By: Jim "Jim"

Jim "Jim" — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:04:57 +0000

Most reliable fire starter I’ve ever used Those saying this doesn’t work obviously aren’t using it correctly and you’re giving people bad advice in telling them not to waste their money. This product is used by outdoorsmen everywhere and is the easiest, most reliable way to start a fire. Most people who have watched some of the survival shows have seen this product. I’m not going to recommend that anyone mimic Bear Grylls with anything else he does but when you see him start a fire in about 5-10 seconds, this is what he is using.I’ve used it while mountain climbing/backpacking for years and have NEVER had one bit of trouble in getting a fire started. I would rather have this product than matches or a lighter. It will last longer and can light tinder that isn’t completely dry. Magnesium burns at over 1000 degrees and lights when even the smallest spark hits it making it more reliable than a simple butane lighter. I can light dry tinder without even shaving off the magnesium first and just striking the flint…

By: S. Karl

S. Karl — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 09:51:20 +0000

Works Perfect – Just follow the directions UPDATED(3-28-2011) – SEE UPDATE SECTION AT END:I tried this magnesium fire starting tool – SE(Emergency Fire Starter – SE – ) out as well as the alternative from (from Doan Machinery & Equipment – “Genuine Issue Magnesium Survival Fire Starter” ).Both tools work perfectly fine as described and were able to light up fine fibers(cotton, moss, dried grass) and paper without a problem. The Doan tool has more precise instructions and clearly states on the packaging to scrape the magnesium portion of the bar with a knife blade PERPENDICULAR to the edge of the tool. I found this to method made for the most shavings and larger shavings at that. The packaging clearly states that you want a QUARTER(U.S. Coin) sized amount (just shy of 1 inch or 2.4cm diameter)…

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