SECRET Fire Steel Technique Everybody Needs To Know

SECRET Fire Steel Technique Everybody Needs To Know
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[@SurvivalLilly]

Yeah I know I should get another dog, but I am still not over Dax's death, so I do not want to have another dog yet. But sometimes I borrow my aunts dog Julie. She is a really nice dog (Labrador retriever) and always stays at my side watching and guarding me :)

[@MarcusAurileus]

Some people think it's so easy to just get another dog. It isnt always that easy. If you are, the right dog will come along in time. Hugs

[@julesmbc]

Love you both :) I totally understand not wanting to get another pup yet... I am the same way, it takes time to get over losing our sweet companions. Much love, thanks for the tips!

[@super66craig]

It's very understandable. That dog or cat sized hole in our hearts has to heal a bunch until its not a raw aching wound. Having another animal that's c loving is a good way to start the healing. My best wishes that Julie helps that process.

[@bobswoodlandadventures5722]

Yes Lilly. It’s very difficult to get another pet after one passes on. They are more than a pet, they are family. Joe Robinet just lost his loving dog as well. Both your loved ones will be missed by you, Joe and all of both your supporting fans.

[@HudsonOutdoors]

Survival Lilly you’ll never get over your dogs death as same goes when it’s a family member, i mourn for my fur baby everyday, but what helped me deal with my dogs death was getting a new puppy. It’s that companionship and loyalty and just having your Bf with you when there’s no human companionship around...it helps so much just dealing with the loss. The sooner you fill that void the better off you’ll be I promise.

[@xqiuvmah]

The best tinder I have ever used I made myself out of candle wax and makeup pads. You can buy a pack of 100 makeup pads for under $5 (US) and then you soak each pad in melted candle wax. When you want I fire you simply break the pad in half to expose the cotton fibers which easily catch a spark, then the wax will keep them burning hot and strong for 10-15 min. Another plus to using these is that they are waterproof. They can be submerged in water and still work perfectly fine a moment later (if they don't break to let water into the cotton fibers, this is unlikely because it takes a bit of effort to break the wax, but if it happens it will be difficult to catch a spark. It should still work with a lighter)

[@bruceclark5627]

DEAR GOD, SEND US MORE WOMEN LIKE THIS!!!

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

The fan base roars in approval, & I'm still waiting for the SECRET !

[@hestamoffet9683]

I've seen this elsewhere. Not really a secret. Seen some doing this on Naked and Afraid too.

[@Vicariousleighilive..]

This is just the standard way really also i will scrape the steel without igniting to build up shavings and then ignite

[@KimAcheson]

Ya it seems like it was clickbait to seel her stuff.

[@MrMigido]

Yeah Lilly is the bushcraft click bait queen. Lol

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Great video. This is super helpful information. Thank you!

[@chipanderson8411]

Always informative and enjoyable watching you work. I really like it when you have a dog with you.

[@Starlingchaser]

Put a little pencil sharpener in your kit. You can pick up twigs, sharpen them and you have shavings!

[@sighfie8324]

That... that's brilliant! I know what will go in my kit next :)

[@AlexT-md9df]

I do this! Look for a contractors pencil sharpener. The holes bigger for large size pencils

[@VroomBox42]

I do the same thing.

[@Starlingchaser]

@@AlexT-md9df I want one! I've wanted one for ages. We had them as kids. One hole for pencils and a bigger one for crayons.... I didn't know they were called 'contractor's sharpeners'... I carry a sharpener with two holes, but it's a taper tool for making arrows. I won't use that for making tinder. It's too precious. It has two holes, but they're the same size. It's the angle that's different...

[@Starlingchaser]

@@sighfie8324 Great. They're cheap as chips, but read Alex T's post below...

[@rish1459]

Thanks for this video; I love how you have evolved your show over the years. This is awesome!

[@spiderninja442]

So,what's the secrect.lol.everyone knows that.

