Fire-Fast Fire Fly

Fire-Fast FireFly is a compact and lightweight fire starter that you can carry wherever you go. It is a must-have for hikers, backpackers, and survivalists.

The Fire-Fast Fire Fly is made in the USA by a small business in California and is an improved model based on years of experience making magnesium fire starters.

(I own the Firefly’s big brother, the Fire-Fast Trekker, which is a SIGNIFICANTLY larger version of the Fire Fly. However, there are times when I prefer a smaller fire starter like the Fire Fly, which fits much more comfortably in the pocket of my jeans while I’m gathering wood or building my campfire).

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Fire Fly Components
Fire-Fast Fire Fly Specs
Fire-Fast Fire Fly Benefits

Fire Fly Components

Ferro Rod/Flint – Fire-Fast uses Austrian ferrocerium, which contains 76% rare earth metals (cerium and lanthanum). The Chinese flints used by many other companies typically contain only 16% rare earth metal. But it’s the cerium and lanthanum that create the large volume of high temperature sparks that make it easy to start a fire.
Magnesium – This is 95% pure military-grade magnesium that burns at 4000-5000 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a perfect fire starter even for damp kindling.
Striker – Each fire starter has a striker made of hardened steel. The striker doesn’t bend or break, and its edges are slightly sharpened for effective scraping.
The Handle: Built-in Tinder – In a pinch, you can use the striker to scrape a pile of shavings from the virtually waterproof African hardwood handle to use as tinder.
An 18-inch long, 550 lb tensile strength paracord attaches the striker to the rod handle.