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Fire steel and flint
£24.00
Fire steel and flint
Product Description
Teardrop Fire Striker
Our hand forged "Teardrop" fire strikers are made from high carbon steel, and have been made in keeping with archaeological finds throughout Viking Age Scandinavia.
- Length - 10 cm (4")
- Width - 3.5 cm (1.3")
- Material - Carbon Steel
- Includes piece of Flint
- Hand forge in the UK
What is a Fire Striker?
Fire Strikers are a piece of carbon steel which is struck by a piece of flint (or similar rock) with the purpose of making sparks for fire making. These would have been a staple piece of everyday life for those living in the Viking Age, and example have been found since the advent of steel.
The sharp edge of the flint is used to violently strike the fire steel at an acute angle in order to cleave or shave off small particles of metal. The sparks created can then be used to ignite the tinder.
Each piece is hand made, and there may be some small variations.
Any customs fees that may occur with items sent to Europe are payable by the customer.
Shipping, Returns & Customs
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Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on parcel size, weight and delivery location.
We aim to ship in stock items within 2 working days. Custom or handmade items do have a production time, please check the item description for these.
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