Nov 12, 2023 · The DNR hasn't posted any results for Flint River but when they do, I will add them to the report I maintain for this forum's members. Here's a LINK.

May 28, 2012 · Flint and steel works by the sharp edge of the flint chipping off molecules of iron which react with the oxygen in the air and ignite. The Flint is the part knocking off the iron molecules and it …

Nov 13, 2011 · Some English Flint, Obsidian, and a tiny piece of Dacite. All will strike sparks, granted with different successes. Just a giant chunk of Flint, still need to break it down. An Obsidian chunk, …

May 18, 2023 · The 2023 spring Knap-In is coming up quickly on May 26-28. For those who've been to the ridge before, please be aware that they have changed venues for the Knap-In. It will be held at …

Apr 23, 2015 · A buddy of mine made a nice little bushcraft knife out of a 1095 carbon steel blank. Not sure what process he put it through as far as tempering and heat treating but I can't get it to throw …

Apr 11, 2011 · Has anybody used obsidian instead of flint? Where I live there is lots of obsidian, which is basically volcanic glass. A lot of it is weathered and rounded off, but some of it is broken, making a …

Jul 20, 2013 · Flint steel + char cloth (or other excellent tinder) Friction fire Good to know all, and i love old school bushcraft (oil tarps, canvas rucks, wool blankets etc). But in reality, when you need fire the …

Feb 16, 2013 · Really wanting to try flint-and-steel for fire starting but wondering if I can find suitable flint for this in my area? I live in north Georgia, about an hour north of Atlanta. I fish for trout in a lot of …

Nov 3, 2018 · Objective: make char cloth then use it to catch a spark with a flint/steel, add to a tinder bundle then bring it to a flame

Oct 21, 2009 · Post your pics or videos for improvising a flint and steel striker here. 1: Improvise a flint and steel striker. 2: Start a fire using improvised striker. 3: Use fire to make more char cloth or …