$2.50 Magnesium Fire Starter - A Good Survival Kit Item?
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- Every survival kit needs a good fire starter and there are a lot of options. I decided to test a $2.50 magnesium block from Harbor Freight to see how well it works. Let's try to start a fire!
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A great tip that comes from Les shroud was to put the shavings on a piece of duc tape. That way, in high winds or snow or whatever, they stay in one place as you strike the fero rod. Neat trick!
Take fatwood and baton. Drive FW into stump, ignite from the bottom.
Turns FW into a slow burning torch. Uses less FW and gives off taller flame!
Love this Les Stroud tip. Thanks for sharing!
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Excellent tip
Been carrying these for years, got my first one when I was a kid growing up on a farm and camping/hunting with my dad.
They do take a bit more effort in prep than a standard fero rod, but work great with damp materials and tinder.
Another use for them is scraping the magnesium off and using that dust when I am making cotton pad and vaseline fire starters. I add the dust into it and dab the cotton in it and it works perfectly.
Cool idea
You scrape into a pile the correct way I hope. Unlike this human, correct?
As soon as you said “I like fire”, I sub’d!
A fellow pyro.
exactly the same story here :)
Same here 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Heheheh, yeah! Fire! Fire!
I’d like to add that in a survival situation....resources are key .....get used to minimalism. Just enough finite resource magnesium quarter sized flat is just as effective as the half dollar amount you stacked.....keep in mind as you scrape start from one side to evenly to the other otherwise you’ll end up breaking the ferro rod on day 3
For kindling pencil shavings work great. A few pencils and a cheap kid’s pencil sharpener will keep you in tinder for a good long while, and they pack super easy.
I got a few of these and made 3 modifications: Bought a couple feet of that beaded chain ( key making section - hardware store) and made longer chains, so I don't have to take the striker off and risk losing it in SHTF situation. I also wrapped the whole thing with Gorilla Tape, so I have tinder, even in wet conditions. Since the only thing that can go wrong with these is to lose the ferro rod, I ran a bead of Super Glue down both sides the rods.
Magnesium burns even while wet infact even better due to its chemical activity and the evolution of hydrogen
Thanks for letting me know about the Magnesium Fire Starter at HFT, they are still $2.49 @ Harbor Freight Tools, I was getting them @ Walmart for $4.46.
A fiver is still a fare price for something that might be needed to save lives. After your teenage son empties your bic™, that cost $3, while trying to smoke grass you'll be happier than if you forgot to take with you.
That's a CRAZY price 👍
This is the original Vietnam war style mag fire 🔥 block.
Bought one today at harbor freight for $1.99
I just got mine today for $1.69 they are really a hidden gem with a bargain like this
I got one for 1.39.
...how long are we gonna keep this up 😆
I've used magnesium fire starters since the 1970s (on the trail, and in the backyard grill). I've used magnesium to start fires on wet wood in the snow (in the Rockies, S. Nevadas, Appalachians, Sonorans, and Alps). They work, and $2.50 is an excellent prices. Great review. Ty!
Thanks. I appreciate it.
Yeah but one thing I noticed they're really hard the ones from Harbor Freight
*As long as you have time (when you are stranded you may be fighting cold/freezing conditions), take time to prepare your fire well!*
All about preparation.
Im wondering if you could store the shavings in a little satchel or maybe even like a little plastic bag u could slip in your wallet, just in case u were ever in a situation u might need to just light a fire ASAP ? Would they keep or would it be dangerous?
@@aphroditestan I've actually seen fire kits with the shavings in little ziplock baggies on amazon. I assume if you keep them contained, they won't just light up on you.
I've been carrying these in my fire kits since I was in the Boy Scouts. I have no idea why folks think they don't work, I've started fires in pouring down rain with fairly marginal and wet material with these things. One thing that I figured out pretty quickly is that even a fairly light wind will blow away the shavings pretty quickly so I make sure I am between the shavings and the wind, or I find another kind of wind break, whatever works.
I saw an episode of Naked & Afraid. Guy wasn't scraping the magnesium so only threw sparks at tinder. He failed at fire.
Many years ago I was out for a drive in the boonies with my family and we decided we needed a fire. I had one of those little fire starter things in the door pocket of my truck so I gave it a try. I fought and fought that little gadget but I never did get a fire. It made me mad so I started researching fire starters. Now, like you, I have made a hobby of making fire. I still have that little fire starter in my truck door pocket…I might make fire with it now!😆
I love them. I've been using them for years. They are Light weight, waterproof. They are semi easy to use and cheap. I carry one in my day pack, one in my truck, one in my BoB.
I wouldn't go on any outdoor excursion without one.
