Oval firesteels
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No, no! I'm an experienced enthusiastic amateur. The only reason I knew was because I've done it too. See, that's where the experience comes in.
Eric
I bow to your superior "Expertise" But now I have that experience, does that make me an "Expert" too? 
I need another drink, then bed!
I need another drink, then bed!
Arrived through the letterbox while we were all out this morning, so of course I had to checked it work OK and also that I'd put the batteries in the right way up 
Grabbed a scrap of flint scavenged from Grooveski's crannog knapping session then after a couple of practice strikes, I was getting sparks, the next one produced this
Thanks again Eric, you too Mike! :You_Rock_
Cheers
Alan
Grabbed a scrap of flint scavenged from Grooveski's crannog knapping session then after a couple of practice strikes, I was getting sparks, the next one produced this
Thanks again Eric, you too Mike! :You_Rock_
Cheers
Alan
Arrived through the letterbox while we were all out this morning, so of course I had to checked it work OK and also that I'd put the batteries in the right way up
Grabbed a scrap of flint scavenged from Grooveski's crannog knapping session then after a couple of practice strikes, I was getting sparks, the next one produced this
Thanks again Eric, you too Mike! :You_Rock_
Cheers
Alan
Job done Alan! Glad you like it. The ovals are not the fanciest of firesteels, but from a purely practical POV, they are double sided so when one side wears out (that should take a few years), you can still use the other side. To be honest, I suspect most people will lose theirs before they wear them out.
Eric
Thanks, just checked and it's gone through fine. I'll be going to the post orifice on Tuesday so I'll post yours and others off then.
Eric
Arrived this morning thanks Eric :You_Rock_
Not had chance to get the knuckles bleeding yet as I`ve had my wee niece and nephew round all afternoon and I`ve been entertaining/feeding/cleaning/disciplining them for most of it.
Looking forward to a stroll out with the hobo in about 5 hours, find a quiet spot and brew up some needle tea.
Rich
Not had chance to get the knuckles bleeding yet as I`ve had my wee niece and nephew round all afternoon and I`ve been entertaining/feeding/cleaning/disciplining them for most of it.
Looking forward to a stroll out with the hobo in about 5 hours, find a quiet spot and brew up some needle tea.
Rich
Job done! I'll be posting everyone's packages tomorrow morning, so you should all get them by Wednesday or Thursday. (The ones I posted on Friday should be there tomorrow).
Let me know as and when they arrive please as I'm monitoring the postal service from my end.
Eric
Let me know as and when they arrive please as I'm monitoring the postal service from my end.
Eric
My kit arrived today! I have several steels and this raises the best spark by miles and more consistently too (along with my dragons breath kit). I think it's going to be a favourite (it's also my prefered method of firelighting)! Both my traditional and modern possibles sets are complete! Many thanks Eric.
Hi Eric, the steel arrived today and worked first time, burning things in your lunch, best way to pass the time.
many thanks, have a rep and a nod to a top chap
many thanks, have a rep and a nod to a top chap