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Flint Strikers

$15.00 each

About our flint strikers

They are made from O1 Tool steel. We quench them in oil not water.
If you quench them in water they can have stress cracks in them.
Quenching them in oil means they will have a duller red spark but this spark last much longer and catches in the char cloth better thus igniting it with the first strike.
Just looking at it you can see that it was hardened and tempered correctly.
First the striking surface is white ( no fire scale ) showing that it was
at " Critical Temperature" when it was quenched in the oil.
( The fire scale popped off)
Then the handle was tempered to a deep blue so it won't be as brittle.
You can see those colors.
Also notice the gradual transition from the striker's body to the handle.
No sharp corners.
That is important in both looks and strength.

In all just by close examination you can tell the quality of this or any flint striker.

Camp sets
Note about our camp equipment.
As with everything we make these items are all made using traditional techniques of the 18th century.
They have a look and feel of authenticity because they were made that way.

If you are serious about authenticity
THIS is what you should be using
as your camp set for cooking.

Great for the Regiment Camp

Simple Camp set with one "S" hook set up in tripod style.	Here is the simple Camp set with a trivet and utensil set with stand.
Utensil set with stand.	Utensil stand only.
Rabbit spit Designed to balance the weight in the center for far greater control	Adjustable ratcheted Rush lamp for camp Simply drive it in the ground. Gives your camp the look of the period.
Tea Tipper	Tea Tipper in use.
Keyed Trammel hook This hook won't come out of its socket and the hook won't separate and get lost.	Snake "S" hook in use.

Theme S Hooks
Have a One of a kind Hook at your camp fire

Cowboy S Hook

Snake S Hook

Wizard S Hook

Hand made knives