{"product_id":"flint-steel-striker-bow-drill-hand-hold-combo-tool","title":"Flint \u0026 Steel Striker \/ Bow Drill Hand-Hold Combo Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese flint striker multi-tools are laser cut from high carbon steel in a simple rectangular shape that is comfortable and easy to hold. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlint \u0026amp; steel and friction bow drills are  foundational skills in the art of primitive survival and bushcraft. Both are based on ancient designs and are the oldest methods for fire-starting. When struck with a piece of flint, small particles of the steel are scraped off that quickly oxidize in the air, turning into sparks through a process know as pyrophoricity. These small sparks can be \"caught\" with a piece of charred cloth that will grow an ember that can then be used to ignite larger tinder to build a fire. It is a process that takes patience and practice to master, but is an excellent skill to learn as an alternative to modern fire lighting techniques. These strikers also feature a depression in the center face of the tool for a bow drill spindle. The hard steel  provides a low friction bearing point, concentrating the friction on the fireboard and allowing for smooth strokes on your way to creating an ember. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that the Flint \u0026amp; steel technique also requires a piece of natural flint and charcloth which are NOT included. Also does not include \u003cspan\u003ethe other components of a bowdrill kit.  \u003c\/span\u003eThese items are available separately or as part of our basic and deluxe kits.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stand by all of our products with a no-hassle promise; if you're not satisfied for any reason we'll make it right. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: High Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: \u003cspan\u003e3-1\/4\" x 1-9\/16\"  x 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: \u003cspan\u003e2.5 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFits in Std. Size Mint Tin?: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage Contents: (1) Steel Striker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: CB-202122\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coopers Bay Outdoors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52395229708562,"sku":"CB-202122","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/2765\/3394\/files\/164450Main2k.jpg?v=1781807272","url":"https:\/\/westonoutdoorgear.com\/products\/flint-steel-striker-bow-drill-hand-hold-combo-tool","provider":"Weston Outdoor Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}