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 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 ...

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 ...