{"id":487,"date":"2026-07-08T12:36:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T11:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/?page_id=487"},"modified":"2026-08-16T15:18:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T14:18:40","slug":"flint-and-steel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/flint-and-steel\/","title":{"rendered":"Flint and Steel"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--74c69059-8e69-4122-b1e6-dfeabf6c5711\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--f0c675ea-2574-4d0e-b725-30f8550a8550\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Master the Art of Traditional Fire Lighting<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--ddeb8c09-9078-4424-bc15-2efb6572e28e\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Traditional Flint and Steel Fire Lighting for Scouts<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--0504de1e-f5ff-4281-ba60-cbbe4edf98bc\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Learn how Scouts can use traditional flint and steel fire lighting to create sparks, catch an ember in charcloth and develop practical bushcraft skills.<\/p>\n<p>This traditional fire-lighting method is a great way to practise patience, preparation, observation and safe outdoor skills under appropriate adult supervision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 data-section-id=\"1y7n2ka\" data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1660\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\">What Scouts Learn from Flint and Steel<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1805\">Flint and steel fire lighting is more than simply making a spark. It gives Scouts an opportunity to develop several practical bushcraft skills:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"2472\">\n<li data-section-id=\"48p0th\" data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1891\"><strong data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1833\">Fire-lighting skills<\/strong> \u2013 understanding how sparks can be used to start an ember.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1e217dx\" data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1962\"><strong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1916\">Tinder preparation<\/strong> \u2013 learning why dry, fine tinder is important.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wnv38u\" data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2038\"><strong data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1985\">Charcloth making<\/strong> \u2013 preparing a reliable material for catching sparks.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nje71m\" data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2131\"><strong data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2070\">Patience and perseverance<\/strong> \u2013 learning that traditional fire lighting can take practice.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vzfaxx\" data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2215\"><strong data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2149\">Observation<\/strong> \u2013 recognising the difference between a spark and a glowing ember.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14a0snn\" data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2308\"><strong data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2239\">Outdoor awareness<\/strong> \u2013 considering wind, weather, ground conditions and the surroundings.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"sxoezr\" data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2384\"><strong data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2323\">Teamwork<\/strong> \u2013 working with other Scouts during a fire-lighting activity.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"50yjsz\" data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2472\"><strong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2402\">Fire safety<\/strong> \u2013 understanding safe fire sites, supervision and extinguishing fires.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2691\">That \"skills\" approach is particularly good for your site because the official Scouts activity also emphasises persistence, practical skills and learning through outdoor activity. <span class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2618\" data-content-reference-end=\"2637\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--048d8e79-b07f-439b-bd57-f41c14f0a56b\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--c33f07d9-41e0-421a-8799-5799df695cce\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">How to Catch a Spark with Traditional Flint and Steel<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Using a traditional flint and steel is a classic bushcraft skill. Success depends on positioning the char cloth correctly so it catches the hot steel particles created when the striker scrapes across the sharp edge of the flint.<\/p>\n<p>Place a piece of char cloth on top of the flint, positioning it approximately 1\u20132 mm behind the sharpest edge. As you strike the steel down the edge of the flint, tiny, white-hot particles of steel are shaved off and thrown onto the char cloth, where they can create a glowing ember.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2705\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/catching-a-spark-in-charcloth-flint-and-steel\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Catching-a-Spark-in-Charcloth-Flint-and-Steel.png?fit=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Catching a Spark in Charcloth Flint and Steel\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Catching a Spark in Charcloth Flint and Steel&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Catching a Spark in Charcloth Flint and Steel&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Catching-a-Spark-in-Charcloth-Flint-and-Steel.png?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Catching-a-Spark-in-Charcloth-Flint-and-Steel.png?resize=1080%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Catching a Spark in Charcloth Flint and Steel\" title=\"Catching a Spark in Charcloth Flint and Steel\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Catching-a-Spark-in-Charcloth-Flint-and-Steel.png 1536w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Catching-a-Spark-in-Charcloth-Flint-and-Steel-1280x853.png 1280w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Catching-a-Spark-in-Charcloth-Flint-and-Steel-980x653.png 980w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Catching-a-Spark-in-Charcloth-Flint-and-Steel-480x320.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1536px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-2705\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--c33f07d9-41e0-421a-8799-5799df695cce\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Step-by-Step Fire Lighting Method<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module ai_ignore_all preset--module--divi-heading--8c21dae4-c59d-4c2b-958c-0e045c7f06d6\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Step 1<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Prepare the Char Cloth:<\/strong> Tear the edge of the char cloth slightly. The frayed fibres expose more carbon, making it easier for the sparks to catch than a clean-cut edge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module ai_ignore_all preset--module--divi-heading--8c21dae4-c59d-4c2b-958c-0e045c7f06d6\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Step 2<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Position the Tinder:<\/strong> Lay the char cloth flat on top of the flint piece. Ensure the frayed edge sits roughly 1 mm to 2 mm back from the sharp striking edge. Pin it firmly with your thumb.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_6 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module ai_ignore_all preset--module--divi-heading--8c21dae4-c59d-4c2b-958c-0e045c7f06d6\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Step 3<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>The Striking Motion:<\/strong> Hold the steel striker in your dominant hand. Strike downward at a 30 to 45-degree angle across the flint edge. Think of the motion as a quick, decisive shaving action rather than a heavy blunt smash.