Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 5.39 x 1.73 x 1.65 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.18 Kilograms |
Brand Name | The Friendly Swede |
Model Name | FBA_PR07181-US |
Color | Magnesium Fire Starter (3x) |
Material | Magnesium |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | The Friendly Swede |
Part Number | FBA_PR07181-US |
Style | Magnesium Fire Starter (3-pack) |
Included Components | Magnesium Fire Starters |
Size | 3x Magnesium Fire Starters |
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The Friendly Swede Magnesium Fire Starter Kit, Firestarter, Flint and Steel Fire Starter Kit, Camping Fire Starter, Fire Steel, Flint Striker (3 Pack)
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- Magnesium Fire Starter
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- ✅ EASY FIRE STARTING: Our magnesium fire starter kit makes it easy to throw sparks and start a fire. The Mag Bar works in any weather conditions - rain, snow, high-altitude. The fire starters are suitable for campfires, survival, bushcraft and other outdoor activities.
- ✅ FIRST-STAGE TINDER IS BUILT-IN: The mag bar is your tinder, whereas common fire lighters require separate material, and it’s not always easy to find something that will readily light.
- ✅ EXTREMELY HOT SPARKS: The flint rod will throw hot sparks, no matter how windy it is. The handy striker which, also can be used as bottle opener, makes this fire steel perfect for experts and beginners.
- ✅ LONGER LASTING, CONVENIENT AND COMPACT: You can light many (thousands) of fires with this bundle of 3 firesteel blocks. Use the attached chain so you never have to loose your flint and steel fire starter kit.
- ✅ SHOP SAFELY: This flint fire starter survival lighter is covered by The Friendly Swede's Lifetime Warranty. If you have any questions about our flint and steel, just contact us and we will help.
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Product Description
Longer lasting!
You can get many (thousands) of fires started with it. Another plus, this mag bar will not suffer from corrosion as a common lighter will. In addition, you will get not only one 1 Fire Starter but a 3 pack.
First-stage tinder is built-in!
The mag bar is your tinder, whereas a lighter requires separate material and it is not always easy to find something that will readily light.
Hotter Sparks!
The sparks and the magnesium, are much hotter than a butane lighter's flame.
Weather Resistant!
Waterproof
You can get this mag bar as wet as you like and it will still throw sparks. You can take one that has been submerged in water and have it working to throw sparks in mere seconds.
Windproof & Coldproof
Your new Magnesium Alloy Fire Starters will throw hot sparks no matter how windy it is; keeping consistent performance even in windy conditions.
Your new Flint Firesteel performs flawlessly, even in temperatures dipping below zero degrees F.
Bottle Opener
The striking attached tool has a bottle opener, a scraping tool, and small rulers to measure in centimeters and inches.
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Material | Magnesium alloy | Ferrocerium rod | Ferrocerium rod |
Size | Block: 3", Striker 3" | Ferrocerium rod: 5", Steel striker: 2,5" | Ferrocerium rod 4,5" length x 5/16” in diameter |
Tinder included | ✓ | ||
Units in package | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Great for | Hiking, backpacking, camping, survival, outdoor adventures | Hiking, backpacking, camping, survival, outdoor adventures | Hiking, backpacking, camping, survival, outdoor adventures |
Benefits | Tinder built in | Extra long with ergonomic handles for easier striking | Extra wide and robust to last longer |
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ASIN | B00LO1GWR4 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #53,483 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #78 in Fire Starters #94 in Camping Emergency Fire Starters |
Date First Available | July 10, 2014 |
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Customers like the value, quality and grip of the solid fire fuel. For example, they mention it's reliable, produces a strong set of sparks and that the molded on grip gives you a good hold. That said, they say it works well and is well designed to work easily. Customers are also impresseded with the size, saying it'll fit in a pocket. As for the heat, they're happy with it.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the fire starter. They mention that it produces a strong set of sparks, and is reliable. The quality of magnesium is great, and the sparker is more sturdy than common ones made out of cheap materials. The rod throws big hot sparks that light up a fire readily.
