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Offline Clay Hayes

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Using a ferro rod
« on: March 14, 2015, 01:23:00 PM »
Here's a quick tip for using that ferro rod that's floating around in the bottom of your pack.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LXYosemA3g&feature=player_detailpage
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Offline Pheonixarcher

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Re: Using a ferro rod
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2015, 02:10:00 PM »
Good tip!
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Re: Using a ferro rod
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2015, 04:41:00 PM »
Why didn't I think of that.
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Offline ChiefStingingArrow

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Re: Using a ferro rod
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2015, 04:42:00 PM »
Great...def. going to use that!
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Offline Izzy

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Re: Using a ferro rod
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2015, 05:32:00 PM »
That is how I was taught. My 9 year old son started our fire last night with a rod and char cloth for the 1st time. I was proud of him and will show him this tomorrow. Thanks as always, your videos are great and can't wait for the big one.
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Offline Dorado

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Re: Using a ferro rod
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2015, 06:44:00 PM »
Sometimes the simplest, dumbest sounding ideas are absolute gems. Thanks for making me feel like an idiot for using the dang thing backwards all this time. lol
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Offline tim roberts

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Re: Using a ferro rod
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2015, 11:14:00 PM »
If one ever ended up in a situation, where they injured one hand, or arm,  in a manner similar to the one shown you can start a fire with one hand using the ferro rod and steel.

Nice tip!
Thanks,
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Offline Izzy

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Re: Using a ferro rod
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2015, 11:56:00 AM »
Clay, I think all of the knowledge that you share is awesome and educates quite a few people on some lost crafts. I also think that BCHA mission statement is invaluable and I have just joined up with BCHA thanks to you.
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Offline Clay Hayes

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Re: Using a ferro rod
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2015, 12:02:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Izzy:
Clay, I think all of the knowledge that you share is awesome and educates quite a few people on some lost crafts. I also think that BCHA mission statement is invaluable and I have just joined up with BCHA thanks to you.
That's awesome Izzy. Tim makes a good point. To expand on that, you'd find a log with a crack in it, or some other place to wedge the striker so that it's held in place for you. You can then just use one hand. good tip.
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Offline LB_hntr

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Re: Using a ferro rod
« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2015, 06:27:00 PM »
We use a ferro rod to start every fire in camp, around home, etc. I got the roll and snap style down to a science but I'm going to have to try this!
 Great tip!
Thanks for all your hard work with all the videos you do!!!
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Offline njloco

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Re: Using a ferro rod
« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2015, 08:01:00 PM »
That's how I was taught also, good information. I must look into getting one of those cans. As usual, good video.

Thanks
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Re: Using a ferro rod
« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2015, 10:48:00 PM »
Another great video Clay.
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Offline Jakeemt

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Re: Using a ferro rod
« Reply #12 on: March 16, 2015, 02:40:00 PM »
Great tip!
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Offline Whitetail Addict

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Re: Using a ferro rod
« Reply #13 on: March 16, 2015, 03:21:00 PM »
Thanks Clay.  :thumbsup:  

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