November 2015 | Flint and Steel

Flint Steel – The Ultimate Fire Making Tool

Whether it's your first time or you're a seasoned veteran, all outdoor pursuits are exhilarating experiences that are unforgettable every time. If you're staying overnight out in the woods, you'll surely need to make a fire to keep warm and cook your evening meal. Although there are plenty of modern tools with which you can…

It's well-known that tried and tested tools are the lacest kind to use when out in the field. The last thing you want to happen is for an ultra-modern and unfamiliar tool to break on you when you need it the most. When it comes to starting a campfire for warmth, protection from wildlife and…

Even if you have only the slightest acquaintance with bushcraft and primitive fire starting, you will not doubt have heard of a range of different methods of making a fire. There are many approaches that have been developed for doing so, but one tool that stands out head and shoulders above the rest is the flint…

Our ancestors were a crafty bunch, having mastered all sorts of skills and techniques to make the most of whatever environment in which they found themselves. One of mankind's early crowning glories was the mastery of fire, an accomplishment so wondrous that it was more often than not attributed to the gods. By the Iron…

If you are looking to make a fire out in the woods while on a camping or hunting trip, there's nothing more satisfying than doing it in the old-fashioned way. We're not talking about something as primitive as rubbing sticks together Boy Scout style, though. Instead, you should opt to use the best flint fire…

Whether you are a nature enthusiast or are new to camping, hiking and other exciting outdoor pursuits, you are probably well aware of the importance of making a fire in the wilderness. We have many means by which to make fire in this modern day and age, ranging from matches to lighters and involving all…

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