Flint and Steel Options: Agate, Quartz, Dragon Glass, Petrified Wood

A sampling of various rocks and minerals that produce great sparks for the flint and steel fire starting method, as well as how to not make a birdnest and still get flame from the charcloth.
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[@ralphhodges6055]

Good video. File ideas for other uses was really good. You are the first that I have seen bring these ideas to light. Look forward to your next.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thanks for the view and comment!

[@ralphhodges6055]

@@SurvivalTheory BTW . You are the first I have ever seen do the charcloth and fatwood combo. without a bird's nest. I watch a lot of different guys and gals . That was a first for me to see or consider. That's what makes a good video into a great video. Making someone think outside the box.

[@SurvivalTheory]

@@ralphhodges6055 The old bird nest trick is a basic, but not always needed or possible. Thanks for the good words!

[@SurvivalTheory]

@Paul Taylor Thanks for the watch and words!

[@robvegart]

Most underrated channel. Very real to life doable methods.

[@sharpridgehomestead]

good video to get people to think outside of the box. I think a lot of people take the name "flint and steel" too literally., I have even used tempered glass that was pretty thick and once I used 2 pieces of metal without any type of rock or glass. The trick is having something harder than the steel so it shaves pieces of the steel off.

[@TingTingalingy]

You're not kidding? I've never tried any of this yet.

[@TingTingalingy]

I'm impressed your camera picked up th sparks ao well. I have some agate I'm going to be trying this with.

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi, happy new year, thanks for the charcloth, fatwood tip, it caught flame real easy, I will be trying that idea, stay safe mate, best wishe's, Stuart.uk.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thanks for the watch and words!

[@aurtisanminer2827]

“I’m out here in the woods with a backpack full of rocks.” I am laughing waaayy too hard at that. I can definitely relate.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thanks for the view and comment!

[@aurtisanminer2827]

My backpacking friend who is obsessed with packing as lightly as possible is always giving me shit for picking up pieces of quartz and loading my backpack down with them while hiking.

[@crazyadam90]

I'm also using old file and it's really amazing, I'm using old file with agate. Great video👍👍

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Great demo. The first time I've seen such variety of rock that can be used to produce a spark. Good to see you back.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@tomjjackson21]

Chert, flint, jasper, quartz are all the same family. I've learned that it comes down to the steel more than the stone. 99% of rocks I pick that are in this family will throw sparks so long as I'm using a proper steel. Edges isn't even much of a concern, and tbh I keep mine a bit more dull, and I can't tell you how ma y times I've missed and hit my knuckles with a sharp rock, lol. Awesome vid. You're the only guy I've seen do this comparison.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thanks for the view and comment!

[@waveman0]

It comes down to the hardness of the stone and a workable sharp edge on that stone, that and proper technique. Plus either high carbon steels or now days titanium.

[@robvegart]

Yup! As well as proper steel, sharp edge on rock is a plus, and everything else should fall into place..

[@robvegart]

Yeah, that's right... I don't know if many people understand that titanium is excellent with rock for spark.

[@tomjjackson21]

@@robvegart yeah, not as much sparks but waaaay hotter sparks.

[@robvegart]

This is why i watch this guy! No nonsense, know the deal! I have been using found Cinder (slag) to strike against quartz, and man it is amazing! The only thing with slag, is that it breaks very easy upon striking it against quartz....

[@TingTingalingy]

This was one of the most info packed videos. I've learned so much in just a few minutes.

[@hiredgun7996]

Hey, I’m over a year late to this party, but I wanted to say I loved your video. I definitely learned some things and got some good ideas. I like your bag of rocks. I got myself a real nice looking piece of agate for my fire kit and it sure impresses my buddies. Also, thanks for cleaning up after the poor stewards of the land.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thanks for the view and comment!

[@redfaux74]

I've been a follower of this channel for years and just found this video today. Good one! ❤

[@811stever]

Great Video ... You hear the term "Flint and Steel" and think that is the only stone option. Thanks for sharing all the different varieties of stone you can choose from, and showing how them perform. The charcloth/fatwood demo was cool also.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@phillipmerritt1428]

Thanks for your flint and steel video. Using the different types of stones was a really impressive I knew courts would work but I didn't know about the Agate I don't have any of those either I don't have any Flint but I've got to quartz. Keep up the videos I wish you the best of luck only been watching you about a year Family new to Bushcraft and survival. Gingdah. PS someone else it said the file is a lot better to use than them Norse sea Steel they're lots easier to find and less expensive.

