In ancient times, the fire fold was a vital tool of life, which could make fire under extremely simple conditions, and became one of the keys to human survival and civilization development.
The production of ancient fire folds was based on two main materials: flint and flint. Flint is usually flint or other ores rich in metal sulphides, which have a high degree of hardness and spark in the air. Flint is an ore containing potassium permanganate, which is usually grayish-black or dark brown.
Craftsmen who make fire folds need to be thoughtful when selecting and preparing flints and flints. The performance of the fire fold directly depends on the quality and characteristics of the chosen material.
The choice of flint is crucial. Flint is usually flint or other ores rich in metal sulphides because they are extremely hard enough to produce a strong enough spark.
These flints were widely used in ancient times because of their ability to quickly produce high-temperature sparks when they collide with flints, which ignite the fuel.
The flint and steel should contain sufficient potassium permanganate. Potassium permanganate is a chemical ingredient that is capable of producing highly flammable sparks when subjected to collision or friction.
Ancient craftsmen carefully selected ores containing this composition, such as manganese ore or other minerals containing manganese, because they were able to ensure that the fire folds could be reliably ignited in a wide range of environmental conditions.
When selecting flints and flints, craftsmen carry out precise screening and testing. They will judge the hardness and fit of the stone by looking at its surface characteristics, ensuring that the flint stone will retain its function for a long time.
In the case of flint and steel, craftsmen may perform chemical tests to ensure that the stone contains enough potassium permanganate, a step that is particularly critical because the amount of potassium permanganate directly affects the size and strength of the spark when the fire fold is ignited.
Once the right flint and flint stones have been chosen, the craftsmen begin to make the main body of the fire fold. During the production process, craftsmen may use specific tools to carve delicate patterns or grooves, not only for decoration, but also to increase the operability and stability of the fire fold.
After the main body is made, the craftsmen will carry out the final assembly and debugging of the fire fold. They carefully inspect the fixed position and angle of the flint and flint to ensure that they collide precisely to produce sparks when in use.
This requires meticulous patience and skill on the part of the craftsmen, as every detail has a direct impact on the practicality and longevity of the fire folds.
In the process of making a fire fold, it is important to choose the right body material. The main body of the ancient fire fold was usually made of wood or bone, both of which had multiple advantages to effectively hold flint and flint and flint, while providing good protection and portability.
The process of making wooden fire folds begins with the selection of wood. Artisans select woods that are tough and durable enough, such as oak, beech or birch.
Not only are these woods strong and durable, but they are also relatively easy to work and carve, capable of carrying and holding flint and flint and steel. After selecting the wood, the craftsmen will precisely cut and process the wooden blocks according to the design requirements of the fire fold to make the fire fold body that meets the specifications.
Bone fire folds often use animal bones or horns as the main material. Ancient craftsmen often chose hard animal bones such as cow bones or buffalo horns because of their natural hardness and properties suitable for carving.
Similar to wooden fire folds, making bone fire folds also requires delicate processing skills to ensure that the flint and flint are precisely fixed and the flint and flint are maintained, and the overall structural stability is maintained.
In the process of making the fire fold, craftsmen often use carving techniques to add delicate patterns or grooves to the main body of the fire fold. These patterns are not only decorative, but also to enhance the control and ease of operation of the fire fold.
The well-designed grooves make it easier for the user to hold the fire breaker and make a steady striking motion to effectively generate a spark to ignite the fire.
In addition to carving, the making of fire folds also involves the craft of how to fix the flint and flint stones on the main body. Craftsmen would use bone nails, metal nails, or other suitable fixing materials to firmly embed the flint and flint into the design of the fire fold.
This step requires not only a high degree of precision, but also ensuring that the relative position and angle of the flint and flint after fixation maximizes the efficiency of ignition.
After completing the fixing of the fire fold, the craftsmen entered the critical testing and adjustment phase. This stage is crucial because it directly affects the actual use and reliability of the fire fold.
The craftsmen will prepare small sticks or other suitable hard objects to be used to test the flint and flint. They will hit the fire breaker with different forces and angles to see if the sparks produced are sufficient and stable.
The generation of sparks is key to the efficacy of the fire fold and must be able to reliably ignite the fuel in a wide range of environmental conditions, especially in wet or cold environments.
If the test finds that the spark is insufficient or unstable, the craftsmen will make adjustments in time. This may involve repositioning the flint and flint to ensure that the distance and angle between them is optimal.
Sometimes, it is necessary to replace the flint or flint and choose a more suitable ore or chemical composition to ensure the best performance of the fire breaker.