[@macanic5161]

Wow, thanks a lot, Lilly! This is great, it really works fine. Before, I really used to struggle getting birch bark to ignite. With your technique it's a matter of seconds to light up. Amazing how this little detail makes such a difference. I'm looking forward to my next camp fire.

[@robinglover4278]

Thank you for sharing.so glad to see a sister getting outdoors

[@SozoLeeJames]

Wow thanks, Lilly great video! I'm having my 11-year-old daughter watch your videos we love hiking and camping and I have been teaching her survival skills but I think all in all you have really inspired her more than I could, she even commented when she first saw your videos finally another girl proving to the boys that we can do survival too! sometimes a Dad can't do it all! Lol

[@dougalexander7204]

Lilly, thanks for sharing. Stay awesome.

[@GianfrancoFumagalli]

Very good video. Many thanks, Lilly.

[@anshumankishoresingh70]

Really well explained. Thankyou

[@BrewCityRider]

Awesome demonstration Lilly. Thanks for this.

[@algonquinbriar5647]

Well done Lilly. Thank you for sharing. Be well.

[@SlimeDonkeyTV]

Good stuff lily.. That is the only way I use my ferro rod. I have one that is 6in x .5 inches, so I never have any issues. Good stuff! Normally I make sure to keep some spare paracord with me, in my waterproof kit.

[@whoguy4231]

Thanks Liily... very helpful.LoveIT!

[@kylehenze8370]

Good video. Thanks for sharing.

[@lucklassen]

Great video, very informative, thanks for sharing.

[@alexmartinez5199]

Nice job on the fire starting and i love the dog!

[@SCSlimBoiseID]

Suvival Lilly I like the second technique as well. It tends to keep the tinder in one place and puts more hot sparks on target before they start to burn out. I also like birch bark for tinder - I've never had it fail to take a spark. It's quite reliable. Fine shavings from fatwood work exceptionally well. Stay safe out there. Cheers.

[@VroomBox42]

Thanks for another great informative video! I tend to overthink for camping and am a smoker so, I always have a zippo lighter on me plus a fire steel, a backup butane lighter, vacuum sealed matches and lighter and at least one other method of fire starting in my gear. And that’s just for camping at a state park.

[@heykay5610]

Awesome. I just bring matches in a zip lock bag...should probably take more care.

[@olleybear]

Nice useful video showing the differences in technique. Thanks!

[@timparsons2741]

Two years and still my fav outdoor Bushcrafter :)

[@Barbreck1]

Your preferred technique over-uses the firesteel rod, so you'll wear down your firesteels far more than necessary, and every time you strike you impact your knife into the tinder, effectively extinguishing the ignition! Go back to the first technique and do it again except start by holding the tinder securely with the rod (as you did with your preferred technique) before drawing the rod back against the steadily held striker. You'lll find that you will aim the spark into the tinder and light it with a single strike and you won't disturb the ignition with your striker tool or hand.

[@Barbreck1]

@MichaelKingsfordGray 200 miles from the store in a survival situation? Yeah, no problem!

[@dragogt3505]

Why use 1 match when you can use the whole box right?

[@dragogt3505]

Thanks for proving my point for me.

[@Barbreck1]

Yes there is. It's called weight and bulk. And why waste? no good bushcrafter treats any kit with disposable lasse fare.

[@Barbreck1]

@MichaelKingsfordGray No, I survived longer because I didn't waste energy or resources.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Thanks Lilly, I use your favorite technique also. Take care.

[@jaimereyes237]

Well well survival Lilly, you are actually amazing Lilly because you gave the best example for Fire steel use that I’ve seen yet. Keep up the good work.

[@davidaylsworth8964]

Great video Lily! That is the way I was taught to use a flint and steel a long time ago.

[@bushwaldi9725]

Great technik, thank you for showing.

