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Old 27-06-2007, 04:18   #1
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What do you guys think about the firesteel.
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Old 27-06-2007, 04:31   #2
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Good stuff. Efficient and reliable.

I EDC a Boy Scout hotspark.

And carry a full size one when I go hiking and camping.
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Old 27-06-2007, 05:04   #3
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they are one of the best things to come to firemaking.
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Old 27-06-2007, 09:12   #4
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Good and reliable,you can light anything from a candle to a gas stove with one and works if wet,when ever i go out theres always one with me.
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Always have one with me when out and about.
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Old 27-06-2007, 14:38   #6
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They are really good to have in the bush.
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Old 27-06-2007, 19:24   #7
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love um i wouldnt go any where with out one
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Old 28-06-2007, 17:08   #8
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there one of the best tools for starting fire
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Old 07-07-2007, 07:21   #9
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Once you have used one for a short time. You will never be without one. I carry one daily.
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I like the magnesium firestarters better, but the firesteels are certainly good kit.
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