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Question from Reader: "You've written abut the best survival knife, the best EDC knife, the best hunting knife, fillet, pocket knife, etc., etc. Skip the options, the analysis and potential survival scenarios and answer this: What is the knife you have on you right now?"

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One of the most effective methods of starting a survival fire is also one of the oldest - flint and steel.  Here is why you should consider adding a F&S kit to your survival gear.

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All bricks are not created equal, and given a choice, here are some the best materials for building your rocket stove.

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Here's how to make a high efficiency biomass stove out of concrete blocks. This design can be made from debris in the aftermath of a tornado or other disaster.

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There is no single method or technique for survival fire starting that works 100 percent of the time. That said, I carry a mini Bic butane lighter in my pants pocket, my coat pocket and in my pack whenever I go out. Here is what you can do to improve this product for survival use.

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