Originally developed by the Swedish Department of Defense and favored by many military units around the world,
FireSteel throws a 5,400°F spark that makes starting a campfire easy in any weather. It's approved by the
International
Survival Instructors Association and even works when it's wet. Outdoor enthusiasts favor FireSteel for its reliability, but
it's also a foolproof way to ignite camp stoves and barbecue grills. It comes with a striker and has a life of
approximately 12,000 strikes.
Originally developed by the Swedish Department of Defense and favored by many military units around the world, FireSteel throws a 5,400?F spark that makes starting a campfire easy in any weather. It's approved by the International Survival Instructors Association and even works when it's wet. Outdoor enthusiasts favor FireSteel for its reliability, but it's also a foolproof way to ignite camp stoves and barbecue grills. It comes with a striker and has a life of approximately 12,000 strikes.
Average Customer Rating:
4.7 out of 5
77 of 79 (97%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
Worthless,October 31, 2009
By Rafterman8from MO
"Bought this thinking how cool, Man vs. Wild uses one every episode to save his life, so I thought I would give it a try, hoping that it would be a reliable addition to my camping gear. First impression was that it was very high priced, I expected to get 3 for the money. But I wanted to try it, so I gathered up a bunch of small dry, dusty kindling in the corners of the garage, 1/2 hour later and hands sore and a good bite out of the stick gone, I gave up. Would not want my life depending on this! And the reality is, unless you are in the desert, fire starter materials are not going to be bone dry. Water proof matches are far superior."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Review 2 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
firesteel striker,October 14, 2009
By nutsforgearfrom minneapolis, MN
"i've never had a lighter like this before but i'm really liking it so far. ive used it when it was raining lightly and matches wouldn't stay lit. i've also used it when it was rather cold and the kindling was therefore cold too, and needed a longer burning source of heat before it would catch. i'd read about this before i bought it and didn't have any surprises when i opened it. like the instructions say: scrape off the black coating first. dryer lint works like a charm; cotton balls work nicely too. i tried some with vaseline in them, that did ok. i tried this with dry pine needles and it needed a lot of strikes done really quickly together to light that way. the dryer lint has a nice slow burn to it so it heats your kindling well. i found the cord attaching the pieces too short and replaced it with a longer one. also i'd like to see this item have a little longer shaft to scrape on for more spark. a wonderful addition to my camping tools."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 3 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
BEST ONE,September 28, 2009
By kage82from Alabama
"I have several different fire starting implements and this is the best bar none. I own a magnesium bar and many different brands and types of strike bars like this one, but this one is far above them all. It will throw a very hot spark two feet above the ground with no effort at all. I have the Army model and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Starts fires as easy as a match if you have the right fuel/tender. IT IS WORTH THE MONEY!!! The person that talked about the aiming in a previous review must have it 10 foot above the place where he/she is starting the fire because this one throws a massive spark."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 4 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Nice insurance,September 11, 2009
By hntbambifrom New Mexico
"I bought this to add to my first aid kit. I tried it out and it works as advertised. If I get stranded and need to build a fire, I will have the means to do so."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 5 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
5 star,August 18, 2009
By mkrndfrom Sacramento, Ca
"I have used my firesteel several times and it has never failed me."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 6 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
GREAT!!,August 10, 2009
By Jay20from UT
"Works very well with dryer lint and strikes easy."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 7 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Fast fire,July 29, 2009
By sdinoh
"First use: Two strikes to get a fire going. Not too bad. Took on Boy Scout camping trip. Some of the boys had problems using. They couldn't hold it still enough or shot the sparks over the material instead of into it. Not a product issue, though. Lanyard kind of annoying, but it can be removed. It's not an issue that should drop the rating or prevent a purchase."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 8 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
I love this thing,July 28, 2009
By StormRhydrfrom TN
"I love this thing, lol. It works. I will say that one needs dry tinder to start a fire, but with that (I used dryer lint) my wife, 12 yr old boy and myself all got fires easily going."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 9 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
