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.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
As good as 1500 matches?:
$15 should buy about 1500 strike-anywhere matches. The Firesteel's 12000 strike lifetime is about equal to that, perhaps a little longer, without the bulk but also without the builtin kindling of the matchstick. It's easy enough to waterproof matchheads in candlewax. With that said, the Firesteel, striker, and a dozen cottonballs soaked in Vaseline fits in an old McCormick spice jar. 6 boxes of 250 matches each is significantly bulkier. The firesteel comes with a protective paint coating on the stick.... more info
Very rugid:
I like how rugid and thick the firesteel is, the striker could be thicker but other than that its a great combo.
Swedish? I think not.:
This product is in no way neutral like Sweden because it is hott. It does work well in the cold and even when completely soaked in any liquid and I do mean any. This thing may be the greatest tool in your bag right after a good knife. So simple a noob could use it. Rats off to Ya' !!!
fire stix:
great product, lights tender when damp or very windy, a must have for the serious outdoors person . very easy to use , even in the dark . i will be buying more of these . . .
