{"product_id":"esee-fire-steel-28696","title":"Esee Fire Steel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Fire Steel for Primitive Fire Starting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Esee Fire Steel brings traditional fire-making skills to modern survival kits. This hardened steel striker works with natural flint to create sparks the way our ancestors did for centuries. At 1.5 x 3.25 inches, it fits easily in any pack or pocket while serving multiple fire-starting roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue flint and steel capability\u003c\/strong\u003e - Creates sparks when struck against natural flint or chert rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerrocerium rod striker\u003c\/strong\u003e - Works as an effective striker for modern ferro rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBow drill socket\u003c\/strong\u003e - Built-in divot serves as a socket for bow drill fire starting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal container included\u003c\/strong\u003e - Tin container for making and storing char cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact profile\u003c\/strong\u003e - Measures 1.5 x 3.25 x 0.188 inches thick for easy carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-method fire starting\u003c\/strong\u003e - Supports primitive, modern, and friction fire techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5\" x 3.25\" x 0.188\" thick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardened steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal container tin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlint and steel, ferro rod, bow drill socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do you use this with natural flint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreak flint or chert until you have a sharp edge. Hold char cloth on the flint edge with thumb and finger. Strike the steel's flat edge in a smooth downward motion along the flint's sharp edge. The flint shaves microscopic steel pieces that become molten sparks. Catch a spark on the char cloth, blow gently until it glows, then place in your tinder bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this work as a ferro rod striker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Hold the ferro rod in one hand and rake the steel's edge down the rod to create a shower of sparks. Plant your hand with the steel firmly over your tinder bundle, then pull the ferro rod upward while raking it along the steel edge so sparks fall into the tinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the metal container for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tin makes char cloth by charring cotton or other natural materials. Properly charred material catches sparks easily from both flint and steel and ferro rods. Store charred material in a waterproof container to prevent moisture absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does the bow drill socket work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHold the steel with the divot side down and insert the bow drill spindle top into the divot. The steel heats up during use, so cup it with your fingertips and palm bottom, or add insulation like green leaves or fabric between your palm and the steel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esee Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43773885710435,"sku":"28696","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7546\/5827\/files\/28696.jpg?v=1760239394","url":"https:\/\/tacticaledge.com\/products\/esee-fire-steel-28696","provider":"tacticaledge.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}