Happy Fatwood Friday!!!đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đȘ”đ„ with the Nathan 4071 Lava Sprayer 10 Ă 1 Ferro Rod Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2026-09-25 | Happy Fatwood Friday!!!đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đȘ”đ„ with the Nathan 4071 Lava Sprayer 10 Ă 1 Ferro Rod
Happy Fatwood Friday! đđđ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đđđ Using My 4DB Ferro Rod & Ruawhata Sticky Icky đČđČđČđłđż Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-10-17 | Today i am Using My Four Directions Bushcraft 4DB 8" x 1/2" Ferro Rod From the USA đșđž đșđžđșđžđ„đ„đ„đđđŻđŻđŻSadly His Company Has Closed Down and No longer Has any Stock.i Put a New Zealand Deer Antler đŠ Handle on the Ferro Rod and Striker.The striker Was Gifted to Me By Dean @ Orion You Tube Channel in Australia đŠđș and is A 12% Colbalt 8mm x 8mm Square HSS lathe Bit and for Fatwood Today i am Using My Ruawhata Sticky icky đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đČđČđČđłđżđłđżđłđżđ„đ„đ„đ„đđđŻđŻđŻhope everyone has a great Weekend đ
Flint and Steel Saturday! đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đđđđŹđŹđŹđ„đ„đ„đ„ Trying to get it Done With Daldina đâđ«đâđ«đâđ« Again đ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-10-11 | Kia Ora Whanau! I Have Been Slogging it Away Trying to get Ignition With Daldina Zealandia đâđ«đâđ«đâđ« This Week. i Got ignition Once for About 5 Seconds. I Thought i Had it On Camera.đȘđȘđȘI Thought i had Pushed Record. No! and it Went Out. Since Then I Have Been Trying Again and Again All Week. This is The Pinical of Flint and Steel For Me To Get a Fire Going Using Daldina Flint and Steel on a Stone Ignition.đȘšđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đđđđŹđŹđŹđ„đ„đ„đâđ«đâđ«đâđ«đđđSadly If You Have Read Thus Far i Failed Again.But I Won't Stop Trying. i had to Use Hardwood Ash lyed Cattail đŸđŸđŸ In the End.Happy Flint and Steel Saturday. please Leave Any Advice, Tips in the Comment Section. We Learn from Each Other and Every Fire.đđ€đ«¶đ«¶đ«¶
Happy Fatwood Friday! đđđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đșđžđșđžđșđž Using Michigan Gold đČđČđČ & My Nathan 4071 Beast đđđ 6 x 1đ€ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-10-09 | Today i am Using My Nathan 4071 6" x 1" Beast Ferro Rod Lava Sprayer from the Godfather of Lava in California USA đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đȘ”đȘ”đșđžđșđžđșđžđđđđđđđđđđđđfor A Striker i Am Using My 8% Colbalt 8mm x 8mm HSS Square Lathe Bit With Ruawhata Sticky icky Handles.đ€for Fatwood i am using Red Pine đČđČđČ Michigan Gold Sticky icky from the Fatwood Queen Shlisa Shell đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đȘ”đȘ”đșđžđșđžđșđžđđHere's a Link to Nathans Etsy:etsy.com/nz/shop/NathansFerroRodsHere's a Link To Nathans You Tube:youtube.com/@NathansFerroceriumrods1?si=T8RG27GZeLMro-zFHere's a Link to Shlisa's Etsy:etsy.com/nz/shop/FatwoodQueenHere's a Link to Shlisa's YouTube: youtube.com/@ShlisaShell?si=KB8VV9V4JJwn6uRjHere's a Link To Dominic Minischetti You Tube:youtube.com/@Dominic.Minischetti?si=dq9hCw-JTv-TupnuHere's a Link to The Brother F005 Budget Bushcraft Knife in D2 blade steel:I just found this on AliExpress: NZ$126.01 | Brother Knife F005 Bushcarft D2 Hunting Knives Stone Wash Micarta Grips Sharp Fixed Blade Fishing Outdoor Knifehttps://a.aliexpress.com/_mKhnRmv
Happy Fatwood Friday! đđđ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”With a Nathan 4071 Super Dragonđđđđđđđșđžđșđžđșđž& Mississippi Sticky Icky Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-10-03 | Today i am using Mississippi Sticky Icky Fatwood đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đșđžđșđžđșđžđČđČđČ gifted to me From the Godfather of Lava Mr Nathan 4071 đđđđđi am also using Today one of my 1st Ferro Rods i Got off Nathan, the 6" x 3/4" Super Dragon đ„đ„đ„đ„đđđđđđwith a Ruawhata Sticky Icky Fatwood Handle.for a Striker i am using my 12% Colbalt 8mmx 8mm Square HSS lathe Bit from Dean @ Orion in Australia đŠđș đŠđșđŠđșđŠđŠđŠđđđi Added a Deer Antler Handle.đ€and My Knife of Choice for Fire Prep, is the JEFF WHITE, CAMP KING đđđȘđȘđȘđșđžđșđžđșđžđșđžExellent Full Tang Knife 5 - 6 " long 1095 Steel Blade with Curly maple Handle i Think. please correct me if i am wrong.HAPPY FATWOOD FRIDAY WHANAU! Have a Great Weekend.Thanks Again to Nathan 4071 in California USAand Dean @ Orion in Queensland Australia đHere's a Link To The Real Bill Meltons Channel. Gone But Not Forgotten.https://youtube.com/@billmelton8993?si=kklAx1-yGGKLgBBuHere's a Link To Nathan's Etsy Store:etsy.com/nz/shop/NathansFerroRodsHere's a Link To Nathan's You Tube:youtube.com/@NathansFerroceriumrods1?si=wIq9Ci-LYiRH3KYtHere's a Link to Deans You Tube:youtube.com/@waveman0?si=_CMaXRhs-RKs3-tM
Happy Two For Tuesday! đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đđ„đłđż using a New Hard Ferro Rod, and NZ Brown Jasper đ€ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-09-30 | Today i am using a New Hard Ferro Rod.The Wildo (Fire Flash Pro) from Bushlife NZ.This Rod is at the Tail End Of The Hard Rod Spectrum. Bordering on Being a Soft Rod.đ„đ„đ„i Found it to be an OK Rod, with an Exceptional Striker for Either Left or Right Handed Person.Based on its Size Though, i Would Not Say it is Value For $$$ Money! đ°đ°đ° IMHOToday i Used Ruawhata Fatwood đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đ„My Knife of Choice Today Was My Jeff White Camp King In 1095 Blade Steel, made in the đșđž đșđžđșđžđșđž đȘđȘđȘđđ€I Also Used NZ Brown Jasper đȘšđȘšđȘšđłđżđłđżđłđżMy Andy Kirkham Custom Striker đ„đ„đ„ Made in the đŹđ§ đŹđ§đŹđ§ âïžâïžâïžNest Material of Grass, lichen, and Moss and Ponga Tree Leaves.and My Oldest Charcloth min 4 yrs old very likely to be Alot Older. And My Pocket Bellows.đŹđŹđŹI Also Wanted To Address A Reminder About Flint and Steel Striking Technique. Especially When We Accidentally knap Our Flint Instead Of Grazing it. As I Find Myself Doing This Un- intentionally At Times.Happy Two For Tuesday Whanau! đđđ„đ„đ„Feel Free To Leave Any Comments, Feedback, Negative or Positive in the Comments Section.We Learn From Each Other, We Learn From Each Fire.đ€
