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How to find flint suitable for flint and steel

I live in the thompson okanogan area of B.C. and I was wanting to know what type of flint I should be looking for, where to look for it, and what it looks like. I have absolutly no experience with...

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There is no "true" flint in North America. The good news is that you don't need true flint. You can use agate, jasper, obsidian, and a bunch of other stones. I've made fire using a local jasper and a...

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I've gotten gotten suitable and reliable sparks from even the nastiest of quartzite river cobble. The key is to use something harder than steel (i.e. knappable stone) with a good edge.

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Having a striker that was made with high carbon steel and hardened will alow you to use a variety of stone. The stone will work best on the steel if it has somewhat af a flat or sharp edge. I have...

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I use chert

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Any stone with a bit of silica mixed in it will be harder than the fire steel, the next step is to brake the stone to get a sharp edge. It's this sharp edge that shaves off tiny bits of steel. The...

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Well I have been experimenting with different rocks I can find in the city. I have one white one that looks like a dull glass on the inside. I have some quartz, and a bluish coloured crystal. I have...

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Re: How to find flint suitable for flint and steel

Strike it along one side - a strong blow at a glancing angle. This should shear off a flake or a piece and leave a sharp edge where it broke off. Dan

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Ok thanks. I want ot make a striker but I'm not sure how big it is supposed to be and which type is better pinch ones or the c-shaped ones?

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Re: How to find flint suitable for flint and steel

Make one that is comfortable for you to use. I've been making my own firesteels for about a year now and have a number of styles. I personaly prefer the 'C' style. I have them in sizes to fit over two...

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Re: How to find flint suitable for flint and steel

With all the types of strikers, I have found the "c" shape the most practical. It is not the most decorative, but the most functional in my opinion.

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A friend challenged me at a camping trip to make a fire. He took away my flint and said "now what're you gonna do?" I picked up some rocks and looked for some that had those glassy (quartz)...

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Re: How to find flint suitable for flint and steel

if you wont i have pounds of chips from my knapping pile. i'll be happy to fill abox up and send it to you if you'll pay the shipping. i usually just throw them in the woods.

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I found some flint and it works really well Here is a pic of the flint and with my new stricker

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where is the best place to find flint in nc

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i'm having trouble making my steel strikers , have tried old files but still cant get it right . i'm i not tempering them right or what

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Re: How to find flint suitable for flint and steel

i'm having trouble making my steel strikers , have tried old files but still cant get it right . i'm i not tempering them right or what How exactly are you making them? There are a few good tutorials...

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