Northern Ireland Outdoors Forum - Hiking, camping and more
Outdoor Activities => Northern Ireland Camping and Bushcraft => Topic started by: RedLeader on October 06, 2009
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Can anyone recommend a solid but reasonably priced firesteel. I got a "Scout" one from Tiso or Millets for about £12 and it's already starting to give out.
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yep .. used this guy before ... great prices very fast delivery
http://www.firesteel.co.uk/
Andy
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I've used a few different ones. the best and most consistant ones I've used are the "Light my Fire" brand. Some of the others can be a bit inconsistant in the spark department. When you meet up with us Jonno, I'll let you try some from different makers.
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I've used a few different ones. the best and most consistant ones I've used are the "Light my Fire" brand. Some of the others can be a bit inconsistant in the spark department. When you meet up with us Jonno, I'll let you try some from different makers.
Great plan. Interesting question. Is a rod coated with a substance that will wear away with use or is the whole rod capable of sparking and should only wear away over significant period?
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The whole rod should spark right to the core.
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The whole rod should spark right to the core.
So does that mean the one I have should last until it's worn down to a stump? It does still spark but is inconsistent so maybe there's life in the old dog yet.
It is a Light My Fire one. It's one of these:
(http://cache.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/items/firestarter-scout-red-300.jpg)
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It should do Jonno. I've seen a few wore right to a stump. Mine is a bit thicker and longer ;) so don't wear out as quickly.