Happy Flint and Steel Saturday! đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đđđđŹđŹđŹđ„đ„đ„đUsing Iron Pyrite (Fools Gold) & Ash Lye CattailđŸ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-09-26 | Today i am using Iron Pyrite (Fools Gold) đȘšđȘšđȘšđȘđȘđȘđ„đ„đ„ With My Andrew Kirkham Custom Rat StrikerđŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§âïžâïžâïžFor Ignition I Am Using Hardwood Ash Lye Cattail.đŸđŸđŸplease feel free, to comment get me feedback, Good or Bad! đ€We learn from every FIRE đ„ đ„đ„đ„đđ€ HAPPY FASS EVERYONE, AND HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND! đșđșđ»đșđșđđ
Happy Fatwood Friday! đđđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đȘ”đŠđșđŠđșđŠđșđđđ Using New Aussie Hard Rod, the Dragons Breath đđČđŠđ„đ„đ„ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-09-25 | Today i am Using Ruawhata Lover's Lane Sticky icky Fatwood đȘ”đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đłđżA New Aussie Hard Austrian Type Ferro Rod. From Survival Australia.its called the Dragons Breath.đ„đ„đ„đČđČđČ2 Sizes this smaller One and The Biggest i have Seen in the Hard Austrian Type a 5" x 1/2" đđplease feel free to leave your comments, feedback, ideas etc, good or bad in my Comment Section please. Very Much Appreciated. We Learn from every Fire.have a Great Weekend and Happy Fatwood Friday Whanau! đđ€đđ„đłđżđŻđŻđŻđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ€
Happy Flint and Steel Saturday! đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„with NZ đ Black Chert & Ash Lye Cattail đŸđŸđŸ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-09-20 | Today i am using NZ Black Chert đȘšđȘšđȘšđđłđżmy Andy Kirkham Custom Striker âïžđŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§and Hardwood Ash Lyed Cattails / Bulrush đŸand We Have Two New Lambs Whanau. 1 Boy SONNY đ and 1 Girl CHER đso we now have 3 new lambs for 2025 đđgave a Great Weekend!
Happy Fatwood Friday! đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đ„đ„đ„ using a New Hard Ferro Rod & Florida Fatwood.đșđžđșđžđșđžđđđ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-09-19 | Today i am using a new Hard Ferro Rod.Strike Fire đ„đ„đ„I am Also Using Florida Fatwood Wood given to Me from the Godfather Of Lava Mr Nathan 4071 from California USA đđ€đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đșđžđșđžđșđžđđđđđđ From the east coast to the west coast to New Zealand đđđđđđłđżđłđżđłđżđżđżđżđ„Thankyou Amigo.đ«¶đ«¶đ«¶đđđđđđi am using my Brother F005 Cheap Chinese Bushcraft Knife in D2 Steel. exellent budget bushcraft knife.đđ€đȘđȘđȘi am not sponsered by any products. brought with myvown money.And My Dominic Minischetti Deer Antler Fire poker đșđžđșđžđșđžđđđđŠđŠđŠđđđđ„đ„đ„here's a Link to the Strike Fire :bushgear.co.uk/products/strikefire-fire-starter-largehere's a Link to the Brother F005 :aliexpress.com/item/1005008795980165.htmlhere's a Link to Nathan 4071 đđđđ„đ„đ„:etsy.com/nz/shop/NathansFerroRodshere's a Link to Dominic Minischetti:youtube.com/@Dominic.Minischetti?si=ttqhCFEtdEgIRFIp
Ferro Rod Test Comparison / Ferrofire / Bayite / Uberleben đ„đ„đ„ for Subscriber đ„đ„đ„ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-09-17 | Today i Wanted To Do A Side By Side Comparison Video for a Sub. i Also Wanted To Test The Knife Tip Technique on a Few Different Rods Aswell.My Conclusion. đ€đ€đ€I Think the Uberleben is a Hard Rod, Which Lends itself to More Techniques. But In Saying That. The Sparks From A Hard Rod Don't Last As Long As A Soft Rod.I Think Softer Rods Are Better in That Sense.Softer Rods Are Very Similar And Softer Rods Work Best With A Good High Speed Steel Striker!(HSS) Square lathe bit, with a Handle.đ„đ„đ„The More Ferrocerium You Take Off, The Greater The Chance Of Ignition.Striker Technique Plays a Big Part.If Using A Knife You Need A Sharp 90% SpineHard Rods Have There Place But Require Specific Striking Techniques.please feel free to comment, give your Views, advice, Tips, ideas, Feedback Good or Bad.We Learn from Everybody & Every Fire.đ„đ„đ„
Happy Two For Tuesday! đđđȘšđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”using Texas Rootbeer Chert đșđžđșđžđșđž Uberleben Rod & NZ Fatwood đłđżđ„ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-09-15 | Today i am using Texas Rootbeer Chert đșđžđșđžđșđžđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„ I am Also Using my Andy Kirkham Custom Kings Crown Forged Flint Steel Striker đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§âïžâïžâïžđ«¶đ«¶đ«¶ From the UK! đđMy Customer Pocket Bellows from ETSY.đŹđŹđŹAlso Chaga Mushroon, from Juha @ Juma Wild in Finland đ«đźđ«đźđ«đźđâđ«đâđ«đâđ«đ„đ„đ„âïžâïžâïžit can be used in Tea or dried out for fire making.Ruawhata Sticky icky Lovers Lane Fatwood đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ€đȘ”đȘ”đłđżđ„đđ€đżđżđżđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„Also My Uberleben USA 8" x 1/2" hard Ferro Rodwith a Hardwood Ferro Rod Striking Technique using your Thumb and A Knife Blade Tip.đȘđȘđȘđ€đ€đ€đđđđ„đ„đ„Oh and my Dominic Minischetti Deer Antler Fire Poker.đđđđŠđŠđŠđșđžđșđžđșđžđ„đ„đ„đđđHappy Two for Tuesday Whanau đ€Link! Brother F005 in D2 :I just found this on AliExpress: NZ$122.79 | Brother Knife F005 Bushcarft D2 Hunting Knives Stone Wash Micarta Grips Sharp Fixed Blade Fishing Outdoor Knifehttps://a.aliexpress.com/_mP2hNEdAndy Kirkham Forge âïžâïžâïžđŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§ Link:Source: Facebook https://share.google/GJWq0M75ONnqUB1NqJuma Wild You Tube Channel Link đ«đźđ«đźđ«đź:youtube.com/@jumawild?si=TN5WHshAG75r8272Uberleben Rod Link đ„đșđž :I've shared a Brand Store on Amazon with you. amazon.com/stores/%C3%9Cberleben/page/90B4CFFA-4204-4B5A-8523-368C0CF301AF?previous_lop=en_AU&dplnk=Y&dplnkId=0fb82019-5977-4448-8626-934593a53018&ref=fs_google&ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_ast_store_FE45SQVFXCX2GPEAMGSZPocket Bellows Link: đŹđŹđŹetsy.com/nz/listing/1721727070/personalized-fire-blower-with-leather
Happy Fatwood Friday! đđđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ” using a Kupilka Hard Ferro Rod, with Different Technique đđđ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-09-11 | Today i am Using My Kupilka Hard European Ferro Rod. đđđđ„đ„đ„đ„Thanks Again To Tim From Kuukkeli Bushcraft in Finland đ«đźđ«đźđ«đźHe Suggested This Brand that they use in lapland.Today i Demonstrate a Different Striking Method Than the Push Technique.This Technique is Applicable to these Style of Rods. Different Horses for Different Courses so to Speak.Different Rods Require Different Striking Methods.For Fatwood, i am just using Ruawhata Lovers Lane Sticky icky! đđđđ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đłđżđ„ Here's a Link to the Kupilka Ferro Rod:Source: Amazon.com https://share.google/Z3OsHyU6s6t66z1OQHere's a Link to Tims Channel:youtube.com/@KuukkeliBushcraft?si=zzaeRiWnHaLXvmNA
