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Technical Details
| Part Number | FS373 |
| Item Weight | 1.3 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4 x 1 x 6 inches |
| Item model number | FS373 |
| Size | 1 |
| Pattern | Yes |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Number of Handles | 1 |
Additional Information
| ASIN | B001DO0G8S |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,477 in Home Improvement (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) |
| Shipping | This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S. |
| Date First Available | October 19, 2006 |
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Product Description
Flint/ Fire Starter with Lanyard, size 2-Inch by 3/16-Inch.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
79 of 83 people found the following review helpful
By R. Lofing
Amazon Verified Purchase
When I received my fire starter, I noticed the INCORRECT instructions on the package call this a "magnesium rod" and tell you to:
1)Gently shave a small quantity of magnesium with metal striker into a small pile of leaves or grass, paper, or leaves to start a campfire.
2) Strike the magnesium rod with striker.
3) The sparks will start the fire with shaved magnesium.
THIS IS NOT A MAGNESIUM ROD. It is a ferrocerium rod. This rod(#FS373) is only designed to make sparks. Do not shave off pieces of this rod into a pile of leaves. You will waste it and it will not work as it should.
That being said, this rod (actual rod length is only 1-5/8 inches, NOT 2" as stated in ad) works exactly as it should. I would not buy this for every day use, but I have tried it, trust it, and will keep it with me for emergencies.
1)Gently shave a small quantity of magnesium with metal striker into a small pile of leaves or grass, paper, or leaves to start a campfire.
2) Strike the magnesium rod with striker.
3) The sparks will start the fire with shaved magnesium.
THIS IS NOT A MAGNESIUM ROD. It is a ferrocerium rod. This rod(#FS373) is only designed to make sparks. Do not shave off pieces of this rod into a pile of leaves. You will waste it and it will not work as it should.
That being said, this rod (actual rod length is only 1-5/8 inches, NOT 2" as stated in ad) works exactly as it should. I would not buy this for every day use, but I have tried it, trust it, and will keep it with me for emergencies.
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By John Sawyer
Amazon Verified Purchase
Not a premium firesteel, but for the price it works well. The included striker is a bonus: You don't have to mess up a good knife blade. I haven't used it much, but it makes adequate sparks with sufficient pressure. Durability is unknown, but I'll carry this as a backup firestarter.
At first use, it will take some scraping to clear the black oxidation. Once you're through the oxide layer, firm pressure and a quick wrist will generate lots of very bright sparks.
Dryer lint is an excellent firestarter, and takes a spark well. For emergency fire kit, knead some vaseline (petroleum jelly) into some cotton balls. Penny sized pieces of this gooey mess burns quite well and for a while. lay a piece of dryer lint along side, and stuck to the cotton/vaseline and hit it with a spark!
The instructions say to scrape a pile of metal off the firesteel. With dryer lint or other good tinder, this is a waste of time....
At first use, it will take some scraping to clear the black oxidation. Once you're through the oxide layer, firm pressure and a quick wrist will generate lots of very bright sparks.
Dryer lint is an excellent firestarter, and takes a spark well. For emergency fire kit, knead some vaseline (petroleum jelly) into some cotton balls. Penny sized pieces of this gooey mess burns quite well and for a while. lay a piece of dryer lint along side, and stuck to the cotton/vaseline and hit it with a spark!
The instructions say to scrape a pile of metal off the firesteel. With dryer lint or other good tinder, this is a waste of time....
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By el_goate
Amazon Verified Purchase
It is very cheap. It broke the first time I tried it out. Snapped at the base where it connects to the grip.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
not to bad
its good for practice and is cheaper than Swedish fire steal but i like the fire steal has a bigger and hotter spark
Published 6 days ago by guy from jersey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pleasantly surprised
From all the reviews I read many complained about how small and fragile this ferro rod was, I received mine today and expected a matchstick thin rod that I'd be able to use once or... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Morquad X-2
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thanks
Thx for this product I got this from free my apps, I order it from the uk and got it within 10 - 15 days a long wait but worth it.
Published 9 days ago by Callum
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great tool.
This is great for camping. Don't have to worry about matches getting wet. Just give this striker a couple of swipes and you've got your fire!!
Published 21 days ago by Janet
5.0 out of 5 stars
cool
it is good for what it is it is not that easy to light a fire with these kind of devices but they all are the same and I got it done. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Manuel Correia
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works great! Lanyard is terrible, though!
Plenty of sparks and starts a fire no problem, but the lanyard completely fell apart right out of the box. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JesterGraphic
3.0 out of 5 stars
you are not getting what's in the picture
It works but your not getting the item in picture. The firestarter is very thin, and is embedded into a plastic rod. You get what you pay for. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Fred
3.0 out of 5 stars
firestarter
you will have difficulty making fire with this alone. Either buy one with magnesium with it, buy it separately, or bring a bic. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Zachary Griffith
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
Works fine. Of course there are many better items, but for the cost this is great to have in any emergency/bug out pack.
Published 2 months ago by gibsonlespaul2425
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun gift
I had previously bought these for my son and son-in-law and they just loved them! They used them so much that I just bought them again.
Published 2 months ago by P. Schuhmacher
