Choosing the best firesteel for Forest School and Bushcraft

[@JasdeepSandhu-l6b]

A friend was asking me to recommend a firesteel. Will signpost her here. Thanks Bracken x Jas

[@BrackenOutdoors]

Thanks Jas, hope she finds this video helpful.

[@chasdart7298]

Having already stated that you had extended the lanyards on some of the fire-steels, why is the length of chain on the magnesium block a problem?

[@BrackenOutdoors]

Good point, the chain is shorter than any other firesteel out of the box so I thought it was worth highlighting.

[@danebumstead7291]

I always disconnect my chain when I use it and then reconnect the chain for storage so I don’t loose the striker . It has a quick connect after all so in my mind the short chain is an asset

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Bigger is better and a HSS square lathe bit striker.
A good striker is key.

[@BrackenOutdoors]

100%, modifying tools is the way to go with many things.

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Nice video

[@BrackenOutdoors]

Thanks

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Your mag one looks like the chinese type which has rubbish magnesium. Doan USA army ones have better Magnesium.

[@BrackenOutdoors]

I did not know that, I'll give them a try.