Mark Rogers! @ Eat Carbs Outdoors! MEDICAL EMERGENCY đ„đ„đ„ Awareness Fire đ„đ„đ„ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-09-11 | Today i Want to Bring to NOTICE the Dire Situation of One Of Our Own in The Outdoor, Bushcraft, Firecraft Community.Mark Rogers From Eat Carbs Outdoors in Washington State, in the USA đșđžđșđžđșđžMark has had a Medical Emergency. He Had a Serious Foot infection Which has Worsened to the Point of Apputation.Mark has Lost part of his lower left leg below the Knee. This is A Life Changing unexpected Event. He is Currentling unable to Work.I Would like to Acknowledge to Fellow Brothers in this Community who have Tried to Rally Support for Mark.James @ Harshman Hills &Mark Kratz MCMark Kratz has setup a Go fund me for Mark Rogers. Thanks Guys.please feel free to Support this if you want to.if you can't please send prayers for Mark.đđđif you are not that way inclined. please send him some messages of Comfort. Let Mark Know we care.đȘđ and are Thinking if him now, and moving forward. Where he faces a long road to recovery.please feel Free to Have a Fire in his Honour and Spread the News Regarding His Prediciment.Thanks for Everybodys support.đđđđđđđâ€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïžHere's a Link to Mark Kratz MC Video Where you Can go to the GO FUND ME LINK!Thanks Again Whanau.đ:gofundme.com/f/donate-to-mark-rogers-healing-journey?attribution_id=sl:ab4da890-b3cc-4ed4-a730-750e1664a9b5&lang=en_US&ts=1757113276&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_c-amp17_te&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
Happy Two For Tuesday! đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đ„đ„đ„ using A Fast Fire Trekker Magbar Ferro Rod đ€đșđžđșđžđșđž Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-09-09 | Today i am using Lovers Lane Ruawhata FatwoodđȘ”đȘ”đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đłđżđłđżđłđżđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„My New Fast Fire Trekker USA Magnesium Bar Ferro Rod It has The Harder Type Austrian Rod Attatched. đșđžđșđžđșđžđđ€đŻđŻđŻđ„đ„đ„My Dominuc Minischetti Deer Antler Fire PokerđșđžđșđžđșđžđđđđŠđŠđŠâïžâïžâïžđ„đ„đ„đđđMy Vladimir Zubkov Flint Steel Custom Striker From Russia.đȘšđȘšđȘšNew Zealand Multi Coloured Yellow Reddy Jasper đđđđȘšđȘšđȘšand New Zealand Salt Peter Treated Artist Conk Chocolate Coloured Polypore Amadou đâđ«đâđ«đâđ«and We Have a New Member To The Ledbury Family for 2025 a little Male Lamb Called Ringo đđđ And He Is A Star đ€Łđ€Łđ€ŁđHappy Two for Tuesday Whanau!have a Great Week.đ€Here's a Link To The Ferro Rod: amazon.com/Fire-Fast-Emergency-Waterproof-Magnesium-Backpacking/dp/B0BSNZKQK1I Brought this with my own money, am not affiliated to this company.
New Member Of The Ledbury Family! Our First Lamb for 2025 đđđ RINGO đ€Łđ€ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-09-09 | Today we Welcomed a New Male Lamb for Spring 2025 little RINGO đđđBorn to Junior. 9 : 9 : 2025đđ€
Happy FASS!! đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§ usin my Beaver Bushcraft mini Kit, with Dragon Striker đđđđđ€ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-09-05 | Today i am using English Flint đȘšđȘšđȘšđŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§My Mini Dragon Striker from my Beaver Bushcraft Mini Kit. đđđđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„i am also using White Punk Fungus as My Ignition Material.đâđ«đâđ«đâđ«đłđżđđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„Happy Flint and Steel Saturday Whanau.Beaver Bushcraft Make Good Products, have exellent Customer Service with Quick Shipping.đđđŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§ Exellent UK Business.đ€
Happy Fatwood Friday! đđđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đđłđżđ„ using Lovers Lane Fatwood, and my Esee Izula II Clone in D2 Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-09-05 | Today i am Using My Nathan 4071 Super Dragon 6" x 1/2" Ferro Rod đșđžđșđžđșđžđđđđ„đ„đ„đŻđŻđŻ with NZ Fatwood HandlesMy M42 8% Colbalt 8mm x 8mm HSS Lathe bit Striker in NZ Fatwood Handles đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đłđżđłđżđłđżđđ„đ„đ„đ„Ruawhata Lovers Lane Fatwood.đČđČđČDominic Minischetti Deer Antler Fire Poker from the Florida Fire Master đđđđșđžđșđžđșđžđŻđŻđŻđŠđŠđŠđđđđ„đ„đ„and My New Esee Izula II chinese clone in D2 Tool Steel Knife from Ali express for $50 NZD delivered.here's a Link if you want to Purchase one :I just found this on AliExpress: NZ$107.21 | ESEE Izula Military Fixed Blade Knife D2 Steel G10 Handle with Sheath Multi-purpose Outdoor Bushcraft Tactical Survival Toolshttps://a.aliexpress.com/_mL6x2Qh
Two For Tuesday! đđđȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„ using Cali Fatwood & The Biggest Ferro Rod in the Worldđđđđșđžđșđžđșđžđđđ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-09-02 | Today i am using California Fatwood đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đđđđđșđžđșđžđșđž and the Biggest Ferro Rod in the World đłđłđłđđđđ„đ„đ„đ„đȘđȘđȘa Nathan 4071 12" x 1" Mega Monster with Cocobolo Handles. đđThankyou Amigo. đđđi am also using old dress shirt char cloth, almost 2 yrs old. my first forged Viking Steel Striker from Ebay. đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§and New Zealand Orange Chert đȘšđȘšđȘšđłđżđłđżđłđżDominic Minischetti Deer Antler Florida Fire poker.đđđđ„đ„đ„đđđđjust got it done before i was rained off Whanau.I had to make adjustments for my Flint and Steel part. The rain kept landing on my char cloth putting it out. So i Adjusted to side casting Sparks onto the char cloth placed into my birdsnest.have a great week friends.Wet and Windy here in Ruawhata New Zealand.and Woo hoo! Spring has Arrived for 2025 đŒđŒđŒđŒđŒđ»đ»đ»đșđșđșđżđżđżđđđđ§đ§đ§
