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The fire steel, known heraldically as a furison, is seen on the chain of the order of the [[golden fleece| chivalric orders]], and the flags of [[Byzantium]] and Serbia.
The fire steel, known heraldically as a furison, is seen on the chain of the order of the [[golden fleece| chivalric orders]], and the flags of [[Byzantium]] and Serbia.


The fire steel dates back to at least the [[Viking]]-era, and the major part is a piece of steel, that when struck or rubbed against flint creates sparks. The flint, or striking stone, often becomes grooved from use over time.
The fire steel dates back to at least the [[Viking]]-era, and the major part is a piece of [[steel]], that when struck or rubbed against flint creates sparks. The flint, or striking stone, often becomes grooved from use over time.

Revision as of 16:12, 22 February 2006

The fire steel, known heraldically as a furison, is seen on the chain of the order of the chivalric orders, and the flags of Byzantium and Serbia.

The fire steel dates back to at least the Viking-era, and the major part is a piece of steel, that when struck or rubbed against flint creates sparks. The flint, or striking stone, often becomes grooved from use over time.