Thanks for your review. I tried one a year or two ago, and see now I didn’t scrape enough off ahead of time, and naturally, blamed the (HARBOR FREIGHT) fire starter. I got a fire finally but struggled from what I remember. Cool channel, very practical video, thanks
Thank you, i just bought 4 of the same kind and was looking for a video of how to use one and i happened across your video. Very helpful
They work great for $2.50 it’s a winner I’ve used before many times 👍🏻
I always those were more gimmicky than useful, but was properly introduced to them while taking a class with Cody Lundin. For exactly the reason you demonstrated one is in my little kit - thank you Cody. I’m not very accomplished using a piece of hacksaw blade so I have a proper scrapper on mine connected by a cord long enough that I don’t need to disconnect them. Thank you for this demonstration.
Thanks for the demo. I have several of these and never thought much of them. I'll have to make good use of them in the future!
Great pointers and excellent demonstration ~ Thank You !!!
I just bought one of these and thank you for helping me not look silly tomorrow when I try it camping
I love me some harbor freight. Headed up to one in an hour, making a tool haul run. Thanks Brian.
Nice. Fire started immediately. Good tool to have. Thanks.
I literally just bought one from harbor freight yesterday! Thanks for answering my question without even asking 🔥
Thank you so much for ALL you do for the the community!!!
Thanks for the support!
Thank you for sharing this information
I am surprised this worked so well. Thanks and take care.
I got one many years ago but I didn't know how to use it and I always wanted to know how it worked.
Keep up the good work
The HF fire starters frequently go on sale for $1.50 - $2.00. If you use your knife it is a lot easier than the hacksaw stub.
Also I get better results shaving the magnesium direct on my tinder shavings or cottonball.
I had one. Worked great.
Found one of these today in my garage and knew what it was but NOW, I know how to use it...THANK YOU!
Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for..
Great video. I love when the budget items work. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching.
They work! We carry one when we go hunting. The trick is to shave a good amount of magnesium like you showed in the video, I use a knife instead of the hack saw blade.
Love your enthusiasm for starting a fire keep up the good work
"I will endeavor to persevere..." That's my go to quote as well! Great video.
Bought one on a whim. I haven't tried it yet. I'm glad I bought it now. Thanks
Funny I've had one of those for years and didn't know the right way to use it Thanks!
Very good. Thank you very much
I bought 1 last Friday, I will definitely keep it handy!
Thank you for making this video. : ) I bought one of these and have never used it. I like that you real-timed the scraping. : D Great video.
I'm glad I watched this, I wrongly thought the ferro-rod was the only part that made the fire, since I couldn't make sparks fly from the part you scraped from. I see now that the whole thing is used to make a fire. I'm going back and buy some more!!! I'm so glad I watched this that I'm thumbs upping you and subscribing too.
Just bought this today at the harbor freight for $1.99. Can't wait to use it.
I have had one of those for years, never used it, thank you for the demonstration.
Dude! You gotta try that stuff out. Some things will fool you.
That magnesium bar, a Mora Heavy Duty knife, and a Bahco Laplander saw makes you king of the woods.
All righty then ;-)
I also carry a striker and a pack of flints. The strikers are made of aluminum and weigh almost nothing. The flints are so tiny, you have to be careful not to lose them. When you need a spark with little effort, a striker and flint will do the trick.
Good video. Thank you.
This is great! I picked up one yesterday out of curiosity. I used the little hack saw the wrong way (as if I was trying to saw a pipe). It didn't go well. I tuned in here today to see if lighting a fire with one of these was even possible, so - wow! Messing around, I set the bar on fire with a propane torch to see if I could get it to burn; it did!
I always tell my kids, if your in the wild, the best way to start a fire is with a bunch of newspaper, some kerosene, and a self starting propane torch. Haha!
Thanks for info. I bought 2 like yours from Walmart and I know they'll work now.
Thanks for a very good review 😁👍👍
I love these also, hint, put the striker on a course grinding wheel and get a sharp edge with a heavy burr, it scraps better and throws better sparks.
Lone Watie said that...excellent statement.
Great video. I have my original magnesium fire started, over 30 years old, still works.
Indeed
Price is good ! Thank You for the Video Brian !
Hello from Los Angeles, California. . . And thank you for this review!!! For many years I've been unsure about this Harbor Freight product. I am now convinced to get this for my young nephews who just moved up onto the BSA from Cub Scouts. This will surely teach them patience and and how to prepare to start a fire.
I'm glad it helped.
I think that's a good idea Brian thanks for the video
Thanks great information
Yes it's good to have a couple of them.
I apreacieate your honesty on things you test.
I try
I bought one a while back, I haven't used it yet. I was going to teach my grandkids how to use it. At least now I know it works. Thanks for the video.
Wow that was very helpful I've got 3 or 4 in each vehicle thank you Brian 😊
I like them. They’re great for a backup fire starter. They’re small and light and easy to tuck away in your bag in case of an emergency
I agree
Honestly, I never thought they worked. You convinced me. Thanks.
