- Fire steel with scraper
- 2-piece with cord strap
- Rod length: approx. 6.5 cm
- Diameter: approx. 9 mm
- Total length: approx. 9.5 cm
Composition of fire steel:
Lanthanum, cerium, copper, iron, zinc, magnesium
An absolute must as a backup to the lighter!
The sparks get up to 3000°C hot and, if used correctly, start a small fire within seconds, which can then be turned into a real campfire.
Here are a few practical tips:
- Use dry pine needles, leaves and small pieces of wood as tinder, which you sproutIf
- the tinder is damp, pre-dry it in your inner jacket or under your pullover for a few hours while hikingThe
- fire steel has a black protective layer.
- If you scrape this off more than necessary, the flying sparks will be more intenseIf
- you have the option, absorbent cotton or split pocket or toilet paper is by far the best material to use as tinder