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Magnesium Fire Starter
Magnesium fire starter allows you to start a fire even in the rain! Easy to use, simply strike sparking rod with knife blade and the sparks will ignite your kindling. Brand new, made in U.S.A. Great survival tool. In survival situations, food and heat are near the top of the list-surpassed only by water. When preparing wild game-be sure and cook your meat thoroughly to eliminate parasites and disease. Good for thousands of fires-this Emergency Fire Starter can be worth its weight in gold.
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| This is a survival kit must!, 05/02/2008 |
| Reviewer: AZElkHunter |
| In 1996 I ended up lost while hunting for mule deer up near Prescott, AZ. Even though I had a Bic lighter, I used the magnesium fire starter with a pile of tinder and it worked to perfection. I spent a cozy night under a juniper tree next to a fire started with this product.
It won't run out of fuel. It works when it's wet and it sparks up pretty easily. What more could you want out of a survival tool designed to start fires? |
| What a buy, 04/07/2008 |
| Reviewer: Nate |
| Wish I could have had this during survival school. It's compact, and really easy to use, with one exception. Unless you're fairly smart, you'll need a knife. All in all, this is a product that I would recommend to anyone! |
| works great...another great product!!, 03/23/2008 |
| Reviewer: garrett |
| this is a great product...didnt buy one from here..but i have the same exact one...it is ten times better then matches because it will last so long..a must have for your survival pack..good job CTD! |
| Survivor Show Bozos, 02/18/2008 |
| Reviewer: Ray A. From Pittsburgh |
| I keep one of these on my key ring and I've had several of these over the last 20 years. It has been invaluble on many occasions. But I cant help but laugh at the bozo's on the TV show "Survivor". Aparently, contestants are given these as a survival too and I haven't seen anybody who knows how to use it. Everybody that uses one just tries to start fire by using the flint side of the starter. I've watched them striking the flint for very long periods of time trying to start fires and just get frustrated. It kills me to watch these idiots. If they only knew how good it worked and how easy it was to use. I'm sure some of them have found out after not being on the show anymore how it really worked and I wonder how they felt about that............ |
| Really good investment..., 02/14/2008 |
| Reviewer: Vote for Ron Paul! |
| I bought like 100 of these things. They are better than advertised. I was in northern Minnesota at my cabin and went small game hunting for dinner. I aquired a couple of rabbits, cleaned them, and started my fire with this baby. It was really simple to use, but you need to have a sharp knife to get it to work right. To get the fire going, I just shaved off a couple of slices of the magnesium, hit the flint, the sparks flew, and bam! The magnesium caught fire and the bright white flames (which are pretty hot) ignited all the timber. Within minutes I had a large and hot fire and was able to survive the night on a full stomach. This is a great tool and its ecologically friendly as well. |
 essential gear, 01/07/2008 |
| Reviewer: Mr. D. |
| This is not as easy as a lighter or matches, but far more resistant to the elements and abuse, it's works when wet, and it doesn't leak any fuel. Worthwhile to have with you on your adventures. Practice/learn with it so you know what you're doing before you head out though. Did you get one yet? |
| THIS THING IS INSANE, 12/15/2007 |
| Reviewer: CHAIN |
| This is probably the best fire starters on the market. lights fires with ease. |
| One of the Best Firestarters on the market!, 12/05/2007 |
| Reviewer: HangFire |
| This is a great tool. It is super reliable and is very handy. It is also easy to use with practice. I have used mine to start countless fires. Rain or shine, it works all the time. This is a highly reccomended tool for prolonging your life in a survival situation. Also, check out the Ultimate Survival Deluxe Tool Kit...it is in the camping Supplies, under emergency and survival gear...Buy this magnesium tool. It rocks! |
| Alternative Fuel For Fire, 12/04/2007 |
| Reviewer: Gunny95 |
| One of the greatest things I have learned about the outdoors is to be prepared. This tool does not get wet like matches do, or run out of fuel like a bic lighter. One other thing....learned this one from a boyscout handbook....the lint you can get from your dryer at home works great as a fire starting source. Collect it from the dryer lint screen and store it in a zip lock bag. This handy tool and the lint work great together. Works great for charcoal grills as well as wood fires. Enjoy the outdoors everyone and above all, stay safe. Semper Fi ! |
| parctice and technique for success, 11/19/2007 |
| Reviewer: BillC |
| This is a very good tool for stating fires. I usually carry a boy scout
flint along with cotton balls and petroleum jelly, but this tool is just
large enough (the flint is long enough) to start dried grass burning
with just the sparks from the flint. A good carbon blade is needed because most stainless steel blades will not throw a spark. Test your blade before heading off into the great unknown.
