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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2015 5:53:24 GMT -8
I have a number of knives, most are small and efficient. Like most people I use a knife to strike a ferro rod. Only one of my knives (a folding knife) will throw a spark on a ferro rod. I suspect it may have something to do with the carbon content of the steel or a coating on the blade itself. My trusty Swiss army knife will not throw a spark. Can anyone recommend a fixed blade knife that will throw a spark?
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Post by theo on Jul 21, 2015 0:26:52 GMT -8
You'll want a knife with a good carbon content and a sharp, 90° angle. No stainless steel. After slicing the crap out of my hand, I went back to using a piece of hacksaw blade.
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Post by franco on Jul 21, 2015 0:56:16 GMT -8
My beloved 1 oz 3" carbon Opinel works very well but my winter knife ,an SS Mora, does not.
never made the connection before, thanks.
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Post by toejam on Jul 21, 2015 4:34:37 GMT -8
My disposable Bic lighter works every time.
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Post by tomas on Jul 21, 2015 5:50:37 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2015 11:55:20 GMT -8
Thanks guys. I mostly use an alcohol stove for cooking. On those occasions where I bring along my fly rod I need a very thin bladed knife for fileting my fish and an open fire to cook it on. I like to stay in practice making fire in a variety of different ways and yes, sometimes I do use my old trusty Bic lighter.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2015 17:55:47 GMT -8
The 90 degree spine matters, not whether the steel is or is not stainless. Mora makes a stainless steel version of their Bushcraft Black, complete with ferro rod, which I use a lot, and it makes sparks without issue.
And I sure am glad this forum is back, seriously. Thanks to the One who made it possible.
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