I know that you shave it into shavings and then strike the black rod thing, but What exactly is the rod made of and why does it spark when scraped with a knife?

I know that you shave it into shavings and then strike the black rod thing, but What exactly is the rod made of and why does it spark when scraped with a knife?

fire starters? how do i make my own fire starter blocks for starting heater they sell them in shops and there white #use deisel/ phosphorus/newspaper where do i get phosphorus from @what quality

I went to a craft show and someone was selling pine cone firestarters. I thought I could make them. I think it has some sort of parafin or wax coating that you dip the pine cones in, but I am not sure what the concoction is. do you know?

fire starters? how do i make my own fire starter blocks for starting heater they sell them in shops and there white #use deisel/ phosphorus/newspaper where do i get phosphorus from @what quality

I went to a craft show and someone was selling pine cone firestarters. I thought I could make them. I think it has some sort of parafin or wax coating that you dip the pine cones in, but I am not sure what the concoction is. do you know?

I would like something that is nice smelling other than burnt wood in my fire place. Any suggestions?

are flint and steel fire starters allowed on an airplane?

I have a large case of unused, unopened Fire Stix brand dry fire starters. I want to put them up for auction on eBay. Are there any restrictions on shipping these items?

Where can I buy fire starters? I don't want to buy matches, because matches are not really fun while camping. I want a fire starter, I heard something called a swedish fire steel, I think that's what it is called. Or at least something that can light tinder effectively. Please write a answer by Wednesday.