Place the end of the block square to the ground (the other end pointing straight up) and carefully use the back of your knife to deposit a very small pile of shavings on the ground. Add your tinder close to and around the shavings. Add your kindling around your tinder. Hold the back of the blade of your knife close to the shavings and bring the flint
under the blade pointed at the shavings. Quickly pull the flint sending sparks into the shavings. This thing is like swimming in that once you
see how it works you don't forget. But practice practice practice.
(It isn't necessary to "shave" the magnesium. Just move the back of your blade in a back and forth abrading motion to produce a SMALL pile
of minute particles.) |
 Not that easy, 11/11/2007 |
| Reviewer: MK1 |
| A good lighter is better. This thing is not that easy to use. It's easy to scatter all the shavings by knocking it while trying to strike the flint near the pile. You need to shave A LOT for it to work. You can buy a really good lighter for the same price that probably won't fail. This thing may last longer than a lighter, but if you're stranded long enough to use it 100 times or more, you'll probably learn how to start a fire on your own...or die of hunger, thirst, cold, sickness, killer animals, etc...first. |
| Steve, 09/09/2007 |
| Reviewer: JSJohnson |
| Just as a suggestion, you might try using a short piece of an old hacksaw blade to strike the flint ( the part with the teeth ). I've used one for years and found it's the best all around striker! ( Also works great for getting a pile of the shavings! ) |
| It works., 08/21/2007 |
| Reviewer: Jack Tang |
| It works, but it didn't come with anything to strike the flint bar that is mounted on top of the magnesium block. I took apart a pair of fiskars school scissors to use the blade for a striker. I wouldn't use a knife for it, since it is very small, and your hand may slip up while striking it. I tried using the p38 can opener to strike the flint, but it's very difficult to do so.
The instructions say to shave off enough magnesium to make a pile the size of a quarter, but this is not necessary when dealing with dry tinder or paper. Only a small bit of magnesium is necessary for starting dry pine needles, and even less is needed for tissue paper, or dryer lint.
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| great product!, 08/15/2007 |
| Reviewer: lilbear |
| This is a wonderful item for survival. I believe that along with a good pocket knife this item is a must. I carry mine at all times. You never know when you may need fire. Lighters are unreliable and matches are useless if they get wet. The filings and flint will spark and light under any conditions. For anyone who feels it is always important to be prepared. This is a must have item. |
| Nice, 05/21/2007 |
| Reviewer: KriegHund |
| Very lightweight item. I wouldn't recommend it as a primary fire source, but it does work.
I suggest getting the P-38 can opener and attaching it to the keychain. (https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/MLT4847-1487-1391.html)
The inside of the hooked part of the can opener works excellently as a steel for the flint portion. I had trouble using just a straight bar of steel, but the can opener worked great and was easy to keep with the magnesium bar. |
| Hot Item!, 12/07/2006 |
| Reviewer: Jay |
| These magnesium firestarters work great. You shave off pieces of manganese into your tinder, then use a knife or other steel on the sparking surface. The shower of sparks ignite the manganese at 1000 degrees or so - which ignites your tinder. They really work, and are easy to use. Highly recommended. |
| Best firestarter ever!!!!, 11/23/2006 |
| Reviewer: Bill Montgomery |
| This is hands down the best survival firestarter ever made. I prefer it to matches. Works when wet, dry, broken in half, etc. I was watching Survivor Man on I think the Discovery Chanel) and he had one and went on and on about how good they were. So, I bought one and he is right-these are invaluable and only take up the same amount of space as a reg bic style lighter in my pack. (but last 1000 times longer and can't fail mechanically) |
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