Testing The Best Ferro Rod Strikers In The World! đđđ„đ„đ„đ„ REVISITED PART 2 đđđđ„đłđż Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-08-26 | Today I am Re - Testing The Best Ferro Rod Strikers Known To Me, From All Around The World.đđđđ„đ„đ„đđfrom Small Ceramic to Large HSS Square Lathe Bits, Tungsten Carbide Strikers to Generic Ferro Rod Strikers.Please Feel Free To Leave Your Feedback, Ideas, Questions , What You Liked, What You Did't Like, What You Thought Was The Best In The Comment Section Friends. I Always Appreciate Your Comments, Feedback and Ideas! đđđlight my FirebayiteForest FundamentalsUberlebenTBS (The Bushcraft Store UK)Speedy Sharp (Tungsten Carbide Sharpener)Dave CanterburyMad Dog Survival (Ceramic Striker)Scorpo (Ceramic mini)3mm x 3mm 1/8 square 8% cobalt HSS Lathe bit with wooden Handle8mm x 8mm 12% Colbat HSS Lathe bit in Deer Antler Handle4DB (Four Direction Bushcraft) 10mm x 10mm HSS Lathe Bit with Osage Orange Handle.Survival Fire.comHSS Lathe Bit with 8mm x 8mm M42 8% Cobalt with Large Fatwood HandleHSS Generic Lathe Bit 10mm x 10mm with Small Fatwood HandleGeneric Chinese ( Speedy Sharp Look Alike) Tungsten Carbide SharpenerTungsten Carbide Paint Scraper Blade in Deer Antler HandleSmall 2mm x 6mm HSS Lathe Bit (No Name)Longer 2mm x 8mm HSS Lthe Bit (No Name)Nathan 4071 HSS 1/4" x 2 1/2" with handle
Two for Tuesday! đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đ„đ„đ„đ„đđđđżđżđż Using USA Fatwood đșđž UK Flint and Ferro Rod, from Daz Rđ€đŹđ§ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-08-26 | Today i am using USA đșđžđșđžđșđž đČđČđČRed Pine, Michigan Golden Sticky icky Fatwood đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ” From The Fatwood Queen Shlisa Shell đđđŻđŻđŻ Thanks Sister! đđđI am Also Using A Forest Fundamentals 6" x 1/2" Custom Ferro Rod from Daz R in the UK đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§ with Custom mahogany handle with brass lanyard hole and Mosaic Pins, with A Custom Leather Sheath Designed and Made By Daz R. Thankyou Brother, Special and Treasured Gift.â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïžđ„đ„đ„đŻđŻđŻđđđđŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§đđ€I am Also Using My Dominic Minischetti Deer Antler Handle Fire Poker đđđđ„đ„đ„đŠđŠđŠ From The Florida Fire Master đŽđŽđŽđșđžđșđžđșđžđ€My FerrocRod Striker Today is My Orion đŠđșđŠđșđŠđș3mm x 3mm (1/8) Square M42 8% Cobalt HSS lathe Bit Striker.For Flint and Steel I am Using My Craftomatik German Forged Bat Striker.Daz R English Flint đȘšđȘšđȘšđŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§đđ€New Zealand White Punk Fungus Polypore.đđđđđłđżđłđżđłđżđ„đ„đ„Pocket Bellows, Cheap Chinese. đŹđŹđŹđđđHappy Two For Tuesday Whanau.Feel Free to Leave Feedback, Ideas etc In The Comment Section.Shlisa Shell Etsy:etsy.com/nz/shop/FatwoodQueenShlisa Shell You Tube:youtube.com/@ShlisaShell?si=aZ4sNBwmiPx2S_ezDominic Minischetti You Tube:youtube.com/@Dominic.Minischetti?si=jYNoYmWJLoWZWnY9Dean At Orion You Tube:youtube.com/@waveman0?si=5-WGhz3lso-G5GEdDaz R You Tube:youtube.com/@daz.r1994?si=WlgPeHPUlD843-Y1
New Zealand Native Tinders (Ponga Tree) NZ Tree Fern đżđżđżđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đđđ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-08-25 | Today i am Using Ponga Tree Leaves and Fluff for Flint and Steel Nest Matrerial.i show how i collect it. đżđżđżđŽđŽđŽđđđi als am using NZ Brown Jasper đȘšđȘšđȘšchar vloth and my Andy Kirkham Kings Crown Striker.đ„đ„đ„đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§đđ€
Flint and Steel Saturday! đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„ using English Flint and My Orion Dog Tag File Striker đđŠđșđŻđŻđŻ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-08-23 | Today i am Using English Flint đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§Gifted Me From Dean At Orion You Tube Channel in Brisbane Australia đŠđșđđȘšđȘšđȘšand a Dog Tag File Striker Gifted Me From Dean at Orion You Tube Channel.đ„đ„đ„đđ€Thanks Brother, Very Much Appreciated.đđđFor Ignition Material i am Using 100% Cotton Charred Cheese Cloth.This Makes Exellent Char Cloth. It Has an Open Weave, Which Lends itself To A Quick And Fast Ignition and Ember Growth. đ„đ„đ„đđ€đŻđŻđŻHappy Flint and Steel Saturday Friends. have a Great Weekend. Remember Fire Stafety. and Have Fun Fire Making đđđłđżđłđżđłđżđ„đ„đ„đđ„đ„đ„đ„đ§Żđ§Żđ§Żđ€Łđ
Fatwood Friday! đđđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”Saturday Edition đđ€with Ferro Rod Striking Tipsđđłđżđ„ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-08-23 | Today i Wanted To Cover Striking Techniques and Strikers for Ferro Rod Use Friends, if We Are A Bit Rusty on Our Technique or New To Ferro Rod Fie Starting.đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đđ€I Recommend Using A Dedicated Striker.either Tungsten Carbide Style Like Your Carona or Speedy Sharp ones. to Name a Couple they are Actually Sold As Sharpeners for Your Garden Tools, Shares, Clippers, Axes Etc. But Make Exellent Ferro Rod Strikers.I Also Recommend HSS (High Speed Steel) Square Lathe Bits. if You Can Afford it or Want to Optional look for M42 Ones, These Type have 8% Colbalt in Them Which Makes Them Harder.đȘđȘđȘđ„đ„đ„i Highly Recommend the Smaller 3/8 (3 mm) Square Size and Epoxy into a Handle you can easily make your own.I Hope This Video Helps Improve Anyones Fire Making With Ferro Rods Easier and More Effective and More Enjoyable. đđđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„ Have A Great Weekend And Always Remember and Practice Fire Safety!a Safe Fire is a Fun Fire! đ€đđđđłđżđłđżđłđżđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ§Żđ§Żđ§Żđ§Ż
Making Hardwood Ash Lye (2025) Updated Simplified Edition đđđ„đ„đ„đ„đđłđżđ„ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-08-16 | Today i Wanted to Do An Updated Edition of How I Make My Hardwood Ash Lye Solution In A More Simplified Method.This Solution is great for Making Natural Tinder Materials more effective as an ignition Source for Flint and Steel, using a Natural Method.I Wanted To Refine This As an Alternative Option For People Who Do Not Have Access to Salt Peter as a Method Used to Nitrate Amadou and Cattail Fluff.Hardwood Ash Lye Does Not Nitrate Our Materials. But has A Very Similar Effect.I Hope This Helps People Interested In This Type Of Thing.Please Feel Free to Leave Your Questions, Ideas, and Feedback In The Comment Section.đđđ„đ„đ„đđłđżđ„đ„đ„đ„đŻđŻđŻHave A Great Weekend & Remember To Practice Safety And Caution Around Hot Things Friends.