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_7 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module ai_ignore_all preset--module--divi-heading--8c21dae4-c59d-4c2b-958c-0e045c7f06d6\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Step 3<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Ignite the Tinder:<\/strong> Direct the sparks onto the tinder until it catches fire, then gently blow to encourage the flame.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_8 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module ai_ignore_all preset--module--divi-heading--8c21dae4-c59d-4c2b-958c-0e045c7f06d6\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Step 4<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Find the Ember:<\/strong> Watch carefully for a small, glowing orange-red ember on the char cloth. Once the ember is established, stop striking to avoid knocking it off.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_9 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module ai_ignore_all preset--module--divi-heading--8c21dae4-c59d-4c2b-958c-0e045c7f06d6\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Step 5<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Transfer to a Tinder Bundle:<\/strong> <span>Gently fold the char cloth around the glowing ember to protect it and concentrate the heat. Place it into the centre of a dry tinder bundle, such as shredded jute twine, dry grass, or finely shredded bark.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_10 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module ai_ignore_all preset--module--divi-heading--8c21dae4-c59d-4c2b-958c-0e045c7f06d6\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Step 6<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Blow into Flame:<\/strong> Cup the tinder bundle in your hands and blow gently with steady breaths. As the ember grows, increase the airflow until the tinder ignites and bursts into flame. Once you have a strong flame, carefully transfer it to your prepared kindling and build your fire.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_11 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--c33f07d9-41e0-421a-8799-5799df695cce\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Master the Art of Traditional Flint and Steel<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-image--1cc6152f-565c-4c4d-b0c9-cf8c9576c341\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"542\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/hardend-moterbike-chain-link-as-a-steel\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hardend-moterbike-chain-link-as-a-steel.jpg?fit=371%2C317&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"371,317\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"hardend moterbike chain link as a steel\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hardend-moterbike-chain-link-as-a-steel.jpg?fit=371%2C317&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hardend-moterbike-chain-link-as-a-steel.jpg?resize=371%2C317&#038;ssl=1\" title=\"hardend moterbike chain link as a steel\" width=\"371\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hardend-moterbike-chain-link-as-a-steel.jpg?w=371&amp;ssl=1 371w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hardend-moterbike-chain-link-as-a-steel.jpg?resize=300%2C256&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" class=\"wp-image-542\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_12 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--ba4a6336-701f-47b8-bf5c-09da0ce28016\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Efficient Fire Starting<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Hold the flint straight up and down. If you tilt it, you will break off too much stone.<\/p>\n<div data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjK5KnnqqWWAxWFX0EAHTrZKWAQi4wTegoIAggACAEIBRAB\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCAUQAQ\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"F5NgQb_s\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCAUQAg\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"F5NgQb_t\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">Keeps the edge safe.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjK5KnnqqWWAxWFX0EAHTrZKWAQi4wTegoIAggACAEIBRAD\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCAUQAw\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"F5NgQb_u\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCAUQBA\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"F5NgQb_v\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">Stops large pieces from breaking off.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjK5KnnqqWWAxWFX0EAHTrZKWAQi4wTegoIAggACAEIBRAF\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCAUQBQ\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"F5NgQb_w\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCAUQBg\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"F5NgQb_x\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">Gives you better control.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Cost of owning a number of steels can be made cheeper by cutting up a hardend steel moterbike chain, each link cam make a good striker that lasts for years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_13 et_pb_row et_flex_row et_clickable\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_21 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--1bffc0fc-42a0-49d1-bd9a-ae3ade2d7206_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-button--1bffc0fc-42a0-49d1-bd9a-ae3ade2d7206\" href=\"\">Fire Tinder ID<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_22 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_14 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_23 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 data-section-id=\"45qtpj\" data-start=\"4882\" data-end=\"4916\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\">Best Tinder for Flint and Steel<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4918\" data-end=\"5023\">Traditional flint and steel produces a relatively small spark, so choosing the right tinder is important.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5025\" data-end=\"5048\">Good materials include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5050\" data-end=\"5160\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1pk278s\" data-start=\"5050\" data-end=\"5061\">Charcloth<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1w8hegl\" data-start=\"5062\" data-end=\"5075\">Cramp balls<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1l812ak\" data-start=\"5076\" data-end=\"5098\">Very fine birch bark<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2gec8n\" data-start=\"5099\" data-end=\"5115\">Fine dry grass<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"horsd2\" data-start=\"5116\" data-end=\"5134\">Fine wood fibres<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1aonl3e\" data-start=\"5135\" data-end=\"5160\">Prepared tinder bundles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"3fsnlu\" data-start=\"5162\" data-end=\"5175\">Charcloth<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5177\" data-end=\"5356\">Charcloth is particularly useful because it can catch a small spark and continue glowing as an ember. Scouts can then transfer the glowing charcloth into a prepared tinder bundle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_15 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_24 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_13 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--ba4a6336-701f-47b8-bf5c-09da0ce28016\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Inprove Safty Tip<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Using a wire tinder basket with a handle is an excellent, time-honored bushcraft technique that is particularly useful for teaching youth and beginners how to safely nurture and transport a fire.<\/p>\n<p>The traditional Tinder Bundle (or bird's nest) is perfect when learning how to catch a spark and blow it into flame. 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