The Swedish Firesteel

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The Swedish Firesteel is an excellent version of the ferrocerium rod. This ferro rod is one of the best for bushcraft, survival and camping. By producing extremely hot sparks Swedish firesteels, and ferro rods more generally, can ignite a very wide range of potentially combustible materials. These rods provide a highly reliable source of sparks and can be used in wet or dry conditions. Consequently, they provide a highly effective way to start a fire. especially in well-trained hands. It’s an essential part of your kit for anything from a day out in the woods to multi-week wilderness adventures. There’s really no excuse for not carrying one (or two) with you. Find out all about the Swedish Firesteel in this article…

Getting To Grips With Hand Drill

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Hand drill is an elegantly simple technique of fire-lighting. Yet it is commonly seen as a more advanced technique of friction fire-lighting than the bow-drill method. This is not necessarily the case. It is just a different technique. In terms … Read More