What is the Best Firesteel?
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- Опубліковано 1 бер 2016
- Firesteel Armageddon:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003...
Cord LOCK LIGHT:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001...
ESEE Ferro rod:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A...
Light MY Fire:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004...
Doan Magnesium:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001...
Aurora Firesteel:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003...
UST Blast Match:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009...
Firesteel Gobspark Orange:
firesteel.com/gobspark-armaged...
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Great video. My dad passed away and I'm finding things that he used for survival to take care of us and I'm trying to learn more by myself now. A little knowledge is better than none i guess.
That first one looks great for lighting your thumb.
the best one is clearly the one thats in your pocket when you need it
Fair point
Noice
That goes for anything. The best camera is the one you have when you need to take a picture. The best EDC tool is the one you have when you need to use it.
No shit sherlock
@doubledrats235 so true. The best Axe is the only one with you. The best computer is the only one you have. The best wristwatch is the one on your wrist.
Thank you for this review! Years ago I used a firestarter like your military issue one. But recently, my "camping" trips are in an off-grid cabin with a wood stove. I thought I was prepared with several lighters and those fireplace starters. But during my last trip up to the cabin, it was 20 degrees when I arrived and I had a rough time getting the fire started. That's when I realized I wasn't as prepared as I thought I was. THANK YOU for showing the items and making comments about fine motor skills. As I am getting older, I am going to need one of the larger ones - as my grip isn't what it used to be. Thank you so much for this review.
Thank you very much! This helped me improve my technique and now I'm having much more success with my ferro rod. I probably should review this from time to time to make sure my technique doesn't degrade!
Appreciated you mentioned deteriorating motor skills when using these things and you're right about the magnesium, it can help a lot in wet and windy conditions especially if you have a little tape (any kind) to collect the shavings on to, even a band aid will do. Great stuff!!
jelkel25 I designed my fire kit based on redundancy. I always have magnesium on my kit. For those who think all you need is a Bick lighter, Have you ever tried to light a cig lighter when is 30 below and windy?
F Furtado Yes, I have tried to light fires at 30/40 below. I learnt to have two Clippers in my pocket if there's going to be any sort of jazzy weather though you are correct, sometimes even that won't work. A few extra tricks in the fire kit usually helps, petroleum jelly, cotton balls, a small spray bottle of surgical spirit (Good rubbing alcohol), hexi blocks or yesterday's newspaper with a fire steel. I'd rather have the odd extra on me than find things getting desperate.
The tape is a great idea! I have never seen anyone use it for that purpose. Thanks for mentioning that.
i am addicted to this channel its so amazing! i live in london uk, i cant wait to see more and more urban survival! this is my school to it! thank you Sir you are awsome please give us more Gray man staff!! will also get the online version of the dvd, just waiting for my salary lol
Gobspark Armageddon. We've got one in each vehicle kit. My favorite as well! It's hard to use most firesteels with gloves on... no problem with this one. And I really think the gobs of sparks that come off it are fantastic. I like the idea of the using the cord lock light. Great way to purpose that. Thanks Scout.
I agree with everything you have stated in this video. I've had two Blast Match's fail on me. On one of them the plastic holding the rod broke and the other the striker broke off. It would be a great fire starter if someone would re-engineer it out of aluminum instead of the fragile plastic. Bought A Gob-Spark and a Fire steel 4.0 w/magnesium rod. Both are great fire starting tools. They now have a place in my survival kit.
Great Video! It's always great to hear good information by someone that's qualified thank you so much for your time and your service!
I would like to add if I may.......regardless of which fire steel one chooses to carry or use, one needs to "practice", and get familiar with what it takes to actually get a fire started with it. One needs to be skilled in starting a fire, and not just think your going to use it when your in that moment of need. That's a disaster waiting to happen. The "mag-slab" requires a lot of practice more than the other's shown in this video......but, none the less, a good fire starter "if" you familiarize yourself with how it works. Anyway, that's my two cents. Remember guys, get out there and PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE with your fire steels, now is the time to hone your skills, NOT when you find yourself in a real life situation......you may not have the time to "figure it out." Just think about that. Stephen, Ohio
+BuckeyeBushcraft L. I AGREE 1000% Stephan !
Funny you mention, my son learned this lesson this week while camping. Great review and must practice in all different climate & wood types.
