Flint and Steel Fire Starting Kit with English Flint, Hinged Tin by Vern's Flint and Steel is a premium fire starter kit designed for outdoor enthusiasts. This kit includes a built-in flint sharpener for convenience and extra flint to ensure long-lasting use. Made in the United States, the black and gray-colored flint is a reliable and durable material for starting fires in any outdoor setting. Ideal for camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities, this kit is a must-have for anyone looking to stay prepared in the wilderness.
Included in this kit (1 set):
1 C-shaped hardened sparking steel striker, 3-1/2 inches in length. Considered a four-finger striker. Use the area of the steel where the ends almost meet to sharpen the flint. Please see video.
5 large pieces of pure black charred cloth made from thick 9-ounce denim. Large enough to cut in half. This char was made to not be brittle and should catch a spark anywhere on its surface.
Several pieces of birch bark to extend a small flame as it burns even when damp due to its natural oils. This bark is great!
1 larger or 2 smaller hard English flint rocks (depending on stock) inside the tin, plus an extra flint stored in the bag. (In my opinion, it's the best in the world for flint and steel sets.)
One Ranger band made from a bicycle tire that helps keep the tin closed. It can also be used to extend a small flame.
Three pieces of 5/16" Manila rope tinder that is not oily smelling, and 3 to 5 jute rope pieces (1/4" diameter, 4-ply) to convert into several bird’s-nest-style tinders. I teach students to use 2 nests for a very high success rate: a smaller fine fiber jute nest in the middle and a larger fiber manila rope nest using approx. 10 inches of 5/16" diameter manila. Manila’s thicker fibers burn longer, giving you more time to place a burning nest into a firelay. Once the char has a spark, place it in the center and fold the nest like a taco without smothering it—airflow is essential for ignition.
The tin is tied with a decorative bow of 3-ply jute twine.
1 thick 4-ply reusable plastic zip-lock bag.
1 hinged metal tin (3.75 inches x 2.5 inches).
Directions for use and instructions on how to make char cloth.
This kit is made in the USA.