Flint and Steels Fire Lighter

[jansman]

Joking aside, I do have magnesium block firestarters. Really rather good when combined with tumble dryer fluff!
Still prefer a ciggie lighter though.

[ForgeCorvus]

All firelighting methods have a draw-back and most need a limited resource but the simplest of them all is the basic butane lighter
I'd rather pay a bit extra for a reusable like a Clipper (I buy either white or blaze orange) then a disposable Bic or WHY (but then, I don't like disposable 'anythings' really).
As backup, I have matches (Swan, strike anywheres) because they're easier to use when lighting gas stoves (or any kind of 'poke flame in here' lights, stoves or fires)
My secondary backup is a ferro rod, because lighters can be a PITA to use when they're wet and matches even more so.
And the backup to my backups is a Flint&Steel (that I made myself)..... But thats just the re-enactor in me

Haven't yet managed to get either Hand-drill or Bow-drill to work, and never tried Fire-plough or Fire-saw.

Of the Hi-tech firelighters I fancy a Fire-piston
Sparkwheels are just an overgrown striker assembly from a Clipper (and I got Clippers) and a Blastmatch is way out of my price range

[DustyDog]

How about a good old Zippo, with plenty of tins of fuel and a few spare packs of flints???

[jansman]

The Zippo is great. Windproof, lights every time...until you need it in a crunch, and the fuel has evaporated (about 4 days).which is where the disposable comes in. You can see the amount of fuel left in'em, and they work, unless as FG says they get wet or extra cold.
I still do like Zippos though.

[Decaff]

You can also get the windproof type which are good in windy or rainy weather. Plus they don't have that zippo smell (sets my teeth on edge).

[Big Bear]

Could any of you kind hearted people post a link for these ferro strike thingys on flea bay.

Tried looking for them but cant seem to locate them.

Thanks guys

[pseudonym]

Could any of you kind hearted people post a link for these ferro strike thingys on flea bay.

Tried looking for them but cant seem to locate them.

Thanks guys

Ray Mears version. Never let me down, throws great sparks:

http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Produ ... ire-Stick/

HTH

[Malthouse]

... and the fuel has evaporated (about 4 days)...

I believe an inch of bike tyre inner tube will keep them sealed for much longer.

[ForgeCorvus]

12 quid because its got uncle Ray's name on it?

Cheaper version
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Swedish-Light ... 3cda1607fb

Budget
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Blank-Fire-st ... 3f31b1288a


Super Budget (I'm pretty sure this is the same place I got mine)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magnesium-Fli ... 3a8e52fb7f

[pseudonym]

12 quid because its got uncle Ray's name on it?

Cheaper version
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Swedish-Light ... 3cda1607fb

Budget
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Blank-Fire-st ... 3f31b1288a


Super Budget (I'm pretty sure this is the same place I got mine)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magnesium-Fli ... 3a8e52fb7f

£12 - because not all Ferro rods are created equal.

I bought Rays because I know they work.

I've seen too many FR hardly sparking when struck. (Not saying those in the links don't work)