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Ultimate Survival Technologies StrikeForce Fire Starter
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Ultimate Survival Technologies StrikeForce Fire Starter

Item # 775077

$23.95

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The StrikeForce fire starter by Ultimate Survival Technologies is an exceptional all-weather system for backcountry travelers.

  • Scrape the hardened steel striker down the alloy flint bar for a spark that is three times as hot as a standard match
  • Weighing in at less than 4 oz., the StrikeForce stows easily on every adventure

Made in USA.

Item 775077

Ultimate Survival Technologies StrikeForce Fire Starter Specs

Specification

Description

Weight3.7 ounces
Dimensions5 x 1.5 x 1 inches
MaterialFlint/ABS case

Ultimate Survival Technologies StrikeForce Fire Starter Customer Reviews

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Ultimate Survival Technologies StrikeForce Fire Starter
 
4.5

(based on 8 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Functional (8)
  • Easy to use (6)
  • Compact (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry camping (8)
    • Survival (7)
    • Winter (6)
    • Camping (5)
    • River (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (7)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Survivalist / minimalist (6)

    Reviewed by 8 customers

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    Jun

    19

    2008

    (16 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Best sparker I've used so far!

    By yojimbo187187[@]

    from Ohio

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy to Use
    • Functional
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Campgrounds
      • Day Trips
      • River
      • Survival
      • Trips
      • Winter Camping

      Comments about Ultimate Survival Technologies StrikeForce Fire Starter:

      I got one of these for xmas umteen number of years ago. Literally. I think I was in 8th grade and i'm 30 now. Anyway, I've been using it for a long time to make fires and it has NEVER failed me. Mine came with white cubes that were very flamable. I just used one last month that originally came with it. And it still lit just fine. Normally I gather my own spark-catching materials but I was dying to know if the cubes had expired.
      It produces great sparks with every strike. The housing is perfect in that it has a small storage compartment for tinder. It is a great design that has stood the test of time.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (16 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      10

      2008

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Throws an extreme shower of LARGE sparks

      By Camping Squirrel

      from Anaheim

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy to Use
      • Functional

      Cons

      • Bulky

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • River
      • Survival
      • Trips
      • Winter Camping

      Comments about Ultimate Survival Technologies StrikeForce Fire Starter:

      This item will last a lifetime. The plastic cover keeps the flint well protected, and the lanyard will always keep the cap/striker within reach. For the true minimalist, it will be too large, but I was able to buy two of these for very cheap, with the all important, but rarely found, magnesium powder.

      The sparks are large, and well as the shower of them. Magnesium will create an even larger flame when wet, and this makes the perfect fire starting combo for any weather!

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Feb

      15

      2009

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Must have for any hiker, survivalist.

      By T from Germany

      from Germany

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy to Use
      • Functional

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds
        • Day Trips
        • River
        • Survival
        • Trips
        • Winter Camping

        Comments about Ultimate Survival Technologies StrikeForce Fire Starter:

        The Strikeforce is great, the best fire starting tool I have yet to own. I love the small compartment in the back for the small tinder. The flint is a very good size, I don't see myself having to buy another fire starting tool for a very long time.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Feb

        2

        2009

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Better than singed eyebrows!

        By Aquanaut_Dave

        from Rivertown sticks, IL

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Functional

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds
          • Survival
          • Winter Camping

          Comments about Ultimate Survival Technologies StrikeForce Fire Starter:

          I also bought this firestarter ages ago, back when i was a cub scout. I rarely took it with me since it weighs a lot more than matches in a waterproof container. Now it's in the same bag as my MSR international stove... nothing is better for lighting gas in the primer cup from a safe distance, especially when the stove is still warm and you dont want to lose all your hair. This thing has had years of use and i've barely put a dent in the magnesium stick. My only gripe is that the stick is a little short and stubby, but if you use a lot of pressure you can produce a lot of hot sparks. Definately worth packing! I plan to char cloth to use with it in the future.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          22

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great! Striker kind of dull.

          By Halieus M

          from Auburn, WA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Functional

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Camping

            Comments about Ultimate Survival Technologies StrikeForce Fire Starter:

            Overall good product.
            I personally liked the design of the "Light My Fire Scout" just fine. The striker steel has a better burr and is more minimalist. My strike force was kind of dull and required some extra sharpening of the steel right out of the box. After that it puts out more sparks than the Scout. The tinder is great. The Strikeforce is definitely beefier and more sturdy. It can take more punishment and not break like the Light My Fires. At just over 2 ounces more it is definitely worth it in that sense.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jan

            10

            2010

             
            5.0

            Great "just in case" tool

            By All for my KIDS

            from Seal Beach

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Compact
            • Easy to Use
            • Functional

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backcountry Camping
              • River
              • Survival
              • Winter Camping

              Comments about Ultimate Survival Technologies StrikeForce Fire Starter:

              Great "just in case" tool. I have used it a couple of times but I always have it with me for that "just in case"

              • Gift:
              • No
              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Dec

              7

              2009

               
              4.0

              Does what it advertises ...

              By Ralloh

              from North Carolina

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Compact
              • Easy to Use
              • Functional

              Cons

              • Heavy

              Best Uses

              • Backcountry Camping
              • Campgrounds
              • Survival

              Comments about Ultimate Survival Technologies StrikeForce Fire Starter:

              Very good product ... like all their products. But at 4 oz's ... just a bit heavy for my liking. However it works wonderfully and with the ability to hold a Wetfire pack in the handle ... great item to keep in the Jeep for an emergency. Little too heavy to add to my carry.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Minimalist

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Aug

              4

              2009

               
              5.0

              Amazing Shower of sparks

              By OutdoorBri

              from Chicago, IL

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Pros

              • Easy to Use
              • Functional
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backcountry Camping
                • Campgrounds
                • Survival
                • Winter Camping

                Comments about Ultimate Survival Technologies StrikeForce Fire Starter:

                Great, little pricey but worth it. It starts fires with ease and is very hot. It lasts a long time and works fast. For any survivalist or some one who needs to start a fire quick.

                • Gift:
                • Yes
                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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