Really like that knife.Fire practise
Made a birdsnest of fine curls an shavings with the Roga scandi knife.
Steel, a sharp stone and a bit of charcloth today
Yay
Flint and steel Friday
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Thanks, RoGa is the Dutch knife maker Rob van der Gaag. Not sure if he's still active. It's a WLC model (WoodLore Clone.) O1 steel, oak handles with black liners and brass corby bolts. I did a mustard patina on the blade. Great knife with a thick leather sheath.
Today was a bare minimum day. I spent the whole day driving. So I’m too beat to go full Neolithic but starting the evening fire is a chore but also my little forget-the-tech-world minute with flint and steel today..
You get a birds nest from a mailer newspaper and a wisp of jute rope I had left over.
You get a birds nest from a mailer newspaper and a wisp of jute rope I had left over.
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Show us more of that leather fold-up packet you have on the stool.
Small enough to not be bulky in one's pocket, big enough to carry what's needed. Perfect for carrying.
The part under the male side of the snap folds open?
Can you show it more open? I'd like to try making one. Oh, no need now, I saw one for sale on Amazon and they have a bunch of pics. Thanks for your time.
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I would suggest making it slightly larger and use a much more supple leather. I didn’t realize how stiff it would be.
Jeff
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Looks the same...the only noticeable difference between that and the one I bought is the price.
That’s the one I bought too. Doesn’t stay open by itself as per the photo.
You using it for a template?
Jeff
That is a better price.
That’s pretty cool sir.
Sounds good! I'll try deer skin, unlined. After using one for awhile, how much bigger would you suggest? The bottom square size is what I'll be working from...the sides are as tall as the square is wide.
Just ordered one myself, looks like a neat piece.
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hello everbody i have used flint&steel i fact when i am at my land i use f&s to light all the fires it takes me less time to get fire going with f&s than with a ferro rod and yes i use both and my god a lighter when i just got to have fire now . i get more enjoyment out of useing f&s i use a striker not a file i have use a file as a striker but it wasnt the same call me old i do char cloth i find it catches a spark everytime for me sorry for the rant keep banging the flint
I had to share this screenshot of my granddaughter that lives in Texas. She will soon be 5 YO. On our last visit to Texas, I had her go exploring with me and taught her how to identify chert. She sent me this video saying I’m collecting flint!
hello,
@Bartoncreek jeez, would you look at the size of those sparky stones. Quick, sign your granddaughter up for the BCUSA Young Roughans.
Regards
David
How cool is that.