Hand Forged Steel Striker and Flint Firebox Stove - Quality Construction

Packmonkey: I got the set with the 3 smaller pieces of flint. I think it would be easier to use with larger pieces of flint. This is the first time to use flint and steel and I was throwing sparks in seconds so I’m thrilled with my purchase. The steel is nicely made and quite substantial. I will either make or buy some char cloth and add this to my fire starting kit.

The four stars for comfort was only because the smaller pieces of flint felt a bit fiddley but they still worked. I would definitely recommend this product!

United States on Dec 05, 2021

War2enWar2en: First, I am NOT in any way getting paid for this review!

From my perspective, this is perfect in every way. Great size. Looks ancient. Generates lots of sparks. Comes with good-sized quality flints. Half the price of most others!

Not difficult at all to use but you will need some char cloth or other easy-to-light tinder. Tons of videos out there on how to use this but here is a quick start: Take a shard of flint with a sharp edge and place your char cloth on top, right to the edge. If you are right handed, hold the flint firmly in your left hand. Hold the fire steel as shown in the photo and strike the edge of flint quickly and with authority. The edge of the char cloth should light easily from the sparks. With a little practice, you should need no more than one or two strokes.

Pleas note, the steel comes covered with oil. Thoroughly clean the striking surface before using. The oil will inhibit the sparking process.

One last note: I like this so much I find myself carrying it around for a fidget toy. Feels great in the hand and is a good conversation piece. OK, maybe nerdy conversation... Just buy this. It will make you happy!

United States on Feb 28, 2021

some guy: When a flint is put to this, deep gouges are left in it., but no sparks. I think they missed the heat temper on this one.
WAIT ON JUDGEment!! On altering my striking method.. It Works Just Fine for getting sparks. Upgrade to 5 Stars and a smiley face! Don't put flint to it, but, put it to flint! Keep flint steady with char on top... strike one! eureka! :^)

United States on Jan 08, 2021

R. Tompson: I'm not an expert prepper or anything; I was just curious and intrigued by the low tech aspect of this.

I have a couple of mischmetal rods that do a fantastic job of throwing white hot sparks, so flint and steel is just a belt and suspenders thing for me.

I must admit it took several hundred attempts to become comfortable with this striker. I also compared its sparkability with other pieces of carbon steel: a metal file, a hammer head, a 150-year old axe head that was passed down from my great great grandfather.

Of them all, this product and the old axe head threw the most sparks, and the readiest. (The mischmetal is many times easier to use... but you can't find mischmetal in a streambed).

Some of my findings:
- I hold the striker in my dominant hand, with the large forged loop around my middle finger. I find this makes it easy to put a little whip motion into my strike, while controlling the striking surface with my index finger and thumb. It seems the best sparks come from medium hard snaps of the wrist.
- I also seem to get more sparks from the "middle" of the striker's length. That is, when the striker meets the flint, it's the middle of the...

United States on Jun 24, 2019

Amazon Customer: The two pieces of Flint I received are well angled, flat, and wide. Excellent for use with char cloth. The striker is properly sized and it's edge was also well finish. Cast sparks with ease. Well worth the money. Only concern is that the cloth bag is light for a constant user. I.e. lighting fires every day for a month or so. Could wear the threads free. That said I will buy agyas soon as they are back in stock.

United States on May 19, 2019