How to keep your flint and chert sharp for flint and steel.

[@cmrsvids]

And ... there's always some knob who has to give an informational, helpful demonstration a thumbs down. I, for one, found this extremely helpful.

[@grierwolfe]

cmrsvids Thank you sir.

[@Jafarmarar]

5 years later and it's still just one person!

[@KennethKramm]

HI Justin. This is exactly this information I wanted to know. I am just know beginning to learn flint and steel fire making. You answered one of my questions in a clear and useful way. ....can't wait to practice the skills you have demonstrated. ATB, Ken

[@grierwolfe]

Thank you Ken. Be aware. Once you start flint and steel you will be addicted. It never gets old. If you need a striker let me know and I'll send you one my friend.

[@KennethKramm]

***** Thanks Justin. I'm smiling BIG. I mentioned to Sandy (Jacklore Knives) that I wanted to learn flint and steel and he custom made a striker, complete with Jacklore logo and is he is now collecting flint that he says is "proven" to make big sparks. I should be receiving them soon. Although I've seen several instructional videos; no one has shown how to keep the flint sharp. And you're the first person to show how to do it in a simple and calm way. You're video was very helpful. And much appreciated. I very much want to become addicted to flint and steel!

[@grierwolfe]

KennethKramm Now that is very cool Ken.

[@DavidChouiniere]

Thanks! Your technique looks just like the flint knapping videos I have seen elsewhere on KZbin. This video helps apply the skill to flint and steel, something I can use.

[@grierwolfe]

Check out my latest video David. You will like it bud.

[@DavidChouiniere]

Just watched the video. It was great. Thanks!!

[@martinadejaquiz2482]

OMGosh, i've gotta get a flint napping bopper, too! i downloaded the video so i'll have it for reference! hey man, i got good with this flint & steel.... i can get this charred lamp wick lit in a sec!!!!! i still haven't done the charring of the punk wood yet, but soon! blows people's minds when you show'em how flint & steel works! people come over and i show them and it blows their minds!!!! thx justin!

[@kullcraven]

Good video, and yes it is a simple task a couple smacks with a round rock, does the trick or a bopper. You helped alot of people with this video I'm sure. Take care man and thanks for sharing with us all.

[@grierwolfe]

Your going to have to teach me how to better knap someday Kull. I know your pretty good at it.

[@kullcraven]

I think you seen my 3 part video on start to finish a obsidian chunk. If not that is a good demo on how i knap bro. Have a great one

[@stovepipe9er]

Very good explanation of knapping the edge. I’m pretty excited since I found Chert the first time I actually looked. Watched videos about it and realized it’s pretty common where I live lol! Now it’s time to turn an old file into a striker. I just subbed, going to check out your channel.👍

[@c.e.jarvis1512]

Nice...plane, simple, to the point, and as always very helpful. Thanks for the good video.

[@grierwolfe]

Simple enough that even I can do it. lol...

[@gillbt]

Thanks Justin that's good info. Sometimes it's the little things that make you say, why didn't I think of that.

[@grierwolfe]

Thank you. Glad you liked it.

[@dcslapout5697]

Watched a few of your vids and just had to subscribe. Keep doing it your way.

[@milliebuckeyelady2097]

As usual, Justin, you have answered the question I am sure a lot of us have wanted to know the answer to but never asked. LOL just like subscribing to channels ... I tend to forget to do so....I usually click on Travis and then check your channel from there... sorry! Keep up the good work....Millie

[@grierwolfe]

So glad you liked it. Thank you.

[@Tuxdaddy]

Great stuff Brother ! I keep a bopper as well as a pressure flaker handy .. The flaker takes off less material, so your flint lasts longer.. It's all still good and gets the job done..

[@grierwolfe]

I still need to learn how to really use a pressure flaker. Knapping is something I'm behind on for sure.

[@Tuxdaddy]

I'm still learning as well...lol I play with them but have yet to sit down and actually work towards making/shaping something from a piece of flint.. Keep up the great work Brother !!

[@heatherhayes8234]

It's not the best bopper but I see you used the heck out of it. Great video, something nobody else has done.

[@grierwolfe]

I love it. Always in my haversack

[@windhamcabin]

Great demonstration my good man! Well done. Thanks for sharing

[@grierwolfe]

I appreciate it. Thank you.

[@johnmclean5957]

I'm definitely going to get me a tin of charred punk wood. Looks great. Thanks. Oh and by the way I have one of your round tinder pouches. I love it. Got it full of birch bark, cramp balls and hemp rope pieces.

[@anthonygomez446]

nice

[@feralwoodcraft]

Excellent video my friend. Good demo as well. Thanks!

