WEST SUSSEX PIMP | HAZEL & BIRCH KINDLING

A traditional Sussex Pimp consists of  small bundles of seasoned birch tops and hazel kindling.

 

Each small bundle is tied with tarred string and will provided anough heat to start your fire.

 

Pimps are very traditional and were in great demand in the past. Many woodsmen were employed to produce them, especially in the Petworth area of West Sussex, England.

 

The material is hand cut between January and March and stored inside to season off. Each pimp is amde by hand from the beginning to end  using traditional tools.

 

Lighting method: Place crumpled newspaper underneath your pimp bundle with 2 or 3 small split logs on top before you light.

 

The natural oils in the birch will ensure instant combustion and produce a great heat to build the base of your fire.

 

MINI SUSSEX PIMP: A mini Sussex pimp consistes of 13 small bundles

LARGE SUSSEX PIMP: A mini Sussex pimp consistes of 25 small bundles