Using a folding knfe with a ferro rod..

[Neil1]

Here is a recent video covering the above subject (it works well with fixed blades too).

Enjoy.
Atb
Neil

 

[oldtimer]

Paul Kirtley deals with this on his blog. His usual commonsense approach emphasises safety.

 

[falcon]

Nice one again Neil 👍

 

[peaks]

Good video

 

[Nice65]

Tidy method. If I've got a Spyderco with me, the hole is quite an accurate way to scrape a steel.

 

[mikehill]

Good video Neil .. and the cute Hazel

 

[Hammock_man]

Spot on. Can not understand why I have not seen that before. Excellent tip.

 

[hughlle1]

I thought this was just common sense, and would never have considered doing it any other way with such a knife.

 

[dwardo]

Brilliant thanks.

 

[mountainm]

I just use the back of the pen knife when folded... Am I missing something?

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[woodstock]

I just use the back of the pen knife when folded... Am I missing something?

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Exactly what I do when I use the opinal.

 

[Corso]

I just use the back of the pen knife when folded... Am I missing something?

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assumed that was the method so didn't watch the vid

 

[mountainm]

It's 5min vid for that?

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[Hammock_man]

for that?

When you know it is obvious, for me it was "Why did I not think of that".

 

[peaks]

+1 Hammock_man
Suspect plenty of others hadn't thought of it either, especially those developing their skills - for Opinels or other types of folding knife.

Thought the use of the stick with the fixed blade/ferro rod was good too.

 

[Hammock_man]

For me it was the Stick and fixed blade that was an eye opener

 

[C_Claycomb]

I was trying to think of how to get a group of youngsters to hold the scraper still, and move the rod, and this could help. Nice.

 

[Neil1]

Yes Chris - it works well with kids (I have taught hundreds of youngsters this method). The big advantage is that they don't disturb the tinder with the striker, instead it allows them to accurately shower it with good sparks.
It also is very good in bad weather if you are using grass or bracken, as the stick holds it all in place and stops it blowing away.
If you are used to using the blade folded and it suits you, fine carry on, I like to try different methods and thought I would share it as so many people see it and comment on how effective it is.

 

[ScottE]

Good tip thanks, will try that method too.

Like carrying an opinel, saves looking like Rambo running about in the woods.

 

[rickyamos]

It's a good tip that I will be teaching my scouts. Thanks


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