Dont waste your money on this. That striker doesnt throw very good sparks. I can get it on the first strike every strike with my strikers i make. I have heard if u are not a blacksmith and wat to make a striker, you can take an old file and break a piece off, then grind the teeth off of the edge and use that smooth edge for striking. And te char cloth is of low quality. It should not fall apart at the weave when torn. It also should not fall apart anywhere when handled.
@Hoosierarcher the steel should actually be hardened. The flint shaves off little pieces of steel that ignite from the energy of the strike. If the steel is not hardened, the steel will bend or shave off too easily, and this lack of resistance will result in few or no sparks that are not hot and burn out quick. A good striker will be so hard that if u drop it on acement floor it will shatter
The jute collected like that is usually referred to as a "nest" and the steel striker shouldn't be hardened steel as it is the steel that actually makes the spark. The flint is actually harder than the steel. I looked at KSF's website and they don't have those wallets listed anymore.
Well done; "Old School" firemaking at its finest! It very well might be easier to carry a firesteel and cottonball or lighter, but it's good to know more ways than just one to make fire. Thank you sir!
not the best quality char cloth notice how it kind of fell apart along the weave when he tore it. you don't need some special pouch. save your money. make your own kit it is easy
@ez2curanut The stones do fracture a little at the edge you strike with each hit. I have never had one break in my hand however. Eventually, you will wear down the edges so far that it makes it difficult to get a spark from the steel. At this point, I will take another rock and use a glancing blow to forcefully fracture the flint so I have new edges to work with. After the rock becomes too small, I discard and get another one. Thanks for asking.
wyldediver, you conducted an excellent demonstration of the essential hand technique for striking steel on flint to generate sparks on tinder material. You provided bonus information on tinder material including the use of unraveled jute twine for primary kindling. You have a good speaking voice that is ideal for these types of demonstration videos. You could do this for a profession if Hollywood discovered you.
I don't mind the demonstration and advertisement. Makes sense; viewers might want to purchase. You did a fine job demonstarting the basic steel striking flint technique. Thanks to videos like yours, I'm learning a lot about survival firestarting. You also portray a strong, confident, instructional voice. One thinks you might be a law enforcement type or military NCO. You seem to be a natural for these kinds of instructional and demo videos and films.
@jeffyoung60 I served my time, so you are correct. I think a lot of folks need to realize that the custom hand made leather wallet comprises a lot of the cost. How much does a cheap wallet at walmart cost? It ain't half the construction either. Everything is subjective.
Nothing. What does that question have to do with this kit? I use firesteels all the time. I also use flint and steel a lot as well as supplied in this kit. Why would something be wrong with using a firesteel?
so much for old school at it's finest, nothing old school about that price for things you can put together yourself for a fraction of the price. At first I thought this was an instructional video but just turned out to be more advertising.
Just got mine and my Dad's (fathers day gift) awesome little kit. It takes me a lot of strikes, and can't always get the twine to catch. I just need to get the hang of it to do it fast.
Also, never buy flint. Any hard rock that can be broken into flakes will work well. But any hard rock will work. Even granite will work.
Classicalguitarist22 1 month ago
Dont waste your money on this. That striker doesnt throw very good sparks. I can get it on the first strike every strike with my strikers i make. I have heard if u are not a blacksmith and wat to make a striker, you can take an old file and break a piece off, then grind the teeth off of the edge and use that smooth edge for striking. And te char cloth is of low quality. It should not fall apart at the weave when torn. It also should not fall apart anywhere when handled.
