By far my favorite firesteel out there
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By far my favorite firesteel out there. I have come to like the harder variety of firesteel and light my fire makes the best one on the market.  Very easy to start fires with this if you prepare and practice with it.
4104501
I love going on hikes into them mountains or woods during extended weekends off of work and this is a permanent part of my mini survival kit. it's waterproof, small and lightweight, and can be attached just about anywhere (if necessary) such as a belt loop or keychain. The firesteel takes about 30 seconds to learn how to use and it performs consistently. If there was anything to complain about, it's that the black paint doesn't stay on or long (what a surprise!) but that's to be expected.
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I've had several knives on my Amazon wish list since moving to the rugged hills of TN almost 6 months ago and, after receiving the Blize Tec Rescue Knife, I don't need any others. I am thrilled with this purchase! First, it arrived more than a week earlier than expected and the packaging was impressive. As a female, I really enjoy the weight and ease of use in the blade as well as the tools. The nylon pouch is a perfect look and fit on my belt and I wear it confidently when I'm working outdoors.

When I first pulled the knife out of the box and removed the LED flashlight and fire starter, I was at first concerned that they might not stay securely in their respective holders. However, I was delighted to see that they fit quite snugly. The flashlight is held magnetically and is easy to pull out and insert back in. The fire starter doesn't appear to be held magnetically; however, it is made to fit snugly as well and stays in its place quite sturdily.

I foresee many uses for my new knife and am excited about using it on a daily basis as I climb the hills and work on our rugged terrain. I hope you enjoy yours as much!
4884747
I have read several reviews about people not being able to produce sparks with this firesteel. I got mine today and scraped off the protective black coating on the magnesium (they put this on there so it will not spark during shipping). I used the striker that came with the firesteel and only got one small spark. I decided I needed to use more pressure and the thing immediately broke and scrapped up my finger. So I switched to my knife and gave it a shot and I got almost as much sparks as with the Swedish firesteel. This is a decent one but I would go with the Swedish firesteel even though it wears down more quickly than this one.
605352
Okay so I originally got this as a gift for my wife, but now I use it more than her. I tried to teach my wife how to make a fire with a knife and rod but it didn't really happen the way I planned.  The steel is solid and I have it nicely patina ed so it doesn't rust at all. The mechanics of are so simple. We keep it in our camping gear and day trip bag. I should just buy 50 of these and put one in every bag,  car cubby,  bike pouch,  heck I should duct tape one to my basement ceiling just in case. Awesome product.
2523778
The details on this model are fantastic.  Comes with some great cards especially for an earlier wave - it's still quite useful.  Got my butt kicked by this and a TIE Punisher so don't take the Firespray for granted!
1494476
Great little kit to keep on your person lets start with the fire rod small but very affective throws a nice spark the knife is very well made unlike other brands I've owned that bend and can't be re-sharppend this blade is the best by far I've seen incorporated 550 paracord always a survival must as well as jute now this piece is not just there for looks if you pull it out and fluff it up makes great fire starting material and you can use fire starter and jute without disassembling the bracelet
all in all a must have for any on any outdoor hike definitely get one five stars they took a simple survival tool and made it a million times better
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Pros:Great quality for the price.  Comfortable grip. The Scandinavian grind makes it easy to sharpen.  Light weight and the fire steel with the sharp 90 degree grind on the back edge of the blade work together very well.  Easy to light a fire with decent tinder.  My favorite sheath of any of the many knives I own.

Cons: The blade is slightly smaller than the Mora Companion without the polished surface.  The secondary grind they put on the tip of this model makes it harder to keep your angle on the tip when sharpening.  (I knew these things when purchasing so I won't count them against it)
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best knife in my arsenal so far This thing is a beast 11 inches of pure powerful metal my i was iffy at first But first of all they paracorded it great the sheath is better than i thought (still have to reinforce) but the knife is polished clean fire rod works although i won't need it so that is a Plus two this knife is perfect for the young woodsman im 17 and it fits me well the best part it was expected delivery on the 24th-29th but came on the 23rd Shipping from washington TOO and im on the other side of america  I love the knife all i can say if this knife came with jerky i would give it 12/10 but since i cannot i will give it 5 stars and 10/10
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This saw lives in my backpack.  I cut firewood with my Silky Katana, and use this for processing firewood and building shelter on the trail.  It is surprisingly sharp and effective.  I expected it to be excellent, and yet it still exceeded my expectations.  I have used a lot of trail saws over the years.  This is the best, by far.
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One of the finest two-handed fire starters you will find. Actually fits on a mechanics key ring (the wire cable type). Gives a great spark every time. Construction and materials are top-of-the-line. I did previously mention "two-handed" fire starter because some people prefer a one-handed fire starter just in case of an injury to one arm or hand. This would not make a good fire starter for those who are searching for a one-handed fire starter. However, I keep more than one fire starter in my kit and as far as the two-handed fire starters are concerned, this is the best there is in my opinion.
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The Fiskars Super Splitter (FSS) is awesome.  I have lived with an 8 pound maul in my hands and the first time I swung the FSS I heard a halleluia choir off in the distance.  I have heard how sharp this thing is but never realized this until I had it in my hands.  You would think its sharpness would make it prone to stick in a log but the non stick coating really works.  The FSS should be a vital part of your firewood arsenal.  The price was cheaper than anywhere I could find and throw in free shipping!  Wow.
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This thing is pretty awesome. Looks cool on the arm, easy enough to put on and take off (unlike some other paracord bracelets I've owned with various types of fasteners), and has the nifty fire starter piece. It takes some practice to work it successfully consistently, but eventually the fire starter part is pretty reliable.

