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    Sticky: About the pump drill fire method!

    I've tried the pump fire drill method, and it didn't impress me! :(

    While the pump fire drill does work, it is a very slooooow way to make fire. When the drill reverses its spin it stops the...
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    Sticky: To strike a spark with flint you have to have...

    To strike a spark with flint you have to have steel with a high carbon content. Stainless and some tool steels will not make a spark with flint. 1095, 5160, D2 (just a few examples) have enough...
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    Sticky: Fav fire starting method

    Fire bow and drill are my favorite. I always carry my 5" 8x glass magnifying lens with me too. I like starting fires that way when the sun is out. It requires no physical strength to do. Just...
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    Sticky: This is a "Metal Match." About $2.50. See the Boy...

    This is a "Metal Match." About $2.50. See the Boy Scout crest on the handle? Available wherever they carry scouting supplies. :D
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