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Same here, I use a brass carriage bolt. I acquired a large quantity of large brass bolts and copper rivets from another shop I bought and the brass bolt works better than I expected. I just rest the bolt threads on the edge of the flint and lightly tap with the back of my knife from corner to corner for a clean sharp edge. Cock and spark a couple of times to true the edge and your good to go. You just need to find a bolt 5/16" to 3/8" in diameter and about 2" inches long.View attachment 194646
Thank you for sharing this. Great idea.
 
Lots of good information here!
But I have not heard yet:
Do I start from the Right side of the flint and work to the left or the Left side and work to the right?
And does it matter if I stand Behind the flint or in Front of it?

And to think, all this time I have been using my teeth!
 
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