The ultimate way to light a fire in any weather.Originally developed for the Swedish Department of Defense, our legendary Swedish FireSteel® is the original magnesium fire starter.Our second generation Swedish FireSteel 2.0® comes with an improved striker that makes it even easier to build a fire in any weather and at any altitude. It has a new design, a color matched flexible cord and a built-in emergency whistle.
Features : • Lights campfires, gas-stoves, gas-barbecues. • Works equally well when wet. • Durable; scout 3 000 strikes, army 12 000 strikes. • Produces a 2,980°C (5,400°F) degree spark. • Predictable performance at all altitudes. • Bright spark - can be used as emergency signal. • Striker handle includes an emergency whistle. • No dangerous goods shipping restrictions. • Material: Swedish FireSteel®: magnesium alloy • Striker: stainless steel • Actual size: scout model: 77x24x14mm • Weight: 27g • Army model: 95x26x16mm • Weight: 50g.