"...THE GOOD:-The quality of the magnesium is great. Even a light little spark on it gets it to ignite. I am beyond impressed by this...." Read more
"...-sized pile of magnesium shavings will not only burn for a while, it burns very, very hot, which can overcome damp kindling or inclement conditions...." Read more
"...of the firesteel , when this tinder is teased out and will burn for 5 to 7 minutes, which is ample time to get a pile of twigs burning well even in..." Read more
"...Feels like the quality it is. Highly recommend." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the efficiency of the solid fire fuel. They mention that it works well to start a fire in the fireplace, and on natural tenders. The striker is a little small but usable, and it's well designed to work easily and efficiently. The included ball chain works fine, but is pretty noisy. The product itself is quite wonderful, and the material and supplied striker works well. The ferro insert works like a champ and throws a good shower of sparks.
"...It does its job well...." Read more
"...Thus, I believe that these magnesium blocks are very useful but require preparing the magnesium powder/scrapings/shavings, these blocks will last..." Read more
"This is a great fire stick. Works reliably every time. We've used it to start tinder for a fire, candles, tiki torches and gel fuel cans...." Read more
"...He said it works very well and he used it to start a fire in the fireplace for him and his kids...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the solid fire fuel.
"...-The price is a bargain for 3 of these starters.THE BAD:-The ferro rod wears out pretty quickly...." Read more
"...particular product, the Friendly Swede's emergency fire starter, is inexpensive plus it comes with three complete blocks, tools, and chains...." Read more
"...magnesium blocks and scrapers/strikers as a 4 star since they are very good value, but you need to practice to consistently build the fire from the..." Read more
"...Swede and thought that this looks like a quality product at a reasonable price...." Read more
Customers like the size of the fire steel. They mention it's compact and effective, with an excellent length. Customers also appreciate the size and ease of handling. They say the rod is long enough to wrap it in duct and the metal striker keeper is long. Overall, customers are satisfied with the size, hardness, and ease to use of the product.
"...It gives you plenty of room to be able to use the striker without needing to undo the chain.-The ferro rod throws a decent amount of sparks...." Read more
"...The other thing I really liked was that the length of the spark maker was way longer than some of the other ones for sale...." Read more
"...ferro rod holder I received with an iPak D2 bushcraft knife, and it fit perfectly...." Read more
"...But for emergencies, this is compact, lightweight, and it works. Pack one in each emergency kit, and sleep well knowing this will save your life...." Read more
Customers like the grip of the solid fire fuel. They say it's very comfortable to hold, easy to spark, and the molded on grip gives you a good hold while striking to light a fire. The rod is long with a comfortable grip and the size allows for a longer flame. Customers also mention that the set fits in the palm of their hand and weighs practically nothing.
"These are sturdy and comfy and I -- despite never having used any fire starter before -- was able to get a lot of sparks instantly!..." Read more
"...The pros--the striker tool and ferro rod are very comfortable in the hand without being too big..." Read more
"The rod is long, the handle is adequate, the striker works exceptionally well and leaves little mystery as to how to use it...." Read more
"The handle on the rod makes a huge difference and is very comfortable to hold...." Read more
Customers like the heat of the solid fire fuel. They say it has a very hot spark, it burns hot, and produces warming fires. The ferro rod length helps you push hot sparks into your fuel. The magnesium burns literally blinding hot and produces hot dancing globs. It is a softer ferrorod and is perfect for marginal use. The handle should be good in cold conditions.
"...It really does burn hot as hades.Not for internal use, do not eat or inhale the magnesium shavings...." Read more
"...a big hike and they were very quickly able to master them and produce warming fires." Read more
"...The ferro rod length really helps you push hot sparks into your fuel...." Read more
"...The magnesium has a very low flash point and burns very hot so the idea is to scrape enough to ignite a small pile of tinder dry leaves or needles...." Read more
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THE GOOD:
-The quality of the magnesium is great. Even a light little spark on it gets it to ignite. I am beyond impressed by this.
-There is A LOT of magnesium on there to be scraped off. I have used one of mine to the point of the ferro rod getting close to being flush with the magnesium block, and I still have probably 75% of the magnesium block left. You can go ahead and shave off way more magnesium than you need for each fire and still not be concerned about running out.
-The scraper is actually quite useful, assuming you use the correct side. Since it is stamped, one side has more of a rounded edge and the edge on the opposite side is much more sharp. It isn't sharp enough to cut yourself with while handling it. If you use the sharp edge side of either the flat side or the "saw-tooth" side, you can shave off a decent amount of magnesium in a short time.
-The chain is made up of 3 small chains. In the pack of 3 firestarters, you get 9 chains. You use 3 of these to make one long chain for each firestarter. It gives you plenty of room to be able to use the striker without needing to undo the chain.