[@grierwolfe]

Thanks Joe.

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Thanks, that was very useful information. Jason

[@grierwolfe]

Glad you liked it Jason. Thanks for watching.

[@guitardaddy6]

The sparks that steel is throwing are HUGE! and it's quite a shower of them. :)

[@Naturliebe]

Excellent tip and good demo, Justin. Thanks for the info. Atb. Tito

[@grierwolfe]

Thank you Tito

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Good demo. Thanks.

[@grierwolfe]

Thank you. Glad you liked it.

[@EricOther]

Good instruction. I subscribed. Although it may seem axiomatic, people need to be very careful when doing any flint knapping. It can cut you in a heartbeat. I learned that the hard way. I suggest always wearing leather gloves.

[@grierwolfe]

Oh for sure it can.

[@thomasleebrown3136]

Thank You James; valuable information !

[@trollmcclure1884]

Can you try if a common carborundum sharpening stone is good enough to produce sparks? It does on a fly-wheel...

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Thank you! Sure helped me to better understand the process. May try to make a bopper, too. A visit to the plumbing dept at Lowes might be nice, right about now for an end cap. Thanks for sharing your experience & wisdom. God Bless.

[@grierwolfe]

Make sure to fill it with lead.

[@themiwoodsman7222]

great tip Justin thanks for sharing !

[@scruff_uk]

Top tip, thank you. Have a good one too.

[@grierwolfe]

I appreciate it.

[@forrestmorgan3222]

Good steel, you can do the strike down method.

[@nilodrallub7812]

VERY NICE !

[@billyjoedenny]

i have just the use for the info justin,, a lot of dull rocks ..lol thanks really, i normally toss them to the side. ..bill

[@grierwolfe]

lol..... Thanks for watching Bill

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Good stuff Justin. I need to take a class on knapping...I suck. lol

[@BillHinson]

I tried it at a locale festival in February And it wasn't pretty, just one more skill I want to learn

[@grierwolfe]

Thanks bud.

[@grierwolfe]

Oh for sure man. So much to learn.

[@PitFireOutdoors]

Thanks for the tip, I need it!

[@grierwolfe]

Glad you liked it. Thank you.

[@eqlzr2]

Select or prepare a thinner piece of chert/flint in the first place, and then you can just use the side of your steel to pressure fracture off teeny flakes to refresh the edge of your chert. Less wasteful of material, faster, and leaves you with a sharper flint that makes better sparks. Many thanks.

[@dougolgreybearddinowoodydu1845]

I know this is an older vid of yours, but I have a question on the char punk. I made a tin of birch punk into what looks like charcoal (just followed the way I used to do cloth). Problem I'm having is I can't get it to catch a spark real well. Mine is made up of mostly (about 90%) big size chunks. Now the question: since I noticed yours was small type pieces (1\4" or so) is that size the best to use? Thanks for any help you can provide as this old dog likes to learn new trick but I take a bit longer. ol greybeard dino ; - ) >

[@GeorgiaWoodsmen]

Thanks Brother

[@scoutingfreegermany]

Great demo Justin, is that copper on the top of the bumper? Cheers Marc

[@grierwolfe]

Yes sir it is. It's also filled with lead.

[@scoutingfreegermany]

Ah I see, thanks Justin

[@Mat-kr1nf]

That flint or chert is far softer than the flint I have, mine is dark grey and there is no way it would break like that, I can hit it with a hammer on the edge, that’s with the flint on a hard surface so it takes the whole force of the hit, it still won’t break!😟🤷‍♂️😬

[@lacsa727]

cough-cough-cough- KOOL!! cough-cough-cough... LOL......Justin Question? Where does one(me) get a cherp rock? or can any rock make sparks with steel? TFS

[@grierwolfe]

No sir. Not all rocks will throw sparks. It's hard to tell you where to get them since I don't know your area.

[@lacsa727]

Oyyeee-Vaaayyyy!! here we go again with "SIR" LOL I'm in Miami, FLORIDA Home of the Miami Heat, Dolphins and(shame to say it GULP!...the marlins).

[@crgaillee]

I live in minnesota and have found that Its everywhere. the best places that I have found it is in the rock gardens. the quarries. railroad tracks. its everywhere. you gcan even order a large amount of it online. !5 + pounds for 12 bucks on e-bay.

[@crgaillee]

Also you can use other rocks like quartz, that throws a good spark.

[@jeffashley2901]

Will obsidian work?

[@phillipdavis5241]

PS, be careful, that stuff get to be razor sharp!

[@denisdegamon8224]

Sir, I love your videos and I am trying to reach your online store website at wolfecustoms.com with no luck. I want to place an order for several items. Do you have a link?