Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => At the Forge => Topic started by: White Falcon on December 04, 2022, 01:08:30 pm
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I aquired a striker that won't spark on chert or flint. Seems hard, any thoughts on why it won't strike.
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check it with a file.
a file should NOT cut it..
then take an old file and see if u get sparks off the same chert or flint.
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Thanks.
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Is the striking edge flat ? They need teeth to make a spark.
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I ground the working edge flat, now I have some sparks.
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After cooking some steaks, I put the striker under the coals till it was the correct temp, " my opinion " now it sparks.
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That's using the old noggin.