With a fire starter, it’s easier to start a campfire or barbecue! Introducing popular recommended EDC tools, how to use them and tips for setting fire. Let’s master the cool ignition tool that can be called the modern version of “flint stone” outdoors!
What is a fire starter?
A fire starter is a tool that uses a rod made of metal such as magnesium or ferrocerium and a striker to make a fire.
A common use is to use a striker or knife to scrape the rod, place the dropped powder on newspaper or tissue, and sprinkle sparks on it to ignite it.
There are many campers that are used as ignition items mainly by advanced users.
This palm-sized item, which is only 5 to 6 cm in size, is a strong ally in camping! It is one of the indispensable items for the bushcraft camp that uses natural materials such as pinecones and cedar leaves to make a fire.
This time we will feature such a fire starter! Introducing basic usage and recommended products.
How to use Fire Starter
We will explain how to use the fire starter in the following two ways.
- Start a bonfire or charcoal
- Single burner ignition
- Start a bonfire or charcoal
First, hit the rod against the starter and slide it to scrape. Then, the magnesium powder will fall on the tissue, so slide it stronger and faster to shoot the sparks, and if you hit the magnesium powder, it will ignite.
It may take some tricks until you get used to it, but the point is to sprinkle a lot of magnesium powder without getting scratched! If it ignites safely, it will burn to the leaves of cedar, etc., and the fire will be gradually increased.
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If the magnesium that has been scraped off does not ignite well, we recommend an ignition agent that contains about 80% of natural oil.
Smooth ignition is possible by using a fire starter on the wood chips that have been thinly cut from this wood with a knife or the like. It is also excellent that it has a rope and can be easily distinguished from other wood!
- Single burner ignition
A single burner that is often used for mountaineering and single camps in harsh situations. If you have a lighter, which is a compact ignition item like the fire starter, you can rest assured that you can’t use it when you take it out! There can be a happening.
Especially for electronic lighters, when the air pressure and temperature drop, the voltage may drop and it may be difficult to ignite, so check the ignition method of the burner using the fire starter here as well!
Put gasoline in the fuel bottle, install the fuel pump and connect the stove body.
Sprinkle a generous amount of gasoline and sprinkle magnesium powder around the stove.
If you rub the stick several times to make a spark, the gasoline will ignite. Unlike matches and chakkamans, you can’t bring the flame close to the stove, so you need to get used to ignition.
After all, the trick is to sprinkle a lot of magnesium powder so that the sparks will lead to gasoline!
If you want to know more about how to use Fire Starter, please also refer to the following articles.
10 Recommended Fire Starters
A fire starter that tickles the camper’s heart, why not give it a try? Most of the prices are reasonable and easy to obtain, and there are various types from simple and compact to full-scale ones with knives set. Here are 10 recommended selections!
Captain Stag Handy Fire Starter
Fire starter with the Captain Stag logo. Although it is compact, it is not so small that it is difficult to handle, and it is a nice point to get it at a reasonable price!
- Size: Ignition rod 20 x 11 x length 76 mm, plate 20 x 11 x length 67 mm
- Rod material: Magnesium alloy
Kurupika Fire Steel 8
A fire starter from the Scandinavian brand Kurupika, which is also available in Montbell’s online shop. With a rod made of philocerium, you can shoot sparks of about 3,000 degrees.
- Size: Length 12.5cm, Rod diameter 8mm
- Rod material: Philocerium
Mount Sumi Fire Starter ON1904FS
Fire starter of Mount Sumi, an EDC factory in Kyoto. A 5-piece set consisting of a magnesium rod, a blade with a scale and bottle opener, a fire-breathing rod, fat wood, and a storage bag with a carabiner.
- Size: W2 x D2 x H12 cm
- Rod material: Magnesium
Victorinox Mini Tool Fire Ant Set
The Victorinox Fire Ant Set, which is familiar with multi-tools, is an excellent one that can be stored in the cork bottle opener part of the company’s multi-tools. The handle of the fire starter body is made of phosphorescent material, so it will be easy to find even if you drop it in the dark.
- Size: Approximately 27mm
- Rod material: Ferrocerium
Ribitek Fire Starter Set
Ribitek’s Fire Starter Set comes with a magnesium rod, a multifunction scraper, a fire-breathing rod, and a storage bag with a carabiner to store them. It is a popular item that has a wide range of items that can be used to start a fire at a low price.
- Size: Overall length 11.8cm, Rod diameter: 0.8cm
- Rod material: Magnesium
Light My Fire Fire Steel Scout Army BIO
Light My Fire’s Fire Steel Scout Army BIO features a cute looking pop design. There are three colors, Coco Shell, Rusty Orange, and Slaty Black, and the number of firings is about 12,000.
- Size: Approximately 95 x 26 mm
- Rod material: Magnesium alloy
Gerber Fire Starter with Whistle
Gerber, known as a knife maker, sells a fire starter with a whistle. The whistle makes a sound of about 100 decibels, which is useful in an emergency.
- Size: Approximately 120mm
- Rod material: Magnesium alloy
Bushcraft Metal Match Pro 2.0
BushCraft Inc.’s Metal Match Pro 2.0 is an improved version of the popular “Metal Match Pro” striker that is easier to grip. Since you can put more effort into using it, it is easier to generate larger sparks.
- Size: Fire steel 108 x 27 x 20 mm, rod approx. 60 x 9.5 mm, striker 93.5 x 28 x 21 mm, storage state 108 x 27 x 23 mm
- Rod material: Ferrocerium
Mora Knife Companion Spark Replacement Fire Starter
This is a fire starter that can be stored in the “Companion Spark” of a Mora knife that can be used to start a fire. It also comes with the knife itself, so if you don’t have a survival knife yet, it’s a good idea to buy one at this opportunity!
- Size: ―
- Rod material: ―
Belmont Fire Starter Bracelet
Belmont’s Fire Starter bracelet has flint and scraper on the fasteners. In addition, it has functions such as a compass and whistle, so it can be used for various purposes.
- Size: Overall length approx. 255 mm, belt width approx. 22 mm, paracord 3.2 m (withstand load 220 kg)
- Rod material: Magnesium
Can I wholesale a $1 fire starter?
Fire starters can be wholesaled at $1 stores such as ceria, Daiso, and Can Do, as well as online shopping sites, EDC shops, and home improvement stores.
$1 camping goods are very popular and may be out of stock, but if you’re looking for something cheap, look for a $1 shop near you!
Also useful as disaster prevention goods!
A fire starter with a nostalgic feeling, like when I was a kid playing by rubbing stones together to disperse sparks. It’s very easy to use once you get the hang of it, but you need to be careful when handling it, just like any other ignition item. When transferring the fire after ignition, be careful not to ignite the sparks around you.
As an accessory that enlivens the atmosphere of the camp, as a disaster prevention goods in the event of a disaster that you do not know when it will occur. I want to have one fire starter for each family!
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