Hudson Bay tinderbox

[Welsh woodsman]

I'm considering buying a Hudson Bay tinder box but I could get solid brass , copper or solid brass plated with silver . Any suggestions? Is there any benefit of using that one?

Thank you.

[David_JAFO]

hello,
I suppose it's authentic in keeping with traditional Woodlore/Bushcraft. I'd go with one that's going to last robust enough & not going to rust for long-term use. These have a magnifier on the lid too. A polished tobacco tin would do the same job.
Regards
David

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[ammo]

I've got one in brass, thought it would remain in better condition than copper, or tin. I'm glad i picked brass as it develops a nice patina. Great bits of kit.

[sausage100uk]

Ive got a brass one too, yes a baccy tin would do the same but thats not the point. If you're buying a replica of an 18th C bit of kit , it's for more than its practicality or modernity... ;-) I love mine and its just so tactile.

[JEEP]

I have one of these, in brass. Imho. they are a very practical piece of kit - and not just a trinket.

The size of the tin is perfect for a small or medium sized fire steel, a large enough piece of flint and a small selection of tinder. I keep horse hoof fungus, jute string and charcloth in mine. The lid of the tin is very tight fitting, keeping moisture out of your tinder - and charcloth dust out of your gear.

I have yet to try lighting fire with the magnifying glass glass though.

Only downside to these tins is the price really.

[TinkyPete]

I really like my hudson bay tinderbox i find it useful as well, i do keep it with my traditronal kit, and for other kits i do have tinder boxes but most of them are some form of tin alot of them geing 2oz or 1oz tobacco tins as long as they are burnproof and can be sealed to stop the air getting in and reigniting the tinder you are safe :)

[DomC]

Here's some pix of my brass HBTB:
http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o631/DOMYNYK/momsday13andfirekits015_zpsf05ed422.jpg (http://s1151.photobucket.com/user/DOMYNYK/media/momsday13andfirekits015_zpsf05ed422.jpg.html)

http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o631/DOMYNYK/momsday13andfirekits103_zpsbb2f4d67.jpg (http://s1151.photobucket.com/user/DOMYNYK/media/momsday13andfirekits103_zpsbb2f4d67.jpg.html)

The 6X mag lens really works well with char cloth and charred punk wood when the sun is at it's peak...

DomC

[RobD]

So, what do people feel is the best material for construction. Quite interested in getting one for myself but wondered if one material would be better somehow to another.

Brass, copper or the plated version?

[DomC]

It's just a preference thing imo, they are all good. Copper and brass patinate beautifully, with copper moreso...the one pictured is in brass...

DomC

[bikebum1975]

It's just a preference thing imo, they are all good. Copper and brass patinate beautifully, with copper moreso...the one pictured is in brass...

DomC

Nothing looks as nice as brass or copper as it ages :)

[midas]

I have a nice brass,first world war,"Bradford Pals"tobaco box,oval with a hinged lid I use as a tinder box!!
Was luck enought to pick it up for a fiver.!

[shepherd]

this is abit of kit i dont have .. but id LOVE.. has to be brass though :)

[Tigger004]

As discussed earlier in the post by Sausage100uk.

It is about the essence of the item and how the owner perceives it, an item can become a treasure. We all know that modern stuff could do the same job or most likely a better job,

BUT
( I have a plain and simple knife given to me by my company as a tool 35 years ago, I have carried every day since and would be gutted to be parted from it. I'm attached to it in some way! )

"FOLLOW YOUR HEART" that's my opinion for what it's worth, you won't be sorry

[FishyFolk]

I have a nice brass,first world war,"Bradford Pals"tobaco box,oval with a hinged lid I use as a tinder box!!
Was luck enought to pick it up for a fiver.!

With you on the hinged lid. Currently I use a tobacco tin, with an unginged lid, and I always end up having to look around for the elastc band I use to secure the lid.
So I have been drooling at these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ted-Cash-Early-1700s-Tinder-Box-Copper-w-Eagle-Design-on-Lid-/121805943082?hash=item1c5c33312a:m:mFnKduS99vNYIS0 uh8TgjjQ

[jus_young]

Like the look of those Rune

[David_JAFO]

hello,
Bump.. :p I was gifted in April 2016 a brass Hudson Bay tinderbox by a BCUSA forum buddy. I previously traded *well more a GAW some Scottish agates & a Hudson Bay Company oval steel striker. I had 2 spare of 3 the other I sent to "Woody Jnr" NBCUK. I received totally out of the blue the brass Hudson Bay Company tinderbox a steel striker & a deer hide pouch. I only just finished a similar deer hide pouch as well at a craft shop Bushcraft tutorial/demonstration session. So I'm keep this pouch I was given from my BCUSA buddy as my "Colonial pouch" in which I have a HBC brass tinderbox, my HBC oval steel striker & my Colonial C striker, along with some nodules of Knife river flint.
Regards
David

[FishyFolk]

I've wanted one for years. But the tobacco tin works fine too, so no hurry.
When I get one it will probably one with a hinge. I am an expert leaving stuff behind...

[Greenbear]

I am a copper man myself - I have a 1790s repro box that I am leaving unpolished to "age". One thing I would say is avoid silver plate if you are using it in the field. The plating tarnishes and, as with all silver plate, it will wear thin after some years of polishing.

[David_JAFO]

hello,
I was offered a hinged brass tinderbox I didn't realise these were so pricey :shocked: Greenbear I'm doing similar I was thinking of adding an inscription with date on the rear.
Regards
David


I am a copper man myself - I have a 1790s repro box that I am leaving unpolished to "age". One thing I would say is avoid silver plate if you are using it in the field. The plating tarnishes and, as with all silver plate, it will wear thin after some years of polishing.

[Woody]

Note to self,
Find an old one of these,
Coolest tinderbox ever...

[David_JAFO]

hello Woody,
It'll set you back £48 - £50..
Regards
David


Note to self,
Find an old one of these,
Coolest tinderbox ever...

[Woody]

hello Woody,
It'll set you back £48 - £50..
Regards
David
..Shiver me timbers!
But is that for a replica? Or for a genuine?

[David_JAFO]

hello Woody,
replica :Sorry:
Regards
David


..Shiver me timbers!
But is that for a replica? Or for a genuine?

[Woody]

hello Woody,
replica :Sorry:
Regards
David
[emoji43] [emoji33] yikes!
Xmas list updated...
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[FishyFolk]

These are a very good alternative...I want one myself but will make do with my tobacco tin for now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ted-Cash-Early-1700s-Tinder-Box-Made-Of-Iron-Muzzleloading-Black-Powder-/121936823042?hash=item1c64004302:g:FOgAAOSwEetWAg4 s

[shepherd]

really like that rune T^