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An innovative, patented flint-based fire starter that can be operated with one hand, the UST Sparkie generates an intense amount of sparks with minimal effort, even in adverse weather conditions. Designed for precision, the Sparkie can directionally target its sparks, and it can generate sparks three times hotter than a normal match.
The Sparkie's ultra-lightweight, durable plastic stands up to rugged use, and the flint rod collapses into the Sparkie plastic case for compact storage. The built-in carbide striker and spring loaded flint based bar will last over 100 strikes. Measuring 2.3 x 1.25 x 0.6 inches and weighing 0.8 ounces, it's backed by a manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty.
UST Brands has been manufacturing camping, survival, personal safety, and emergency preparedness equipment for over 80 years, including innovative LED lights, all-weather fire starters, premium outdoor cutting tools, camp kitchen products, first aid kits, unbreakable signal mirrors, and more.
Ryan Carl Robinson
2025-08-24 09:04:46
This is an excellent fire starter. Very easy to use, and produces sparks that easily ignite anything that is a viable fuel, such as cotton balls, tampons, or dry brush. It also very easily lit commercial fuel such as compressed Trioxane.I used it to light the various fuels listed above, and it lit all of them easily. It is super easy to use, anyone could use it. It has not malfunctioned once after over a hundred used.It is very compact, and small enough to fit in any survival or camping kit, yet has enough power to create a fire with ease. It is truly the best of both worlds.This is an amazing fire starter that you should just have to have. It is inexpensive, but for what it does it can be invaluable. I personally have one in my emergency supplies bag, and will be getting another one for my camping kit. It is so easy to use, you just push where it says push, and depress the rod and instant shower of sparks. I would get this if you are here for your first one.
sporting road
2025-07-30 16:33:21
This item should come with better instructions. I bought this for our 11 year old daughter, as she was having trouble getting sparks from traditional magnesium or ferro rods, due to her small hands, as a lot of friction is usually necessary. I started to return this, as it wasn't working but about 1 out of 10 strikes. Then, we discovered what the directions don't tell you.... What they do tell you is to strike it a few times to remove the black coating. Easy. They tell you to hold at at 70-90 degree angle. Easy. They tell you to squeeze the pieces together. Pretty easy. But it still doesn't work but 1 out of 10 times. What they don't tell you is that you cannot get the proper leverage by testing it in the air at arm level, nor on a counter top nor even a chair type height from the ground. It has to be used at or very near the ground. Only then do you get the proper leverage by bending over it, holding it with a straight arm and "punching" onto the ground and your tinder, which creates a lot of sparks and starts most tinders. Our daughter loves it now and finds it easy to use. A little bit better directions would have been helpful. It also wear down faster than most ferro rods, IMO, so hence the 4 stars and not 5, but you'll still get over 100 uses.
Richard Reck
2025-07-26 17:26:05
smaller than expected. but works great.
Alan Witzgall
2025-07-18 16:53:34
Since the ferroceram rod in this device lasts for at least 5,000 strikes, it should last a camping lifetime. Just for fun I tried to use it in Vermont in a foggy misty rain. The tinder took only 2 or 3 strokes of the one-hand striker handle and it flared into fire. Less than 5 minutes later, I had a good sized blaze, drying out more fuel and making the campsite warm and almost comfortable for that afternoon. Ya gotta get one of these!! For camping, survival, even at home in an emergency, you can't go wrong!!
Luigi
2025-06-30 14:49:58
Wanted to really like the UST Sparkie. We took the Sparkie camping with us to test it out. Yes it does spark, but the amount of sparks it produces is not that much. After a while the rod got stuck inside and now it takes more force to get it to pop out than when it was first taken out of the package. Its a little finicky now and has to be pressed just right to get the piece to pop out. Yes you can use it with one hand, but it awkward to use and the end result is hit or miss. Maybe others may have better luck with it, but we just didn't. I would not recommend this product and would probably go with another method. Out of four times it was used, only started fire once.
Ray Lewis
2025-06-22 20:31:24
Item is not well constructed. Began bending and coming apart after less than 12 attempts at sparking. Poor sparking even after "protective coating" is worn off. The magnesium bars with a striker on the side are MUCH more effective and useful than this product.I have taught primitive skills and Search and Rescue skills which include fire-starting using various methods, I thought I'd try this and provide it as an option for any interactions I have with others in the field. NO WAY would I recommend this to anyone as an alternative piece of equipment. Carry a bic lighter or waterproof matches or a flint/steel/magnesium starter as tried and true methods. Your choice people....but this is based on my recent experience with this product. Other brands may work better and be of better quality, but I'll not waste the time or money on them.
Larry D.
2025-04-26 13:06:26
I love these things. Easy, no other tools needed, always reliable, rod is thick and should last for a while
ronald jackson
2025-04-20 11:44:21
Works like advertised.
C. Pun
2025-03-19 18:09:16
It is impressive, sparks come out readily. The latch machanism holding the rod inside the housing won't stand a slight impact, when I carry it around my neck, it comes out everytime when it swings to hit any solid object. Keep it in your pocket would be fine.
Pasteur
2025-03-01 16:49:05
Fair enough
Franz Posch
2025-01-24 11:00:22
Hallo ich finde den Firesteel gut er ist anfangs etwas schwierig in der Handhabung aber letztlich reine Übungssache deshalb nehme ich lieber meinen herkömmlichen zum Feuer machen ist aber übungssache
Nutjob
2025-01-17 13:41:58
It's an all in one striker and ferro rod. As that it's not bad. That said, I feel like I'm going to break it every single time I use it and I've seen several reviewers have broken theirs.It's good for starting out or as a backup for your other fire starting methods.Pro: Simple, works, lightweightCons: No very durable, rod can get stuck inside
Jo
2025-01-16 15:30:47
Fell apart at first use ( by a child!), incredibly poor quality.
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