Here is why the right fire steel technique can save your life!

Here is why the right fire steel technique can save your life!
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[@SurvivalLilly]

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[@ΔημητρηςΠαπαδημητροπουλος]

Lily, a question, how many times you think I can use a fire still? I have one and I need to know. Of course with your way. Thanks for the video.

[@frikkiesmit327]

Great tip to pinc it down as wind can cause probs.

[@frikkiesmit327]

@@ΔημητρηςΠαπαδημητροπουλος please can i answer !! Pleaaaaaaseeeee pretty please?

[@frikkiesmit327]

@@ΔημητρηςΠαπαδημητροπουλος usually the ones like she uses in video they say 1000 strikes plus minus. When i got mine i practised a lot with incorrect methods and incorrect tinder. Like she said the finer the material the easier you can ignite it.

[@ΔημητρηςΠαπαδημητροπουλος]

@@frikkiesmit327 thanks.

[@LittleUrbanPrepper]

Good demonstration 👌. There are merits and demerits of each method and each one is suitable for a certain type of fuel. 1. Scraping away : for alcohol, gas, gasoline, charcoal etc. Saves most material. Provides safe distance. 2. Pulling back : for cottonball, cattail and commercial tinders .Extremely fine stuff. Minimal consumption, focused sparks. 3. Pinching down : For feather sticks, grass, bark, shavings etc. High consumption, formation of necking, prolonged ignition 4. Pile of shavings : for moist stuff, plastic, thick shavings. Highest consumption. But only for ttue emergencies or during injury. Easiest to start.

[@Belznis]

Yes, for fun I used to light BBQ that way. With the 1st method that is.

[@ChadSolberg]

In Alaska my favorite tinder is birch bark. Use a knife to scrape a dust pile off of the bark and it burns long and hot. Catches a spark nicely as well (Pinch down method for sure)

[@forestdweller5581]

I have lighters. It is easy to buy lighters. You can buy so many lighters...enough for a hundred lifetimes. People who go out without lighters are just plain stupid.

[@chaswarren7239]

@@forestdweller5581 Not so useful in the strong wind conditions Lilly was in.

[@forestdweller5581]

@@chaswarren7239 Strong wind affects any flame no matter what the source is. You just create a wind free zone. Haven't you ever seen smokers lighting their cigarettes while using their coat for cover? They are the real experts lol :)

[@TwistedSither]

Firecraft is one of the most important skills to develop. If finding dry tinder seems unlikely, try wrapping damp tinder in a handkerchief and sticking it in your pocket to dry it out.

[@forestdweller5581]

Try wearing a shirt. Most are combustible with a spark due to the artificicial material. Cotton sucks for for firestarting. Polyamid cocontions may well catch a spark.

[@joex]

nice one!

[@williammaurer9450]

Love the split screen, very effective comparative presentation. TY for the refresher.

[@TracieSmithpomeranian]

Lilly, please be safe dear.

[@Ren4rd_o7]

5:28 Survival Lilly turn into Punk Lilly (look at these shoes! Not laced, I love it!) Thanks for your work and your content, please keep up the good stuff and stay safe !! Btw, I was a Pulling back guy, but a few video before you already show the pitch down and it's my go to since that one ;) And I should add, one of the best tinder/fire accelerant for me, here in France (Vosges/Alsace), is the dry sap/resin that come from evergreen! Love to the doggo as well

[@mariahc.crawley884]

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR CONSISTENCY & TEMPERAMENT IN THIS SHARED SPACE! THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROSITY WITH THE INFO. PEACE & BLESSINGS. (12:29PM - Thomasville, Georgia - USA)

[@monicabeach6909]

I love Thomasville, GA. Such a sweet town. Jonahs fish n grits.

[@michaelbrunner6654]

Great demonstration. I prefer the pinch down method as well. And a 6" ferro makes all the difference

[@ChadSolberg]

the gobspark is a great ferro rod

[@tedsemonis7905]

Lilly, take a jumbo straw (drinking) and put drier lint or cotton (with or without Vaseline) and sell the ends. Then when you need dry tinder, you have some. And you can put other things in them as well, fishing kits, sewing kit, or any other small items, and even toothpicks.

