When struck with steel, a flint rock will create a spark but not as many as the more reliable firesteel or ferro rod. Note: When using ferro rods or fire starters with magnesium rods, you’ll ...

Why does striking a flint rock against a piece of steel start ... Other fire-starting technologies use similar principles. Magnesium fire starters, a popular off-the-shelf option, take advantage ...

This story was originally published on OFFGRID. Words by Patrick McCarthy. With the aid of modern tools, starting a fire may seem like an easy task. Just whip out a trusty lighter and a few scraps ...

When Zeus found out, the thief was chained to a rock, where an eagle could feast on his liver ... With just one hand, a person can create a spark with this flint-based fire starter. The device has an ...

There are many different kinds of fire starters out there, but the list below includes five of the most popular: flint-and-steel strikers, ferro rods, magnesium blocks, weather-proof matches ...

Keith Flint, the British musician who sang lead vocals for The Prodigy, has died aged 49, his bandmates said on Monday, saying the singer had taken his own life. Flint was found dead at his home ...