Swedish FireSteel

By Aleksi | Permalink | No Comments | September 27th, 2007 | Trackback

Sweden brings a lot of things to the US market, Volvo, Saab, hey, even Ikea. In fact, I remember when Ikea first opened in my city, there were huge lines of people waiting to get in and spend money. So maybe there won’t be a huge line to buy one of these, but still, maybe there should be.

The Swedish Department of Defense has developed a small item that is used to create a spark, in any condition. The FireSteel, is simple, two elements that are linked together by a small lanyard are struck together and a flurry of sparks shoot out, helping to ignite campstoves, kindling to start a camp fire, or anything else you’d like to light (don’t try to like a cigar though, we don’t want to pay your hospital bill). Simple and effective seems to be the motto of this gadget, as it is already used by numerous armies around the world, as well as backpackers and campers looking for that extra spark. (That was horrible) Infact, the spark is so bright it can actually be used as a signal in case of an emergency.

Through testing the FireSteel has shown to spark even when soaked through with water, making it the greatest travel companion yet.

Pick one up from Amazon.com for only $15

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