How to remove plastic firesteel handle?

[Jacko]

Got a couple of firesteels with plastic handles on and was wondering the best way of taking the plastic off. Any ideas folks?
Have done a search, but all a bit 'iffy'. Thought about perhaps boiling the handle in water to soften the glue, but would this poss' damage the steel?
HELP!!

Cheers,

 

[Zammo]

I'm no expert, but I'd attempt to pull it off with pliers or failing that use a hacksaw on it. Subtlety was never my strong point.

 

[British Red]

I suppose the question is "why"?

A Fireball flint (big firesteel without a handle) cost £5 or £6. You can then handle it in the finish of your choice with a 9.5mm drill bit...

Check out the thread on "pimp my firesteel"

Red

 

[bambodoggy]

Just clamp the rod in a vice, grab the plastic bit with some pliers and twist until you crack the glue, then pull it off.....no need for heating or boiling or anything else, just brute strength and ignorance! lol

It's really as simple as that mate

Cheers,

Bam.

 

[British Red]

Would a stumpgrinder get it off bam?

 

[bambodoggy]

Would a stumpgrinder get it off bam?

Might obliterate the firesteel....and vice....and workbench....and most likely the workshop too! lol

 

[Jacko]

Right, cheers guys, I can feel a can of Iron Bru coming on and a bit of a play in the shed!!!

Thanks for replying so quick, the last week is the first time I have actually been on any forum (rather than just reading it), and it really is a great resource. Well done to all you regulars!
:You_Rock_

 

[SMARTY]

You can buy them without handles.

 

[Zammo]

I suppose the question is "why"?

A Fireball flint (big firesteel without a handle) cost £5 or £6. You can then handle it in the finish of your choice with a 9.5mm drill bit...

Check out the thread on "pimp my firesteel"

Red

Any chance of a link to them Red?

I bought one a while ago and it turned out to be too small for my sheath.

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

Any chance of a link to them Red?

I bought one a while ago and it turned out to be too small for my sheath.

http://www.firesteel.co.uk/firesteel blanks.htm

I was thinking of doing a group buy.

Any takers?

Phil.

 

[British Red]

Wow that's a good price Phil. I've never used theirs but if they are good, you would struggle to get a better price


For a one off Zammo, ask Andrew at "outdoorcode" for a "Fireball flint"

Red

 

[Andy J]

too much kit to carry mentioned a group buy of firesteels? Yes please, count me in sir! Thanks, Andy...

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

Group buy has started here mate http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=18913

Cheers,

Phil.

 

[loz.]

Would a stumpgrinder get it off bam?

ROFL after looking at Bams Site !

 

[British Red]

......reckon it would though huh?

 

[bambodoggy]

......reckon it would though huh?

Can you imagine the sparks you'd get cast from that firesteel! lol