| To
Use:
Hold
firestarter so tip is resting on ground. Place the blade of the tool at a 45
degree angle. Press hard with thumb as you scrape. Tinder should be very close
to the end of the firestarter. |  |
I
paint all my magnesium firestarters with clear finger nail polish because when
wet, magnesium and the striker inset corrode rapidly. I can see through three
coats of clear nail polish easily. I bought an acetylene torch lighter (it's
called a "Striker") at a welding supply store for $3.00 and I use that so as
to save the striker bar on my magnesium firestarter. The time may come when
I have only a knife, a poncho, and my magnesium firestarter kit. Then I'll
use the striker insert. Even in wet conditions, you can build a campfire with
a Magnesium Firestarter Kit. | Warning:If
your bar of magnesium ever catches on fire you will not be able to put it out,
even under water! |
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