There is a dark grey coating on there when you get it that prevents the fire starter from being inadvertently struck; once this is scraped off it's pretty easy to get a good spark going. The washer has a sharpened edge that is meant to be used, but I found it was easier to use a pocket knife to strike instead. Not that the washer doesn't work, but a knife works better
1715262
Have other steels, but this thing is unbelievable. Sparks almost like a modern firesteel when struck on true flint. So easy to catch ember on charred cloth or other other organic material. Bowdrill is harder but this works great for bearing block.
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Definitely the best ferrocerium rod fire starter out there. Easy to use and well made.  Design is well thought out. I use it for camping and also starting the gas fire place. Sparks carry and are hot.  Has compartment for cotton kindling (pre-filled with cotton),
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Absolutely awesome firesteel. It's longer than most of the standard "emergency" firesteels they sell in the stores. Throws sparks like a champ with either the tool that comes with it or a sharp back edge of a knife. Got here in 3 days with standard shipping even though it says 7 to 10 days. Can't  beat it for the price.
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When conducting research on charcoal grills, it is impossible to avoid the Weber name and for good reason, they are of the utmost quality. I visited BassPro to look in person at these beauties and I was instantly sold on them.  I went home and amazon primed this baby.  When i got it, the assembly is very basic and the tools are easy to find.  Its fairly lightweight and the wheels work niceley for scooting it accross your patio or deck.  The charcoal grills give your food that smokey and rustic flavor most people enjoy.

The kettle itself is bulletproof and as rugged as they come.  However, my neighbor dented my grill top with his bike or he knocked the top on the ground when locking his bike to the fence where my grill is.  But this will have no effect other than a cospetic blemish, not a big deal at all, stinkin neighbors.  I like the plain black color, its simplistic and looks awesome.  The coating was applied throughout the entire grill, inside and out.  This protects the metal from corrosive elements, such as charcoal and water.  Also, there is a hook on the grill top which allows you to use one hand to hook it on the back of the grill for easy access for flipping burgers or what have you.  When your done simply grab the handl and cover it back up again.

The racks this grill comes with get pretty hot and give your grilled proteiens and veggies a beautiful set of grill marks.  They cook your food evenly as well.  The top rack is chrome and on two sides it can open up to add more coals while cooking.  Not something I do too much because I add the proper amount of coals and generally only cook for two people so I am done quick.  When entertaining this may play a huge role as more coals will probably be needed eventually.

The ash catcher is a really nice touch as well.  I personally thought it was worth paying the extra money for this feature over the Weber Silver Grill.  It is simple to remove and empty and catches the ashes and small pieces of hot coals which inevitably fall through.  It is just convinient and more importantly, SAFER.  When dealing with fire around your home, safety is absolutely crucial, this model offers that insurance.

The vents on the grill top and at the bottom of the kettle work nicely.  The vents on the top allow you to let out all the smoke or trap the heat and smoke to cook those fatter steaks and burgers through.  However, it is important to remember that if both vents are closed, the tempurature will fall and the coals with go out.  This is how you "turn off" this grill, so to speak.  After all, fire needs oxygen and this inhibits oxygen from reaching the flames.  The bottom vents allow air to hit and feed the coals and by moving these you can also scrape the ashes into the catcher, a neat feature.

Grilling tips: you really have to let the grill do the work.  do not keep flipping your meats repeatedly, leave it alone.  you should only have to flip it once.  also, use your tongs or spatula to test the doneness of the meats.

I highly recommend cleaning this grill after a few uses.  Just use your common sense and observations skills to determine when it needs cleaning. I usually clean mine once a  month with a wire brush and brillo pad combo tool I got From Williams Sonoma. It also Also comes with replaceable heads and works awesome. I also use wet paper towels and dry it when im done.  Done just clean the grates, clean the ENTIRE grill.  This thing is expensive and you should make it last as long as possible.  This is an excellent grill that will cook you awesome food and will last a lifetime with proper care.  I also recomend the grill cover and the chimney stater from Weber.  This is the system I use and it is unbeatable.