January 2016 | Flint and Steel

When You Use Flint Fire Making Is A Doddle

Fire making is as much an art as it is an science, and our ancestors found that by using flint fire lighting because a far more reliable and less stressful process. Ever since the Iron Age, our forebears have been using the combination of flint and steel strikers to allow even inexperienced children to light…

In the modern age we have increasingly come to rely on tools and materials that have significantly diverged from their ancient and more natural analogs. Inevitably, some of these tools are undeniably better, but sometimes the most reliable instrument is the simplest. This certainly seems to be the case for fire lighting as the best…

There has been much debate over recent years over which is the best firesteel for reliable and easy fire making. Before the advent of magnesium-containing firesteels and the like, our Iron Age ancestors relied upon the trusty flint and steel approach. While technological advancement is no bad thing, sometimes it really is best to rely…

If you're stuck for a Valentine's Day gift, then you need look no further. If your loved one has a passion for bushcraft and the outdoors, you'll find plenty of customized gift ideas at Flint and Steel. We have put together a range of unique fire making kits which provide everything you need to make…

The importance of fire making in the wilderness can never be understated; it can be a matter of life and death even in today's modern world. Matches can get wet and lighters can run out of fuel, leaving us to rely on more primitive and yet more reliable methods such as the combination of flint…

As with any tool used in the process of making a high quality item of any kind, the characteristics of the raw materials used are of utmost importance if you want to achieve the best possible end result. This principle is well-known throughout the world of bushcraft and beyond, and no woodsman worth their salt…

Generally speaking, fire is your friend in the wilderness. When you use a flint and steel striker to make a fire, you find yourself protected against the cold and wild animals, as well as being able to cook your own lunch and provide a central gathering point for your camping buddies. However, there is much…

Whether you are a novice Boy Scout or a seasoned huntsman, you no doubt recognize the importance of being able to make a fire to keep warm and to cook food while out in the wilderness. Perhaps you are even well-versed in multiple ways of making camp fires without having to depend on modern tools…

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