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.
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