This Flint and Steel Fire Making Set is an authentically styled flint striker which were forged exclusively for Wilderness Solutions by master blacksmith Shel Browder, using 18th century technology.

Compare the size of these unique strikers with the standard one shown in the photo. These exquisitely finished strikers not only throw hot sparks, their smaller size allows them to fit more neatly in most tinder boxes.

Each Flint and Steel Set comes with a striker, flint, a roll of charcloth and a small quantity of tinder fungus.

For hundreds of years before the invention of the phosphorus match, flint and steel was the most common means of fire making. Many modern day historical reenactors are familiar with the use of charcloth. However, charcloth is actualy a fairly recent development. Prior to charcloth, a variety of natural tinders were used such as wood punk also called "touchwood".

The following video clip demonstrates how ordinary wood punk can be used with flint and steel:



Survival Tip
A common myth about survival food gathering is the idea as long as an animal is eating a certain plant - it must be good for humans too. This is simply not true as there are plants out there that are safe for animals to eat but could be toxic to humans. Be sure to do your own research on edible plants before heading into the wilderness.