Originally Posted By: ireckon
No thanks to Phaedrus, now I have to spend $33 dollars on a firesteel, the NanoStriker XL. I just noticed it looking at the match case.


The Nanostriker XL looks very cool. I did see a video review on youtube where the smaller version snapped off pretty easily in normal use. But the XL uses a 1/4" thick 'steel so it should be fairly robust. I like the idea of it since the tube helps protect it from corrosion. Just because I'm a Firesteel.com fanboy I'll probably buy one of Ron's tubes but I'm also seriously thinking of a NanoStriker XL.


Originally Posted By: bacpacjac

Thanks Phaedrus! That looks like what keving uses on his paracord bracelet. It could make a nice button for the new wool blanket poncho I'm working on...


Yeah, that sounds pretty cool. I'm not very handy with sewing/modding clothing- I take it a "toggle" is meant to be like a button? Kind of like an overcoat would have?

I'll have to seem if my mom can suggest a way to incorporate one into an article of clothing for me. She's an expert at sewing.
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