Flint and Steel Saturday! đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„ using Charred Jute Burlap and NZ Brown Jasper đđłđżđ„ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-08-16 | Today i am trying Charred Jute Burlap, Which i made in January 2024 it was a bit of a Struggle. But we learn from every fire Whanau.I am also using New Zealand Brown Jasper đȘšđȘšđȘšđđłđżđ„My Andy Kirkham Custom Sbake Striker đ„đ„đ„đ„đđđđŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§đđ€My Pocket Bellows. from a Cheap Chinese Website. đŹđŹđŹđŹHope everyone has a Great Weekend.Keep it Burning, and Safety, Safety, Safety!đ
Fire Piston Friday! đđđ„đ„đ„đđđđŹđŹđŹđ„đ„đ„ Using Chocolate Artist Conk Amadou Fluff đâđ«đâđ«đâđ«đłđżđłđżđłđżđŻđŻđŻđ€ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-08-15 | Today i am using a Traditional Gobek Api (Fire Piston) from Dalem Gumino in Bali Indonesia đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„ They are Tradionally used with Fishtail Palm Tinder đŽđŽđŽfor Tinder Today i am Trying NZ Chocolate Artist Conk Amadou Fluff for an Ignition Source đ«łđ«łđ«łđ„đ„đ„ Happy Fire Piston Friday Whanau! đđa Tip When using a Fire Piston, is When you ho All The Way Down. Pull it Back Up Quickly.đ€and Use a Toothpick to Extract Your Coal.đ„Here's a Link To Dalem's Channel, the Bali Fire Master, and Expert in Using Natural Tinders:youtube.com/@DalemGumino?si=yzrETMO7uXYVH46R
Happy Fatwood Friday! đđđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đȘ”đșđžđșđžđșđžđŻđŻđŻusing Doug Fir đČđČđČ USA Fatwood from Nathan 4071đđ€ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-08-15 | Today i am Using Douglas Fir Sticky icky Fatwood đČđČđȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”from the Godfather of Lava đđđđ„đ„đ„đșđžđșđžđșđžđŻđŻđŻ Mr Nathan 4071 and A Beast 6" x 1" Ferro Rod from Nathan Aswell.with Ruawhata Fatwood handle and Jerry Hagaman Glow in the Dark Ring.đđđ„đ„đ„My Dominic Minischetti Deer Antler Firrrrrre Poker đ„đ„đ„đđđ from Florida USA đŽđŽđŽMy Cheap Chinese Budget Carona Striker Copy from Cheap Chinese website. đ€Happy Fatwood Friday Whanau.Here's a Link to Nathans Channel:youtube.com/@NathansFerroceriumrods1?si=tE92rYdzNNZkc1kXHere's a Link to Nathans Store:etsy.com/nz/shop/NathansFerroRodsHere's a Link to Dominic's Channel:youtube.com/@Dominic.Minischetti?si=q2bz8xMZc4lrEPPsHere's a Link to the Strikers: share.temu.com/5BQ1tB4F0oA
Two For Tuesday!đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ” using a Tonteldoos & Nathan 4071 Super Dragonđșđžđđđ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-08-12 | Today i am using Ruawhata Fatwood đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đȘ”đČđČđČđłđżđłđżđłđżđ„đ„đ„My Nathan 4071 Super Dragon đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đđđđșđžđșđžđșđžđŻđŻđŻ 6" x 3/4" Ferro Rod with Fatwood Handle.My Orion Gifted 3mil x 3mil 8% Cobalt HSS (High Speed Steel) Square 1/8 lathe bit with Handle đŠđșMy Copper Pipe Tonteldoos (South African Tinder Container) Where they Originated.đżđŠđżđŠđżđŠwith Ash Lyed Cattail Fluff.đŸđŸđŸđ„đ„đ„đđ€and English Flint đȘšđȘšđȘšđŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§hope everyone is having a Great Week getting Colder but Clearer đ„¶đ„¶đ„¶đđđđđ€đłđżđłđżđłđż for the rest of the Week Here in New Zealand Whanauđđđđ„đ„đ„Happy Two for Tuesday.đFeel Free to Ask Questions, Give Feedback or Share ideas in the Comment Section. have a great week, play with Fire and Safety Safety Safety! đ§Żđ§Żđ§Żđ„đ„đ„đđ€
Flint and Steel SaturdayđđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„using Ash Lye Denim đ& NZ Jasper Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-08-09 | Today i am using Multi Coloured New Zealand Jasper đȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„ For My Stone of Choice.For a Striker i am using my Andy Kirkham âïžâïžâïž Custom Rat đ Flint Steel Striker đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§đ€For Ignition Material i am using Ash Lyed Denim Jeans 100% cotton.đđđAt the end of the video i explain the process i needed to do to fluff the ash lyed denim edges to help assist it to recieve a Spark for ignition. I hope you like the Video Whanau.đđplease feel free to ask Questions, give advice or share any feedback in the comment section. we never stop learning from each other, as we continue to grow in our knowledge about all things refarding fire making. đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đđ€đłđżđ„đđđ
Happy Fatwood Friday! đđđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đđ„đłđż 4DB Ferro Rod & Ruawhata FatwoodđČ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-08-07 | Today I am Using My 4DB 4 Direction Bushcraft 8" x 1/2" Ferro Rod with New Zealand Deer Antler Handles đ„đ„đ„đŠđŠđŠđłđżđłđżđłđżFor My Striker i am Using 12% cobalt HSS Square Lathe bit in New Zealand Deer Antler handle.I was gifted the Cobalt lathe bit from Dean At Orion You Tube Channel in Queesland Australia đŠđșđŠđșđŠđșđŠđŠđŠ Thanks Dean.đđșđ»đșđșHere's a Link To Deans You Tube Channel!: youtube.com/@waveman0?si=ZP0IaPZhyXG8MsLuHave a Great Weekend Friends, have Fun with Fire and be Safe! đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ§Żđ§Żđ§Żđđ
How To Make The Best Char Cloth! đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đŹđŹđŹđđđđ„đ„đ„đđłđżđ„ Ruawhata Styles! đ€ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-08-07 | Making Charcloth from 100% Cotton Bath TowelBrought from the Salvation Army Thrift Store.$3.00 NZD Today i Show Some Tips On Making My Char Cloth.From Cleaning Your Tins.and Using Chicken Wire to Keep Your Cotton Material Off The Bottom Of Your Tin / Metal Container, To Prevent Over Cooking and Getting Your Char Cloth Crispy. Which Effects Reactivity.Our Char Cloth Should Be Subtle and Soft.and Not Leave Behind Black Residue On Our Hands.Plus i Show how i Cook my Char Cloth Using Wood. I Also Recommend if You Can, To Get Some Type Of Grate To Stabalize Our Tins.By Using Wood I Keep The Cost of This Process to a Bare Minimum.I Source My Char Tins From A Thrift Store Aswell.I Also Did A Quick Video of Our Landlords Dairy Cows Across The Road. plus Some New Zealand Native Wood Pigeons.I Hope This Video Helps Others To Improve With There Char Cloth Making Processes.Please Feel Free To Comment, Leave Questions and Feedback in The Comment Section. đđ€
