Fatwood is a pine wood approximately 8" in length (approximately 3/4" in diameter) which is hand-split from the stumps of
the pine tree that contains a high concentration of natural resin. This organic resin is 100% natural and allows the Fatwood
to be started with a single match and gives a sustained flame. Fatwood is used to start fireplaces, pellet fuel stoves,
barbecues, wood/coal stoves and campfires. It is 100% natural with no chemicals or additives of any kind applied to the
product.
Fatwood and Fatlighter are slang expressions which have been used in the South for many, many years that describe the
amount of pitch (resin) in the pine wood. Fatwood/Fatlighter is the wood that is cut from the base of the pine tree which has
captured the resin from the trunk of the tree. This stump has usually been left to rot in the forest and therefore the Fatwood
is a by-product. It is then usually cut by hand with a saw and ax.
All Fatwood is kindling but not all kindling is Fatwood. Normally, hardwoods (such as oak, hickory, etc.) which are
rejected during the manufacturing process are sold as kindling. The problem is that it does not start as quickly or have a fire
as intense as Fatwood and in addition requires newspaper to help start the hardwood kindling. To the consumer it looks like
he is getting more for his money for the volume but based on the number of pieces needed per fire and the cost -- Fatwood
provides a lower cost per fire.
Fatwood has an indefinite shelf life. It is not affected at all by moisture. Fatwood sticks can get wet and then be started with
a match.
For Fatwood and other fireplace products visit our online store
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