Hi all,
I've seen a number of demonstrations on YT of people using the back of various blades with a fero rod.
I was curious as to whether this is to preserve the blades edge, or whether the backs of certain knives are cerated.
My wife bought me an early xmas gift, fero rod and striker. Could barely get any sparks with the striker (finding the tethered strap a little restricting) so I experimented with the blade of my leathermans. It worked a treat! Little to no effort and sparks every time.
Just wondered what people's thoughts were on using the blade as opposed to the back of the knife, if it's bad practice, damages knife, damages fero rod etc.
Thoughts?
Dave
I've seen a number of demonstrations on YT of people using the back of various blades with a fero rod.
I was curious as to whether this is to preserve the blades edge, or whether the backs of certain knives are cerated.
My wife bought me an early xmas gift, fero rod and striker. Could barely get any sparks with the striker (finding the tethered strap a little restricting) so I experimented with the blade of my leathermans. It worked a treat! Little to no effort and sparks every time.
Just wondered what people's thoughts were on using the blade as opposed to the back of the knife, if it's bad practice, damages knife, damages fero rod etc.
Thoughts?
Dave