I do a lot of experimenting with different fire making items and came across this tip someone gave me a few years ago. IT WORKS GREAT!!!
Try using 100% cotton webbing material or the old tan BDU belts. Cut to the size you want and char. These get far hotter then plain cotton or denim material and catch that spark even better in my opinion.
I use flint and steel alot and it works great. Before I put a piece on the flint I just rough the edge up and it catches REALLY quick.
Give it a try and let me know what you think.
Another off the topic tip on char cloth. I carry a small metal screw top can with me all the time when I am out. It has a small hole in the top just as any char can, but it is so small and allows you to char when your out if you need some more char cloth. Tree bark and vegetation can also be chared.
The can is aprox. 2.5"dia. x .75in. deep.
Try using 100% cotton webbing material or the old tan BDU belts. Cut to the size you want and char. These get far hotter then plain cotton or denim material and catch that spark even better in my opinion.
I use flint and steel alot and it works great. Before I put a piece on the flint I just rough the edge up and it catches REALLY quick.
Give it a try and let me know what you think.
Another off the topic tip on char cloth. I carry a small metal screw top can with me all the time when I am out. It has a small hole in the top just as any char can, but it is so small and allows you to char when your out if you need some more char cloth. Tree bark and vegetation can also be chared.
The can is aprox. 2.5"dia. x .75in. deep.
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