Methods of Creating A Fire Without A Match


Thats the first time I've seen the fire paste. Not bad at all, I may have to give that a go. I'm not trying to start anything but I did see a lot of comments on YT about how you used the knife, but didn't see any response from you on why you used it that way. Just curious why did you use the edge?
Good info tho, thanks for postin it

Bob
 
Fire paste is mostly a Aliphatic hydrocarbon compound mixed with some denatured alcohol, and some clay to make it a paste instead of a liquid.

Looks like it is a less messy alternative to the cotton balls and vasoline. Pretty handy tube there. I think REI sells it.
 
I've played with firepaste since I got a tube last year. It still squeezes out after I left it outside in -30c for months , takes a spark from a ferro almost every time , and burns for a surprising amount of time. I've started many fires with it.
 
I like how your video is made in what appears to be indoors. You have a fire extinguisher readily available. Thumbs up for being responsible. Gonna check out some more of yours.
 
I was just wondering if you have had a look around the site at all? there are countless examples of solid firecraft skills and I cant recall alot of matches being used.As for the Fire paste it is about the only Coglans product worth getting I carried it for demos and have cut the tube open to get the stuff that gets trapped in the foil tube.I had a tube bust in the pack so I switched to Sterno gel which work as well if not better and you can use the can after the gel is gone for storage and charring .I dont really use gels much any more but have a litte back stock for some trips

take care
M/BK
 
Ah yes, the fire paste. Back in the day, marketed and used to preheat or "prime" the generator on backpacking stoves, such as my Peak 1 400A (in cold weather). A generous amount placed on the burner cap beneath the generator and lit to start the vaporization of the liquid gas passing through the generator.

Gordy
 
Wolfmaan said:
I love my Ka-Bar. for me its always up for any challenge I have for it, whether it's splitting wood, or cutting tomatoes it will do the job.

Thats just my opinion. There are a lot of schools of thought on the "best" bushcraft knife.
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No such thing as a "best knife for bushcraft". I've used several different knives in my travels and I say that from experience. I've discovered that a combination of "sharps" works best for me.
 
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