Alexandoy
Pathfinder
The basic fire-making procedure was taught to boy scouts during my time. We would be asked to get a bamboo pole. This is a tedious task because the bamboo has small twigs that are entwined so even if you cut the bamboo pole, you cannot just pull it. The fresh bamboo is shaved and 2 pieces of bamboo will serve as the friction maker. As the 2 pieces of bamboo are sliding with each other, the shavings will serve as fuel. In a minute or two, the heat created by the 2 pieces of bamboo will spark and start a fire. It is easier said than done but boy scouts cannot get their first merit badge without successfully creating fire from bamboo.