Swedish FireSteel, an amazing device, is particularly developed for the Swedish Department of Defense. Now with this latest development fire building has become possible in any environmental condition and at any altitude; whether it’s cold or dry, its 3,000°C spark makes construction easy in any case. The growing dependability of FireSteel all over the world has made it first choice for world’s best armies, survival experts and for people interested in hunting and fishing etc. It surprisingly works in both conditions wet or dry that’s why it has been widely using in cabins and backyards as a secured and fool proof arrangement for light stoves, ovens and gas-barbecues. So it has been expected that such a simple and secure tool to light a fire will be truly appreciated by all experts.
To start a fire, one just needs to move a metal blade over the FireSteel slowly and gradually. This will produce a spark which can simply be flung on a small heap of leaves or grass. Later more leaves, dry wood sticks and other related things can be added to make it more.
Let’s have a look at the surprising features of Swedish FireSteel.
- Used to light campfires, ovens, stoves and gas-barbecues.
- Contains a magnesium alloy that comprises 7 metals.
- Lasting capacity up to 12,000 strikes
- Generate a spark temperature of about 3,000°C or 5,500°F.
- Can be used as emergency signal because of having bright spark.
- Equally usable in all climatic condition, whether it’s raining or snow falling.
- Dimensions: main element is about 3.75" in length.
- Weight: About 1.9 ounces.
- MayaDust, a fatwood pine with 80% resin content, is also available now; having the capacity to produce extremely hot spark in wet climatic conditions as well. MayaDust is grown in the highlands of Guatemala and Mexico, is a fire starting material made up of Pino de Ocote. Its waterproof packing ensures the delivery of maximum heat energy with minimal weight.
Fri, Nov 6, 2009
Technology