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Firesteel and spy capsule
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Dec 29, 2007 at 8:20 am #1226483
I ran across an idea similar to this on another outdoor forum and cooked up my own version. I took a 2.5" spy capsule and epoxied a generic ferrocerium rod to it. As shown it used a hacksaw blade section for a scraper, but I have used a Victorinox Classic knife for survival lanyard kits. The capsule is stuffed full of Tinder Quick tabs for a waterproof back-up fire starting kit. I have since cut the rod off even with the end of the capsule. Under an ounce!
Dec 29, 2007 at 9:16 am #1414035That's a great idea, where did you get the spy capsule?
Thanks…RonDec 29, 2007 at 10:08 am #1414044You can get small capsules in the keychain area at REI for about $3 each. EDC Depot has the one shown and some larger ones too. (https://edcdepot.com/merchantmanager/product_info.php?cPath=4&products_id=168&mmsid=49cf07bfab535780e975cab7ca79aa0a)
Spy capsules are a great way to carry tinder, matches, spare medications, etc. They make whistles with a small capsule as well. The fat ones can hold a nice selection of "MacGuyver gear" like wire, Spectra line, fish hooks and split shot, button compass, matches, sewing kit, scalpel blades, water treatment tablets, super glue– stuff to keep you alive and make repairs to your gear.
Dec 29, 2007 at 12:42 pm #1414060Thanks Dale, I've never noticed them at REI before. I guess I need to pay more attention.
RonJan 6, 2008 at 9:05 pm #1415103I took the nail file on my Wenger Esquire and ground down the edge with some waves to it, for a good striker for the firesteel, so I don't have to carry the stock striker, or dull my knife blade. the nail file is rarely used anyway, and is still usable as a nail file. now I don't have to carry the little orange handle for the firesteel, the cord, or the striker.
Nice idea with the spy capsule, and thanks for the inspiration.
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