Light-My-Fire is a Swedish company that has a lot of innovative products for the outdoors man or anyone who goes camping or is on the move. Their FireSteel is a really nice fire starting tool that was designed for the Swedish Department of Defense but has since been made available for the civilian market as well. I picked one up to review it for you guys and have to say, it’s great for starting campfires, grills, etc. I have used mine most to start my MSR portable camp stove due to the fact that the gasoline can light very quick in a ball of flames and with this firesteel I can light it at a distance.
The firesteel comes in 3 different sizes (mini, scout, Army). The one I’ve been using is the Army model. Here are the specs on this version:
- Up to 12,000 strikes
- Works when wet and in the wind.
- Produces a spark that’s 5,500°F
- Spark is bright enough to be used as an emergency signal.
- Available in subdued colors.
- Includes its own striker which, is attached via para cord. This striker works great. You get a spark every time.
- Shipped and stored with a protective coating on the “flint” area. This is easily rubbed off with the striker or a blade.
This is a great piece of gear for anyone who spends time outdoors. In fact, you should have several of them if you’re in the outdoors a lot or a camper. 8/10.
Ben