BuckeyeBushcraft L.
Best comment!!! First time I tried to light a fire using a fire steel, I got lots of blisters on my hands ,but couldn't ignite the tinder..... actually I was using "dry" leaves, and grass, that I gathered from the ground, believing they were really dry and ready to use as a good tinder! Then, after watching some videos on UA-cam, I've learned how to collect dry tinder from the trees, pine needles, stuff hanging from the branches, barks, dried bamboo fibers, etc... No matter how good and fancy your equipment is, you gotta try it before going to the woods, and first of all, learn how to make your " dry tinder nest"!!! Good luck to all of you!
I work with a few guys and when I went camping with one of them he was surprised I always use a ferro rod, then we were talking about it at work one day and another coworker said 'i figured I'd learn how to use it when I have to" I laughed.
Its really not hard to get a fire going with one if you know what you're doing. Only difference is prep to me.
I usually use a 1/2" one since you can get a much bigger spark off the longer rod. but no difference with smallers.
I found the biggest difference is what you use to strike. The strikers that come with are hard since its all in your fingers, if you use the spine of a knife you can use your whole hand so its easier. Either way after getting some shavings of tinder I can get a fire going after a few strikes. I always laugh when i see people holding a rod away and launching sparks at their tinder.
+BuckeyeBushcraft L. Amen. Practice is absolutely the key. So many people spend a great deal of money and time looking for the best fire starter out there trying to find a great knife that will be a great striker and a Ferro rod that will strike a ton of sparks and the best tinder that will take the spark and ignite and all of that is great BUT the BEST fire starter, The only fire starter you really need to invest in is YOU. The person. If you don't have the experience and the practice and the muscle memory down you will have a hell of a time getting the ferro, Tinder, Scraper to work. If you do have the practice and experience then you can take some of the crappiest equipment out there and still get it to work. Of course there are exception to that where you will find natural material may end up working better than the man made equipment but again that is only if you have invested in yourself enough to practice.
I bought one of the light my fire ones and it came with a saftey whistle on the steel bar i was impressed 10/10 recommend
Trouble with light my fire is they're kinda small and expensive
Best Ferro Rod comparison review I've watched. Many thanks!
just excellent! i have some of the early magnesium with a portion of hacksaw blade attached by leather lace and thought these were no longer made--glad to see they are. i plan to get some new ones cause of your video.. thanks!
Thanks much for this review, which helps total noobs [like me] as well as hardcore outdoorsmen, alike. Nicely done. I bought one like your Marine Corp one just for emergencies and now I know better how to use it, thanks to your demo.
Thanks for the instructions on striking the Ferris rod!
Great video, thanks for the round-up. It's important to know the use of the firesteel. In my ultralight titanium cook kit is a Light My Fire mini along with a Wazoo ceramic striker, ten grams total (1/3 ounce). It lights my alcohol stove every time, and my wood stove because I have cotton wool with petroleum jelly kindling. And I'm in Scotland that is, let's be honest, rarely more than a few hours walk away from a farmer or village. But if I were a bushcrafty type in US-style wilderness with feather-stick fires and maybe several days hike from civilisation I would feel under-prepared: I'd want a shower of more and hotter sparks.
Very instructive video about how to choose your fire steel. Many of them are useless in the field. Only 2 sizes and designs are good choices. I agree
Great vid! Really enjoy your vids and learn something from each one. Keep up the great work
nice overview ,from the different types of fire steels
my first was the blok magnesium,i have bought it over 20 years ago
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steve
Great video, as always,Jack....I base many of my purchases off your recommendations because you know what you are talking about!I like and respect your philosophy of use for most situations and items...It all makes sense to me....keep up the great videos and advice!
Really appreciate that Kathy
Very Good Comparison Video! Sometimes I hold the knife next to the tinder and pull back the ferro rod like you showed. Most of the time I do it the correct way. Bob
I still have a Strike Force that was made for Gerber over 20 years ago. thanks for the video.
Thanks for your video, you have pointed out in the technique part of your video why I have so far failed to light anything with my light my fire 2 fire steel. :D
The best one is the one you have in your pocket with you, when you need it
Yes buddy
the best explanation, from technics and variety of options, great video.
