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#209367 - 10/09/10 02:02 PM Using a alox SAK as a match striker
Cauldronborn Offline
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Registered: 07/10/09
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Loc: UK
High folks,

After reading through some threads on other survival and bushcraft forums, both American and british about match cases and strike anywere matches I decided to get some to try (matches that is). While experimenting with lighting them on different surfaces I tried striking one on my Victorinox farmer, and it worked.

I don't know if anyone else has tried this.

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#209368 - 10/09/10 02:13 PM Re: Using a alox SAK as a match striker [Re: Cauldronborn]
ireckon Offline
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Registered: 04/01/10
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Loc: Northern California
I've never tried this type of match, but I have a question. Have you ever tried to waterproof Strike Anywhere matches?

http://www.survivaltopics.com/survival/how-to-make-waterproof-matches/

If so, how did it turn out?
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#209369 - 10/09/10 03:16 PM Re: Using a alox SAK as a match striker [Re: ireckon]
Cauldronborn Offline
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No I haven't tried waterproof matches yet. I only got the strike anywhere matches yesterday. After reading this ETS post I thought it would be a good idea to take a look at what I could find where I live and found a packet of 4 250 count match boxes for $0.80.

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#209379 - 10/09/10 06:05 PM Re: Using a alox SAK as a match striker [Re: Cauldronborn]
JerryFountain Offline
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Not to hijack this thread (I have used lots of surfaces like the scales on your knife, but never that one - Lots of things work fine), but I would NOT use the survivaltopics.com method. The wax on the whole match will make it burn too fast (your fingers or you must drop it). Only wax (or use fingernail polish - most use the clear kind) on the top 1/3 or so. I use the old Boy Scout method of taking a strip of corrigated cardbord, placing matches in every second or third (keep the tips apart) corrigation and then dipping the group into the wax. If you want spares, dip the whole strip of cardboard in (most of the match will not get waxed) and carry the whole thing in a plastic bag. Then you have the match and good tinder together.

The best,

Jerry

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#209380 - 10/09/10 06:30 PM Re: Using a alox SAK as a match striker [Re: JerryFountain]
Cauldronborn Offline
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Registered: 07/10/09
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Thanks for rising that point I thought as much myself.

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#209533 - 10/12/10 04:36 AM Re: Using a alox SAK as a match striker [Re: Cauldronborn]
Richlacal Offline
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Registered: 02/11/10
Posts: 778
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
I haven't done this for Eons but,I know it works,Holding a strike-anywhere match in your hand like a Screwdriver with the tip exposed,Then using your thumb-nail(nail should be rather longer than trimmed)Pick the white top of the match with your thumb-nail in an Up-wardly direction,It will usually "pop",If it doesn't light,But you will get the right idea,as you will smell Brimstone!You also stand a Good chance of lodging a bit of Hot Brimstone between your thumb/nail,of which Burns like the Dickens,& You'll Soon realize that is a "Last-Ditch" method,However with practice You can acheive this method with no After effects!Now,If you need a strike surface,Try the closed zipper on your Jacket,Pants,Sleeping Bag,etc. Works Everytime!Just remember Matches produce bits of Hot magma,from time to time!You can also use a window as a Striking surface,or even a Metal canteen(dry surface),Regular paper matches will light this way also!This is due to the simple Lever principle,We all know as Friction!These methods are for Emergency purposes,So don't say I Excluded a Warning!Matches can Permanently scratch many surfaces!YMMV!

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#209564 - 10/13/10 02:04 AM Re: Using a alox SAK as a match striker [Re: JerryFountain]
jzmtl Offline
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Registered: 03/18/10
Posts: 530
Loc: Montreal Canada
Originally Posted By: JerryFountain
Not to hijack this thread (I have used lots of surfaces like the scales on your knife, but never that one - Lots of things work fine), but I would NOT use the survivaltopics.com method. The wax on the whole match will make it burn too fast (your fingers or you must drop it). Only wax (or use fingernail polish - most use the clear kind) on the top 1/3 or so. I use the old Boy Scout method of taking a strip of corrigated cardbord, placing matches in every second or third (keep the tips apart) corrigation and then dipping the group into the wax. If you want spares, dip the whole strip of cardboard in (most of the match will not get waxed) and carry the whole thing in a plastic bag. Then you have the match and good tinder together.

The best,

Jerry


I've done some strike anywhere matches that way and it burns fine, not much different from uncoated ones.

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