The fire starter combines a small and a magnesium block with a shaver/striking tool in one small, compact, lightweight package, That can fit in your pocket or easily.

Is it better to use Magnesium than a Ferro Rod?

Magnesium shavings will ignite with a spark from your ferro rod, they will burn hot, helping the rest of your natural tinder to ignite, Use Magnesium to aid your fire-lighting abilities in poor weather conditions such as heavy rain, or windy conditions. Use magnesium with your ferro rod. 

How to use a Magnesium Fire Starter?

Use the attached striker to shave fillings of magnesium off the block, place them in a little pile, and then strike the ferrocerium rod to create a spark, to ignite the pile of magnesium shavings. Then add your to ignite your campfire.

The magnesium burns hot and will help make lighting a fire in cold, wet, or windy conditions just a little easier. 

Description:

• Magnesium Fire Starter
• Lasts approximately 3000 strikes
• Size: 7.5 x 2.5 x 1cm