Steel Striker.....

[Kevj]

Hello,

Im looking for a steel, is anyone producing them on here? - I've pm'd John Fenna, as I know he used to produce the Dragons Breath - just waiting on a reply from him.

Can anyone point me to someone on here who makes them?

Thanks
KevJ

 

[Darryl of Sussex]

Please add me to that list for a steel.

Ta

Darryl

 

[Mesquite]

Dave Budd of this parish makes them and usually has a few knocking around ready for sale.

 

[crosslandkelly]

Alternatively a broken file will do the job, the older the better as they tend to have a higher carbon content in the steel.

 

[jimfbte]

BCUK member Millius2 (Andy) makes great flint strikers at a reasonable price. I'm just one of many satisfied users.

 

[Mesquite]

Alternatively a broken file will do the job, the older the better as they tend to have a higher carbon content in the steel.

Did you grind the striking edge smooth Colin?

 

[crosslandkelly]

Did you grind the striking edge smooth Colin?

No, I just used it as it was. it may work better if ground smooth, but works fine as is Steve.

 

[John Fenna]

Very much work better if ground!
I spend days every year grinding the edges and sharp broken ends of the files that go into my popular "Dragons Breath" flint and steel kits