Bear Grylls Fire Starter

This tool is great for bug out bags! It's lightweight, compact and easy to use.
I'm very happy that the ferrocerium rod doesn't fall out or even wiggle when you strike it. So you don't have to worry about it falling out. Also the storage compartment is a great place to hold fire tinder(cotton ball) and the sparks work very well too. Now this is a awesome piece of gear from Gerber.

it's an great tool but a little bulky

it really do a master of jobs no matter i go

the best i have used

I have heard a number of people remark say that you need to scrape of the coating on this starter before you can get a good strike on it. This has not been my experience. My first try with this piece was like lighting up a sparkler. The construction is a bit bulky but this makes it have a good grip and sturdy. Not a pack light item, but almost a necessity for any main kit.

I think it looks great and works well, but my mom would not let me. As a former boy scout for 4.5 years I think that I will need it alot and that my mother is wrong

Nice survival tool but its a bit bulky.
if its not working try scratching the black paint
on the rod and then striking

Varey cool cold hav had some moure room in the storing cuntaner thing but u cude still fit about 1 and 3corters cotenball cool cool cool

I bought this several months ago and I love it. I don't care for how bulky it is. I would rather have the same ferrocerium rod in a simple handle, but this steel lights tender better than my swedish firesteel army 2.0

very good closing

Exactly what I was looking for. Good quality!

I just got this in the mail today, and I love it. Feels great in your hands, and feels very secure.

I bought this for $10 on Amazon and it's well worth it, I might buy another.

I am a little worried that over time the little knobs that snap the 2 sections together will wear thin and not be as secure but for the time being...great.

Also the tinder chamber is a nice touch, I bought a $3 SOL Tinder Refill Pack, just to store inside this piece, they work awesome and burn for a few minutes.

The whistle is effective, when I use it my dog comes running, lol.

The only thing I really wasn't feeling about the whole setup was the Lanyard. I understand it's designed to keep everything together, but I feel like it just gets in the way. I snipped it off...

Good sparks and dependable for camp or a survival situation!

i like this veryyyyy much

did the gerber product is strong that can hold 4 years?

fire starter works great but the lanyard needs to be longer took 3 strikes to light some birch bark without a problem and the ferrocerium rod needs to be longer

i used this very good fire starter when i went camping a number of times and even when i go hunting and i had to camp out for the night. i glad i had it. now i always keep in near me, no matter were. great tool i would recommend it to anyone!! well done Gerber =D

Well like otthe most importent tools others i feel fire starting tools are some of the most importent of tools to bring while camping or any other activity that reguires fire. And it is very very impressof it at least 5 times better then my other flint and steal witch is a name prand prouduct and is very hand that it comes with a wistle annd it closes to fit better in a pack or even in your pocket. I bought it along with all other bear grylls products so i could right reviews on them and it keeps just living up to the legend that is the bear grylls that we all know and love

It's great! I splayed out out a few cotton balls in a backyard fire pit, with dry wood and a handful of brush atop, and watched the pluck of cotton tinder set it all aflame. Picked mine up at Gander Mountain - only $12.99. I recommend it to anyone who wants a reliable fire starter. I re-stringed mine with parachord 550 and made a necklace. Can't wait to pick up a survival knife next.

Works great! Patience and Persistence helps. I also found that if you grind the striker and make the edges a litter sharper, it works even better at making sparks.

Tried this fire starter when camping up North Vancouver Island. Had watched the short video before - which was worth while.
Fire was going well in a few minutes! Used a bit of paper tissue plus dry leaves & small twigs.
Excellent bit of kit.

This tool is very important for survival.I went camping last week and this tool was amazing!!!My tinder lighted up in about 2-3 strikes and im getting your ultimate knife soon.Thank you Bear.

Great Quality Item. I just wish there would be a small compartment for cotton balls & a small compass. eBay has some fire starters for $1 with a compass attached to them.

I havent event for it yet but I got the version before it and it was great

great fire starter! and yes buy it now. i take it in all my adventures. believe me or not i actually had to use the whistle to be found.

im getting this to use as a main fire starter,it is awesome

i got this fs today in the mail and love it,i would say this is worth 3000-4000 stirkes

perfect i kayaked on a small island with no cotton balls get a fire started kept me warm if i was therefor longer i know fire was with me at all times good thick ferrocium rod watertight even with the cotton ball compartment nice whistle and alternatives to cotton balls are birds nest dead grass any thing like that is good

Buy this now!!!!!

I think your flint looks awsome and your survival gear is amazing i love it
P.S it looks amazing

i like the firesteel but it doesn't seam to produce as hot of sparks as a light my fire rod or a strike force rod

Great product comes in handy when i need it

this is the only bear grylls item i have that has let me down a little bit. its a very good quality striker and firesteel, but it wont ignite anything but the cotton balls. it wont ignite anything unless its SUPER fiine. still, i do really like it and would recommend it.

i think its looks amazing. im going up north to camp and im going to buy this. and i am going to buy the bear grylls pocket knife

its amazing! Very useful.Important tool for survival thank you Bear

OMG how useful this tool is.It is great for warming yourself up and cooking pieces of food.Its very useful,trust me

it looks amazing

If you go outdoors, it's a must have tool..
Easy to use fire starter!

Upon opening of the package you can tell this is a quality product. Of course Gerber doesn't make anything else. Now teamed up with BG what more could you ask for.

