to start looking for early SAKs like this model. Look what I found my first time searching. It has stainless on the blades and tool...

I'm new to the forum (obviously) but have been enjoying the great outdoors my entire life. I grew up as a Boy Scout, worked my way up to the rank of Eagle. Now, I enjoy camping with my old troop as an Assistant Scout Master and hiking/camping with my wife. My favorite aspect of Bushcraft is...

I feel every good bushcrafter should learn flint and steel. It is a great way to get into ember based ignition without the blisters of a hand drill or finding wood combinations. When you do move on to friction, you'll already have a great base. And is you don't carry flint and steel as a kit...

Hey @MrFixIt :D your package arrived exactly 23 minutes ago and I couldn’t wait to go outside and try so....what follows is some city bushcrafting if I’ve ever seen it!!! This is in response to his challenge to me in the Ongoing Member Challenge Thread. First off, a HUGE thanks to MrFixIt for...

I little while ago, there was some discussion about whether the Hudson Bay Tobacco tin could be used as the tinder vessel for the "Joseph" method of flint & steel fire-lighting. Well, I do it ALL THE TIME, and if you'll pardon the poor video quality, here is a demonstration... I have charred...