| Swedish Firesteel- Scout Model |  | Brand: Light My Fire
Category: Sports
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Rating: 27 reviews
Sales Rank: 180
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ASIN: B0013L4F1U
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| Features:
| • | Durable - Scout model lasts 3000 strikes | | • | Produces a 3000C (5,500F) spark | | • | Works when wet | | • | Bright spark - can be used as emergency signal | | • | Available in several distinctive colors |
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Product Description
Originally developed for the Swedish Department of Defense, Swedish FireSteel is a flash of genius. Its 3,000C 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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 22 more reviews...
Perfect for fastpacking November 19, 2008
This effective tool is perfect for fastpacking. It is very effective and easy to use. The hot sparks really fly!
 Swedish Firesteel scout model November 7, 2008
Sparks right up. But I bought it for a camping trip, then forgot it and did not go camping again the rest of the summer. Kids and I will plan a trip next year after the winter.
HOT! October 30, 2008
Very good little fire starter. Seems like it will last a long time. Solid construction, hot sparks.
it makes fire... wow. August 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
it's small, compact, and can make fire. granted, you could just as easily pack a disposable lighter with you, and get "instant fire" (but where's the fun in that?)
the first day camping, it was hot and dry. i used a pile of crumbled dry leaves and twigs as kindling. after making some sparks by rubbing the metal thing against the black rod, the fire started up almost immediately. i couldn't believe how quickly it started. it was actually pretty scary to think how easily dry leaves catch on fire when you add some sparks. the metal flat thing actually has "top" written on it. i highly suggest listening to it, because if you hold the metal thing upside down, it doesn't work all that well.
the second day, it rained, and my mighty fire had died. i had to rebuild the firepit using wet wood, and damp leaves. the leaves were simply too wet to get started up with the sparks. I then grabbed a few squares of dry toilet paper to assist. it was dry, but i guess the air was humid, and even when some of the sparks landed directly on the paper, it just didn't seem to want to catch at first. it took a while, but after moving the paper around, and making a little bowl out of it, the sparks eventually lit the paper, and i had fire.
if you're going to rely on this thing, it works great. i highly suggest packing along some cotton balls in a zip lock bag, or maybe some dry toilet paper in case it rains. otherwise find some dry grass/leaves and you're good to go.
Works Well July 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm an active Dad in the Boy Scouts. Wilderness Survival Camp Out Weekend was more difficult for the Scouts because no Team was able to make fire. If the Teams would have had "Light My fire" available they would have had fire. This flint and Steel works GREAT! I strongly recommend that every camper and survivalist carry one with them!!! I've even put one in my emergency Fanny Pack that stays in my car, all the time. Buy one, it is well worth it.
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