Fire Piston Kits
FIRE TOOLS VOL1:
FIRE PISTONS
After much frustration in trying to find consistent
information on how to make a fire piston, I decided
that I would make this lost knowledge available
others who have been in search of it.  Finally
understand how forgiving fire pistons really are and
learn the "secrets" that are simple facts held from
you by others who have been lucky enough to
figure this out.
Make  your own fire piston
from Do-It-Yourself kits.  
These kits are great for
anyone who has struggled
to make a fire piston.  These
have been very popular
with boy scout troops and
survival classes.

Find these available now at
our ebay store.
Although Cocobolo is not
was not a material used for
in primitive models, it is one
of the few woods that meets
the delicate requirements for
fire pistons. These designs
are unique, inspired by
traditional primitive models.
When I first decided I wanted a fire piston,
I quickly learned that I would be put on a
six month to a year waiting list and have to
pay more than I thought they were
worth.  So after looking online  and in
books at photos of historical examples, I set
out to make my own.  With 30 years
experience with wood working, I was able
to make my first attempt successful, a
Water Buffalo Horn Model.  After that, I
decided to continue to make them for trade
and sale.  I wanted to make these almost
forgotten tools readily available at prices
interested people like me could afford.  I
have made 1000’s of fire pistons and you
can find my fire pistons at top survival
schools where they have been field tested
and proven to be the best.

It was after making my first fire piston
that I decided that I wanted to make this
information available in my How To Make
A Fire Piston DVD.  To me what use is a
primitive tool if you don’t know how to
make it and what use is the knowledge if
you don’t pass it on?

While other makers have others make
ready to assemble fire piston parts for
them, you can be assured that each fire
piston is hand crafted, custom fit and
personally tested by me before shipping to
ensure that you only get the best of my
workmanship and a tool that will be
guaranteed reliable.  I want you to feel the
spirit of the explorer as he sets foot onto a
new land, bewildering others who have not
yet seen the captivating magic of this
primitively modern tool.  These tools are a
combination of magic and art in a very
useful fire starting device.  
picture & link to
come soon
Water Buffalo Horn is a proven
primitive material used for fire
pistons by Europeans and
primitive tribes. These designs
are unique, inspired by
traditional models and the
beautiful historical examples
from South-East Asia.
There are many tinders that can be used in the
fire pistons.  In my video I have gone in search of
true and false tinder fungus to help you
understand the difference and discuss other
tinders that work in the fire piston.  I have taken
that information from my video to offer here to
help you identify different natural tinders as
well as tell you about the man made options.
Here are other options for
your fire piston including
tinder keeps, replacement
tinder beads and
replenishment kits.
EACH FIRE PISTON COMES WITH:
  • A Lanyard Bead & Neck Lanyard
  • Chaga Tinder Fungus
  • Replacement Gasket String or O'Rings
  • Replacement Gasket Capture String
  • Extra Gasket Lubricant
  • And A Care & Instruction Brochure

Most models are customizable so if you want yours
a little different just drop me a line and we'll see
what we can do.  Also, don't forget to check out the
other items that I offer for your fire pistons as well
as the How To Make A Fire Piston DVD.
Check out more on my Fire
Pistons Picture Gallery