U.S.A. Made Hickory Fire Piston

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U.S.A. Made Hickory Fire Piston - High Qaulity Fire Starter thats easy to use, carry and needed in outdoor/survival situations. Easily replaces your existing fire starters with a small footprint and lite to carry in your hiking bags, bugout kits, or adventurer pack. The USA Made Hickory Fire Piston provides long lasting use using the simple to make char-clothe material.

What is a fire piston?

Fire Piston Consists of a hollow cylinder ranging in length from about 3 to 6 inches sealed at one end and open at the other. A piston with an airtight circular seal ( o-ring) is fitted into the cylinder. The piston has a handle on the end to allow a firm grip to be applied to it, or a large enough surface area to strike it sharply without causing pain while the cylinder is braced against a hard surface, and it can be completely withdrawn from the cylinder. The fire piston generally has a notch or recess on or in its face, into which a piece char cloth is placed.

The compression of the air when the piston is quickly rammed into the cylinder causes the interior temperature to rise sharply to 500°F This is hot enough for the char cloth in the piston face to ignite. The piston is then quickly withdrawn, before the now-burning tinder depletes the available oxygen inside the cylinder. The smoldering char cloth can then be removed from the face of the piston and transferred to a larger nest of fine kindling material, such as Jute Twine, Paper Towel , birch shavings, etc. The ember is then fanned or blown upon vigorously to create a flame, at which time various stages of larger kindling can be added until built into a proper fire.

Specifications:

Made in the U.S.A
Excellent Fire Starting Tool
Made with real hictory wood handles and outer shell
Great Survival Fire Starting Device that uses Air
Package includes Hickory Fire Piston, Bag of Char Cloth, (2) Orings,Instructions How to use the Fire Piston & Make Char Cloth
Overall length: 4-1/2 (114.3mm)
Diameter: 7/8 (22.2mm)
Weight 2.0oz 56.7g

Professional Usage Tips:

Use Char Cloth in your fire piston - Make more char cloth with cotton shirts and paints. Its easy.
Put a little Vasaline/Chap Stick around the upper rubber seal before using - Ensures tight compression and hot ambers
Having trouble pumping with two hands? Use against the ground or a table as additional leverage when you pump/slide the fire piston for easier/faster fires.

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The delivery was stellar!

Great Firestarter

This is a great tool used to start fires that comes in a very light and small package. I found it easy to do and was able to start a fire within a few minutes. Not too much work and I would recommend these to my friends.

U.S.A. Made Hickory Fire Piston

This is a great tool, I love the wood exterior. Roll the o-ring down to the groove, lubricate the piston once (I used a sanitary petrol-gel lubricant), put a pinch of the provided char cloth into the concave end of the piston, hold the piston upright with the wood end on a firm object, grip the cylinder in a fist and slam it down. You'll pull the cylinder off and be greated by a glowing ember in the piston cavity you can lever out with a knife point. Works right, first time, every time.

Are the fire piston hard to use?

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Fire Pistons are easy to use and are perfect to carry in your packs or pockets. This fire piston is made of high quality in the USA and works every time. I would recommend putting a little vaseline or chap stick around the rubber seal to force compression making the char cloth light up every time!

How long does the rubber washer last and does it include extras?

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We've field tested and used the Hictory Fire Piston continuously for 6 months and have not had to replace the original rubber washer. It also comes with many more so you'll should be good to go for many years of daily use.

Useful tip: I recommend you grease the rubber washer with either Vaseline or Chap Stick with your finger when using to create a spark/amber every time!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your shipping policies and how fast will my order arrive?

North River Outdoors offers free shipping for purchases of $99 and over within the United States (some oversized items may incur charges). We strive to ship in-stock orders within 24-48 hours, often the same day if placed before 5 PM Eastern Time. Standard free shipping typically arrives via UPS or USPS within 3-6 business days. We currently ship to the USA at this time. You can track your order status by logging into "My Account" on our website.

What is your return and exchange policy?

We offer a 60-day return policy for unopened and unused items, for a 100% refund. Items must be returned in the same (or similar) condition in which they were received. Opened, used, or damaged products, or those not following our return policy, may be subject to a 15% restocking fee. We reserve the right to refuse returns in non-sellable condition. Customers are responsible for return shipping costs.

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Do you offer any services like knife sharpening or gear repair?

Yes! We offer a range of services at our Virginia store, including knife sharpening, axe sharpening and rehandling, knife/axe cleaning and conditioning, and waxed canvas bag/pack waxing and conditioning. We also provide laser engraving. Drop-off for services is available Monday-Saturday, with a typical turnaround of 1-2 business days.

How can I ensure I'm buying genuine products and not falling for scam websites?

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Where is your physical store located and what are your hours?

Our physical store, North River Outdoors, is located at 2941 River Road W, Goochland, VA 23063 USA. Our store hours are always kept up-to-date on our website. You can find our contact information, including phone and email, on our "Contact Us" or "Our Store" pages.

Do you offer Classes or Events?

Yes, our Virginia store hosts a variety of hands-on training Classes and Events throughout the year. We invite you to check our website's "Classes & Events" section or our blog for an updated calendar and information on upcoming workshops, like knife forging, carving classes and our popular Axe Throwing Events.