I just bought UCO Titan Fire Striker at Cabelas Canada 🇨🇦,,can't wait to try it,I also like Couglands Ferro Rods and Magnesium slabs...So much fun to practice to use it with cheapest Mora Companion Carbon steel,,,Yes i had to sharpen the spine but now is AWESOME...Sparks like crazy and it will make a fire 🔥...
Here's a tip, use a piece of Hacksaw blade for a striker, you will get the hottest sparks off any firesteel out there!
I do this, too. FAR better than included strikers and with greater options.
I grind the spine and spine side edges to expose the steel and grind a point to the blade for gouging holes. Use the spine of the blade for striking.
I cut them to be as long as possible for whatever they're carried in. Can also be used for sawing... :-)
jolly fresh harbor freight sells a magnesium striker like shown with a hacksaw blade striker. Not saying buy that one, but that’ll give you an idea of what they’re talking about
What I said
I have had the Firesteel Armageddon for a few years It works great.
Great explanation on fire steels. Love the kool aid comment. It's refreshing to see someone who has a genuine opinion rather than just listening to what all the "experts" say. I will say that I don't mind the magbar having a smaller ferro rod. I can normally get a fire going with one strike rather than 4-5 with a standard rod.
Thanks for the information.
I have a few firesteels myself including Mag. Blocks in all my camping & hunting packs but do like the large Armageddon one which I think I'll be getting soon.
S
Just received my Gobspark Armageddon. Heck of a nice firesteel, can't wait to test it out.
The sound at 03:00 will haunt me forever.
There is a good scientific reason why you and I feel hate/revulsion when hearing the high-pitched nails across a chalkboard sound. A long time ago our ancestors had a predator who made very close to that same sound before/as it attacked from the sky. Although I can't remember the name, scientists said it was a very large bird/vulture/condor-like thing.
As I understand it one of our ancestors happened to have been born with a gene mutation that instinctively caused hate/revulsion to the disturbing sound. The next few generations of children also possessed the screech-hating gene. Most of those who survived to reproduce had the mutation as well.
good video, info on salt water on ferro rod very good
Incredibly helpful. Thanks so much!
My blast match broke after 2 yeas of having it, so I made it into a key chain ferro rod. It still works amazingly. The magnesium/flint striker I love. It takes more work than most fire starters but is more reliable then most out there. I always say 2 ways to make fire, and one should be the magnesium bar. The 5" x 1/2" is always a favorite of mine, it has yet to let me down. The other's I have very little experience with. I have used some of them but not enough to say anything about them.
Thank you sir. You are definitely saving peoples lives by providing survival skills knowledge. Keep up the good deeds and please make more videos about how to survive outdoors. Much love brother. 🦆 (just noticed this video is 5 years old, maybe an updated version would be great and possibly other/best/all ways to start a fire too, if you haven't already)
You got a new subscriber. I will be checking out your videos for sure.
Really great video! I have found that not all ferro rods are made equally. I think they'll all do the trick, but it just depends on how hard you may have to work to get some of them going because of size, quality, etc. I like a bigger/thicker ferro rod with a nice sturdy handle. I always use the back of my knife as the striker. I don't much care for the attached strikers, but some of them are pretty good. A lot of it comes down to trial and error.
***** I agree.
Great review, thanks. Amazon has the Firesteel Armageddon listed as "currently unavailable.
Thanks. There are SO many choices out there.
Enjoyed the video. I just made a handle for my rod by using a slate turkey call rod. Keep up the good videos. Enjoyed
Ferro rods decay if left wet. I seen some with big chunks broken off. All your left with is some powder...Best to keep it covered to start with.
I just bought a camp firestarter at the dollar store for $3 and it works great.They're also selling a mini foldable shovel with a pick for $4 and its compact and very durable.
Thank you for doing the research and sharing! appreciated!
Hey Jack. I saw the topic and had to check it out. Sounds like your experience jives with my own. I tested dozens of different mfg's for the Modular Survival Kit project, came to the same conclusion and also carry products of the same mfg, which I'll use until it dies or I find something better. Keep up the great work!
- Cache
I have the firesteel which is issued to the Swedish military which have the tool, combination whistle and striker together on a lanyard. I like it because of the color orange which makes it easy to find.
Great presentation of valuable information. Thanks very much.
