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post April 29th 2009 11:05 PM
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As its been many many years since I've looked into anything camping/surival, I know technology has improved greatly over the last few years.

So is there anything new out there that lasts forever, is indestructable and will always make fire?

Or is a flint still the best thing?

I also plan on getting some lighters & waterproof matches, but want some type of device that will always work forever.
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post May 8th 2009 7:01 PM
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One thing on the blast match is you have to have a hard surface to press it against. unless you want all of those sparks on your finger.


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post May 12th 2009 2:50 PM
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QUOTE (TomJefferson @ May 8th 2009 2:54 PM) *
They're not really junk, they just are a bit different to use so a little tricky on how to and where to and they also have a tendency to break, but even broken they're still one hell of piece of flint and steel.

Our first Blastmatch was given to my son, one of the NRA kits. The damn thing puts out so much spark, I almost caught my kitchen on fire trying it out. laugh.gif For what they do, they are amazing.

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Hmm. "a tendency to break" is not something I would like to explore. No matter how good/cool.

I am looking for the most durable products that will last (hopefully) a lifetime.

So will I be pretty happy with the Strikeforce quality?

Should I also pick up a couple magnesium sticks still also?

Are there different kinds/qualities of magnesium sticks? Or are they all the same?

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post May 12th 2009 3:00 PM
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Like I posted, the magnesium bar is my number 1 mechanical. They're just cheap, easy to use, and take up very little space. Some of the bars are a little harder to shave than others but I can't recommend by a brand. Its been kind of luck of the draw.

The Strike Force is basically the old Swedish Firesteel concept, which is a simple flint bar and carbon steel striker. The only difference is it comes in a neat little box.

Here's a link to some inexpensive Swedish Firesteels. These use hacksaw blades as strikers but they work great. I bought three of these just to throw into GHBs and try them out.

3 Sweadish Firesteels for $15

As you can see, its the same thing really.


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QUOTE (TomJefferson @ May 12th 2009 11:00 AM) *
Like I posted, the magnesium bar is my number 1 mechanical. They're just cheap, easy to use, and take up very little space. Some of the bars are a little harder to shave than others but I can't recommend by a brand. Its been kind of luck of the draw.

The Strike Force is basically the old Swedish Firesteel concept, which is a simple flint bar and carbon steel striker. The only difference is it comes in a neat little box.

Here's a link to some inexpensive Swedish Firesteels. These use hacksaw blades as strikers but they work great. I bought three of these just to throw into GHBs and try them out.

3 Sweadish Firesteels for $15

As you can see, its the same thing really.


Yes, call me a whore, but I like the neat little package/box the Striekforce comes in.

Is there anything wrong/junk about Swedish Firesteels?
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post June 11th 2009 2:50 PM
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Don't know if this has been said yet, but I own swedish fire steel. Works great.

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char cloth
magnifying glass
fire piston
Petroleum Jelly covered cotton balls
large fire steel
cell phone battery
steel wool
knife
fat wood
zip lock bags
harvest dry bark ,grasses, Cedar shavings, rubber strips from tie inner tubes etc.

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