As historian Nursultan Abdymitalip uulu mentioned, these items were passed down from generation to generation before ending up in the museum's collections. The fire ignited using the fire starter was often used by hunters. The sparks generated from striking flint could ignite dry grass. The epic also contains lines: "Kuu aldyna tash karmap, ottugun alyp bir chakty" ["Holding a stone at the tinder, he struck with the striker forcefully"].
The striker has been used since ancient times. During archaeological excavations in Kyrgyzstan, while constructing the Great Chui Canal, a copper striker dating back to the era of the Scythians and Sogdian was found. This item was widespread among Mongolian and Turkic peoples,” the historian added.