[@MAXIM_One]

I really enjoy your videos because you are very vocal. I enjoy learning by listening to the facts vs some videos where there is no talking at all. Always learning something new on your channel, thank you very much!

[@mtstream55n]

I've been watching you all the way back when Dax was here. He was a very good boy. You can't just go out and replace a broken heart. Have fun with Julie.

[@landrover1777]

Merci pour toutes ces explications, votre travail est riche.

[@davidoyama9753]

Great video showing different technics on how to use the fire steel correctly to start a fire ! Thanks again !

[@matthewotto8322]

Excellent demo, as always

[@tammyshea8882]

awesome tricks for fire starting ! thanks🤗🤗🤗

[@kiwdwks]

Good info...thanks!

[@raysmith5371]

Very good advice. Thank you. For myself, I see the firesteel and striker as an emergency back up. I use wooden matches and tender. As a back up, I keep a used pill bottle full of cotton balls saturated with Vaseline. Also I learned many moons ago to pick up leaves and tender along the trail in preparation of a meal.

[@hoosiered471]

Good info. Lilly. One thing that I used often, and would work even if pouring down rain, was the old Trioxine tabs they used to issue us for heating our rations way back in the day. They burned kind of quickly, but man did they burn hot!!!

[@1lenzter]

Thanks lily awesome info

[@graywolf6652]

super erklärt .. in Wort und bildlicher Darstellung

[@JohnDylan85]

That’s awesome!! That’s a great technique thank you very much!

[@TheGnewb]

Am 57 years old and like people for most of history, have never had the need for that tool. Yes, it looks interesting and has some advantages. And next time I am in a department store, I might pick one up. I will also pick up a pack of lighters, cause I smoke a pipe and that may also explain my not needing a fire steel thing. Even if you do not smoke anything, a zippo lighter is like an everyday carry thing, also. It has a spark and flame. If it runs outta fluid, the spark still functions, and flames can be brought into being. Still, Thank You kindly for the demonstration because I do learn stuff and that is priceless.

[@foreverdrift]

Wow! I struggled with birch bark on my last camping trip - will try this technique :D

[@bellybutthole]

Also helps to ruffle up the white surface, cigarette paper thin layers to help with surface area;-)

[@samstewart4444]

A good companion, to a ferrocerium rod, is jute twine dipped in candle wax. Take 3 pieces of jute twine, 30 inches (76 cm) long, braid them together, and dip it melted candle wax. This makes a piece of water proof tinder about 24 inches (61 cm) long. To light it, fray the end to expose fine fibers, lay it on the striker and pull ferrocerium rod over the striker, similar to lighting char cloth with flint and steel. I prefer this technique (even over lighters or matches) for lighting my primus and alcohol stoves since it keeps my fingers farther away.

[@tiirow]

I too live in area where tampons ain't growing! 😁

[@RoostedFilms]

Awesome tip thanks

[@genefoster9770]

thank you for the great video Lilly what is the name of your lanyard brade or knot see you on the next one

[@steveberard7789]

OK I will try this technique. ty Lilly

[@semco72057]

I like the way you started the fire by placing the fire steel on the product to be lighted and then striking it with the striker or knife blade.

[@1barrera2gdlkn79]

Your still the best Lilly! Much Love from Kansas city :)

[@newatlantean4659]

Did not know the pinching technique, thanks!

[@Beevreeter]

Lilly you are so cool, there's nobody I'd rather get lost in the wilderness with.

[@jessicacrewlove]

Awesome thanks!

[@cillaloves2fish688]

I like using ur favorite way too Lilly. U are so good with dogs, it's great to see u with a dog again! Even if it's a borrowed one!

[@dianakissner5947]

You have helped me how to collect items I need to keep on hand . I just want to thank you .

[@johnharris9216]

Thank you for your enlightening vid. Have never seen the pinch down technique. It goes against what every one says but as you proved is so valid

[@Hunter-ym2kk]

and another good video, thanks..

