Milestone Camping Fire Starter - Lanyard

Scrape a small amount of magnesium shavings from the rod onto your tinder. Then, use the striker to scrape quickly down the rod, directing the sparks onto the shavings.

Yes, while it may take a little practice to get the perfect angle and force, the guided blade makes it more user-friendly than some other fire-starting methods.

The lanyard is typically secured through a hole in the fire starter. While it can be removed, it's designed to stay attached for easy carrying and to prevent loss.

The lifespan depends on frequency of use and technique. It is designed for many uses, but like any consumable tool, it will eventually wear down.

Dry, fluffy materials work best. Examples include cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly, dryer lint, fine wood shavings, or commercial fire-starting tinder.

While it's designed to work with its integrated blade, other hard, sharp objects *might* work. However, using the provided blade ensures optimal performance and prevents damage to the tool.

Ensure you are scraping the magnesium rod with sufficient force and speed using the guided blade. Check that the surface of the magnesium rod is clean and dry. Use proper tinder.

The tinder may be damp or not fine enough. Try using drier tinder or preparing finer shavings of natural materials like birch bark or dry grass. Ensure sparks are directed onto the tinder.

This is normal as the tool is designed to be used. However, ensure you are using the guided blade correctly to scrape, not gouge, the magnesium. This maximizes the life of the rod.