It makes sense. The flint can't move around and absorb some of the energy of the steel as movement so there is a lot more force available to shave sparks.
Watching this a few times, I am amazed that I have not yet commented. These are methods that I have employed, except for the last one. They are all great methods. Will try the last method but it appears that I need a chunk of a flint to make it work.
Well! That is interesting indeed. I suppose #1 would work even if it was a palm-size flake of English flint set on edge? The dogged determination you all displayed in this research project is simply astounding. I'm a firm believer now that a char free fire can be consistently made.
Nice video, look forward to the new plant info. Didn't see one flint and steel technique that's new to me this year. The drag technique. I did a video on it, I have found it super useful. You may want to look into it. Have a good one brother.
Great video, thank you very much for the effort you put into it. Have you tried milkweed? It has very similar characteristics to nettle, both being excellent cordage material. I wonder if that's a common tell for tinder too.
I appreciate it thank you but I also need to know if you need to shape the stone if you need a Flint nap it to have sharp edges and what kind of steel to use? I have a steel bit I cannot get a spark and I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I think my stone needs to be napped so it has sharper edges I think
Sharp edges definitely make a huge difference. We keep a small striking stone on hand to break off small pieces of dull flint which leaves sharp edges which produce more spark. As far as strikers go we’ve had good success with most of the carbon steel strikers purchased off Amazon. Here’s a link to one of the strikers we’ve used quite a bit: Flint Steel Striker - amzn.to/3W0mLVu
We always have a small stone with us for striking to make periodic breaks on the edge of our flint. We do go through quite a bit of rock by doing this, but it's worth it to have sharp edges which produce far more spark.
See our recent complete updated list of incredible No Char Tinders here:
ua-cam.com/video/i1N0voqDk0Y/v-deo.html
I can't tell you how much I appreciate these videos and the continuous research and work you've all put into them. Thank you so much.
Can only agree.
I think you're the only one doing this. Thanks for sharing this. It's very useful
I've tried these uncharred tinders. no luck. Friends in the UK have had no success either. How about you? any luck with any of the uncharred tinder?
people who already think they know it all, never learn anything new.
Thank you very much for answering my comment
Any time!
Amazing! Will be giving this ago for sure, thank you.
It makes sense. The flint can't move around and absorb some of the energy of the steel as movement so there is a lot more force available to shave sparks.
Exactly.
This is the best outdoor channel on UA-cam. Thank you so much for all your work and the knowledge!
Kind words my friend. Much appreciated.
Excellent job
I love flint & steel, as well as learning more about it. Keep the awesome videos coming guys!!
Thanks a lot, make sure that you make the fire, plant video next please 🌱🔥
Every single one of your videos is top quality in production and especially in information. You transmit unique knowledge. Thank you for your work!
Watching this a few times, I am amazed that I have not yet commented. These are methods that I have employed, except for the last one. They are all great methods. Will try the last method but it appears that I need a chunk of a flint to make it work.
You gotta listen when the guy has a flint striker that worn through! That’s a lot of strikes!
Haha 😂. Ya we’re hanging that striker on the wall.
Love the determination and dedication this channel has!
Well! That is interesting indeed. I suppose #1 would work even if it was a palm-size flake of English flint set on edge? The dogged determination you all displayed in this research project is simply astounding. I'm a firm believer now that a char free fire can be consistently made.
Great to hear! Thanks.
Nice video, look forward to the new plant info. Didn't see one flint and steel technique that's new to me this year. The drag technique. I did a video on it, I have found it super useful. You may want to look into it. Have a good one brother.
Can you explain in detail how you do them? PLEASE🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Great video, thank you very much for the effort you put into it. Have you tried milkweed? It has very similar characteristics to nettle, both being excellent cordage material. I wonder if that's a common tell for tinder too.
Good question. We’ve tried milkweed fluff without success, but we’ve heard many times that the ovum from the pod works.
I appreciate it thank you but I also need to know if you need to shape the stone if you need a Flint nap it to have sharp edges and what kind of steel to use? I have a steel bit I cannot get a spark and I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I think my stone needs to be napped so it has sharper edges I think
Sharp edges definitely make a huge difference. We keep a small striking stone on hand to break off small pieces of dull flint which leaves sharp edges which produce more spark. As far as strikers go we’ve had good success with most of the carbon steel strikers purchased off Amazon.
Here’s a link to one of the strikers we’ve used quite a bit:
Flint Steel Striker - amzn.to/3W0mLVu
just asking where did you get your steel striker
We've used a couple different styles, but I believe this is the brand you see in most of our videos: amzn.to/3W0mLVu
@@wildernessstrong6131 thanks i got to get one i dropped my striker broke it i can still use it
how do you sharp your flint
We always have a small stone with us for striking to make periodic breaks on the edge of our flint. We do go through quite a bit of rock by doing this, but it's worth it to have sharp edges which produce far more spark.
@@wildernessstrong6131 thanks for the info
it doesn't take many strikes with flint and steel to see sparks go in all directions, does it? people are funny.