Orion
another day at the forge
updated
Happy Two for Tuesday.
I am using my fatwood handled cut-off 10" ferro rod and hand-forged (by me) Germanic/Japanese-inspired camphor laurel wood handled striker
Bunnings or Coles Fatwood.
I also used my pocket bellows and ember tongs.
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A discussion on a few projects I have finished recently.
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Testing some burlap charcloth I cooked up this morning, preliminary testing is positive.
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My Amadou friction lighter kit is now complete as I have received all the items for it, very pleased as it has come together everything fits as hoped and it looks great. The Amadou friction lighter fits in the tinderbox along with a rope lighter and spare rope.
Consists of the primary vintage Amadou friction lighter and rope
rare antique pewter tinderbox ( from a Friesian tail clock) with included vintage rope lighter (the red rope lighter)
Aussie black flint
extra rope lighter (reproduction)
several spare ropes (some are nitrated some aren't)
all housed in a handmade leather wallet-style pouch
tinderbox from a Friesian clock. Here's the spiel from the seller (eBay)
Rare pewter tinder box marked on the inside of the lid, some kind of fire contraption inside. It is part of the accessories of a Friesian clock. This was hanging from the Friesian tail clock ornaments together with ember tongs. The tinderbox was used to put in some glowing hot coal that was used to light the pipe or cigar or keep the hands warm!
The 'fire contraption' they alluded to are rope lighters (obviously didn't know what they had, it didn't spark when I got it as it had no flint in it, easily replaced.
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Here I show my latest striker from Good Forge (Hammer and Tongs), the traditional Scottish Snail striker and I getting a few embers with it on char cloth. He has several styles of strikers available.
This striker was supplied with a nice piece of flint.
*I did opt for a touchmark
*this is the 11th striker I have bought from this maker.
The actual striker is 84.2mmx34.9mmx3.2mm strike face thickness
I bought it from Etsy
etsy.com/au/listing/688649918/scottish-style-snail-shape-firesteel?click_key=2dc67d7ab847e71780a56648289c94517858bf93%3A688649918&click_sum=65a5e6e3&ref=landingpage_similar_listing_bot-2&sts=1&listing_id=688649918&listing_slug=scottish-style-snail-shape-firesteel
These are shipped from Ukraine and this striker took 23 days to get to me.
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Happy Flint and Steel Saturday.
I have decided to do a Flint and Steel Saturday and hope other Flint and Steel fans pick this up and start doing this ritual.
This week I am using my Goodforge Scottish snail striker, supplied Flint, round lamp wick (for a rope lighter) and nitrated white punk fungus I attempted to light a candle, failing to do so.
I also used my pocket bellows and ember tongs.
I also used a Spider colander as a Tinder bundle holder.
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Happy Flint and Steel Saturday.
I have decided to do a Flint and Steel Saturday and hope other Flint and Steel fans pick this up and start doing this ritual.
This week I am using my Goodforge 17th century B-type striker, supplied Flint, cheesecloth charcloth, spills and I lit a candle with the spill.
I also used my pocket bellows and ember tongs.
I also used a Spider colander as a Tinder bundle holder.
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Happy Fatwood Friday.
This week I am burning off old stores of Fatwood, which was harvested here in Brisbane many years ago.
I am using my 10" Ferro rod and HSS 8% cobalt striker to light it.
I used my Smiths PackPal to make the shavings.
I use a plane to make the larger shavings.
I am using my FabKreations manger to burn my fatwood in.
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Here I show what I finished off at Andrew's forge today, again I want to thank him for allowing me to use his forge, it is very appreciated mate.
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just lit a coke forge and started the blower (forced air induction)
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I bought it from
https://www.aussiestormshop.com.au/emergency/fire-starting/strikers/
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I bought my friction lighter from eBay
It was $111.97 delivered and took 13 days to be delivered from France
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Happy Two for Tuesday.
I am using my antler-handled Nathan4071 square ferro rod and hand-forged (by me) W2 stubbie 9.7mm oval (Hudson Bay type) striker
Bunnings or Coles Fatwood.
I also used my pocket bellows and ember tongs.
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Happy Flint and Steel Saturday.
I have decided to do a Flint and Steel Saturday and hope other Flint and Steel fans pick this up and start doing this ritual.
This week I am using my JF Blacksmithy custom R-type striker, supplied Flint, old charcloth and palm husks as a tinder bundle which I blew to flame.
I also used my pocket bellows and ember tongs.
I also used a Spider colander as a Tinder bundle holder.
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Happy Fatwood Friday.
This week I am burning off premium old stores Fatwood, which was harvested here in Brisbane many years ago.
I am using my 10" Ferro rod and HSS 8% cobalt striker to light it.
I used my Smiths PackPal to make the shavings.
I use a plane to make the larger shavings.
I am using my FabKreations manger to burn my fatwood in.
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Here I show what I finished off at Andrew's forge today, again I want to thank him for allowing me to use his forge, it is very appreciated mate.
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Here I show my latest striker from Good Forge (Hammer and Tongs), the traditional 17th century B-type striker and me getting a few embers with it on char cloth. He has several styles of strikers available.
This striker was supplied with a nice piece of flint.
*I did opt for a touchmark
The actual striker is 64mmx29.6mmx3.7mm strike face thickness
I bought it from Etsy
etsy.com/au/listing/1492185879/traditional-bushcraft-flint-and-steel?click_key=835aa7d693981f758677f86d0fdce972dac06762%3A1492185879&click_sum=f53e17be&ref=related-2&sts=1
These are shipped from Ukraine and this striker took 19 days to get to me.
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Happy Two for Tuesday.
