Coghlan's Magnesium Fire Starter

this firestarter block works great you can take it anywhere and dont have to worry about running out of fluid like you do with lighters. i carry mine with me everywhere i go and when i use it up i will by another one

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I tested this as soon as I got it and it works very well. I will always have it with me while in the great outdoors.

This is great for camping out I keep it on my back pack Incase I forget matches, which has happened. Takes a few times to catch on how to use but works great.

Works very well.

I've owned one for at least 2 years. I've used it many times, it's worked great each and every time. It goes a long way, and has yet to fail me. If you camp, hike, or just need to start a fire in a firepit, this works well. I've used it for the firepit and for starting campfires in all kinds of terrain (marshland, swamp, mountains). It worked so well, I bought a few extras.

I bought this at my local Wal-Mart and tried it out immediately. At first I had trouble getting the sparks to catch the magnesium but after a few tries I actually got the magnesium to burn. I didn't have any kindling around the first time so I tried it again later with a small pile of dried leaves. Had no problem getting them to light. This was in 12 degree weather so the flames were a welcome sight! I have tried it twice and from the block of magnesium I have left I would say I have 1,000 fires left. So lets see... Approximately $7 for the product divided by 1,000 fires =0.007 cents to start a fire. Even if I'm way off and I only start 100 fires with this its still 7 cents per fire and if you REALLY need a fire I think it is well worth 7 cents. Great product for a great price. I would recommend this to anyone.

I'd never used one of these before, so the first couple dozen times I played with it, I couldn't get it to work very well and thought it was junk. I keep experimenting, though, and figured it out. Now I can strike it and get tons of sparks every time. I've used it hundreds of times and there's still hundreds of uses left. Very useful tool that is very inexpensive.

I'm buying this as a replacement for my old one which is worn out after years of owning it. After you learn how to use this, it's fun just to impress other people. These starters are always reliable even when it's damp after a rain, and you can't find completly dry tinder. I believe every survival kit needs one of these!

This pruduct is great. Remember that in the outdoors; preparation is essential. I used this pruduct many times with great results. If you take your time and get your materials together before you strike the flint;and with enough mag shavens you'll have fire every time. Don't be stingy with the magnesium cause you've plenty. Also it helps to put the shavens in like say cotton ball or other fibrous material to keep the magnesium shavens from scattering in the wind etc. A little tea tree oil on the cotton ball or other material helps with keeping fire going until larger stuff catches . Tea tree oil also good for antiseptic.