Source for the rod of Firesteel?

[Tore]

Hi all,
As far as I know the rod part of the Swedish FireSteel (light my fire - LMF) is actually a rod used for ignition in some sort of engine. Anyone know more about this, name of the material?
If it is true that the rods are actually a commercial item before LMF put a handle on them, I am looking for a supplier.

Regards
Tore

 

[TheViking]

Hi...

A firesteel is usually 'melted' from about 20 different metals! I don't know the names of these materials.

 

[TheViking]

Hi again.. :roll: ):

19 sorry, Swedish Firesteel Look at 'technical specs'.
On Ray mears' site they say it's made from 20. :biggthump

 

[Ed]

http://thetradingpost.co.uk has the metal rods with no handles or anything.... maybe they could supply you.


Ed

 

[Burnt Ash]

Hi all,
As far as I know the rod part of the Swedish FireSteel (light my fire - LMF) is actually a rod used for ignition in some sort of engine. Anyone know more about this, name of the material?
If it is true that the rods are actually a commercial item before LMF put a handle on them, I am looking for a supplier.

Regards
Tore

The Light-my-Fire 'Firesteel' (developed by Swedish survival expert Lars Fält) is made of a ferro-cerium alloy. It's really just a giant cigarette lighter 'flint'. With this material, the friction from the steel of the knife blade (or striker wheel of a cigarette lighter) causes the ferro-cerium to throw off a shower of sparks.

N.B. In the case of a real (traditional) flint and steel, it's the other way round: the hard flint knocks off a tiny shard of iron/carbon from the steel and ignites it into a spark.

Burnt Ash

 

[tenbears10]

There is a thread on British Blades by Joe from outdoor supplies.

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5005

He is planning to stock them and I'm sure he would supply you. His prices are always very good you can email from his site or PM if you are a member of BB.

Bill

 

[Tore]

Thank you all for the help.
Based on the input I was able to find some more information. Among other the inventor:
http://www.althofen.at/AvW-Museum/Englisch/biographie_e.htm
I will contact the different suppliers, although I am own part time company with knifes, sharpening, survival related equipment and Kydex sheath making. I am also running survival courses for the Norwegian Reserve-officers Association and are basically looking for a supply for resale.

If any of you know of manufactures - any additional hints will be appreciated.

Tore