Survive Army Firesteel With Compass + Whistle

Steel is of good quality produces a good amount of spark once the initial coating has been removed. Steel is firmly attached to the handle which is indented with a useful thumb grip. Ignited a tinder based fire with ease. Compass is a good addition, however the one I received had an air bubble inside the unit rendering it virtually useless. Whistle is not the loudest. The saw edge side of the striker is rather small but sharp enough to use. Would have given 5 stars but for the compass problem. Did not attempt getting a replacement as the main reason for purchase was the fire steel.

The firesteel produces nice bright (hot) sparks. It didn't for the first few strikes but you have to remove the protective layer of paint first.The compass is small but serviceable, certainly a nice idea to have a back-up in the firesteel base.The ruler is only 20mm in length and therefore of limited use but perhaps might be useful.The saw is also only 20mm in length and is pathetic. I tried to saw through a small piece of soft wood (20mm*10mm pine) and soon gave up, the saw was making almost no progress through it further than the initial dent impression.The whistle isn't the loudest or the easiest to get a whistle out of but I consider it a 'freebie' with the firesteel.I've not used the firesteel enough yet to comment on its longevity but so far I have no reason to doubt its quality.I'm not going to mark this product down for the 'extras' as I consider them to be freebies. The firesteel itself and the compass are worth 5 stars.When I placed this review the cost was a little under £6 including postage. I think I'm going to stop putting "great price" in my reviews because it seems a little too coincidental that just after I do so the supplier puts the price up!

I've been using this firesteel for a couple of months now on an almost daily basis and it never fails me. I have colleagues who have their own (various different makes) but actually opt to use mine as it is so good. The extras don't really matter to me but the whistle and compass do work if needed. One key bonus for me is the fact that this firesteel is really comfortable to hold and easy to get a good grip of due to the thumb hold indents on both parts. When you're out on a wet day and it's taking you a little longer to light any kindling it really makes a difference to have that extra comfort. Great little firesteel that's really reliable. I work with teenagers who, with other firesteels in the past, have given up when they can't get a flame. With this one however it gets the job done quickly and before they get to the point of frustration. Really can't fault it.

I bought this firesteel mainly because it was the cheapest and looked the best. The addition of a whistle, compass and ruler where merely a bonus. As for the firesteel itself I can say nothing but good things. Once the outer coating has been removed it produces a consistent and strong spark. The strap is a good length to allow you to strike the firesteel without impeding you in any way.

Saw this on a Bear Grylles programme and knew I had to get one for my husband and he loves it! This is half the price of the Bear Grylles own brand and works very effectively.

fantastic for starting a camp fire with some tinder. have even used it to start my coal fire with some natural tinder from the woods (Thistle heads). highly recommend for a budding adventurer.

Brilliant quality and fast delivery no problems

It's ace, i feel like Arnie in Commando carrying this around! Sets fire to all sorts of things. My wife doesn't get it.

Very good and convenient and has a big flint

Fire starter works, whistle doesn't work. Paracord is too small to be useful and knife is just there to use as striker.Cheap quality Chinese product

Flit broke on the first day of use. It got detached from handle. Still it does what it says but now a bit hard to handle.

Actual product package seemed quite old. Seeing its box one will doubt if it genuine. Otherwise its working well.

Gute Ware, prompte Lieferung - gerne wieder !

U will luv it n it is multi tasking. Gr8 for outdoors n diya if u can use.

Not working even after it was changed. Don't buy.

This product is cool and handy for trecking.

It's good for hiking, outing and camping.

Super Preis, Funken kommen gut, Pfeife funktioniert und sogar der "Kompass", die Säge kann man natürlich vergessen (is klar:)KaufempfehlungmfG

It's a good product but lighting a fire is way more difficult than it seems

Very nice items. Tested and found to be working just fine for what it supposed to do. Love it.

Als Survival Set würde ich das ganze zwar nicht bezeichnen aber der Anzünder ist ein Traum, die Pfeife für Notsituationen bestens geeignet, der Kompass und die Säge ein Witz ansonsten brauchbar

▒░ Nice Product - Accurate Description - Fast Shipping - Good Seller ░▒

Does the job if you know how to use it.Perfect!