The order arrived very quickly, in just one day, and the fire starter works well for the price. The only downside is the weak metal strip included in the set, which can fortunately be replaced with a knife.
Mil-Tec Fire Steel Large Flint
Firesteel equipped with a 9 mm diameter ferrocerium rod, producing a powerful shower of sparks at 3000 degrees C. Reliable in extreme weather conditions such as rain, wind, and at high elevations. The firesteel can ignite a gas stove, backpacking stove, or campfire, providing essential warmth and enabling meal preparation when away from home.
Convenient to carry, enough for 3000 kindling
A robust plastic handle ensures durability. Measuring 95 mm in length, the firesteel’s compact dimensions allow easy storage in a pants pocket or backpack.
Designed for reliability, the firesteel provides approximately 3,000 ignitions.
Set elements
Included in the kit is a serrated metal striking plate and a paracord pendant serving as a sparking device.
Main features
- Simple to operate
- Lightweight and compact design
- Operates reliably even in wet conditions
- Highly efficient—sufficient for producing up to 3000 kindling fires
- Firesteel and striker are attached with a cord
Technical data
Composition: iron-cerium alloy
Color of handle: olive
Size specifications:
- Total length: 95 mm
- Length of rod: 65 mm
- Rod diameter: 9 mm
Mass: 48 g
Producer: Mil-Tec, Germany
Militaria.pl is the official distributor of Mil-Tec.
Mil-Tec is a brand founded by Sturm Handels GmbH, which has specialized in the production and distribution of outdoor and tactical clothing and equipment since 1971. Based on its experience in working with military surplus and developing its own modern solutions, such as the civilian Phantomleaf® camouflage line, the company has gained a reputation as a manufacturer of high-quality equipment at an attractive price. The brand cares about ethical standards in the countries of production, actively supporting the "Social Fair" initiative. An interesting fact is that the company offers replicas of historical uniforms and military equipment, which are highly valued by collectors and reenactors.
| Weight | 48 g |
|---|---|
| Main color | Olive |
| Dimensions | 95 mm |
| Cord | Yes |
| Rod material | Ferrocerium |
| EAN | 4046872182723 |
| Manufacturer code | 15274000 |
| Brand | Mil-Tec |
| EAN |
Reviews with photos
Review summary
Number of reviews: 186
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A good firestarter that serves its purpose, not too expensive, you can easily take and use it. Sometimes you need to strike a little more, but overall it works.
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Great firesteel. Only the striker should be replaced, but the rod itself is durable, produces a large shower of sparks which easily ignites, for example, birch bark. I definitely recommend it—a small and lightweight fire source for travel.
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It serves its purpose. A plus is its size and the number of sparks it produces. I recommend it. In my opinion, it's the best-made fire starter in this store.
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It's a great fire starter at an attractive price. It quickly generates a lot of sparks; you only need to scrape off the black layer before first use. It will work perfectly for all trips and outdoor gatherings when you want to start a fire.
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An ordinary but useful fire starter. Good for trips to the forest because it is always a source of fire. You can use it with almost any metal equipment. I recommend it to anyone who likes going out into nature.
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I always wanted to have one but somehow I resisted buying something better. Some small Chinese fire starters actually work very poorly. I took a risk and bought a real fire starter. It works great, even with the original striker. The sparks are powerful and you can have a lot of fun with it. Personally, I treat it as a gadget but it's fun to play with starting a fire using this method.
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I bought the Mil-Tec Fire Steel Large and I have to honestly say that it's one of those outdoor tools that are really worth having in your backpack on every adventure in the wild. Both in terms of durability and practicality, this model definitely exceeds my expectations—whether it's for camping, hiking in the woods, survival, or emergency fire-starting on a trip.
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A good firestarter for a low price. It will light a campfire without any problem, but I recommend using a knife instead of the metal plate. The rod is quite large, so it will last for many uses.
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For people who have never used a fire starter before. This is not a good fire starter, mainly because of the scraper, as it is the scraper that is responsible for good performance. It's better to buy a more expensive fire starter with a better scraper once than struggle with this one and use it for a long time; after that, you can confidently buy this.
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Fire starter bought as a second and spare one. It's easy to light a fire with it. It looks solid and should last a long time. Comfortable to hold in hand.
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A good firestarter for a low price. It will light a campfire without any problem, but I recommend using a knife instead of the metal plate. The rod is quite big, so it will last for many uses.
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The Mil-Tec Fire Steel Large fire starter is reliable and durable. Easy to use, it provides quick fire starting, perfect for survival and outdoor use. Maybe it wears down a bit too quickly.
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The fire starter gives a lot of sparks, you’ll have no problem lighting a campfire with it. It also looks quite solid, though instead of the plate, I recommend using a sharp edge to get sparks.
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Great fire starter, I previously ordered junk from Temu where the size is similar, but unfortunately it's just a small magnesium rod inside another rod, only good for a few uses. Here the entire rod is magnesium and works great. The price was almost the same, so I recommend it.
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