Glad I could help
The late, great, Chief Dan George. One my favorite movies and he was spot on.
I used a Coghlan's bar like that. Worked okay. I've read that some of the cheaper ones aren't pure magnesium and don't work wel, or even not at all. The way yours shaved, I think it's probably cut with another metal. Knowing the Chinese, probably lead.
Glad it worked for ya. Definitely a good option in wet conditions.
Thank you for sharing, Brian.
When I worked at a wastewater plant we were cleaning out the grit chambers and my shovel uncovered a Doan's stamp dated 6/84 Aviation. Found it in 2000 and it worked fine. Still in my pocket. Shame Doan's went out of business. Hard to believe if they were supplying the military
sweet, thanks
Thanks...they make a great gift for they guys
Thanks for the video. I was on the fence about the cheaper ones
Glad I could help
Thanks Brian for Another quality video thanks for sharing keep up the good work brother 👍
Thanks 👍
Good information. Thanks.
Thanks for this video I've decided to start caring a stump in my bug out bag
Me too,thanks for the heads up.wouldnt burn long without the stump
;-)
I never leave home without a stump.
Grey Silverback Every thinking man should follow your advice.
That's a ridiculous idea, personally I just carry a 10lb flamethrower a gallon of gasoline.
well done
Awesomely done! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching.
I never rated these, I do now! Terrific, thank you.
I'm glad it helped.
These things surprised me also. The value is outstanding
glad you posted this, brian. i, too buy the harbor freight "magnesium" starters when they go on sale. i've never had luck with any of the cheapie magnesium blocks (doan's does work great btw), but what i do is: put that block in a vice and then knock out the little ferro rod with a center punch, small phillips, etc... i put one in pretty much every bag own. i even have one in my wallet. it's not my primary ferro, but it makes an amazing backup rod and they take up hardly any space at all...
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, EVERYONE!
Yes, if you know how to use it.... The Flint alone is worth it; even if the Mg isn't so hot (they work for me)
Fair and honest reviews..... That's what we love about you sir!!! Blessings 🙏
Thanks. I appreciate it.
I just bought two today hehe! Sir, your channel has just earned another Sub! Looking forward to see more of your Survival on Purpose vids! 👍🏻 thank you.
2.50 great deal thanks
I'm glad I saw this video. That Magnesium Bar works well for me. Thanks for Sharing.
I have used them many times and they always work for me .
cool
Good video it was very helpful
Thanks you
Very sound advice. When you think you have enough go get two or three times more. Part of your success was making a nice pile of shavings. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work.
Have one , never used .Now a believer.
I bought this at harborfreight for $1.50 each. I bought 15 of them giving out out to my brother, dad and friends!
Good luck when it is windy. The space that it takes up could be filled with other fire started material. For example, the impregnate cotton Tinder Quik fire tabs. and/or more UCO matches.
Even little coffee stiring stick size fatwood.
Love it ! Too many folks have poo poo'd these too much. I've used them for years, and they work. The magnesium isn't always needed, but if it's super humid it comes in real handy.
looks like it
Great video it does work 👍
Add a handle to the fire starter and it’s easier to use. Take a 1” diameter dowel and cut a 3/8” wide groove in the end, deep enough to put a #6 stove bolt through the hole in the chain hole. I made several 1911 pistol style grips from 1”x4” and bolted to the fire starter. Scouts get a kick out of seeing me light the campfire with my pistol.
Thanks. Alot..for your. Help
These bars are great to pair with a fire cord lanyard and some fatwood. I keep a similar kit in my haversack most if the time.
Cool
Well done!
Thanks looks like fun
It is!
If you drill another hole or two in the bloc, you can scrape the magnesium flakes by "drilling" with a knife. Also, scrape some magnesium in advance into the case you keep the fire maker device in. Put the powder in a pieces of waxed paper & TP.
practice a few times before relying on it. When proficient carry it and a butane lighter.
OR just carry a butane lighter. 😁
Had one for years. Wouldn't be without it.
I bought a bunch of those and they work great
They work very well !!!! I came across I fire flair made by Orion you did a vid about 5 to 6 years ago!!! That goes in my fire 🔥 kit when I go on backpacking trips !!!
No scraping required on that one.
Very handy little gadget to have around
Indeed.
Picked one of these up at my local hardware store. Great tool! I keep in my tinder box with twigs and dry pine needles.
Very cool!
Great video and presentation... I’ve had one for almost 8 years just to play with, the rod does wear down but it took awhile for that.. they’re not expensive so $3-4 will get a new one.. I still use it to scrape the mag because I have other rods.... I would have used some of those pine needles in the background
Man I’ve loved fire since I was 4 even tho my house burned down I just love camping and the outdoors so much I can’t stand but love fire!
Brian, thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching.
Great video !