Flint and Steel SaturdayđđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„with NZđđȘšđȘšđȘšOrange Chert & White Punk Fungus đđđ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-08-02 | Today i am Using New Zealand Orange Chert đȘšđȘšđȘšđȘšđȘšđđđđ„đ„đ„New Zealand White Punk Fungus đđđ(Latiporus Portentosus) polyporeAndrew Kirkham Custom Striker đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§Happy Flint and Steel Saturday Whanau.i wanted to demonstrate how effective small Stones are.We don't always need to use the biggest piece of Flint, Chert, Jasper etc to get an ember.đ„đ„đ„as long as our stone has a sharp edge, we can get a spark for an ember.đđhave a great weekend and please feel free to leave your feedback, ideas, or Questions in the comment section.đđ€
Happy Fatwood Friday! đđđđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đȘ” with Ruawhata Sticky icky Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-08-01 | Today i am using my 6" x 1/2" Nathan 4071 Ferro Rod đșđČđșđČđșđČđŻđŻđŻđđ€đ„đ„đ„my Mora Heavy Duty Companion Carbon Steel Knife đȘđȘđȘ and Ruawhata sticky icky Fatwood đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đđ„đłđżđłđżđłđżThe Weather has been quite wet so i haven't been able to do many videos.have a great weekend Fire bugs đ„đ„đ„đ„keep it Burning, and play it Safe đ„đ„đ„đ§Żđ§Żđ§Ż
Flint and Steel SaturdayđđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đđłđżđ„ Using Ash Lye Cottonballs & NZ Chert Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-07-26 | Today i am using Hardwood Ash Lye Soaked Cottonballs as my ignition Source. đ„đ„đ„aswell as New Zealand Chert.đłđżđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„it burns quite quickly as the cotton balls are not very dense. So it took me two attempts. I also needed more fine Tinder near my Ignition coal. So Rookie mistake on my part.đȘčđȘčđȘčđ„đ„đ„đđđđŹđŹđŹđ„đ„đ„my striker is my Andy Kirkham Custom.đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§i also use my cheap Pocket bellows. a useful bit of kit for our Flint and Steel must have essentialsđŹđŹđŹđđđđ„đ„đ„please feel free to share your ideas, Questions and Feedback in the Comment Section.đđKeep it burning Fire Bugs and have a great weekend.đđ€đđđđ„đ„đ„đ€
Charred (Harakeke) NZ Flax Stalk Flint and Steel.đđłđżđ„đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đŹđŹđŹđđđ„đ„đ„ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-07-23 | Today i am experimenting with NZ Flax (Harakeke) Stalk Charing it to see if it is a viable ignition source for Flint and Steel.đȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„Hopefully this is successful and becomes a added bonus as a complete Natural Tinder and ignition source, nest material and Fire Making Resource.please feel free to provide feedback, Tips, Constructive Criticism as we never stop learning from each other.đđłđżđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘšđȘšđȘš
Happy Flint and Steel Saturday! đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đđłđżđ„ Using NZ Flax, Ash lye CattailđŸđŸđŸ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-07-19 | Happy Flint and Steel Saturday Whanau (Family)đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đŹđŹđŹđđđđ„đ„đ„đ„Today i am testing NZ Flax Natural Materials for Birds nest Options with Flint and Steel.Maori name (Harakeke)Botanical name (Phormium tenax)i have been wanting to test the leaves, flowers and flower stalk for Fire Making Material Options. i am also using NZ Black Chert đȘšđȘšđȘšmy Orion Oval Rasp File Striker đ„đ„đ„đŠđșđŠđșđŠđșAsh lyed NZ Bulrush / Cattail Fluff đŸđŸđŸand Blonde Amadou From a NZ Artist Conk Polypore Bracket Fungus.(Ganoderma)đđđa Zester and pocket bellows are also good additional kit for Flint and Steel Fire Making.Here's a Link to Josh James the Kiwi Bushman New Zealand :youtu.be/A6RE4TZQMJk?si=8Tk6bEtSCUBz9pBLHere's a Link to Clint @ NZ Wild Wisdom :youtu.be/PJe1bucBZQ0?si=cgA4CP4rhjnF8npRHere's a Link to Dean @ Orion's Channel:youtube.com/@waveman0?si=UF15w32J1WTQeZrfHope this inspires and Helps with more infomation and Knowledge to our Fire Making Repertoire.i want to continue exploring and building on New Zealand Natural Tinder Materials for Fire Making.please feel free to give your feedback, advice and tips etc, in the comment section friends.đ
Gathering Natural Tinder Material for Fire Making! đ„đ„đ„đłđżđ„ (Harakeke) NZ Flax Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-07-19 | Today i am doing a Video on Gathering Natural Tinder Material For Fire Making. (Harakeke)New Zealand Flax(Phormium tenax)you can harvest the outer leaves, flower stalk, and flowers.When choosing a plant. Make sure it is facing north. (IN THE SOUTHERN HEMPISPHERE) So it will be drier material getting all day sunshine.I show how to process the leaves to expose and get the inner Muka Fibers. its my first time, so i am a bit rough. you also should soak your leave in water before hand for ten minutes. which i didn't do.here's a link to a lady doing it properly which i appreciated her sharing her knowledge of the process.Exracting Muka Video Link:youtu.be/_2T7wt8r1Tc?si=oxRWfo3HBsZHZrvjExtracting Muka: youtu.be/B6CFnNE1LSc?si=ZUVuzlh0NaQz0gEkHow to choose a shell:youtu.be/IPYGteb_6cg?si=UFPOc21nlb_BaQuri also would like to Acknowledge Josh James the Kiwi Bushman New Zealand for his shared knowledge from You Tube.Here's a Link th Josh James Channel :youtu.be/A6RE4TZQMJk?si=o2aMwb-tlE4ljx42I also would like to Acknowledge Clint at NZ Wild Wisdom.here's a Link to Clint's Channel:youtu.be/PJe1bucBZQ0?si=TTPEKqmijEqMQjVIits great to learn from each other, and share Knowledge we learn to help others with a similar passion in Nature, the Outdoors and Survival.i want to learn and share what i can regarding New Zealand Natural Tinders đ„đ„đ„đłđżđ„ for Flint and Steel and Fire Making in General.Thanks Fire Bugs. sorry its a long one, i am just a backyard amateur enthusiast.No real Amazing Skills here, just raw and real.Enjoy Whanau.please feel free to give feedback, advice, tips etc in the comment section.đđ€
