2nd norse inspired flint striker

[Buffalogobbler]

Very cool Kevin, it breathe's fire for sure!

Kevin

[BryanR]

Nice job, Kevin.  Sweet looking striker.

[autologus]

That is the coolest looking flint striker I have ever seen, that is awesome.

Grady

[killir duck]

looks good to me, i also make strikers from dumprake teeth, how are you hardening yours? i heat the face to a dull orange and quench in motor oil, and then temper everything but the face of the striker to a light blue, leaving the face as hard as possible.

[KHalverson]

looks good to me, i also make strikers from dumprake teeth, how are you hardening yours? i heat the face to a dull orange and quench in motor oil, and then temper everything but the face of the striker to a light blue, leaving the face as hard as possible.
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KD
im doing basically the same as you
but using the goop quench from the $50 knife shop.(basically bacon grease -lard and some atf mixied in)
then I clamp in the vise  and torch temper the ears.
KH

[killir duck]

Thanks man, whatever works right?