All Blog Posts Tagged 'craft' (2)

Though fire can be very safe if treated correctly, carelessness, irresponsibility or lack of knowledge when dealing with fire can lead to disastrous results. Location The location of your fire is a very important, and often overlooked, aspect of fire safety. There are two main considerations: * Whether the fire will catch light to or damage anything else * Whether the fire is dangerous for people nearby. Do not light a fire in a place near to people that are engaged in an acti… Continue

This page discusses a number of devices very similar to or related to a traditional 'flint and steel'. In modern usage the phrase 'flint and steel' can refer to any device used to make a fire by striking or scraping two materials together to make a spark. The terms 'striker' and 'firesteel' are also often used. Evolution Usage Readers of this section are assumed to be familiar with the topics covered on the Fire Lighting page. Using a flint and steel is one of the more difficult… Continue