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    Flint striker injury

    Hahaha, I hadn't considered the extra danger of using the knife instead! 😂 At least that has a handle though. Maybe I'll try whacking it with the hatchet?! 😂 You're a gent, thanks again. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
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    Flint striker injury

    That'd be great!! Thank you! Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
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    Flint striker injury

    It's worth a try. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
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    Flint striker injury

    Thanks all for your replies. The injury happens on my index finger where it grips the striker. It's only a cheap little striker that came with the rod. I think I'm just going to use the back of my knife and get rid of the offending striker! Matches are fine, and I do carry waterproof ones, but I...
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    Flint striker injury

    Ah, my bad - I've done a little research and what I've been calling a flint is actually a ferro rod!! So, same question but with the thing correctly labelled!! :o
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    Flint striker injury

    Hi all. I use a flint stick and striker for fire lighting, but the striker has a tendency to rip a layer of skin off my finger if it takes more than a couple of strikes! Am I better off just using my knife? Or am I missing something with the striker?! It seems a shame not to use the striker...
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