[@renesimon281]

When my boys go on snowmobile trips, I always pack a toilet paper tube packed with dryer lint! They thought I was nuts until the one time they needed it! Now I'm a genius 😎

[@tedsemonis7905]

@@renesimon281 The straws (by melting the ends) keep it waterproof. Wrap the roll in foil it give a dry surface to make a fire on.

[@renesimon281]

@@tedsemonis7905 totally get that!

[@frikkiesmit327]

Dont sell them!!! She will have to buy them back after selling them!!!! Just kidding with you 😝

[@cherylrobinson517]

Thanks Lilly, very informative😊💖😊

[@hikingdawn8640]

Hi Lilly😀👋. I love your channel-big fan! I just wanted to remind you of a video you did several years ago where you taught us how to use a fire steel extremely successfully. Well, your technique in that video was different-and definitely more effective-than your preferred technique in this video. Look back at your vid, and refresh. As a registered nurse, I often have to refresh myself on skills I’ve become rusty on. Again, love your content. I hope and pray for the safely of you and your family during this tragic time for Europe and our world. Peace ☮️

[@thizizliz]

Handy tips! I got a used hiking pack and found a tampon in one of the pockets. I left it there, sort of laughing (at 70, they aren't on my radar anymore) but after watching your videos, it's now in my "Just in Case" section. Off trail hikes can lead to challenges and it's good to be prepared. You've mentioned them now and then over the years and it's good to know these things. Small things can save lives.

[@ryantaylor3994]

Hello Lily how's the family my name is Ryan I've been watching your videos for a while and I'm happy with all your videos

[@lolh4x]

The best fire steel is honestly just a bic lighter. Even if you run out of fuel, you can still use the sparker inside of it. Just buy like 5, and you're set for at least 1 full lifetime.

[@outdoorsmom2000]

It's easier for me to carry a lighter, but I also think it's a great skill to have (knowing how to make different kinds of fires). I enjoy watching Lilly because she seems somewhat new to learning survival skills, so you feel like you're learning with her. I also love how she is happy posting videos of herself, naturally (not concerned about the sawdust on her shirt, or wearing lots of makeup)....I'm like that too : )

[@troymadison7082]

I always learn something from your videos!

[@frikkiesmit327]

One must not pull it to fast. Then you get small sparks. Bit slower strikes helps. And using 90 degree angle on back of saw of knife. Or you can use hacksaw blade also. Some strikers that you buy with the ferro rod is crap. I dont even use my striker anymore. I use my pocket knife saw, back off the saw blade. For me pulling rod away helps. If it doesnt work for that moment i then use the pin method like lilly did. And if you want the rod to last longer dont scrap it for shavings. Rather make sure your tinder material is very fine and dry. Shavings and scrapings. Ignite the scrapings then add the shavings and then build fire up from there.

[@williamdroom5789]

Fatwood scrapings are excellent tinder, and fatwood is pretty much waterproof.

[@SurvivalLilly]

if you can find fatwood yes. but what if you are in the jungle where there is no resinous pine of spruce wood?

[@williamdroom5789]

@@SurvivalLilly Cotton sock lint, or cut and shred a bandana. You should always have at least three methods of starting a fire.

[@weldingbyrileyfoster4121]

Hi, Lilly, Great video even with the wind. I taught my 5-year-old grandson the pinch down method with magnesium bar and steel. Love your videos, Thanks.

[@IronmanV5]

Great to know!

[@Waldhandwerk]

Gut gemacht und toll demonstriert, vor allem bei dem Wind liebe Lilly! 1A LG und viele Grüße, Sepp

[@Ocho-Sinko]

Great video Lilly keep up the good work, I prefer the pinch-down technique. 👍🏾

[@preppingwarrior8248]

Lily, I love your training videos, thank you for providing so much value to the community.

[@gemthetics8084]

Daily reminder "Call on the Lord in the day of trouble and He will deliver you." -Psalm 50: 15

[@John-jl3ky]

Love your videos Lilly! Looks like we have similar weather in central Indiana

[@mariewaldrep863]

Love your informative videos. I always look forward to watching them.

