| Swedish Firesteel- Scout Model | 
| Brand: Light My Fire
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Sales Rank: 205
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ASIN: B0013L4F1U
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| Features:
| • | Durable - Scout model lasts 3000 strikes | | • | Produces a 3000 C (5,500 F) spark | | • | Works when wet | | • | Bright spark - can be used as emergency signal | | • | Available in several distinctive colors |
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Product Description
Originally developed for the Swedish Department of Defense, Swedish FireSteel is a flash of genius. Its 3,000 C spark makes fire building easy in any weather, at any altitude. Used by a number of armies around the world, Swedish FireSteel's dependability has already made it a favorite of survival experts, hunters, fishermen and campers. It has also found its way into cabins and backyards as a fool-proof way to light stoves and gas-barbecues.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 27 more reviews...
Better than an AMEX card. . . Don't leave home without it. April 5, 2007
Pearson
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
It will work better than you can imagine. I carry a few alcohol wipes(good for a million things) with me and this lights them on the first try. I keep one in each car, on the boat, and in my briefcase. I may never need it, but if I ever do I don't have to worry about it working. Magnesium sticks maybe cheap but they are hard to use. When it's windy the shavings blow away before you can light them. I needed one of those once and spent the night freezing. Do yourself a favor and buy one or more of these and never worry about being without a fire.
 This could save your life. February 1, 2007
J. Miller (Walkersville, MD United States)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Make sure you always have a way to start a fire if you are in the woods a lot. If you have just this, a good knife, and proper clothes you can survive in the wilderness with good survival skills. This fire starter is best used when dry although it will spark in wet conditions. To make it easier to start a fire you need to have fine chipped wood shavings as tender to ignite. A good thing to take with you is an Altoids can of pencil shavings or napkins as tender. You have to be able to ignite the sparks from the FireSteel. If you don't carry the shavings with you a good knife is needed to do it before you make a fire. This model would be ideal for scouts, backpackers, both woman and children could probably use this and it would be less dangerous than other alternatives. It also seems to be durable and well constructed.
 Too small if you're really serious May 13, 2007
D. Skau (Lincoln, NE)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
As a spark source, this works great, but expect to have to practice finding and making tinder before you have much success. You may have to spark repeatedly and rapidly to heat and get an area to finally light. The problem with this is, this thin rod wears down quite fast. For occasional camping or as a backup, it's fine (as long as you know how to use it), but for heavy use, go with the thicker "army" model.
Works like a charm January 4, 2007
Ronald S. Miller (CT USA)
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
You strike the steel rod and get big sparks that will easily start a fire. Works exactly the way I want it to.
Nice tool December 26, 2006
John Britely (Virginia, United States)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This "flint" is more expensive than the magnesium bars but it is a little more convinient for making sparks because it has a small handle and an attached striker (you have to find your own tender). I did not have a problem using the attached striker as another reviewer did. I also skipped the step of taking the paint off. I just scraped firmly and the ammount of sparks was crazy. My only complaint is the price but if it lasts as long as claimed it is a bargain compared to matches or lighters.
I have both the full size model and the scout model. The full size model is a little easier to use because it is easier to grip but the scout model is not hard and is a little smaller for packing.
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