Happy Flint and Steel Saturday! đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„using Ash Lye Cotton T Shirtđđđ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-07-12 | Today i am using 100% cotton Ash Lyed Soaked T Shirt Material đđđđ„đ„đ„My Andy Kirkham Old Iron Cabin Forge Replica Flint Steel Striker đ„đ„đ„đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§đŻđŻđŻâïžâïžâïžHorn Stone Flint đșđČđșđČđșđČđȘšđȘšđȘš from Bradley Dickens in Mississippi USA đđ€and My Pocket Bellows.đŹđŹđŹđđđđ„đ„đ„Hope you enjoy friends. please feel free to leave your questions and feedback in the comment section.Thanks for stopping by and cheers from NZđłđżđ„Here's a Link to Andy Kirkhams Facebook page. please feel free to message him to make you a Flint Steel Striker : https://m.facebook.com/AndyKirkhamHistoricalCraftsman
Happy Fatwood Friday! đđđ„đ„đ„đȘ”đȘ”đ„đȘ”đđđusing my Nathan 4071 Gatling Ferro Rod and Lovers Lane Fatwood Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-07-10 | Today i am Using my Nathan 4071 Gatling Ferro Rod, with Arizona Desert IronwoodHandles đȘ”đȘ”đȘ”đșđČđșđČđșđČđșđČđŻđŻđŻđđLovers Lane Sticky icky Fatwood đČđČđČđłđżđłđżđłđżAnd Dominic Minischetti Deer Antler Firrrrrre Poker đŠđŠđŠđđđđ„đ„đ„đ€Łđhave a great Friday Whanau (Family)Here's a Link to Nathan's Channel:youtube.com/@NathansFerroceriumrods1?si=_iOnMIo2NIQQ0W2HHere's a Link to Nathan' Etsy:etsy.com/nz/shop/NathansFerroRodsHere's a Link to Dominic's Channel:youtube.com/@Dominic.Minischetti?si=jmYhYbOWot6qpcii
Happy Two For Tuesday! đđđȘ”đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„using Florida Fatwood and ChertđșđČđșđČđșđČđŻđŻđŻUberlebin Ferro Rodđ€ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-07-08 | Today i am using Florida Fatwood and Chert from Dominic Minischetti đșđČđșđČđșđČđŻđŻđŻđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đȘ”đđ€My Dominic Minischetti Deer Antler Fire đ„ Poker đđđđđđđđđđđșđČđșđČđșđČmy Uberliben 8" x 1/2" ferro rod đ„đ„đ„and My Andy Kirkham Custom Flint Striker đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§đȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„Charcloth made from 100% cotton bath Towel, for my ignition source.please experiment on different 100% cotton materials for char cloth. you will be Suprised.Here's a Link To Dominic Minischetti Channel : youtube.com/@Dominic.Minischetti?si=mm5tLODLGn_cBPf7Here's a Link to Andy Kirkham on Facebook :https://m.facebook.com/AndyKirkhamHistoricalCraftsmanHave a geat week friends, pleaae feel fre yo give your ideas, feedback etc in the comment section.đđđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘšđȘšđȘšđȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đđ€đ
Happy Flint and Steel Saturday! đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đŻđŻđŻđŹđŹđŹđ„đ„đ„đđđđŻđŻđŻWIth Rootbeer Chert đșđČ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-07-04 | Today i am using my Andy Kirkham Scottish Snail Striker đ„đ„đ„đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§đŻđŻđŻRootbeer Texas Chert đȘšđȘšđȘšđșđČđșđČđșđČđŻđŻđŻNZ Nitrated Cattail đđŸđŸđŸđłđżđłđżđłđżđ„đ„đ„and mixed bird nest material.Have a Great Weekend Whanau!please remember Fire Safety.đ§Żđ§Żđ§Żđ„đ„đ„and Have Fun Playing with Fire.đđđ„đ„đ„
Happy Fatwood Friday!đđđ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đ„đ„đ„Using my Mad dog Monster Ferro rodđđ€đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§đŻđŻđŻ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-07-03 | Today i am using my Mad Dog Monster Ferro Rod đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đđ€from Andy at Mad Dog Survival in the UK đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§for Fatwood i am using old man Pine harvested from lovers lane in Ruawhata New Zealand.đłđżđ„đČđČđČđȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đ„đ„đ„đŻđŻđŻđđHere's a link to Andys Channel :youtube.com/@MadDogSurvival?si=DJIwfUkeld6HWgiU
Happy Flint and Steel Saturday! đȘšđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đłđżđ„đ using White Punk Fungus đđđđ„đ„đ„đȘšđȘšđȘšđđđđŹđŹđŹđ„đ„đ„đłđżđłđżđłđż Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-06-27 | Today i am ising English Flint that was supplied by Dean at Orion Channel in Brisbane Australia, which i Knapped some great Shards đȘšđȘšđȘšđŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§đŻđŻđŻđ„đ„đ„ Thanks Cobber đfor a Striker Today i am using my Andy Kirkham Custom Kings Crown Flint striker.đ„đ„đ„đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§for ignition material i am using White Punk Fungus đđđđ„đ„đ„đłđżđłđżđłđżđ„đ„đ„đŻđŻđŻ Native to New Zealand, Australia and South America.đđ€đđđ have a great weekend Friends, have fun exploring Flint and Steel.Today i had ignition trouble. one cause can be hitting the white punk on contact. like today if you experience this problem. re - tear the white punk from top to bottom to expose frrsh fibers to catch a spark. your spore layer is at the bottom. i have found this is the most effective approach.please feel free to leave comments and feedback. i am always learning.đ€