[@johnwyman5939]

Nice job on showing the difference between the techniques on using the fire steel!! 🔥 Good 👍 Job

[@johnmcclelndon7641]

I think another good way is to put the edge of the blade on the tinder and pull the ferro rod

[@SurvivalLilly]

I dont know, it is also too far away from the tinder in my opintion

[@thomasrice3592]

Tampons for a firestarter is an incredible idea ! Thank You Lilly !

[@MiscMitz]

Yes!

[@donaldeugenealford4080]

Great Fire Starting knowledge Survivor Lily

[@blueduck9409]

Lilly, you always show us which method works best. I always use the pinch down. Thanks for the video!

[@AwesomeFish12]

Thistle seeds are just as good as fluffy grass seeds. Dandilion, Cats ear, Flatweed all have fluffy seed heads. They don't always catch a spark though. Some good tips in this video.

[@TheIndyspace]

"Save" your life, Lil. But we get it, and you're charming...

[@RT-fb6ty]

Good video. Bracing your non moving hand on the pull method helps reduce distance and erratic pull. You could actually pinch the tinder by turning striker upside down and pulling rod across it as with pinch method

[@tinderkeep5652]

Well done, very informative video.

[@ShortStackSurvival]

Awesome video Lilly! I recently made a video about a mini-fire kit and I struggled to make a fire because I hadn’t practiced in a while and my skills were rusty. I humbly left all my failed attempts so that others may watch and learn from my mistakes. Your video is definitely an excellent examples of how to do it right, the first time! Thank you for inspiring me to get out in nature and actually test my basic survival skills! :)

[@doubled3983]

Hello from Oklahoma! Good Video!👍👍 Very interesting results. Here one of my favorites is the common thistle seed pod, it's like a ball of cotton. But it does go fast. Good to make a birds nest type deal. Also, just as an aside, sawdust with lamp oil, makes a great cheater.🤔 Thanks for all U do! God Bless!

[@shawnedens9415]

Thank you so much for doing those kind of videos they're really helpful

[@jacktribble5253]

Excellent points all and extra points for recommending practice. Best of Days to you and yours.

[@BotanyDegreePilkerton]

enjoying viewing other countries, Austria is beautiful, i went their skiing last century, it was lovely

[@srtgrayfrance]

There is a third method, recommended by Felix Immler and based on the instructions for the Firefly ferro rod that fits in the Swiss Army Knife toothpick slot. Rather than hold the ferro rod still and move the scraper, place the sharp edge right beside the tinder, support the rod with your first finger and draw the rod backwards. That keeps all the sparks exactly by the combustible material and gives maximum control over the movement of the rod - and you can scrape right to the end of the rod, avoiding the narrowing effect in the middle. On another subject, how are the Amateur Radio studies going?

[@rasdavidflorian]

Thanks for the demonstration...

[@loydevan1311]

Real world conditions. Great video, Lilly. However the only survival situation that I needed to make a fire was at night, wind between 15-25 mph and in the RAIN!

[@budwilliams6590]

I think for the pull back method to work most effectively you take your tinder bundle and insert it into a birds nest type construction then insert your fire steel into that tinder bundle/birds nest so your striker is right up against the tender bundle then pull it back.

[@TheJoedonbakerfan]

Does anyone else's eyes widen when she says "fire steel?" It's like she goes from 1-11 instantaneously, it's great.

[@wearetheremnants1615]

With electric and gas about to go offline due to cost , this knowledge could indeed save your life

[@arl4945]

I’ve been thinking of you with all that is going on in the world. Nice to see you.

[@biloxiblues4408]

Fibers from your gloves will make good fire starter material !

[@kingrafa3938]

Great tips Lilly.

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from Syracuse NY USA my friend and thank you for sharing

[@aklelitecorp]

Awesome tips Lilly. I got your APO 1 knife and your APO 1 firesteel a while ago and I integrate them.

