Black Beard Firestarter Test and Review

Tested out the Black Beard Firestarter yesterday. I started a small fire and overall it's a lightweight and compact firestarter. I wouldn't say that it's the best option for all occasions but if you were backpacking and needed something light weight it would be a good option.
I paid around $19 shipped for 2 of these so they are not cheap but it's a handy item to have even if there are better options on the market and it's U.S. Made!!

[@Epiphalactic]

Scrape a few times prior to spark. Get some of the ferro rod scrapings onto it first. That'll catch the spark a bit better.
Also, you need to get the rod closer to it. Set the rod onto the starter and really get close down to it. You don't need to scrape such a large amount of the rod. The smaller and harder you push, the more you'll direct the spark.

[@josephchandler2302]

Good tips! Thanks.