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SE is proud to present our Magnesium Firestarter and Striker.
How to use the firestarter:
(1) Gather tinder: dead branches, dry bark, grass, lint, paper, pine needles, or twigs.
(2) Hold the magnesium rod at an angle above your tinder pile.
(3) Use the striker to scrape along the length of the magnesium rod to create shavings.
(4) Let the shavings fall into your tinder pile.
(5) Keep scraping until you have scraped a pile of shavings amounting approximately to the size of a quarter.
(6) Hold the flint at an angle over the pile of magnesium shavings, then forcefully slide your striker along the length of the flint to create sparks.
(7) Continue to slide your striker against the flint until the sparks you have created land directly onto the pile of magnesium shaving and tinder to ignite a fire.
(8) Once ignited, blow gently on the magnesium shavings to spread the flames to the rest of your tinder.
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HH
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2012
1 - The size of the rod is actually less than 3/16" its more like 11/64" this would not be a huge deal but the rod/steel is not very strong, quite brittle actually.2 - The rod is only into the handle a little ways so it comes out easy.3 - At best the spark you get out of this would be what I would consider bare minimun required with extra flammable tinder under ideal conditions.I would strongly recommend getting something with a larger size steel ( around 1/4" minimum better to be 3/8" or more also longer like 3" +) also a brand name, and one with at least 4.5 star reviews.I would say that this would be better than nothing, but if I am going to be carrying around something I want it to actually work, and work well.The better ones are not that much more money and this is something you should not skimp on.Whatever you buy, try it out (before you really NEED it) actually building fires so you know what to expect.I bought these since they were cheap, I figured I could leave them around diff places, glove boxes different backpacks etc. But after messing with a couple I am throwing them all in the trash.Save your money and get something better to begin with, if you ever really need it you will be glad you did.
WLH
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2011
This is a great deal. I use the Swedish Firesteel Army model regularly. Not only while camping, but also to light my propane and charcoal grills. I feel they are actually easier and more reliable than a lighter for lighting the grills.While this is a small generic version of a normal firesteel, it works in the same way. The diameter is slightly smaller than the `scout' versions of the various ferro rod firesteels, but they are very close in appearance and quality. While it is not as simple to use as the larger models, it is just as good as the smaller ones on the market and costs 1/3 the price of many of them.My intent for this was to have one I could keep comfortably on my keychain. This works perfect for that. The knob handle is a bit large, but I trimmed it down so it's now the size of a key and does not feel obtrusive on my keys in my pocket.Yes, the instructions are incorrect as other reviewers have stated. You do NOT shave material off of this and then spark it, which is how the magnesium firestarters work, not these. It took 5-6 scrapes before this unit started making good sparks, once the finish was worn away it worked great. Since it is smaller than many other models (which is why I bought it), it is a bit harder to use, but with a bit of practice it is just as functional.The included scraper functioned acceptably, but I found I got significantly better sparks by using the squared back of my knife. Maybe if the thick paint wore off the scaper it would work better though.
AshleySquarePeace
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2011
price was great. item is exactly as pictured in photo. some people said that it is just a flint and does not have any magnesium in it but that is untrue the magnesium is mixed and combined with the flint into one single rod. and it works great. i was able to get a paper towel to light on two different tests in less then 2 minutes. i have bought and used a magnesium fire starting block before and this is much easier and less bulky. great for camping or survival. it does also come with a small piece metal similar to a hack saw blade so that you don't have to use and dull your own blade. you can make a back up blade for it by cutting a hack saw blade three inch's from the top and from the bottom as well so you can use the holes in the blade to tie on your cord with your fire starter for backup. i am going to be buying 3 more so my father and my brother will both have one for when they go hunting just encase they ever need it. i am also getting one for my sister who goes camping with her family just encase they ever need it and seeing how my sister and i were girl scouts my niece is one now also so my sister can show her daughter how to use it as a learning tool as well.you will not be disappointed.
Cigar Box Guitar John
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2010
Not a premium firesteel, but for the price it works well. The included striker is a bonus: You don't have to mess up a good knife blade. I haven't used it much, but it makes adequate sparks with sufficient pressure. Durability is unknown, but I'll carry this as a backup firestarter.At first use, it will take some scraping to clear the black oxidation. Once you're through the oxide layer, firm pressure and a quick wrist will generate lots of very bright sparks.Dryer lint is an excellent firestarter, and takes a spark well. For emergency fire kit, knead some vaseline (petroleum jelly) into some cotton balls. Penny sized pieces of this gooey mess burns quite well and for a while.The instructions say to scrape a pile of metal off the firesteel. With dryer lint, cotton balls or other good tinder, this is a waste of time.UPDATE: June 2013: Since the review was posted, I have used it occasionally and have lit many fires with it. Bottom line: it's light, it throws good sparks, and lights fires. Now the rod is getting a little thin from use, but it lights fires just as well as an expensive one that has a much larger diameter rod, at 1/4th the weight. Bumped my review to 5 stars.Oh: the description is way off: this is not a magnesium bar, it's a standard ferro-rod, just like the other thousand or so products that are just like it.The only improvement I made was to take the loop of line holding it together, and get rid of the loop... a longer lanyard on the striker makes this easier to operate... Just untie the knot, and use a double overhand knot on each end to keep the firesteel and striker from being separated.
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