Flint striker

Some people walk past steel strikers without buying new and unusual ones. At a recent muzzleloader event, I picked up a new steel striker for traditional flint and steel fire starting. If you’re unfamiliar with the real flint and steel, let me share some of the reasons why this antiquated fire starting method should still be considered for survival.

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People often ask me abut fire steel shapes other than the shape that I usually make, so I got Northwood Iowa Dave Hartwig's permission to show a number of different strike-a-light shapes that he has researched.

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Attention! If you have any problems with your purchase please contact me directly via Etsy or email. wiedmilol [!at] interia.pl Flint striker forged in my forge. It gives a lot of warm sparks. Due to the fact that every flint striker is made by hand, the parameters of each one may differ. !!!Write to me a message if you want to customize your order!!! Introducing our reliable flint striker, the perfect tool for fire starting during your outdoor adventures. Whether you're camping, hiking, or…

A VERY PRACTICAL FLINT FIRE STARTER - The flint striker allows you to easily light a fire or a fireplace, in all weathers and at any altitude. Ideal for campfires, barbecues, camping vacations or as an emergency outdoor accessory. Add it to your survival kit and bring it with you whenever enjoying the outdoor with your friends and family. #Outdoor #Ferro #Recreation

Left side: French 1630's Seneca 1650-1680 -- probably Dutch British mid 1700's Right side: Whale - late 1700's New England Scottish 1700's English/Italian late 1600's to late 1700's

These flint striker designs are based on archaeological finds. From the Iron Age forward and prior to the invention of the friction match, the use of natural flint & steel was a common method of fire lighting. Make your own flint striker with instructions from our popular blacksmithing courses.

primitive knife, Flint striker style, The Vikings called it a "Woman's Knife"