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Title: Using a ferro rod
Post by: Clay Hayes on March 14, 2015, 01:23:00 PM

Here's a quick tip for using that ferro rod that's floating around in the bottom of your pack.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LXYosemA3g&feature=player_detailpage

Title: Re: Using a ferro rod
Post by: Pheonixarcher on March 14, 2015, 02:10:00 PM

Good tip!

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Post by: Pat B on March 14, 2015, 04:41:00 PM

Why didn't I think of that.

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Post by: ChiefStingingArrow on March 14, 2015, 04:42:00 PM

Great...def. going to use that!

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Post by: Izzy on March 14, 2015, 05:32:00 PM

That is how I was taught. My 9 year old son started our fire last night with a rod and char cloth for the 1st time. I was proud of him and will show him this tomorrow. Thanks as always, your videos are great and can't wait for the big one.

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Post by: Dorado on March 14, 2015, 06:44:00 PM

Sometimes the simplest, dumbest sounding ideas are absolute gems. Thanks for making me feel like an idiot for using the dang thing backwards all this time. lol

Title: Re: Using a ferro rod
Post by: tim roberts on March 14, 2015, 11:14:00 PM

If one ever ended up in a situation, where they injured one hand, or arm,  in a manner similar to the one shown you can start a fire with one hand using the ferro rod and steel.

Nice tip!
Thanks,

Title: Re: Using a ferro rod
Post by: Izzy on March 15, 2015, 11:56:00 AM

Clay, I think all of the knowledge that you share is awesome and educates quite a few people on some lost crafts. I also think that BCHA mission statement is invaluable and I have just joined up with BCHA thanks to you.

Title: Re: Using a ferro rod
Post by: Clay Hayes on March 15, 2015, 12:02:00 PM

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Originally posted by Izzy:
Clay, I think all of the knowledge that you share is awesome and educates quite a few people on some lost crafts. I also think that BCHA mission statement is invaluable and I have just joined up with BCHA thanks to you.

That's awesome Izzy. Tim makes a good point. To expand on that, you'd find a log with a crack in it, or some other place to wedge the striker so that it's held in place for you. You can then just use one hand. good tip.

Title: Re: Using a ferro rod
Post by: LB_hntr on March 15, 2015, 06:27:00 PM

We use a ferro rod to start every fire in camp, around home, etc. I got the roll and snap style down to a science but I'm going to have to try this!
 Great tip!
Thanks for all your hard work with all the videos you do!!!

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Post by: njloco on March 15, 2015, 08:01:00 PM

That's how I was taught also, good information. I must look into getting one of those cans. As usual, good video.

Thanks

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Post by: BowHunterGA on March 15, 2015, 10:48:00 PM

Another great video Clay.

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Post by: Jakeemt on March 16, 2015, 02:40:00 PM

Great tip!

Title: Re: Using a ferro rod
Post by: Whitetail Addict on March 16, 2015, 03:21:00 PM

Thanks Clay.  :thumbsup:  

Bob