Light My Fire 2.0 Swedish Scout FireSteel

by Light my Fire

Product Features

• Durable Scout 2.0 Swedish FireSteel builds fires anytime, anywhere, in any conditions without fallible matches or lighters
• Lasts for approximately 3000 strikes
• 3000-degree Celsius (5,500-degree Fahrenheit) spark works when wet and at high altitude
• Signal whistle built into handle of striker
• Ergonomic design for increased ease of use

Product Description

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Originally developed for the Swedish Department of Defense, Swedish FireSteel is a flash of genius. Its 3,000-degree Celsius 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. The Scout 2.0 has an ergonomic design for increased ease of use, and the striker has an integrated whistle, suited for search and rescue. Coming in bright, easy to locate colors, this tiny device fits in your pocket and delivers the flame you need, anytime, anywhere.

Features and Benefits:

• Lasts for 3000 strikes
• Works when wet
• No "dangerous goods" shipping restrictions
• Approved by the International Survival Instructors Association
• Produces a 3000-degree Celsius (5,500-degree Fahrenheit) spark
• Lights campfires, stoves, gas-barbecues
• Bright spark can be used as emergency signal
• Built in whistle, suited for search and rescue

Product Description

Originally developed for the Swedish Department of Defense, Swedish FireSteel is a flash of genius. Its 3,000-Degree 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. The Scout 2.0 has an ergonomic design makes for increased ease of use, and the striker has an integrated whistle.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004410NYO
• Item model number: S-SF-8
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,355 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #6 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Camp Kitchen > Stove Accessories > Fireplace Matches

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Beware of Seller, August 24, 2011

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rynn53 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Light My Fire 2.0 Swedish Scout FireSteel (Sports)

Be wary of the $9.50 free shipping fire steel from SecurityProUSA. It IS NOT the Light My Fire brand fire steel, it is a "MilitaryGear" model from military-gear-sales.com which they are selling for $10 more than securitypro. This steel also has the thumb grooves and whistle with an added button compass. The whistle on the striker handle takes some practice to use, but does work. The button compass on the steel handle seems to be your typical button compass(i.e. average general direction). Also, the box on this fire steel states that it has an approximate 12,000 strikes which is comparable to light my fire army model instead of the stated 3,000 for the scout. The fire steel itself seems to be OK, I lit some lint, but have not put it through full testing. If you go to the militarygear website, they have a youtube video of their fire steel lighting some bundled paper and stuff. All in all, I will keep this one, but will buy a true Light My Fire model soon. Also, as a plus to securitypro they did have fast shipping. Ordered Saturday night and received Wednesday.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dependable emergency fire starter, November 1, 2011

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Ahmed Khalil (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Light My Fire 2.0 Swedish Scout FireSteel (Sports)

Pros: Creates a strong spark, even when wet, that easily ignites starter material.
Cons: Too cumbersome for lighting marijuana cigarettes.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice improvements to model 2.0, July 5, 2011

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A. Doss (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Light My Fire 2.0 Swedish Scout FireSteel (Sports)

Light my fire continues to improve upon an already quality product. We use these Scouts as color coded keychains for our various car keys. Every keychain in my family has a firesteel, peanut lighter, and AAA led flashlight (and everyone carries an EDC knife), not to mention similar in-car bug out bags and first aid kits.

Model 2.0 has a few improvements...namely, the finger grooves in the striker and the rod...which make it much easier to hold. Also, the striker has a built-in whistle. Which is fantastic, as I can now remove the "emergency whistle" and replace it with this striker. Anytime a tool can have more than one function, that's a bonus....and I believe in having redundant ways to start a fire on you at all times...so, the Scout 2.0 is a definite improvement.

We'll bring an "Army" model and leave that in the glove compartment for specific camping trips. But, for EDC, this smaller Scout model makes a great keychain.

You can pick up the earlier "Scout" model for cheaper now...but the 2.0 is worth picking up, as the improvements are subtle, but smart.

These all ship with a protective lacquer on the rod. A couple of scrapes with the striker or a knife removes the protective coating. Personally, I leave the coating on for those in use with the keychain, and buy an extra "practice" unit for everyone in the family to understand how they work. That way the "new" or "fresh" unit is always at the ready with their keys....

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