Happy Fatwood Friday! đđđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đȘ” using Mississippi Sticky icky Fatwood đșđČđșđČđșđČđđđđŻđŻđŻ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-06-27 | Today i am using Mississippi Sticky icky Fatwood from the Real Bill Melton, gifted to Nathan 4071 and Gifted to me from Nathan.Gracias Amigo.đđđi am also using one of my first Ferro Rods i got From Nathan. my 6" x 3/4" dragon đđđwith a New Zealand đłđżđ„ Fatwood Handle.đČfor a Striker i am using my 3mm x 3mm 8% colbalt HSS striker from Dean at Orion. đđđ„đ„đ„đ„đŠđșđŠđșđŠđșđđđ Thankyou Cobber!hope everyone has a great weekend.đ€
Happy Flint and Steel Saturday! đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đđđusing Owl Creek Chert & Chaga đđđ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-06-21 | Today i am using Owl Creek Chert đȘšđȘšđȘšđșđČđșđČđșđČđŻđŻđŻ from Bradley Dickens in Mississippi USA đđđ„đ„đ„I am also using Chaga Mushroom đđđ which is only found in the Northern Hemisphere đđits a wonderful natural material for an ignition source. once ignited it is impossible to put out.you get an exellent hot ember. đđ€Also my Orion Fire Bellows đŹđŹđŹđŠđșđŠđșđŠđșand a Cheap Forged Viking Style Striker From Ebay. Exellent entry level forged striker.đ„đ„đ„đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§đHappy Flint and Steel Saturday Everyone. hope you have a great weekend. đ€
Happy Fatwood Friday! đđđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đđđ using USA Sticky icky, Orion 3/8 striker & 4DB Ferro Rod đșđČ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-06-20 | Today i am using Douglas Fir Fatwood đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đșđČđșđČđșđČđŻđŻđŻ gifted to me from Nathan 4071.Gracias Amigo đđđI am also using my 3/8 HSS Square lathe bit, striker gifted to me from DEAN @ ORION đ„đ„đ„đđđđŠđșđŠđșđŠđșđŻđŻđŻđđđThanks Dean.This thing rips Metal đđalso I am using my 4DB (FOUR DIRECTIONS BUSHCRAFT) Ferro Rod 8" x 1/2" đșđČđșđČđșđČđ„đ„đ„Sadly he is no longer is in Business. So Treasure any of his Fabulous Products if you were privledged to purchase any. đđđhave a great weekend Whanau (Family)enjoy your fire making and be Safe.đ„đ„đ„Oh! đ€Łđ€Łđ€Łđ and The Knife i used to Process the Fatwood, was my Mora Companion HD in Carbon Steel. đȘđȘđȘHere's a Link To Nathans etsy : etsy.com/nz/shop/NathansFerroRodsHere's Nathans You Tube : youtube.com/@NathansFerroceriumrods1?si=ILn6salHvjJPAEMWHere's Deans You Tube : youtube.com/@waveman0?si=PZSOPcSj_uXpJI-g
Happy Flint and Steel Saturday!đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đŹđŹđŹđđđđ„đ„đ„đŠđșđŠđșđŠđșđđđ Aussie Edition đŠđŠđŠđđđđđđđŻđŻđŻ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-06-14 | Today i am using English Flint, đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§đȘšđȘšđȘš gifted by Dean @ Orion Channel in Brisbane Australia.đđđđŠđșđŠđșđŠđșI am also using a Custom Whiltshire Single Colonial File Striker made by Dean đ„đ„đ„and a Fire Bellows forged and made by Dean aswell, with a Snake knot Paracord Wrap handle.đŹđŹđŹđŹđđđđ„đ„đ„đđđđđ€Oh and Mrs Ledburys old pyjamas 100% cotton made into Char Cloth.i date and bag my Char Cloth with a Sample of The Cotton Fabric i have Used. đđHope you guys enjoy this Saturdays Video and get something useful out it .đ€
Happy Fatwood Friday! đđđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đșđČđșđČđșđČđŻđŻđŻ using California Sticky icky,& Nathan 4071 Beast 6 x 1 Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-06-14 | Today i am using California Sticky Icky Fatwood đȘ”đ„đȘ”đȘ”đđđđđșđČđșđČđșđČđŻđŻđŻ From Nathan 4071, a Nathan 4071 Beast 6" x 1" ferro rod.đ„đ„đ„đđđđ„đ„đ„ with New Zealand Fatwood Handle đłđżđ„Also using a 3mm Square HSS lathe striker with handle from Dean at Orion You Tube Channel in Brisbane Australia, Plus a Custom Fire Bellows From Dean Aswell. đŹđŹđŹđđđđ„đ„đ„đđŠđșhere's a Link to Nathan : youtube.com/@NathansFerroceriumrods1?si=UmivuLqrTHWmlHDQNathan's Etsy : etsy.com/nz/shop/NathansFerroRodsDeans You Tube Channel Orion : youtube.com/@waveman0?si=6Uk9LdFANakvrst9
Mail Call! đđđŹđŹđŹ From Dean @ Orion Channel in Australia đŠđșđŠđșđŠđșđđđđŻđŻđŻ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-06-12 | Today i Recieved a Beautiful Gift Package From Dean @ Orion Channel in Australia Whanau.đđđŹđŹđŹđŠđșđŠđșđŠđșđđđđŻđŻđŻ A large Custom Fire Bellows / and one for David Neal over the Hill.đ„đ„đ„đłđżđłđżđłđżđŹđŹđŹđđđi also recieve 2 x HSS ferro rod strikers.1 x 3mm square with handle1 x 8mm x 8mm x 200mm and 3 large Nodes of English Flint đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§đȘšđȘšđȘšThankyou so much DeanReally Appreciate your kind Generosity.đ€Here's a Link to Deans You Tube Channel.Check Him and if You Like What You See Send him Some Love, with a like and Subscribe.đ: youtube.com/@waveman0?si=AvvKTOQAFADbFNZR
Happy Flint and Steel Saturday! đđđȘšđȘšđȘšđ„đ„đ„đŹđŹđŹđđđđ„đ„đ„đ„đ„đđđđSunday Edition đđ€ Jason Edward Ledbury (New Zealand đ Firecraftđ„) 2025-06-08 | Today I am Using My Andy Kurkham Mini R Type Forged Steel Striker đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§đ„đ„đ„with USA Georgia Flint River Chert đȘšđȘšđȘšđșđČđșđČđșđČđŻđŻđŻdenium Jean 100% cotton Char Cloth from a Thrift Store.make sure your Denium Jeans have not had fabric Softner used on them.make sure they are 100% cotton.not stretchy types with synthetic material added.double bag your char cloth to help keep it more reactive longer friends.i do small batches. date my bags. and put a material sample on it as a reminder.feel free to do like wise. i also use a pocket bellows to blow my nest to flame.đ„đ„đ„its a useful bit of kit that i recommend.here's a link : I just found this on AliExpress: NZ$3.46 | Blow Fire Tube Mouth Blowpipe Outdoor Stainless Steel Telescopic Fire Blower Mini Portable Camping Cooking Blowing Fire Stickhttps://a.aliexpress.com/_mPcq7AByou can get better deals of this style at Temu.com. also, just type in search for pocket bellows. there was a cheap 4 pack.here's also a link to Andy Kirkham blacksmith page. feel free to discuss with him a design you may like made. send him pictures and measurements.: https://m.facebook.com/AndyKirkhamHistoricalCraftsmanhope these links help Whanau (Family) đ
