tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post7798355218383779821..comments2024-02-11T01:14:21.904-08:00Comments on SURVIVING IN ARGENTINA: Firesteels & Ferrocerium Rods: Gear Check Alert!FerFALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-14089922791857219172014-12-08T11:24:26.052-08:002014-12-08T11:24:26.052-08:00Many years ago, I had stored a Doan Magnesium bloc...Many years ago, I had stored a Doan Magnesium block / spark rod inside a Water washer plastic cup, this implement using a filter of iodine (I think) to purify water. An inspection a year later determined both units were destroyed, likely the fumes of each causing the damage.<br /><br />I've also stored a spark rod on the elastic sleeve of a Leatherman leather multi-tool pouch - it too demonstrated corrosion quickly. Still trying to figure that one out . . .<br /><br />I'll try that fingernail polish treatment - thanks for the advice and post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-22459061877327404832014-12-05T16:05:44.786-08:002014-12-05T16:05:44.786-08:00bow drills are very difficult compared to any &quo...bow drills are very difficult compared to any "flint & steel" approach.<br /><br />what about using magnesium rods instead given their veritable shower of sparks?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-405175118007616072014-12-04T06:50:40.247-08:002014-12-04T06:50:40.247-08:00I have seen this happen years ago. I now paint the...I have seen this happen years ago. I now paint the rods with finger nail polish after use. I works for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-20063689488852225492014-12-03T21:30:08.420-08:002014-12-03T21:30:08.420-08:00another reason to be proficient with bow drill or...another reason to be proficient with bow drill or hand drill depending on environment. if i am using a rod to start fire, a bow drill is barely much more of an effort. and is reliable and regenerative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-80331961206588941202014-12-03T21:29:29.576-08:002014-12-03T21:29:29.576-08:00another reason to be proficient with bow drill or...another reason to be proficient with bow drill or hand drill depending on environment. if i am using a rod to start fire, a bow drill is barely much more of an effort. and is reliable and regenerative.tim nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362744209332872999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-50440196974652884442014-12-03T17:15:46.187-08:002014-12-03T17:15:46.187-08:00I had a ferro Rod go under Fresh water in a Leath...I had a ferro Rod go under Fresh water in a Leather Sheath soaked after a trip It corroded from the tanning acid. Treat the Fr with oil or as I do coat with Nail polish to seal before the tripAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com