FLINT How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these flint tutorials to learn all about flint with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Do a flint and steel striking technique, Light a fire using the flint and steel method, and Reload and fire a flint musket.

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How to do a flint and steel striking technique

Do a flint and steel striking technique

Learn the proper method of striking a flint, how to hold the flint, and the angle of attack. Use a slow, downward scrape--make a spark even ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,074

How to light a fire using the flint and steel method

Light a fire using the flint and steel method

Andrew Price of Dyad Bushcraft demonstrates how to light a fire using ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 1
Views 2,927

How to reload and fire a flint musket

Reload and fire a flint musket

Watch this video tutorial to see how to reload and fire a flint musket. The front clasp musket works by using a piece of a stone called ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 3,021

How to forge a steel striker for flint and steel

Forge a steel striker for flint and steel

Watch this instructional blacksmithing video to forge a high carbon steel striker for flint and steel. The flint and steel striker served as ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,793

How to make a spark by using flint and steel

Make a spark by using flint and steel

This video shows how even the cheapest file can act as a striker. Use a standard micro file to make a spark. Do not prep it in any way and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,041

How to make homemade fireworks out of flint

Make homemade fireworks out of flint

In need of some cheap fireworks, no problem... this explosive video tutorial will show you how to make homemade fireworks out of flint. In ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 2
Views 4,453

How to make gunpowder with flint and matches

Make gunpowder with flint and matches

This video tutorial will show you how to correctly make gunpowder / flashpowder / Armstrong's Mix using just flint and matches. Go grab ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 1
Views 2,480

How to make a fire from flint and steel

Make a fire from flint and steel

Take a look at this video to learn how to make a fire using flint and steel like the mountain men.

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 1
Views 523

How to make fire with flint

Make fire with flint

Learn how to make fire with flint with advice from Andy Hofmann!

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 369

How to make fire with flint & steel using tinder fungus

Make fire with flint & steel using tinder fungus

Using materials collected on Bois Blanc Island, Michigan you can ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by undrH2O | Comments 0
Views 1,151

How to replace flint in a Zippo

Replace flint in a Zippo

This video is to show how to replace a flint in your Zippo lighter. It's really simple. Most people already know how to do this, so if ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,755

How to make flaked stone tools with flint knapping

Make flaked stone tools with flint knapping

Check out this video to learn how to use flintknapping to make flaked stone tools. Find an angle that is less than an ninety degree angle ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,213

How to make flash powder with flint and potassium nitrate

Make flash powder with flint and potassium nitrate

Do you want to make flash powder for your pyrotechnic needs? Well ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 1
Views 4,628

How to start a fire using flint and steel

Start a fire using flint and steel

If you can get one spark from a piece of flint and steel, and you have some brush or fuel, you are on your way to having a nice fire - this ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tl1 | Comments 0
Views 381

How to flint knap flaked stone tools

Flint knap flaked stone tools

Check out this video to learn how to do flintknapping with flaked stone tools (The stones look like obsidian.)

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,174

How to make fire from just flint and steel

Make fire from just flint and steel

This video is just to show you how to make fire from steel and lint. What more do you need to know? Use an Altoids tin to hold your kit ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 494

How to make a flint and steel fire

Make a flint and steel fire

Make flint and steel fire. Sometimes it will catch on the first strike. Other times it can take three or four strikes.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 517

How to change or fix the flint on a Zippo lighter

Change or fix the flint on a Zippo lighter

Zippo lighter not working anymore? The flint might not be up to par anymore. Check out this how-to video and learn how to change or fix ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 805

How to collect Flint glass

Collect Flint glass

Watch this series of glass collecting videos to get the lowdown on what to look for when collecting glass. Our antiques expert Sue Shea ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
Views 292

How To Flintknapp

Flintknapp

A flintknapper is an individual who shapes stone through the process of knapping or striking with another object (lithic reduction). A ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 135

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