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Swedish FireSteel Scout Firestarter

Item # 419441
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Key Features

  • Used by a number of armies around the world

  • 3000° C spark makes fire building easy

  • Ultra-light, durable design lasts for 3000 strikes

  • Also lights campfires, stoves, and gas barbecues

  • Bright spark can be used as an emergency signal


Our Price   $14.99

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Product Description
Used by a number of armies around the world, the Swedish FireSteel Scout's dependability has already made it a favorite of survival experts, hunters, fishermen, and campers. Its 3000°C spark makes fire building easy in any weather, at any altitude. Ultra-light, durable design lasts for 3000 strikes and works even when wet. Also lights campfires, stoves, and gas barbecues. Bright spark can even be used as an emergency signal. Weighs 1.1 oz.

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Swedish FireSteel Scout Firestarter
 
4.3

(based on 10 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact (7)
  • Lightweight (7)
  • Easy to setup (6)
  • Easy to use (6)
  • Durable (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry camping (10)
    • Survival (7)
    • Camping (6)
    • Day trip (5)
    • River (5)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (4), Casual/ recreational (4)
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Survivalist / minimalist (9)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (4)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    This Product Actually Works

    I purchased this product for my son because I wanted him to learn to create fire without matches, lighters, etc. It was almost too easy. As long as you have reasonably dry tinder ...Read complete review

    I purchased this product for my son because I wanted him to learn to create fire without matches, lighters, etc. It was almost too easy. As long as you have reasonably dry tinder and fluff it well, this sparker will ignite it. I will be purchasing a few more of these.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    it's ok

    decent i wouldn't say the best fire stater but it works ok

    decent i wouldn't say the best fire stater but it works ok

    Reviewed by 10 customers

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    1/4/2012

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great tool

    By Sean

    from NE Ohio

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Easy To Pack
    • Hot spark
    • Simple To Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Campgrounds
      • Day Trips
      • Winter Conditions

      Comments about Swedish FireSteel Scout Firestarter:

      I teach Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts how to build fires and winter survival. I use this tool as the primary sparking tool for boys from 2nd grade through high school. As others say, tinder is the key. Char cloth is nice but not required. The spark this tool throws is hot enough that it works just as well with dryer lint, frayed twine, cattail fluff, alcohol wipes (or purell and a bit of t-shirt), or my personal favorite, vasoline worked into a cotton ball. One spark from the firesteel and if you have your fire planned right, you're cooking in no time.

      If anyone has problems with this tool, they are doing 1 or 2 things, they have the metal piece upside down, not leaning forward or are not pushing the pieces together hard enough. But remember that 2nd graders do this every year for me so it's not that difficult to use.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      6/13/2011
       
      4.0

      Easy to use Fire Starter

      By Common Sense

      from Fort Wayne, IN

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Clear Instructions
      • Easy To Pack
      • Effective
      • Simple To Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds
        • Day Trips
        • River Trips
        • Road Trips
        • Winter Conditions

        Comments about Swedish FireSteel Scout Firestarter:

        I have personally not used it yet but I have seen it used and it is effective. Extremely easy to pack.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        12/1/2010

        (0 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Pro's and Con's

        By Morg

        from ny ny

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Easy Setup
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Difficult Setup
        • Difficult to Use

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Survival

        Comments about Swedish FireSteel Scout Firestarter:

        It is a poor all around tool.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (0 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        11/30/2010

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Very useful. Works well with dry tinder.

        By Gooldylocks

        from Ontario

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Creates lots of spark
        • Easy to Use
        • Lightweight
        • With little effort

        Cons

        • Requires very dry tinder

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Survival

        Comments about Swedish FireSteel Scout Firestarter:

        Great product. Leave it to the Swedish folk to design such a simple, quality and useful product. It has saved me on a number of occasions from spending a cold night in the bush. So long as you can find very dry tinder (sometimes you have to be imaginative) it will work like a charm.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        10/31/2010
         
        5.0

        I LOVE IT

        By lil twist

        from haysville kansas

        About Me Environmentalist

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Durable
        • Easy Setup
        • Easy to Clean
        • Easy to Use
        • Hot Surface
        • Lightweight
        • Powerful

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds
          • Day Trips
          • River
          • Survival
          • Trips
          • Winter Camping

          Comments about Swedish FireSteel Scout Firestarter:

          i love them and i use it every weekend!

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          10/30/2010

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          IT ROCKS

          By twist

          from Haysville KS

          About Me Environmentalist

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Durable
          • Easy Setup
          • Easy to Clean
          • Easy to Use
          • Hot Surface
          • Lightweight
          • Powerful

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Camping
            • Campgrounds
            • Day Trips
            • River
            • Survival
            • Trips
            • Winter Camping

            Comments about Swedish FireSteel Scout Firestarter:

            i love it i go down to the river most every weekend and that the only thing i need (besides tinder) to light a fire. plus its REALLY LIGHTWEIGHT.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            6/6/2010

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            it's ok

            By asskicker

            from lawercburg, in

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Pros

            • Compact
            • Durable
            • Easy Setup
            • Easy to Clean
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backcountry Camping
              • Campgrounds
              • River

              Comments about Swedish FireSteel Scout Firestarter:

              decent i wouldn't say the best fire stater but it works ok

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Minimalist

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              5/20/2010
               
              5.0

              Nice product

              By Robert

              from Keystone Heights, FL

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Compact
              • Easy to Use

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backcountry Camping
                • Survival

                Comments about Swedish FireSteel Scout Firestarter:

                Very hot spark

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  Since I'm a Boy Scout i was wondering if this was worth buying (it's shipping right now)
                  Asked on 4/25/2010 by Daniel the danny from Spring, Tx

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                    yes it is deffinetly worth buying

                    Answered on 5/13/2010 by Dan the backpacker from Spring, TX
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