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    Default Fire Saw?

    this looks easier than the bow. but then again, i saw it done on Bear's show.


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    i've tried it, but i only got the same result as when i use the fire plow, lots of smoke but no ember, and really tired arms. need more practice. thats why my mag. flint stick is my number one right now...

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    i tried it at work for about thirty minutes on lunch break and it wore me out... same thing, lots of smoke, no embers
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    Default I wonder?

    U all seem almost survival experts so i assume that you watch survivorman. I was just sorta wondering if anybody knows what those chemicals are that he mixes together and they just go up in flame?

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    I think he was in the african serengeti?

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    Glycerin and potassium permanganate (KMNO4). Potassium permanganate is a strong oxidizing agent and glycerin is an easily oxidized substance. Make an indention in the potassium permanganate and place a couple of drops of glycerin in the depression. You don't have to use a lot to get an exothermic reaction. Oh, yea, stand back after you drop the glycerin in.

    Here's a little video for you:

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    flander there is a post about it somewhere

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    Here's a tutorial on the fire saw. I haven't tried it but it looks like some practice would be well in order before you needed it.

    Here's the thread on PP and glycerin:

    http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...m+permanganate
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    amazing post.
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