Colt
11-11-2006, 04:26 PM
I've posted this on a couple of other sites, but since y'all are actually geared this direction, here it is:
I've been using a magnesium block/flint for firestarting for more years than I can recall, but this works more efficiently and easier.
Welding torch striker. Put your favorite tinder in the cup, squeeze the handle and viola! Tinder stays in the cup so you can move it around without disturbing it, and it's one-hand operation. You can manipulate your kindling, fan flames, shoot zombies....whatever. It costs about $3.99 at Big Lots, and replacement flints are about $3.00 for a 5 pack. It weighs next to nothing, and takes up very little room.
It's considerably cheaper than other spark-based firestarters, and it works as well or better--and easier--than any I've tried.
To give credit when/where it's due, my wife thought of this while she was helping me weld up a project
I've been using a magnesium block/flint for firestarting for more years than I can recall, but this works more efficiently and easier.
Welding torch striker. Put your favorite tinder in the cup, squeeze the handle and viola! Tinder stays in the cup so you can move it around without disturbing it, and it's one-hand operation. You can manipulate your kindling, fan flames, shoot zombies....whatever. It costs about $3.99 at Big Lots, and replacement flints are about $3.00 for a 5 pack. It weighs next to nothing, and takes up very little room.
It's considerably cheaper than other spark-based firestarters, and it works as well or better--and easier--than any I've tried.
To give credit when/where it's due, my wife thought of this while she was helping me weld up a project