Great thread guys. Very useful tips. The other day i was watching a great video on homemade fire tabs. Check this idea out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysKvMCoHYqAHe uses cotton balls dipped in wax. There water proof and burn for awhile.
The guy in the vid is Jim he is a cool guy and a knife maker. If you get the time check out some of his fine blades and other vids.
