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Hand-Forged Steel Fire Striker, Oval Shape
Want to make fire like a true Viking or a medieval traveller? With this hand-forged fire steel, you get not only a functional tool but also a piece of living history. This striker is crafted from high-carbon steel and is designed to throw a rich shower of sparks when struck against a sharp piece of flint. Its oval design with elegantly curled ends isn't just for decoration – it fits perfectly in the hand and protects your fingers. It's an absolutely essential accessory for any re-enactment, LARP, or bushcraft enthusiast, or for anyone who wants to experience the authentic feeling of starting a fire the old-fashioned way. Just add high-quality flint and tinder, and you're ready to go. Further product information ...
Hand-Forged Steel Fire Striker, Oval Shape
A Functional Piece of History in Your Palm
This steel striker is made using traditional forging techniques, giving it an authentic look with a patina and hammer-marked texture. The principle behind it is simple but ingenious. By striking the steel sharply against the edge of flint (or another hard rock like quartz), you shave off a microscopic particle of steel. The friction instantly heats this particle to over 800°C (1500°F), causing it to ignite and fly off as a spark.
How to Start a Fire:
- Prepare your tinder – a material that will catch the spark. The ideal tinder is char-cloth, amadou (tinder fungus), or very fine, dry birch bark.
- Hold the flint in one hand and the fire steel in the other. You can comfortably loop your fingers through the oval opening of the steel for a firm grip.
- In a fast, fluid motion, strike the steel down the sharp edge of the flint, directing the sparks onto your prepared tinder.
- Once a spark lands on the tinder, it will begin to glow. By gently blowing on the glowing ember (e.g., in a nest of dry grass), you can coax it into a flame.
The History of the Fire Steel
Fire strikers like this one were standard equipment for thousands of years. From the Iron Age, through the Viking era, and well into the modern age, the flint and steel method was the most reliable way to make fire. The shapes of strikers varied regionally, but this oval style with in-curled ends is a classic, found in archaeological sites across Europe. People carried it in a leather pouch (a "tinder-pouch") along with their flint and tinder.
Specifications
| Material: | High-Carbon Steel |
| Overall Length: | approx. 11.3 cm (4.4 in) |
| Height: | approx. 4.2 cm (1.65 in) |
| Striking Surface Length: | approx. 10.2 cm (4 in) |
| Material Width: | approx. 1.6 cm (0.6 in) |
| Weight: | approx. 80 g (2.8 oz) |
| Finish: | Blackened (from forging) |
Care and Maintenance Instructions
Remember that this fire steel is made from steel that naturally rusts. This isn't detrimental, but for a long life, it's good to follow a few guidelines:
- Keep the fire steel dry at all times. If it gets wet, dry it thoroughly as soon as possible.
- For long-term storage, you can lightly coat it with oil or beeswax to protect it from corrosion.
- What not to do: Don't leave the striker lying in damp grass or store it in a wet leather pouch. A light surface rust won't affect its function but can stain.
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