Classicalguitarist22 1 month ago
@Hoosierarcher the steel should actually be hardened. The flint shaves off little pieces of steel that ignite from the energy of the strike. If the steel is not hardened, the steel will bend or shave off too easily, and this lack of resistance will result in few or no sparks that are not hot and burn out quick. A good striker will be so hard that if u drop it on acement floor it will shatter
Classicalguitarist22 1 month ago
The jute collected like that is usually referred to as a "nest" and the steel striker shouldn't be hardened steel as it is the steel that actually makes the spark. The flint is actually harder than the steel. I looked at KSF's website and they don't have those wallets listed anymore.
hoosierarcher 1 month ago
How would you be able to use this twice
spaghettirocks 2 months ago
by sounds there lots birds nest above your head. now i make my char cloth out of kerosene wicks cut in to sq. i also have made tender tubes
RJBURG 1 year ago
Well done; "Old School" firemaking at its finest! It very well might be easier to carry a firesteel and cottonball or lighter, but it's good to know more ways than just one to make fire. Thank you sir!
Spikestrip55 1 year ago
not the best quality char cloth notice how it kind of fell apart along the weave when he tore it. you don't need some special pouch. save your money. make your own kit it is easy
captainkirk5100 1 year ago
nice video. Will that flint stone break if you dont hit it "just right"?
ez2curanut 1 year ago
@ez2curanut The stones do fracture a little at the edge you strike with each hit. I have never had one break in my hand however. Eventually, you will wear down the edges so far that it makes it difficult to get a spark from the steel. At this point, I will take another rock and use a glancing blow to forcefully fracture the flint so I have new edges to work with. After the rock becomes too small, I discard and get another one. Thanks for asking.
wyldediver 1 year ago
wyldediver, you conducted an excellent demonstration of the essential hand technique for striking steel on flint to generate sparks on tinder material. You provided bonus information on tinder material including the use of unraveled jute twine for primary kindling. You have a good speaking voice that is ideal for these types of demonstration videos. You could do this for a profession if Hollywood discovered you.
jeffyoung60 1 year ago
@jeffyoung60 HA! That's what I keep waiting for...My big break. Just remember where you saw me first when I hit the big time. LOL!
wyldediver 1 year ago
I don't mind the demonstration and advertisement. Makes sense; viewers might want to purchase. You did a fine job demonstarting the basic steel striking flint technique. Thanks to videos like yours, I'm learning a lot about survival firestarting. You also portray a strong, confident, instructional voice. One thinks you might be a law enforcement type or military NCO. You seem to be a natural for these kinds of instructional and demo videos and films.
jeffyoung60 1 year ago
@jeffyoung60 I served my time, so you are correct. I think a lot of folks need to realize that the custom hand made leather wallet comprises a lot of the cost. How much does a cheap wallet at walmart cost? It ain't half the construction either. Everything is subjective.
wyldediver 1 year ago
whats wrong with useing a fire stell flint
vidking101 2 years ago
Nothing. What does that question have to do with this kit? I use firesteels all the time. I also use flint and steel a lot as well as supplied in this kit. Why would something be wrong with using a firesteel?
wyldediver 2 years ago
34.95 what the f....
so much for old school at it's finest, nothing old school about that price for things you can put together yourself for a fraction of the price. At first I thought this was an instructional video but just turned out to be more advertising.
Disappointing.
misternylon 2 years ago
Apparently you missed the part where I actually did a demonstration...
wyldediver 2 years ago
Nope, it's just too expensive, simple as that.
misternylon 2 years ago
Then make your own. No one is holding a gun to your head and forcing you to buy it.
wyldediver 2 years ago
@wyldediver you mean the part that lasted for like 5 seconds, starting right after all the advertising??? lol
theanvilcracks 1 year ago
how much was it
prabhjot123456789 2 years ago
I think it was about $30. Derrick appears to be out of stock. I should call him about that.
wyldediver 2 years ago
it is not this easy. bear grills gonna fuck you up. from tim moore.
madness60 2 years ago
Actually it is that easy. You need to take the time to learn the skill.
wyldediver 2 years ago
Just got mine and my Dad's (fathers day gift) awesome little kit. It takes me a lot of strikes, and can't always get the twine to catch. I just need to get the hang of it to do it fast.
snake890217 2 years ago
Great video! Excellent instruction. Looks like a great little kit over at KSF.
Tradja 2 years ago
Awesome video. You explain the technique perfectly and demonstrate clearly. Well done!
icychap 2 years ago