I agree with most of the opinions here — the metal sheet is really weak, so I’m taking off one star for that. Other than that, it’s hard to find anything to complain about. The most important thing, however, is to have good fire starters.
Mil-Tec Fire Steel Large Flint
Robust fire starter equipped with a 9 mm ferrocerium rod produces an intense shower of sparks with temperatures reaching 3000°C. It excels in challenging weather conditions, including rain, strong winds, or high-altitude adventures. Facilitates quick ignition, making it ideal for lighting a camping stove, starting a campfire, or cooking a meal away from civilization.
Convenient to carry, enough for 3000 kindling
Featuring a compact design and a robust plastic handle, providing ease in carrying and using. With a total length of 95 mm, it's convenient to store the fire starter in a pocket or backpack section.
Boasting an efficiency of approximately 3000 uses, it serves as a dependable fire source for extended journeys.
Set Components
Included in the set is a metal striker featuring a serrated edge and a paracord lanyard that links the components together to prevent them from being misplaced.
Key Features
- Effortless operation
- Easy to carry and compact
- Performs reliably even when wet
- Highly efficient – usable up to 3000 times
- Parts are linked together by a durable cord
Technical data
Composition: iron-cerium blend
Handle shade: Olive
Size specifications:
- Total length: 95 mm
- Rod measurement: 65 mm
- Diameter: 9 mm
Mass: 48 g
Producer: Mil-Tec, Germany
MILITARY is the official distributor of Mil-Tec.
Mil-Tec is a brand owned by the German company Sturm Handels GmbH, which has been producing and distributing outdoor and tactical clothing and equipment since 1971. Based on many years of experience working with military gear and developing its own solutions, such as the Phantomleaf® camouflage line, the company has gained recognition as a manufacturer of solid gear at an affordable price. Mil-Tec products are made with respect for ethical labor standards, as reflected in its support for the "Social Fair" initiative. The range also includes a wide selection of historical uniform replicas and military equipment items, valued by collectors and reenactment enthusiasts.
| Weight | 48 g |
|---|---|
| Main color | Olive |
| Dimensions | 95 mm |
| Cord | Yes |
| Rod material | Ferrocerium |
| Spark igniter | Yes |
| EAN | 4046872182723 |
| Manufacturer code | 15274000 |
| Brand | Mil-Tec |
| EAN |
Reviews with photos
Review summary
This fire steel receives mostly positive feedback from users, who praise its durability, effectiveness, and affordable price. The thick, sturdy rod produces plenty of sparks, making it easy to light a fire—even for beginners. Compact and lightweight, it is convenient to carry for any outdoor activity. Most reviewers point out that the included striker is often ineffective, recommending instead to use a knife spine for better spark production. Despite this drawback, the fire steel itself is highly reliable, even in harsh weather, and is suitable for both learning and practical use. Its excellent price-performance ratio encourages repeat purchases and makes it highly recommended for those starting survival activities or needing a reliable backup way to start a fire.
Number of reviews: 194
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The ferro rod produces very good sparks, and I really like its price-to-quality ratio as well as its size. It’s a great gift idea for someone who hasn’t yet had the chance to try this method of starting a fire — I recommend it.
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A regular fire starter, but it does its job. It's fairly large, works flawlessly, and also has a practical cord that lets you attach it somewhere. For me, it works great for lighting the fireplace. I recommend it.
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Very good, good spark, fairly large. Rating 10, I have nothing to complain about! It is exactly what it should be! The price could be a little lower... But it is okay.
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This is really effective :) the included metal plate isn’t very convenient, but it can easily be replaced, for example with a pocketknife blade. The stream of sparks easily ignited a handful of dry material gathered in the woods.
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The fire starter is sturdy and solid. The attached metal scraper is not effective and it's best to discard it. Using a knife for striking works well – it produces a lot of sparks. The sparks have a standard temperature. They will easily ignite dry tinder, like cotton; with more difficult materials, such as lignin, it's more challenging. Thanks to the thicker design of the fire starter, you can scrape off some material for tougher tinder.
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Not worth spending money on. The sparks are weak (yellow, while a good fire starter gives white sparks) and there are not many. It works, but using it is inconvenient. An activity that you can do right away with a good fire starter takes a few minutes here.
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Great fire starter – sturdy, with a thick striker that produces a lot of sparks. It fits the holders in knives like Hultafors OK1 and OK4, or Mora Bushcraft and Garberg, so it's easy to replace when the originals wear out. The price is also very attractive. Highly recommended.
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The order was fulfilled very quickly, as early as the next day, and the fire starter works well for its price. My only reservation is about the included metal plate, which is quite delicate, but it can easily be replaced with a knife.
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A solid fire starter that does its job well and doesn’t cost much. You can easily take it with you and use it, although sometimes you have to put in a bit more effort, but overall it meets expectations.
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The firestarter is brilliant. The striker itself could be replaced, but the rod is sturdy, produces lots of sparks, and easily ignites even birch bark. I definitely recommend it – it’s a compact and lightweight fire source for a trip.
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The product works well for its purpose; its advantages are its size and the number of sparks. I recommend it; in my opinion, this is the best-made fire starter available in this store.
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This is a very good fire steel with a good price. Easily makes lots of sparks just remove the black outer layer before the first use. Perfect for any outdoor event when you want to make campfire.
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Simple but functional fire starter. It works great during forest trips as a reliable source of fire. You can use it with almost any metal object. I recommend it to anyone who likes spending time outdoors.
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I always wanted to have such a fire starter, but I hesitated for a long time to buy a good one. Before, I was using cheap Chinese versions that didn't really work well. Finally, I decided to invest in a quality fire starter and it turned out to be a great choice—it works perfectly, even with the included striker. The sparks are really strong and you can easily start a fire with them. For me, it's more of an interesting gadget and a lot of fun to start a fire this way.
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