How Do You Make A Flint & Steel Fire Starter?
After rubbing sticks together for friction, the next-oldest way to start fire is probably striking flint against steel. A solid piece of flint is struck by a piece of steel. The rough, chipped-up flint shaves off bits of steel that produces the sparks. These are then used to ignite tinder. Back in the days when steel was a prized commodity, these fire-starting kits were hard to assemble. Nowadays, steel is everywhere, making it a simple task. Get a steel tool for striking. The typical store-bought flint and steel kit will include a piece of steel with a hook on each end, but in reality most anything handy can be used. A good idea is to use an old Buck knife. Don’t use a good knife as a striker, because doing so may ruin the blade. Find or buy some flint. Flint is a common sedimentary cryptocrystal, and it can often be found around limestone or chalk outcrops. Many places where people go to camp will have rock formations where flints can be collected. A basic geology guide may be helpfu