FireSteel,July 7, 2009
By borodimuerfrom Seattle
"This product seems to hold up well and is certainly easy to use. I had the best results using a cotton ball with some Vasoline on it, but not coating it. Pull the cotton ball apart lightly and throw some sparks at it. Easier than a lighter."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 10 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
FireSteel,June 17, 2009
By Anonymousfrom Arizona
"Kinda have to hold your tongue right to get big sparks every time, but I didn't take the paint off. The lanyard could be a little longer so you could get more oomph into the stroke or maybe make the magnesium striker longer, but it does work."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 11 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Works great!,June 15, 2009
By paholo38from San Mateo, CA
"Using dryer lint, it took me about 4 strokes to throw off a big spark that instantly lit the lint. Wow! Works great. To those who have problems getting a spark to light, it's all about the angle of the stroke. The right angle consistently throws off nice sparks. Definitely a must have for camping/backpacking."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 12 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
great fire starter,April 27, 2009
By sportsman800780from Alberta Canada
"easy to use and works great. great for carrying in the quad"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 13 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
army firesteel fire starter,April 20, 2009
By LL1612from MYERSVILLE MARYLAND
"This product works very well for starting a camp fire ,with a little practice. I put a kit together that includes a fire starting material that works best for me . It is dryer lint, this ignites very well and is very compact . Just keep it all together and its there when you need it ."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 14 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
works well,April 19, 2009
By schneidmrk
"I would recommend this product, but be sure to get the hang of it before a real emergency. Would greatley recommend throwing some lint,(from your dyer filter in a ziplok), WORKS GREAT!!!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 15 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Pretty Good,April 9, 2009
By fendr89
"I have purchased the Scout model, and it works great! One problem: The rod doesn't last as log as you'd think. I have started about 5 fires with it, and it takes quite abit of spars to get it going. Just make sure you have more tinder and wood on hand, for it burns pretty quick. The only reason I gave it a 4 was because it wore down pretty quickly."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 16 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Great For Lighting Backpacking Stove,April 7, 2009
By Borealbushmanfrom Alberta, Canada
"This firesteel does the job. One slow strike and the backing stove is lit. Lighting a stove at -20 in the northern bush with matches that become soggy as soon as I touch them with my warm hands is no fun. With the firesteel I leave my gloves on, strike in the direction of my stove and it lights every time. Even when the steel is wet, a slow strike creates a huge spark."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 17 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Works good,April 7, 2009
By 1cowboy1from Idaho
"I tried it when I first got it and it works like a charm easy to use in my opinion. A must to have with survival gear. Next time I order from Cabelas I plan on getting some more."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 18 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Well worth having...,March 18, 2009
By PappaTufrom Upper Golden Grove, NB Canada
"After receiving the "Fire Steel" lighter I headed straight out to the back yard to try it. When I couldn't get it to start a fire after striking it several times I was beginning to wonder if it was worth the cost of the purchase. However, it wasn't long before I was very successful at the art of making fire with a Fire Steel flint.
Now that I have it..I am hoping that I will never have to use it other than to demostrate to my friends how well it works. The comfort comes with the peace of mind you get knowing that it is in your back pack in the case of an emergency.
I would highly reccomend that everyone that is involved with any type of outdoor sport purchase a Fire Steel fire starter...."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 19 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Excellent Spark to Start a Fire,March 9, 2009
By JSchneidfrom Oak Ridge, TN
"When situations turn for the worst, you want something that you can rely on to get a fire going. Whether camping, backpacking, hunting, etc., you NEED a plan B just in case. This is a great purchase and a must for outdoorsmen."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 20 for FireSteel®
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
What can I say...It works,March 3, 2009
By Jkapralfrom Severn, MD
"Works great. I was able to get my tender lite with only a few strokes of the FireSteel. I have not tried wet, but I have no doubt it will work.
This is an absolute must in anyone's hunting, fishing, camping or outdoor gear. It is small enough you can take it anywhere."
