Swedish Firesteel - Army Model  enlarge Colors: Black Red Oak Handle Brand: Light my Fire Category: Sports Buy New: $14.25 - $42.74 as of 9/9/2010 19:43 CDT details Black   $14.25 - Online ComponentsBlack   $15.40 - As Seen on TV ProductsBlack   $15.40 - Amazon.comBlack   $15.95 - Online FitnessBlack   $15.95 - Model2Black   $15.99 - ThinkGeekBlack   $16.95 - MadAthleteBlack   $16.95 - Fuel for AdventureBlack   $17.99 - Target.com/ITCBlack   $18.24 - Sword DemonLight My Firesteel Army Model (12,000 Strikes)   $14.95 - Ar' NiceOak Handle   $15.95 - Online ComponentsOak Handle   $15.95 - Online FitnessOak Handle   $15.95 - Amazon.comOak Handle   $16.95 - JazebraOak Handle   $16.95 - Model2Oak Handle   $16.95 - Fuel for AdventureOak Handle   $19.95 - X-treme GeekRed   $16.95 - JazebraRed   $16.95 - Amazon.comRed   $42.74 - Amazing Products International   Online Components   1488 reviews     Usually ships in 1-2 business days   Amazon.com       Usually ships in 24 hours   As Seen on TV Products   11404 reviews     Usually ships in 1-2 business days   Online Fitness   1618 reviews     Usually ships in 1-2 business days   Model2   228 reviews     Usually ships in 1-2 business days   ThinkGeek   2637 reviews     Usually ships in 1-2 business days   MadAthlete   8627 reviews     Usually ships in 24 hours   Fuel for Adventure   240 reviews     Usually ships in 1-2 business days   Target.com/ITC       Usually ships in 24 hours   Sword Demon   1841 reviews     Usually ships in 1-2 business days   Jazebra   1213 reviews     Usually ships in 1-2 business days   Amazing Products International   5 reviews     Usually ships in 1-2 business days   X-treme Geek   1636 reviews     Usually ships in 1-2 business days   Ar' Nice   180 reviews     Usually ships in 1-2 business days Rating: reviews Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1 Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 3.9 x 1 MPN: s-fsar Features:   •  Compact fire starter designed to light fires in any conditions   •  Provides 3,000-degree C spark in any weather, at any altitude   •  Ideal for lighting campfires, stoves, and gas barbecues   •  Striker lights up small piles of dry grass, paper, and other flammables   •  Lasts for 12,000 strikes; approved by International Survival Instructors Association Accessories: Swedish Firesteel - Barbeque Model Swedish Firesteel- Scout Model Light My Fire TinderDust Light My Fire - SL3 Knife with Integrated Swedish Firesteel Light My Fire TinderSticks Customer Reviews: 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...30Next » Don't have it?get it!   September 9, 2010 George A. Burris One of the most important parts of survival is fire and after owning other devices used to make fire I finally found this style of fire iron to be the most useful I can't say enough good about it but keep in mind these are best used in unison with tender such as char cloth or common household lent( or I find this to be true)also practice with it before running out expecting to start a fire in a situation where you have never used a fire iron. At any rate this is the only one I've ever dad any success with. Effective and Practical Fire Starter   August 23, 2010 M. Ross (Orange, CA USA) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful This is a fire starter that I would recommend everyone to have in their camping and disaster preparedness kits. I have found it an efficient and effective replacement for matches in my regular camping trips. Here are main points I can address based on my experience: Pros: * Reliable: Ever run out of matches or have them rendered ineffective due to moisture while in the back country? I have, and it's no fun. This tool is an effective fire starter even after thousands of uses and if it gets wet, it still works. So long as you run down the length of the tool with a sharp enough edge, sufficient quantity of sparks are generated. (The striker works extremely well, though a knife blade would likewise; I've used the file on my nail clippers to generate sparks as well - the key thing is that the striker you use must have some edge to it. Car keys will not work, in my experience, nor will nails or any other metal object if the edge is slightly rounded) * High Quality: Though simple, this tool is well-made. The steel comes coated with a protective paint and it has a small but usable thumb grip that provides adequate grip even on a cold, wet day. the striker is attached with a small loop of high quality lanyard. This particular one is actually made is Sweden. * Price: To me, this represents good value over its lifetime. I tend to use this rather than matches when I am camping to keep my fire-starting skills honed. This saves some cost on matches and the reliability factor makes it a worthwhile investment considering that it will likely be capable of starting a fire long after I'm gone. Cons: * Reliability: I put this here to underscore the fact that this tool will do its job only if you do yours by providing proper tinder and a proper environment. One shouldn't consider this the equivalent of starting a fire with a road flare and a gallon of gasoline; This tool enhances proper fire-making skills, it doesn't replace them. My preferred method is a small stock of petroleum jelly-soaked cotton balls. The firesteel also works extremely well starting white gas stoves. Starting a fire with mere tinder is slightly more challenging because the sparks while extremely hot are also very transient. The better the tinder or accelerant, the easier the fire is to start. In any case, this still isn't as easy to use as a stock of fresh strike-anywhere matches - I have both as I like redundancy in this area... * Quality Control: I haven't experienced this myself, but I have heard others say that theirs have been in varying lengths when comparing side-by-side. While that wouldn't necessarily affect either effectiveness or longevity, it looks bad from a quality control standpoint. In my opinion, these are still the best on the market in quality and effectiveness; just be aware that there may be some slight variation. Other Thoughts: Whether to go with magnesium block-style firestarters or this model is for me a matter of personal preference. The magnesium units work great if you are used to them, and they provide a really hot burning start to a fire. I've seen people nick or cut themselves with their knife in the process of creating shavings, however, and I think that's a bad idea in the back country if you can avoid it. For that reason, I prefer this firesteel. So, for me this is an essential item for my kit and at a fair price. Five stars. VERY COOL!!   August 20, 2010 Girlgeek This is a VERY COOL product!!! I purchased it to have around "just in case" but was thrilled when I practiced with it! Very simple to use, perfect every time, and small enough to carry anywhere if needed. Will take on next hiking excursion! You won't be dissappointed with this product. Impressive Product   August 14, 2010 erowe3 I never knew too much about firesteel until I bought it and got a chance to try it out. Works just as advertised, now part of my survival knife kit. Great fire starter!   August 9, 2010 Gregory J Rocha I have heard great things about these when you need them they come in handy and we all hope to not ever need them, but dont get caught without one! 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...30Next »

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