Posted by Andy on November 25, 2008 at 12:58:25 user AndyG.
In Reply to: Re: Starting a fire posted by LukeDolman on November 25, 2008 at 12:21:03:
(Reading the stuff on fire-starting)
Now, I have baked rags in metal boxes until they're charcloth. I have used a flint and steel to successfully produce masses of sparks.
But have I ever managed to get a fire going from this stuff?
My best is a two second smoulder which can't be coaxed into life.
I've heard a witness speak of someone who could flint-and-steel a candle into flame, but I think I'd have to stick with matches. Life's too short!
Andy