Category Archives: Fire Starter Stories

The Different Types of Wood and How to Use Them

There's one topic that remains all too often neglected when it comes to fire lighting with a firesteel, particularly in the case of recreational campers and other newcomers to the field of bushcraft. This topic is the use of wood, and not just firewood for use with the flint and steel method of fire lighting.…

Over the past few years, we've come on in leaps and bounds as we continue to build awareness of the traditional flint and steel method of fire making. Since we began to expand our reach from our corner of Europe to the wider world, we have been featured in all kinds of online articles, blog…

It’s that festive time of year again!

If you're stuck for an interesting and useful outdoor gift for your friends and family, you’ve come to the right place. At Flint and Steel,...
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The Different Types of Wood and How to Use Them

There's one topic that remains all too often neglected when it comes to fire lighting with a firesteel, particularly in the case of recreational campers...
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A Flint and Steel Story of Lost Family Links Forged Anew (part 3)

What I saw was a brown leather drawstring pouch. Upon opening it, I discovered none other than a strip of metal like the one I...
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A Flint and Steel Story of Lost Family Links Forged Anew (part 2)

It was only a year or so ago that I finally realised exactly what this piece of metal was, all thanks to my youngest grandson,...
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A Flint and Steel Story of Lost Family Links Forged Anew (part 1)

Over the past few years, we've come on in leaps and bounds as we continue to build awareness of the traditional flint and steel method...
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