STEP 1.  Find a safe location on the ground. Build a small tinder pile and apply a little fire paste.

STEP 2.   Place a small amount of fire paste (on both sides) of the end of the knife.

STEP 3.  Place the end of the knife on the flint (or spark generator) and rapidly scrape (away from you into the tinder pile) repeatedly until lit. Apply the flame to your tinder pile to start your fire. Slowly add larger pieces of wood, allowing the fire to grow.

NOTE: Buy directing the sparks into your tinder pile, you double your chances of starting a fire. Either the knife blade, tinder pile or both will ignite into a small flame.

STOREAGE.  You can store the fire paste in a film canister or a water tight match holder.

TIPS:
1) Make sure the knife is dry before applying the fire paste. Apply the paste to both sides of the blade. If you knock the fire paste off when striking the flint, simply apply more paste.
2) Use a thin but wide blade knife.
3) Always strike the flint (rapidly and repeatedly) with the knife away from you, twords the ground into the tinder pile. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid accidental fires, remember the sparks will fly when the flint is struck with the knife.
4) Be careful when using a knife when striking the flint, it's sharp and can cut you.

WARNING: Fire paste is extremely flammable. Be very careful and read the warnings on the lable before using. Always keep the fire paste storage container cool and away from heat, sparks and flames!!!

WARNING: Always start fires in a safe area outside. Never start fires inside a tent, building or survival structure!!!

DISCLAIMER:
Use common sense and safety at all times when starting fires.  The author of this web page will not be responsible for any injury or damage resulting from the construction or use of this fire starting design.  If you choose to build, use or experiment with this design, do so at your own risk.