The striker can be used to shave off shards of magnesium from the reverse side of the Flint rod. A few strikes later and you have ignited a 5400 degree magnesium fire that permits you to ignite even green or damp tinder. Simple and Reliable. * Shave Magnesium into a pile. Place Fine Tinder on Magnesium. Scrape Flint into pile to ignite * Flint Sparks at 1200 degrees F to ignite Magnesium or tinder * Magnesium burns at 5400 degrees F making it possible to ignite green or damp tinder * Sparks can light gas stoves, propane heaters, barbeques, etc. Tips: * Place tip of fire starter firmly on ground. * Hold scraper at an angle to the flint * For best results, flint bar should be nearly touching tinder. * If scraper is lost, a knife, broken glass, chipped rock or any hard sharp edge will work to scrape magnesium flakes. * Tinder Includes: moss, dead grass, pine needles, leaves, wood shavings, steel wool, cloth, paper, etc. |