How to Start a Fire with Flint, Steel, and a Glass

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In this video I display my process for fire starting with historic technology. Whether you are hunting, camping, trekking, or practicing survival, these fire starting techniques are classic and can come in handy in a pinch. In this presentation I use flint, steel, char cloth, charred punk, and a burning glass to show you how I apply my historical research in order to make fire.
DISCLAIMER: This was in my backyard in suburbia so there are a few quality issues due to traffic noise and the need for tighter shots in order to avoid background contamination. I wanted to get a follow-up out sooner rather than later.
This is my first real "how to" video so bear with me as I try out some new things and work to get the process better. There will be more of these in the future. As always thanks to Deke Wiggins for the original music.
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11 сен 2024

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@beenstork Год назад

I know these videos are a lot of work but you have a real talent for making them. They're a good length, concise, have plenty of pertinent details while keeping the rambling light. I really enjoy watching your channel. I can also tell you take a lot of pride in historical correctness which I appreciate. Lots of people out there putting out content without actually doing the homework to see if what they're doing or talking about is even historically correct. Sometimes you see things that have been repeated so much they're just taken as period correct without actually being backed up by history

@thedeerskindiary Год назад

That means a lot and I appreciate you saying that. With some work I can hopefully make it even better!

@ronbanks1541 3 месяца назад

Well. . . When we’re talking about correct history we’re going to pause a bit on the char cloth. Where do we get it from? Where would the colonials get it? From used clothing. On the frontier cloth was limited, using worn shirts and pants for other uses, then rags for menial tasks, even toilet tissue. Then again, how would the hunters carry months supply of char cloth? The response: look outside the box. For the past couple years I’ve come to rely on rotten punk wood, primarily poplar tree. Charing it as one would char the cloth. I use the can that I carry it in for the charing process, with matching holes on the side of the tin to allow for the smoke to escape, then turning the lid to seal it. It takes a little longer to ignite the charred punk wood, but that’s more historical. 😀have fun and fortune to you in all your endeavors!

@jamesvatter5729 Год назад

I was taught to use flint and steel completely backwards. I strike the steel with the flint and shower my charred punk box or the char cloth already in a bird's nest. I know a lot of folks will condemn this method, but it's worked for nearly 50 years!

@ashleyanderson2859 Год назад

You are not alone. If it works it works. I'm not about to change my method just to satisfy someone else. If I know more than one technique all the better.

@thedeerskindiary Год назад

There are lots of different ways to do it! I view fire starting like martial arts-it’s good to know a little of all of it.

@lyonforge3077 Год назад

I do it the same way, the way I was showed! It works

@wanderlustjake Год назад

Thank you for taking the time to do another informative video. Very helpful in seeing all the techniques together. You’ve made us want to make charcloth and finally try our hand at flint and steel fire starting. Looking forward to what you have in store next.

@thedeerskindiary Год назад

Glad it was helpful! Let us know how it worked to for you.

@ashleyanderson2859 Год назад

Thanks for sharing. Any time we spend advancing in a craft is time well spent in my opinion.

@thedeerskindiary Год назад

Thank you!

@TheWoodlandEscape Год назад

Your a fine teacher my friend…we’ll done.

@thedeerskindiary Год назад

Thank you for the kind words my friend. I will always endeavor to try.

@WBrownIII Год назад

Another interesting and informative video. Well done, too.

@thedeerskindiary Год назад

Thank you sir

@randallross7683 Год назад

I am with you on the blisters brother 😊

@2gpowell Год назад

Enjoyed the presentation!

@thedeerskindiary Год назад

Thank you!

@2gpowell Год назад

👍@@thedeerskindiary

@waveman0 Год назад

nice demos mate. I never put my Tedd Cash tins into the fire, they are too expensive to buy here in Australia to burn. I also found the heat sometimes makes the hinge/latch warp and stop working properly. The 1700s tinderbox you showed first up was traditionally used to hold char, you cast sparks into it and then held the tinder bundle atop the ember and blew it into flame, closing the lid afterwards to extinguish the embers.

@briansherrillruralliving9708 Год назад

I've done this alot but still like to see other people do this. Oh I do need to do one with the burning glass

@thedeerskindiary Год назад

Getting the angle right and not letting my ADD kick in was the hardest part for me. 😂

@briansherrillruralliving9708 Год назад

@@thedeerskindiary you did well

@billgraham4127 Год назад

Great information.

@GibsonCutlery Год назад

Great demonstrations! If you've ever made a big batch of charcloth before, you may have noticed it gets a little bit less effective as it ages. This is due to it drawing moisture from the air and if you want to "restore" it, you can dry it in the sun or carefully near the coals (but not too close, obviously!) Great video!

@thedeerskindiary Год назад

That’s great information. Thanks you.

@CaptRons18thcentury Год назад

Another informative video my friend... great job...

@thedeerskindiary Год назад

Thank you!

@bushcraftua1 Год назад

Hello 👋. Interesting video. 👍🔥

@thedeerskindiary Год назад

Thank you!

@greywindLOSP Год назад

Sir, try you a nice piece of pyrite to strike your steel, you'll find a shower of sparks. Spot on video.....ATB

@thedeerskindiary 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tip!

@pourindiesel Год назад

Subbed.

@basultoacademy2907 10 месяцев назад

Great job man! Where do you get such nice fine tow?

@thedeerskindiary 10 месяцев назад

I think I got that from Pam Eddy at Martin’s Station.

@danielfox4446 10 месяцев назад

Your firekit you mentioned that's 5"x7". Are you referring to each half is 5"x7",or both overall???

@thedeerskindiary 10 месяцев назад

It is overall 5x7. The pockets are symmetrically the same size with about an inch of bare leather in the center to facilitate the folding of the pouch.

@dominicregos4902 3 месяца назад

Help Please! I got a tin of char cloth from a sutler. I have plenty of good flint and two good strikers. I can get lots of sparks. However, when those sparks land on the char cloth they immediately go out. I suspect the cloth was not fully charred enough. I plan on making my own and finding some punk wood as well. Any other suggestions. Thanks in advance.

@thedeerskindiary 3 месяца назад

You might try drying the char cloth in a low oven or taster oven. Sometimes moisture can cause your issue. If that doesn’t work just char it some more. Make some of your own while you’re at it! It takes time to get your technique and process down so keep working and enjoy the ride-it’s a really cool skill to have and getting it down to an art is just effort and learning your materials.

@dominicregos4902 3 месяца назад

Thanks