Using a Fire Piston for Bushcraft - Fire Craft

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Uploaded by on Mar 17, 2010

Today Ashley Cawley shows us the Fire Piston and explains how it magically seems to produce an ember for fire lighting so quickly.

A Fire Piston is a primitive fire lighting method that uses the compression of air to ignite tinder, working a bit like a diesel engine.

You can view this video in higher-quality on our website here: http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/bushcraft/39-fire/360-using-a-fire-piston-f...

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  • So.....what is the point of a fire piston in view of other methods?

  • @TheDano59 Daft question. That's the same as asking: "What's the point in a firesteel?" or "What's a point in Matches?" - Just because there are other fire lighting methods that work that doesn't mean we shouldn't try, learn and use others.

    The Fire Piston is actually an old/primitive method, yes their might be easier ways but this doesn't mean we should forget or ignore our ancestors knowledge.

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  • @TheDano59 Exactly! in view of other methods why would you even bother! if you want to be like your ancestors don't carry silica gel. Daft indeed :P

  • I have only recently heard of a fire piston, it's kind of a funky gadget, not one I'd personally use in the bush, but thanks for your comment anyway. All the best

  • @NaturalBushcraft Right, thanks for that, you guy's are hobby/lifestyle. Sorry Mam, That I made a comment in the first place. I have been watching videos on bush skills amd spotted yours. I do think calling people ignorant does indicate the you are bothered by opinion

  • @Sebas58Tv You are ignorant because you've interpreted the video incorrectly and then proceeded to dish out your views and opinions. Your talking about it being a survival tool, at what point do you see me pitching this as a 'great survival tool'? You don't. There is a difference between 'Bushcraft' and 'Survival' one is a hobby/lifestyle choice. I highly recommend a Firesteel, more so than a fire piston, hence why I've already made a video to that effect.

    - Ashley Cawley.

  • @NaturalBushcraft Imao at the stupidity of using a fire piston as a survival tool. A "bic's" fundamental function is creating a spark to ignite fuel. The spark alone (from a bic) would be more practical as a survival tool than carrying around a stupid "toy" like the fire piston. If this is seen as ignorance, then yes posting is wasted on deaf ears. A fire piston as a serious tool is a waste of money, something you viewers should be aware of. Honestly, I carry a fire steel - money well invested.

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