It’s time for another giveaway!
Why?
Because it’s fun!
When I do a giveaway, I try to link it to articles appearing on the site. This month we will talk about one of my favorite trees: the Madrone (Arbutus menziesii). It’s a fascinating tree and I can’t wait to tell you all about it.
Another article coming soon will touch on the proper technique for using a firesteel. I think you will appreciate the advantages of carrying one in the backcountry.
The Firesteel
Our Summer Giveaway is related to the two articles. It is a Madrone Burl handled firesteel!
The firesteel is hand-made (not by me) and I think you’ll like it a lot. The Madrone handle is a warm, creamy brown with slightly darker figuring. The wood is from a burl, a rounded knotty growth on a tree. The irregular growth gives the wood its visually interesting and dense figure.
Attached to the handle is a large Swedish firesteel. When scraped, it produces 3000°C (5,500°F) sparks. It is good for up to 12,000 strikes and will light many fires for you.
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Everyone is invited to enter. But unfortunately I can only ship the prize to addresses in the United States.
Good Luck!
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