Minimal Blade and Firesteel Kit

[jimfbte]

Minimal Blade and Firesteel Kit

When I visited blacksmith Darrel Aune's website, I found two items that intrigued me. One is a small knife for $10 and a mini ram's horn firesteel for $15.

I decided to assemble a minimal blade and fire kit to enjoy. I made a bucksin pouch from left over scraps, sewn with synthetic sinew. The thin nylon cord and plastic beads are non-traditional.

The knife comes with a black cord wrapped hilt. I haven't made a sheath for the knife yet.

Here's my $25 kit.

http://aditl.com/blades/blade-firesteel/index.html

 

[beowolf762]

Looks like a fine kit to me, and $25 well spent.

 

[beowolf762]

P.S. what is Darrel Aune's web address? Thanks

 

[chrisanson]

looks good. and for about halve the price of a deacent bottle of whisky!
Chris

 

[Angus Og]

P.S. what is Darrel Aune's web address? Thanks

Darrel Aune blades

http://www.primalconnection.com/index.html

 

[Ogri the trog]

Welcome to the forum Jim.
Thats a good looking set up you have there, whats the tinder by the way?

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[jimfbte]

Welcome to the forum Jim.
Thats a good looking set up you have there, whats the tinder by the way?

ATB

Ogri the trog

The tinder is tow, sort of like unraveled jute with a bit of greasy feel . I didn't show the char cloth in a wee bamboo container with a wood stopper to keep it dry.

I fancy the low-tech, rustic feel of the kit.