[@ayelitshanimation6060]

I am a big fan of yours from the philipines

[@Jennifer-zb4gc]

😉👍

[@jamescopeland5358]

Great ideas Lilly

[@szaboaz]

02:30 "Now it's February here in Austria." Well, well. It's February in Australia too. :) Of course I know what you mean, still it brought a smile on my face, thanks. :)

[@KathysTube]

Thanks Lily... I would have been doing it wrong! ✌😎👍❤

[@danhold1]

Great video and very helpful

[@isherwoodwilliams8812]

Yeah, a tampon can be a real life saver, especially in moist conditions. We all know Lilly. :)

[@AdventuresOfDeez]

🤣

[@frankc6430]

that`s why I carry few lighters and matches so the fire steel is just the back up !

[@Liam.1977]

Hi Lilly, Great upload, as always : ) Thanks for taking the time to make, edit and upload... been subbed ages and we always enjoy. Could you tell me where you got that lovely olive fleece hoodie? Stay free x

[@SurvivalLilly]

sure it is from clawgear milvago

[@ronaleck9777]

She'll be back ,, keep on bringing us cool videos Lilly

[@jesseherbert2585]

Thanks Lily! By the way, have you heard of the Rudiger fire roll? Check out the videos by "Boggy creek beast" and David West. This week I started my wood stove with only milkweed fibers, ash, a piece of char, and hardwood curls. First try! Much easier than a bow or hand drill, but it requires the milkweed (or a cotton ball) and ash or rust really helps though BCB has shown it works without them too, along with other natural fibers like nettle, dogbane, etc.

[@mickeybartlett1274]

Great idea! I also like cotton balls and Vicks vapor rub kept in large plastic jars.

[@JamieKrause86]

Wow that was really educational. I have done it before but had a hard time and wasted a fire steel by trying to light a fire but just couldn’t get it after a million try’s

[@ernstandersen979]

🔥👍

[@FiltyIncognito]

A different technique I've seen that seems pretty effective is to hold the bar stiffly, either suspended in the air or pinching the tinder, and cranking hard with the scrape, going for force instead of speed and distance, with a twisting motion of your wrist and forearm. It's a very consistent method with more control, less travel distance and a higher volume of sparks. You can even use it right at the tip of the bar, making more efficient use the material. Downside is that it exerts a higher load on the bar and scrapper so it might break things if your tool is really weak, in which case you'd have to set your materials into stuff that can handle the forces.

[@FieldAble]

The "pinching down" method also allows you to consistently hit the same area of tinder to better raise the material to ignition temperature. The trick is to not be aggressive on the push stroke so your hand does not disturb the tinder bundle. This is especially important when using a tinder "nest" made of wood shavings (which I prefer over feather sticks or gathered tinder nests).

[@Misanti888]

Hi Lilly. Saw your magnesium bar video from 2yrs ago. Is it practical to prepare/store magnesium shavings ahead of time and just carry some say in a small bottle on your person for quick application rather than carry around the whole Mg bar? More power n stay safe! 🙂🙏

[@miken7629]

I noticed something the other day. A pecan half is mostly fat and burns like a candle for about 3 minutes. I was thinking, that nuts like peanuts, when smashed, release oil. I am sure you have seen natural peanut butter with the layer of oil on top. Normally, a wood bow drill needs about 800 degrees to ignite. Peanut oil ignites at 450-500 degrees F. A fire steel readily ignites oils. I was thinking that even acorns, when smashed, will release some oil and would become easy tinder. Nut oils ignite at lower temperatures than wood.

[@KalpeshPatel78]

Ideally find a flat surface to put that tinder on if someone is a beginner. And keep the dry twigs and small sticks (or feather sticks) handy. Since the fire might go out quickly. If it does go out, use the smouldering embers and a little more fluffy tinder to add fuel to it. Block the wind with your body or find a cosy spot.

[@frikkiesmit327]

You can also use the magnesium bar. That one you scrap the bar and then when you strike it the scrapings ignite and burn. Its easier with magbar than with the ferro rod(fire steel) .

[@thorin693]

For a true emergency I keep a few tinder quicks and some never dull in a small zip lock bag, with this combo you can use anything that can put out a spark or a flame.

[@robertpalmer7296]

I think you might just have to perfect your pull technique it get it to work better for you. I would definitely advise using a slightly longer Ferro rod and the spine of the knife you designed makes the best striker I have used.

