Fire lighting with flint. AND Tinder.

[Bob]

I like the sound of that! I'd be interested to know more - especially if one of you could post a piccie to show the final shape of the bag, orientation to the sun etc. - thanks!

Bob :-D

 

[giancarlo]

Here's where i found it,

pretty good pic / site

http://wmuma.com/tracker/skills/fire/water/

cheers
Carlo

 

[al]

just got a c strike a light this morning and made a fire at work, yippee :-D :-D :-D

 

[Jeff Wagner]

So, where do I find usable flint, what is the best thing to strike it with, and what tinder or kindling gives the most " definate " result.

I am not familiar with the geology of Norway however Denmark reputedly offers high quality flint for knapping purposes. This method is popular with period re-enactor types over here. Some encampments or "Rendevous" require that participants refrain from using supplies or tools made after the year 1820.

Fire making by true flint and steel is actually quite reliable and shards and strikers are available from a variety of internet sources.

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/categories/partList.aspx?catID=17&subID=111&styleID=423

A strength of this method in my opinion lies in the fact that one begins with an ember as opposed to a flame. While maintaining an open flame in windy conditions can be challenging, an ember grows stronger. With a little breeze, the tinder is nearly self igniting.

 

[Bob]

Thanks for the link G.

Excellent site - 'a picture speaks a thousand words'!!

Bob :-D

 

[ally]

following the interesting posted link: http://wmuma.com/tracker/skills/fire/magnifier/index.html

it says far sighted glasses only, but will have a go with my short-sighted prescription next time i see the sun....... :shock:

 

[Martyn]

I like the pic of the broken lightbulb firesterter - note the bandage on the guys hand. :-D :-D

 

[boaty]

following the interesting posted link: http://wmuma.com/tracker/skills/fire/magnifier/index.html

it says far sighted glasses only, but will have a go with my short-sighted prescription next time i see the sun....... :shock:

Yes, far-sighted glasses only I'm afraid - I wasted many hours as a youngster trying to use my glasses to light fires!

I remember debating this with my English teacher at school because we were studying Lord of the Flies and Piggy's glasses were used to start a fire - but Piggy was short sighted!