-The ferro rod throws a decent amount of sparks. Don't expect it to give you a monstrous shower of sparks, but it gives you plenty to get a pile of magnesium burning with. It does its job well.
-The price is a bargain for 3 of these starters.
THE BAD:
-The ferro rod wears out pretty quickly. I admit, mine probably sees more use than most people, but I have almost worn the ferro rod flush to the magnesium on one of the firestarters in a month. There is probably about 50% of it left, but about 30% of it is sitting lower than the magnesium channel it sits in. On a good note, you are getting 3 of these firestarters, so you don't need to worry as much about it. If it happens, you can just use the "worn out" one as a magnesium source and start scraping magnesium off of there to turn into a small firestarting kit. Since I planned on putting one of these in each vehicle my family owns, I have since ordered a much larger ferro rod to take care of the spark duty.
All in all, I think this is a great product, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a compact firestarter.
First of all, for those who think these fire starters from the Friendly Swede don't work, note that you DO need to scrape off the protective coating from both the flint (before it'll spark at all) and the magnesium block (before you'll be able to get a decent amount of shavings off it). Striking a spark also takes a little practice to get the right angle and pressure. Second, do have all your fire-making materials on hand before you attempt to spark a fire. You might be able to light small twigs with a good 25-cent coin sized pile of shavings, but anything bigger and you really need to build up to it. Pine duff, bark shavings, wood shavings, dried moss, crumbly rotten (but dry) wood -- all of these make for good kindling, as does paper.
Secondly, you don't HAVE to use the little included tool if you happen to have something better or easier to use. A good sharp knife can be used to get shavings and to strike a spark (but do be careful not to cut yourself). But the handy thing about having the tool is it's there in case you don't have a knife or other larger implement handy.
Finally, while a lighter or matches might be more convenient, sometimes they just don't work or the flame doesn't last long enough or burn hot enough, and it's often hard to get marginal burning materials going. A double-sized pile of magnesium shavings will not only burn for a while, it burns very, very hot, which can overcome damp kindling or inclement conditions. My recommendation is to go outside somewhere on a non-windy day, gather some kindling and small pieces of wood, and take a practice run at starting a fire using the fire starter. Yes, the block won't be pristine anymore, but you'll have a better sense of what to expect and how to do it, which is generally a better way to go than to wait until you're stuck in a snowstorm with numb fingers and try to figure it out then from memory. The fire starter will be just fine and won't go bad or anything just because the flint and magnesium are exposed.
This particular product, the Friendly Swede's emergency fire starter, is inexpensive plus it comes with three complete blocks, tools, and chains. I took one for myself, gave one to my spouse, and the third one is going into our truck's little first aid / survival kit. I am not in any way affiliated with The Friendly Swede, but I love their products and always keep an eye out for them, especially when they come out with something new. The last thing I bought from them was one of their carabiner grenade survival mini-kits, which is also in our truck now.
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Der freundliche Schwede ist tatsächlich freundlich zu mir. Er ist relativ dünn und leicht.
Durch seinen Griff und einem sehr guten Schaber ist er sehr gut händelbar.
Funken gibt es reichlich - ohne Anstrengung, so wie ich es eigentlich nur vom wesentlich teureren LMF her kenne.
Ja, und weil er gut ist, habe ich ihn nun auch bei Tageswanderungen. Der Feuerstahl ist eine echte Empfehlung. Sobald ich alle Feuerstähle aufgebraucht habe, dann werde ich mir wieder den freundlichen Schweden kaufen.
The first thing I noticed about this fire starter is its compact and lightweight design. It easily fits in my backpack or pocket without taking up much space or adding extra weight. Despite its small size, it is sturdy and feels durable in my hand, thanks to its high-quality construction.
But the real beauty of The Friendly Swede Ferro Rod Fire Starter is in its functionality. The rod produces a hot and bright spark that easily ignites my tinder and kindling, even in damp or windy conditions. I've used it to start fires with ease, whether it's for cooking or warmth.
What I appreciate most about this fire starter is its versatility. It comes with a striker and a lanyard, which makes it easy to use even with gloves on. Additionally, it works well with different types of tinder, including cotton balls, dryer lint, and birch bark. I've even used it to light a gas stove when my lighter ran out of fuel.
Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my purchase of The Friendly Swede Ferro Rod Fire Starter. It is a reliable and efficient tool that has exceeded my expectations in terms of both quality and performance. I would highly recommend it to anyone who needs a compact and versatile fire starter for their outdoor adventures.