[@kekoamaunakea4473]

The cotton and pinched technique is probably 90% more efficient but I think it depends on your 🍂🌾🪵fuel and weather/season.❄️🌨⛈☀️. Great editorial. ML&Aloha Your Boy Kekoa&Ohana.🤙🏾✌️😉

[@briansherrillruralliving9708]

After watching you make fire by friction in all those videos its good to see you working less hard😁. I have a fire starter like yours but I normally use my old fashioned flint and steel. I do historical reenacting of the 18th century. Anyway good video as always. Cheers from the USA

[@chaswarren7239]

Great video, but perhaps the real go to tinder round here is silver birch bark. Awesome wet or dry, dead or alive. Just scrape the surface into a pile of fine dust, ignite & then using the remaining bark to generate a hot flame to ignite even wet wood.

[@robertorodari5107]

Betula Pendula = Birke cortex, the white trees, is also a good alternative to start a fire

[@Winterstormbird]

For someone who uses a lot of char cloth you don't have any holes in your jeans, you can kill two birds with one stone, char cloth fire starter and look trendy haha.

[@andrewwilson5725]

Very useful

[@thcrs1]

maybe i'm just wrong but i wouldn't spark a fire surrounded by dead brush. i would clear that stuff away by a half meter or something first to avoid any possibility of fire escaping. takes 5 seconds anyway.

[@budwilliams6590]

Ever try cattail fluff? How about Milkweed silk? That stuff flashes up like gasoline.

[@lonewolf56308]

I know nothing about tampons but I do carry along a small bag of cotton balls. Works the same and really cheap.

[@joseligeiro]

One can replace Tampons by cotton balls and had some liquid vaseline to them. Fire is instant and its lighter if you place it on a zip bag. Char cloth is a must to take too, just in case nature dont provide.

[@billcotton1551]

Very clear which method is better.

[@masterclassfishing3479]

Nice video What is your dioptri?

[@davidmuise388]

Hello miss Lilly tell me which is better a long fire steel or a short fire steel and a very interesting video I think it’s feasible to carry a box of not only tampons but Kotex as well for nasty cuts great for bleeding I always had 3-4 in my pack when working in the woods 💋💋🌹🌹🌹

[@ostekuste3646]

In the pull back method your striker should be nearer the tinder and should not move. I use the back of my knife and steady my hand on my foot, almost holding the tinder in place with my foot as well. I usually get a light on first or second strike. If I don’t by the third strike I re-evaluate my tinder and start again, because I’ve probably tried to skip preparing my tinder properly

[@johnnygj31964]

can I use matches or a lighter?

[@sarakajira]

What about in snowy or winter situations, in pine forests? A lot of times when people are hiking in the mountains they could get caught in a sudden snowstorm and need a fire, what kind of materials are good to collect in that situation?

[@dominicbarnett5334]

Hey Lilly! The fleece you are wearing, is it the tactical bearfleece ?

[@GodBearOutoors]

Great video Lilly, did you choose a winner of the APO-1? I must've missed it. Thanks 👍

[@SurvivalLilly]

yep he was pinned at the first comment

[@ralphneuhauser1977]

Hallo Lilly....ich mag dich und deine Videos wirklich sehr aber ich glaube im Umgang mit dem Feuerstahl fehlt dir augenscheinlich noch etwas Übung.

[@SurvivalLilly]

das glaub ich nicht tim.

[@michaeldusso6882]

Hello from California Lilly, great vid, but I always feel too embarrassed going in the drug store to buy Tampons, so I’ll go with the grass tinder. I hope that you and your loved ones manage to stay safe during the on-going chaos in that region of the world, your excellent survival skills will serve you we’ll, let us hope they are not needed !!!

[@lloydscott295]

That's a good idea sweetie I always keep some of those in my Muzzleloader sack thanks a lot I never thought of that

[@DanielleVR]

❤❤❤👍 very learning ...

[@gregzeigler3792]

I keep multiple ways of starting a fire in my kit

[@TheOrigin79]

Hab genau die gleichen Stiefel :)

[@elektrik_yuryi]

сам часто пользуюсь огнивом, в качестве трута использую ватные диски пропитанные парафином, либо делаю ватные шарики с вазелином. вопрос: можно ли заказать товар с магазина в Россию?