[@chrislonsberry4571]

Thanks Lilly! Great demonstration! Love your Aunt’s dog.

[@Hawaiian80882]

Excellent Demo Lilly!

[@MedicGeorge]

Great video!

[@mjmorro7757]

Awesome!! She puts the fire out with her hand!

[@marauder6988]

Survival Lilly is a survival genius!

[@heartbreaker4710]

gosh I have been doing it wrong. I can't wait to try your method. Thanks very much for the video.

[@jhonsauceda6024]

We've always tried to have 2 dogs in the family about 5 years in age apart. Older one teaches the younger one the ropes and it helps the mourning process. Bonus tip on how to start a fire: Step 1 befriend a dog Step 2 dog trusts you enough to reveal it's super powers and uses its laser eyes to start a fire Step 3 cook some steaks and share

[@FawnandEvon]

Great video, I have yet to get a fire steal of my own, I have a safety belt with knife, bear spray, air horn, and head lamp and carry many lighters and candles. I’m just getting into fat wood and trying out a hobo stove. Thank you for the tips, I look forward to getting a fire steal. Problem is there are so many varieties I just don’t know what type I want. I do know one thing the handle must be a bright color so it will be easy to see if lost.

[@DonaldKey-oq4cv]

TY for this

[@neutralcargo2807]

That is my prefered technique as well. I had no idea how to do this when I got one but I found this to be best.

[@buletpoint]

Good job thank you

[@jmolvin9055]

It's so nice having a furry friend with ya :) This was a very satisfying video Lilly. As a master fire builder myself, it's nice to see someone stress the importance of preparation in making fire. You know what a good vid would be, building a fire while it's raining. It's tough, the trick is finding dry tinder and wood, but I'm sure you know where to look. ;)

[@eurekajimVoteBlue]

I always ended up camping in the rain or snow even when the forecast was for perfect sunny weather. LOL I found that it was handy to take along a 1 sq ft piece of tarpaper, you can rip it into strips about 1" wide and it will start a fire even if your fuel is wet. It doesn't take up much room in your pack and makes a lot of difference when your hands are numb from the cold. I've been watching your channel for a couple of years now Lilly and really enjoy it, especially since I'm disabled now and can't go hiking anymore. Thanks. :o)

[@mystuff1405]

The Lilly lighter technique. It’s yours. A lot of people get right on or close to the tinder but did you notice that the blade aerates the tinder. It’s like blowing on it while keeping it in a tight bundle. It is different.

[@mawmawvee]

Thanks Lilly. Those were very good demonstrations. I feel the need to get a good knife and steel and learn to make fires. Just in case. We don't camp, but you never know.....

[@Waldhandwerk]

Wie immer sehr gut Lilly!

[@psyamok3735]

The teaching from this video is so much better than a lot of the videos from the so call bushcraft schools. Thank you Lilly. If you don't mind, can I show this to the scouts as a teaching video?

[@greener12ga18]

Great vid . I still miss Dax too

[@ServantofBaal]

Personally, I find it easier to start a fire for a Dakota fire pit outside of the pit and then relocating it when sufficiently burning. It starts a little bit colder and less oxygen until it gets large enough to begin pulling oxygen

[@ServantofBaal]

@@Paradigm2012Shift what..?

[@Greatbloke]

My dog was very interested to see Julie. She jumped off her lounge chair to come over and have a look and speak to her. :)

[@ericalbert6954]

Merci. !!!

[@charles_wipman]

That's the way that they teach you on the spanish Marine Infantry, but, as smoker... i always carry my lighter and a backup lighter on other pocket and three matches too; when i go to the nature i put the backup lighter on a small sealed plastic bag, i use to carry four, one for the the BKP lighter, other for the matches, other for the movile phone and a fourth spare one, that i can use as BKP bag or to gather thinder by the way. A good lighter and good tinder can save you a lot of time that you can use for other tasks.