I am using my fatwood handle cut-off 10" ferro rod and hand-forged (by me) W2 elongated oval (Hudson Bay type) striker
Bunnings or Coles Fatwood.
I also used my pocket bellows and ember tongs.
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purple with speed holes
open length 147.2mm
blade length 59.2mm
closed length 91.5mm
weight 76g
blade thickness (S/S supplied blade) .4mm (Nexland ceramic blade) .2mm
aluminium handle, S/S pocket clip (reversible), titanium spring retention for holding in the blades, comes in various colours and patterns
Gravity deployment with lock
where I bought it from
truetalon.com/collections/reate-knives
Nexland ceramic utility blades (6)
etsy.com/au/listing/1577645781/nexland-ut1-black-ceramic-utility-blade?click_key=f1e84cb484233fcb2e6e73378e61147ee8279e04%3A1577645781&click_sum=04982514&ref=shop_home_recs_15&variation0=3898061128
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**Warning do this in a well-ventilated area as melting sulphur gives off noxious fumes, do not breathe them in as it can damage your airways.
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Happy Flint and Steel Saturday.
I have decided to do a Flint and Steel Saturday and hope other Flint and Steel fans pick this up and start doing this ritual.
This week I am using my Metal Artisans custom striker, Georgetown Flint, Texas USA, charred flat lamp wick and palm husks as a tinder bundle which I blew to flame.
I also used my pocket bellows and ember tongs.
I also used a Spider colander as a Tinder bundle holder.
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Where I bought them from
beaverbushcraft.co.uk/ourshop/cat_1477921-ANIMAL-MYTHICAL-Strikers.html
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Happy Fatwood Friday.
This week I am burning off recently acquired New Zealand Fatwood, which was gifted to me by Jason.
I am using my 10" Ferro rod and HSS 8% cobalt striker to light it.
I used my Smiths PackPal to make the shavings.
I use a plane to make the larger shavings.
I am using my FabKreations manger to burn my fatwood in.
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Here I show what I finished off at Andrew's forge today, again I want to thank him for allowing me to use his forge, it is very appreciated mate.
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Designed by CIVIVI
SPECIFICATIONS
Overall Length Open: 177.6 mm
Overall Length Closed: 102.4 mm
Blade Length: 75.2 mm
Blade Thickness: 3.0 mm
Style: Linerlock, Ceramic Bearings, Stainless Pocket Clip
Steel: D2
Hardness: 58-60 HRC
Handle Material: G10, Purple
Handle Thickness: 11 mm
Back Spacer:
Liner: Stainless, Gray
Screws: Stainless
Weight: 82 Grams/92g with lanyard
Made in: China
Ebay link
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/284629559040?epid=18051835235&itmmeta=01HZ0GS16HHTFKZWYPH5M3TF1Z&hash=item42453e6700:g:nLcAAOSwf75j6TtH
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Happy Two for Tuesday.
I am using my antler cut-off 10" ferro rod and hand-forged (by me) Nicholson Australia single curl colonial striker
Bunnings or Coles Fatwood.
I also used my pocket bellows and ember tongs.
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Happy Flint and Steel Saturday.
I have decided to do a Flint and Steel Saturday and hope other Flint and Steel fans pick this up and start doing this ritual.
This week I am using my Primative.com Finish #6 striker, Texas Edward Plateau chert, charred punkwood and palm husks as a tinder bundle which I blew to flame.
I also used my pocket bellows and ember tongs.
I also used a Spider colander as a Tinder bundle holder.
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Happy Fatwood Friday.
This week I am burning off New Zealand Fatwood, which was gifted to me by Jason.
I am using my 10" Ferro rod and HSS 8% cobalt striker to light it.
I used my Smiths PackPal to make the shavings.
I use a plane to make the larger shavings.
I am using my FabKreations manger to burn my fatwood in.
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where I buy it from
https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/95301...
*I buy potassium nitrate as a stump remover. Warning potassium nitrate is a mild skin irritant be careful handling it. Also, be sensible in buying it.
*I take no responsibility for what others do with this information as I cannot control their actions.
**This slow match was a bit too volatile, and I recommend reducing the KNO3 by half (1 level tablespoon to 1 cup of hot water)
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this is my personal flint and steel kit compiled for my best strikers (which I forged), the only thing I am changing is making a new set of smaller ember tongs.
I may add things if I get good suggestions.
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hemp wick 3m rolls
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/285745369827
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where I buy it from
etsy.com/au/listing/953017307/natural-cream-braided-100-cotton-smooth?ref=yr_purchases
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Happy Two for Tuesday.
I am using my antler Nathan square ferro rod and hand-forged (by me) file striker plate
Bunnings or Coles Fatwood.
I also used my pocket bellows and ember tongs.
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Happy Flint and Steel Saturday.
I have decided to do a Flint and Steel Saturday and hope other Flint and Steel fans pick this up and start doing this ritual.
This week I am using my Primative.com French "P" #9 striker, Flint River Georgia chert, charcloth ember transfer to white punk fungus and palm husks as a tinder bundle which I blew to flame.
I also used my pocket bellows and ember tongs.
I also used a Spider colander as a Tinder bundle holder.
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where I bought them from (eBay)
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/173605367611?var=473876407480
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Happy Fatwood Friday.
This week I am burning off American Fatwood, which was gifted to me by Redneck Renegade, thanks Jack. This is the last of this premium American Georgia fatwood I have
I am using my 10" Ferro rod and HSS 8% cobalt striker to light it.
I used my Smiths PackPal to make the shavings.
I use a plane to make the larger shavings.
I am using my FabKreations manger to burn my fatwood in.
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Here I show what I finished off at Andrew's forge today, again I want to thank him for allowing me to use his forge, it is very appreciated mate.
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hemp wick 3m rolls
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