[@GRID-DWN]

This was a very informative video. Once again, thanks for sharing your plethora of knowledge.

[@SurvivorMetalMan]

Outstanding brother! Great options for striking. I have one of those fancy dancy Viking firesteels, which works great, but I also have one that is made out of a file, that Nathan4071 made, and I actually think it does better than the fancy one. Great video brother!

[@SurvivalTheory]

I lost my last file striker due to blending in with leaves. Putting a bright lanyard on this new one. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Drpermer]

Nice video! The drop cloth makes it easy to see, thanks!

[@281covfefe5]

Redundancy of a file !! Tnxs 4 sharing Your knwldge !! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thanks for the view and comment!

[@michaeltellurian825]

Learned a few things from this. Thanks for the video and love your channel!

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@52rhflight56]

Great video! The dragonstone throws the best sparks with a Valyrian steel file.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Heck yeah. Thanks for the view and comment!

[@PooDotStinkPants]

#LIKE57. Excellent video, thanks for the education, we didn't realise there were so many options for making a spark! We wish you good fortune with your channel and have a wonderful day.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@BushCraftBums]

Awesome Video! Thanks for sharing! Have a Blessed day!

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thank you for the watch and words!

[@PenntuckytheCrag]

Great on Snake. Thank you and thx for cleaning up after some fools

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thanks for the watch and words!

[@tomsmith6094]

Awesome video Sir

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@KaustubhThakurJhangta]

Nice video bruh. Great intro. Seems like you too are a fellow metalhead lol

[@SurvivalTheory]

I like a variety of music. You know....melodic metal, death metal, hair metal, dark metal, old metal, ambient metal, etc... Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@robvegart]

Who said petrified wood was good for nothing? LOL! I wonder though.... Can one char petrified punkwood??? 🤣🤣🤣

[@user-zv7py1xq8b]

I found a white rock before it was in a beach in Dubai When i hit it with another rock it sparked But it was massive like 4 or 3 kg idk it was fully white

[@redfaux74]

Great video! ❤ 17.20 Stewardship?!? 😳 That's a Bible word right there. Lots of depth. A lot of info in this video. Thank you good sir. I hope a new video is on the way soon. I'm getting the jitters. I know you're busy but can't you tell Arnold you're on Vaca once in awhile?

[@dme7689]

I like a multitasker tool. I'm sure I have an old file I could put to use.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thanks for the view and comment!

[@Flintknappingadventures]

Good stuff

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@joelydiabuhia]

Great video brother...love it

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@iwillsurvive7004]

Cool. good info thanks for posting

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@nealgrey6485]

Char cloth gets 'stale'' after a while, and then does not take a spark. I don't know when it gets too old, though. Perhaps it just needs to be in an airtight container?

[@SurvivalTheory]

Yeah, without an airtight container I think mine absorbs too much humidity over time and gets stale. Then it needs a bigger and hotter spark. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@dananorth895]

Keep it in a zip lock or tin, works best bone dry as atmosphere always carries moisture.

[@grampawterry8957]

thanks brother

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thanks for the watch and words!

[@UnbannedAgain]

Dude reminds me of Woody Harrelson

[@jimssurvival4994]

Very good info...thanks as always, i always learn something from your videos. Question who makes the hand gun that your carrying? Do you carry the same hand gun or do you mix them up some. Take care

[@SurvivalTheory]

Usually carry a P320 or XD9. Prefer the Sig because of no safety features. Thanks for the view and comment!

[@jimssurvival4994]

@@SurvivalTheory oh ok thanks

[@outdoor_-journey8603]

Great video

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@byrongreen2167]

Wanna try sumpin interesting???…Go buy a new style Nicholson file(made in Brazil)…make a striker out of it-/you’ll be pleasantly surprised and happy with the results…👍👍💯🥰💯💯💯💯

[@dananorth895]

I just bought a couple 8" high carbon bastard files for my knives/axes. Their lightweight and perfect size for packing.

[@carlredbird3054]

Darn why do people have to litter the woods? Can't they just leave it the way they found it?

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thanks for the view and comment!

[@juliecoulson1177]

Looks like tortchering something or someone. That pine will probably die, but I would keep eye on it. Should bleed some sap out.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Will definitely check it when in that area. Thanks for the view and comment!