I'll be damned. I have Speedy Sharps laying around and never thought of that. Former FMF Doc here, keep up the good work.
glad i watched this. almost drank some of that coolaid about pulling the ferro rod up against the knife instead of just stick the rod down on the surface and strike it with the knife like i have always done
good thorough comparison. Thanks for sharing!
love your videos, you're so cool man ! cheers from Turkey !
Great review - very helpful. One word of advice - there are cheap Chinese magnesium blocks out there that do not burn. The magnesium flakes greatly enhance a fire steel and burn in the rain. but if you buy one that is not a Doan test it first. If the magnesium flakes don't burn throw it away.
Nice video great topic, love the last one you showed
If you want to ignite a Trangia stove there's a third way of making fire: you hold the igniter still and draw back the firesteel. So the sparks falls into the alcohol and ignites it very well.
That is a sweet hat! Tan and black great color combo.
The hacksaw blade used to strike the magnesium block, the hacksaw blade also produces sparks when it is struck by a sharp flint.
Great review and info. I have 3 of the mag block fire starters and love them for short term uses. I had no idea salt water affected them tho. Again thanks for the video and info Semper Fi Brother.P.S. I subscribed to your channel.
I have a second rod attached to my magnesium block firestarter. Also take a hack saw blade snap it in half and wrap it with duck tape. The adhesive holds the magnesium firestarter in one spot and the adhesive is also flammable. Works great longer striker and great fire starter all in one
Thank you. I'm from the era of of the magnesium block with built-in flint, and using a knife blade.
This was a very informative video. Great job at comparing the advantages and disadvantages of each firesteel.
Based on your review I bought 3 of the Gobspark Armageddon fire starters and I am very pleased! I've tried many ferrocerium rods over the years and didn't expect what this delivered. Sparks went from chest high all the way to my floor! I've never seen this before! The striker has the sharpest edges I've seen and the case holds the Gobstricker securely. Yes you can use this with gloves or trembling hands. quality is superb. I tried it on my stairs and a spark went down about 5 or 6 feet! Never seen that before! Cannot practice on any of my floors or stairs with carpet. My wife has seen me strike many fire rods but she said none have had the sparks the firesteel.com rod delivered. WOW! What a survival treasure.
I hope the next purchase is a fire extinguisher and a quality divorce attorney!
great vid thanks for all that you do I really like your channel.
A clipper lighter. Or a Zippo lighter with extra flints in the bottom. You can replace the cotton with hemp or other firestarter. Foolproof and one handed also.
I've always wanted one of those speedy strikers u were talking about w the red handle! Nathan 4071 makes some gr8 ferro rods
I really enjoy your content great looking vids
I like the master blaster because it is one-handed you never know when you might need that
Been using gobspark armageden for a couple years, their great
Great tips thank you for the info my friend
Great comparison video. Thanks.
I use a bic Lighter it is more reliable quicker and works its also lighter to carry.
Thank you for sharing I enjoy this very much good work!
Nice over-review :)
Thanks - Martin
very informative, picked me up a harbor fright magnesium fire starter. worked pretty well with me having no experience. I've always been a zippo and bic man, but would like to hear your thoughts on the cheapo harbor fright kit.
Love the speedy sharp
Thanks for the video, just bough 2 from your link!
Great video, thanks for making it.
Good Comparison, Good Video - Sub'd. THat blast match looks like a great idea that was just underbuilt.
Agreed
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UST makes the Strike Force too. Same rod but has a long striker. If it breaks, it's still useable. Also has a place to keep tinder.
I love my blastmatch. I've started a huge amount of fires with it, and it usually lights dry fibrous and/or resin baring plant matter in one go. Yes you pretty much need a hard surface, but that's easy to find pretty much anywhere. I have lit thermite with it from a distance just using my finger, but that's generally not on hand anywhere. Lmbo
Blastmatch is great insurance
i really like the sparks I get using a speedy sharp on my ferro rod.
Thank you for your video. It was helpful.
I like your videos. very useful information. Great on point presentation...
Well done! I always learn something! Finally something to make my list shorter;0) blast match out...
I always liked the Mag and firesteels combo
This is easy. The Plain Jane Ferro rods 6x1/2" and 4x3/8, with the 4" being favorite because it's the largest I can comfortably carry on a key chain. I've used most of the ones in your video.