[@aprildivine118]

Thank you. Exactly what I needed to see.. I'm going shopping in three days and fire steel is on my list.. Stay safe and well.. much love & respect from Iowa.. ♥️👏

[@johnthomasjr262]

Lily's technique is spot on! The cool thing about this technique is that the longer the rod the more sparks you'll get. You can get up to a six inch ferro rod that will throw a shower of sparks like you wouldn't believe.

[@brfzmusic8667]

Thank You!

[@warrenohuyran5401]

Great job on the video and very educational, I have a question... what kind of knife where you using? to me it looks a bit like a Fallkniven brand but that's why im asking.

[@knifedetective259]

Lilly, you are my spirit animal.

[@williamneary9286]

I also carry a magnesium fire starter it will get a fire started even when tender is damp.

[@TheSaneHatter]

It's worth noting that magnesium blocks commonly get sold with an integrated fire-steel along one edge, so you're obviously not alone in your thinking.

[@nixter8739]

@@TheSaneHatter magnesium rods are more commonly sold with water heaters around them..lol.

[@LtSurvival]

I also always use the pinch method. as for dakota fire pit you can do the pinch on the ground and light a bundel that you then drop in. noce vid

[@yveskc1]

I use the same pinching technique except for the stricken, i use a speedy sharp which works fantastic.

[@LeeRalph100]

Dry prairie Grasses are one of my go to tinders..to use it properly it needs to be processed down more than as it was in the video regardless of which method used. Both techniques have their time and place. I use which ever one the circumstances call for

[@ericmcmahel3405]

YOU ROCK MISS LILLY!!!

[@IllumTheMessage]

Very nice.

[@mistersmith3986]

Thanks for the video my Bladed Sister⚔️

[@jupitersaturn3640]

Thank you lilly that was a great tip . Hope you are doing well . Look after yourself

[@kennethrich2107]

Collect the lint form your clothes dryer, and keep in a Altoids tin...

[@johnthomasjr262]

Petroleum jelly and cotton balls could be stored in the Altoids tin too! It'll give you a really good fire starter as well as a container to make charred material in once your emergency fire starters run out.😉

[@ChrisGilliamOffGrid]

Lint sucks in damp environments.

[@johnthomasjr262]

@@ChrisGilliamOffGrid that is why I don't use it... the reliability factor

[@danwerkman]

Well you tube recommended this video. Well I am very impressed. You shamelessly advertised your knife that you keep copying/ sorry fixing/sorry upgrading and you have still not shown anyone a secret. Maybe its a good idea to stop watching other YT videos for ideas and just get out and do it. Wait.. great video idea. How to tie your laces with my new improved knife. I will avoid YT prompt in the future

[@danwerkman]

@Joe Faultroy Ok.... That is a fair point.. Thank you for the well thought out reply... Honestly when you reply in such a civil manner with reason and thought it's very hard to find fault... I will say that her knife is just a copy of another manufactures knife... I kinda expected more... But I think I will leave it at that... Thanks Again.

[@thaddeusmikolajczyk9055]

Good info

[@ChallengeTheNarrative]

Great 🔥

[@thoughtsofanoldSoldier]

Sehr gut!

[@alanrush1870]

I still use my childhood dogs' name for a password. No one knows that name. I'm 67 and never got another dog. Now i do not want to die and leave a dog at the mercy of who knows who. But I love animals and get along with them just fine.

[@davequick3373]

I agree with your method. It always seems natural to me to do it the way you do it. I don’t understand all these people that are in survival that use the other method because it rarely works as you have shown. By the way someday I hope to come to Austria and see the New Year’s Eve concert at the Philharmonic wouldn’t that be awesome! Thank you for so many valuable videos and so much knowledge you are a plethora of Bush craft. Bless you!

[@jeffhodge7333]

Always slowly scrape some rod material into your tinder bundle first, and then give the rod a strong strike to light everything. Your initial flame will be much larger to ignite the bundle.