Video: Flint & Steel: How to Build a Fire

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Learn about how to use a flint and steel to start your fire in this free video clip.

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Hi! My name is Dan and I’m here for Expert Village. Right now, I’m going to be talking about using flint and steel to start a fire. Which is kind of interesting because you don’t need a match of a lighter to get your fire going. This is a piece of magnesium with a little ridge of flint going down the back of it. To use this you want to have a knife, probably not your pocketknife, because you’re going to end up dulling the blade a whole lot when you’re shaving your magnesium. It’s also important to have a receptacle for your magnesium shavings. I’m just going to shave a few and spark this. It’s important to get a good size pile of magnesium, as the more you have the longer it’ll burn. Once you feel you have enough shavings, you want to gather all your shavings into a little pile in the middle of where you’re going to start your fire. It takes a little while to be able to estimate just how much you’re going to need. Once you have your pile, you want put your flint right next to your pile of magnesium and strike downwards. Magnesium burns at about 1400 degrees Fahrenheit, so you want to make sure to do it on a durable surface like a rock or a of piece of tin. Another interesting fact about magnesium is that the fire starter will work even when wet. It’s a good thing to have in your back pocket in case of emergency. These are some of the basics of using magnesium and flint and steel to start a fire.

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Flint & Steel: How to Build a Fire

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