I'm not trying to insut but I believe a fire starter rod is pointless in a keychain. Better off carrying a lighter in a urban environment
These magnesium rods are better suited for wilderness
@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess I'm in the woods a lot. I travel in wild places a lot. I use the ferro rod I described for virtually all my fires. I'm also in cold weather often, where bic lighters have under performed for me. While I carry a bic lighter in my pack (mostly for lighting my canister stove), I don't trust them as much as a zippo fuel lighter (peanut lighter) or my Ferro rod (which always works, and seeing as how it's on my key chain is always with me). As far as urban environments, I have very little experience with those.
@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess At the risk of sounding like a complete idiot, I have to ask you a couple of questions that are just nagging at me. First question, why would a person design a fire lighting system for an urban environment? They're in an urban environment. Second question, what is different about the two environments (wilderness and urban) that you would say a Ferro rod is apropriate for one, but "useless" for the other? Don't Ferro rods work in all conditions, never run out of fuel unexpectedly, strike with any hard sharp object, don't blow out with a stray gust of wind, don't require you to hold a valve open to keep them lit, and can easily be used with gloves on, whether your in the country or the city?
I have most of the fire steels u have there. Gotta agree the gobspark is my favorite by far
very nice man,great video!
worthy! just what i needed.
Good Vid! Thanks for the insight.
Great video and very informative
I kept the magnesium block along with a different fero rod just for using the magnesium
Hey boss I enjoyed the video was very informative you had a good selection of firesteels my only comment is with all the different Fire Starting products why go with firesteel I mean there's blast match and pull rope fire starter chemical fire starters and my personal favorite which everybody overlooks road flares
That was a helpful vid. Thanks.
I've got a Gobspark from Firesteel.com and love it. Their rods seem to have more magnesium and throw the big globs of burning material. They've never let me down (hope I didn't just jinx myself).
Scott Hill, do their rods work well with high carbon knives?
Thank you!
Yes. High Carbon or Stainless, it doesn't matter. As long as there's a sharp 90 degree spine on the knife.
Scott Hill Thank you! =D
LOL, me too. Just ordered two Gobsparks, :-)
Nice to see you setting the sheeple straight on magnesium. I heard there was a few on the market with sub Parr magnesium, which I think is where this whole "magnesium strikers are useless" idea comes from. But I've always been a fan of having tinder integrated into the striker. The trick is to take the time to shave a nice big pile of magnesium to ignite then arrange the filings into a long thin line so you get a decent burn time rather than a quick flash .
Yeah there are other strikers that throw bigger showers of sparks and those that will last longer but the integrated ones I've owned have always got the job done quite effectively. And while those fero rods are small, you're still gonna get hundreds, if not thousands, of strikes out of it, plus a good supply of tinder that's not susceptible to the elements.
Making a line to increase burn time, outstanding!
Thank you for that but of knowledge, simple but efficient
I'm about to buy my first ferrous rod. Who makes the one with the black handle with compartment inside and also has a compass. I like this video a lot. very informative! Thanks
Excellent video. I have the same opinion on the blast match, good for one handed use. Firesteel.com and ESEE adv kit are the best ive used.
Clicked on this video and said to myself "I'm NOT watching all 10 minutes of firesteels". Nope, that was a lie. Good video! Good tip on the cord as tinder as well.
yep . almost didn't click when I saw it was 10 min but enjoyed the whole video .
great video and instruction
I bought a couple of the Aurora ferro rods. Also, I've had the Coghlan ferro rods. With both the Aurora and the Coghlan's, at some point they stopped sparking, at all. This was the case even though both rods had been lightly used. They wouldn't spark with any striker that worked fine with other rods that I've had. It was as though they only had a relatively thin layer of striking material only on the outside of the rod. Bad news if you're in a survival situation, and I won't buy either of those ferro rods again.
I'm a fan of my enclosed fire steel that is similar to the aurora except a bigger rod with a standard striker. Can't remember what brand it is. Using a fire steel is definitely a great skill to have but I personally keep a few lighters close by and would be my go to if I was injured and only had one mobile hand.
The best tinder trick I know, which was taught to me as a kid, is to take your pocketknife (or striker) and rapidly scrape a area of your denim jeans. It will quickly accumulate a nice ball of fluffy lint that catches very easily.
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Watch this video
If you don't have jeans on you could use belly button fluff and fluff from between the toes. Imagine their faces if you busted that one out.
Sorry. I couldn't help myself
OMG … Now that cracked me up … true LOL