Genuine Issue Magnesium Survival Firestarter
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Description of Genuine Issue Magnesium Survival Firestarter
This is the genuine G.I. Aviation Fire Starter with a magnesium edge and sparking insert. You can make a spark in just about any weather conditions. Government issue.Sports reviews of Genuine Issue Magnesium Survival Firestarter
Customer Review: Excellent item for everyone!!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Previous reviewer mentioned the cotton balls. Try saving dryer lint and put it in egg cartons and then pour melted wax on it from candles that are burned down with no wick. When a fire is needed, break off a section of the egg carton to use as fire starters, regardless of whether your kindling is damp it will light. And there is no expiration date on these once made! It works well and it achieves the desired results of a fire when needed. Everyone should add these items to their survival kits for home and camping gear.Customer Review: Great for backup or using as a main way to light fires.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I've been using my Magnesium/Flint bar for about 15 yrs. You do not need a sharp knife or even a knife at all. You just need something with a good solid hard edge. I always use mine by using the back of my knife to scrape the magnesium into a pile for semi-damp tinder. I use the back of my knife as well to spark the flint onto the tinder. I highly suggest getting one of these, and I also like my "Swedish Firesteel" as well for lighting camp fires.Customer Review: FIRE!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Listen...not much to say here...This works as it has for over 50 years.
Scratch one side for the magnesium
Scratch the other for the flint
*poof*
fire...
for $10, having instant fire that is waterproof and lightweight is priceless. Every human that has an adventurous side needs this!
Customer Review: Fun!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Although most folks might look at this as a survival tool, I'm not usually in a situation where we need to use it as such. It's great when camping though to start a fire using this and for teaching my kids how to really build and start a fire in a way that could save them if they ever WERE in a survival situation. Works great and a good price.Customer Review: Almost idiot proof
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Works great. You just gently scrape the sides until you have a small pile then strike the flint. My only bit of advice is to make sure you use it in a location out of the wind and on a stable surface.
No Hacksaw blade needed, no broken/dull knives necessary, you only have to be smarter than a chunk of magnesium.