Water proof, plenty of room for cotton balls, the sparks from the striker are really great. I start fires first strike all the time. Excellent design. Whistle works great and its built to last.

Love ur gear bear. Wanted 1 or ages, got it and loved it

THE BEST FIRE STARTER EVER !!!!!

best and quick FIRE STARTER . BEAR GRYLLS THANKS FOR THE VEDIO HELP AND YOU ROCKSS

it scratches easy

i have this fire starter and i can not get away
from it. it makes heaps of sparks and it is not to dangerous.

The best fire starter Ever !!!!!!!!!!!

i have this in my Boy Scout troop and i recommend it for all my kids.

An incredibly handy tool, it's small enough to fit in a pocket but will start a fire as good as any lighter. The waterproof design and tinder compartment make this indispensable for any hiking or camping kit. If you need to start a fire look no further than the Bear Grylls Fire Starter.

me getting looks alright

Easy to use but has a protective cover but once through that works like gold and a very convenient hole to put your cottonball in

tis is a very good fire starter. it was difficult to use at first but go easier after i got used to it. one downside is that the rod is a little bit short and would be hard to use if you have big hands.

I bought one yesterday and i tried it to start a firePratice is surely needed before going on exercise cuz it takes me few strike to get it right but after no problem i was just super happy to light a fire this way . realy a nice tool that worth the $

this is the best firesteel i ever owned. it has rescue signals, whistle, watertight, and tinder. what other firesteel has that? with a strike i get fire. it shoots a fireball. i even set my sock on fire when testing it in the house. worth the $.

i do not own one but want one to have on me when i go on trips,but it is not sold in Iceland

At first I loved this piece. It looks cool it has useful features. After using it in the field I feel it is unreliable with such small sparks, and I think it comes with cotton because that is all it can light. I am not professional by any means but I did a side by side with another ferrocerium rod and the other got my fire going no problem while this one couldn't even get an ember. It's a good backup

This is the most epic thing ever! it keeps tinder dry, and real thick striker! highly recomend! I am really good with this stuff so i would know!

I'm exited! i will bought it tonight cause I'm BG BIGGEST fan and i should have all what have BG :D

This is a great fire starter. It produces a great spark every time and the fact that's it's water tight is nice because you don't have to worry about drying it if it got wet in your pack.

I used to have a five dollar Colmen magnesium fire starter, I HATE IT! I am an experienced eagel scout and I am great at using fire starters. But this one would only shoot 2 or 3 sparks at a time. My Bear Grylls fire starter shoots out a fire ball!!

Awesome

Uma fantástica ferramenta de sobrevivência. Fiz alguns testes; minha esposa e meu filho conseguiram fazer fogo sem qualquer dificuldade. Muito bom. Recomendo.

A fantastic tool for survival. I did some tests, my wife and son were able to make fire without any difficulty. Very good. Recommend.

Je suis tres content du produit!!!
Robuste, et fait des étincelles du premier coup!!! Et son compartiment imperméable fait de lui un produit de QUALITÉ.
Merci Gerber et Bear Grylls

terrible no stars if possible

I've owned and used a Gerber Strike Force fire starting system for many years. Bought one of these for EDC kit in my rig. The ferro rod is generous enough for many hundreds of strikes, more than I'll likely ever need. Should last for years.

This man's a genius. From what I see on his shows, you need to simply just angle the stroke near the end, and you'll feel the resistance. To those saying this product did not work, it must be in your technique, or a simple manufacturer defect. Trustworthy tool, and the extra compartment for tinder is genius. The whistle is cool too, but is piercing, which may or may not be a good thing. Just a heads up, but i find that there are only advantages to any of Bear's products.

Re stock lots of people want them

Hoping to purchase soon! Looks great!

Works great and it looks real good

It works quite well, providing some impressive sparks, but it would've been nice if Gerber gave it a larger storage compartment. Also, some technical advice for Gerber: if I engineered this device, I would've made the starter-rod be able to come out so that you can turn it around and use the length of the rod that is stuck in the handle.

it looks good to me from the video and it look handy

I bought this a year or so ago, and it's the best fire steal I've ever had! Then I accidentally left it in my back pack at the airport and I had to throw it away. But is is the first fire steal I've had that successfully lit a fire in one strike. Marvelous.

PLEASE RESTOCK SO I CAN GIVE YOU MY MONEY!

my 8 year old daughter can even start a fire with this ....amazing tool....

I bought this unit believing it was high quality due to the reputation and experience of the man who is endorsing it. It is without a doubt the worst fire striker I have ever used. I will be returning it to Gerber. The problem is the metal striker.

carry it all the time . I work out doors alot comes in handy on cold winter days when you don't have a lighter or matchs thanks again

amazing it is the only flint where i've been able to get a fire going

im a big fan of bear, and this i an amazing tool ive had it for ages and it lights in about 2-3 strikes buy it guys!!!

From what i heard it looks great. Im looking to buy this because i have the ultimate survival kit and first time using it the flint shaft came off. But this looks much more sturdy!

From what i heard it looks great. Im looking to buy this because i have the ultimate survival kit and first time using it the flint shaft came off. But this looks much more sturdy!

it is a brilliant piece of equipment i am a big fan of bear he is a role model to me.maybe could of came with a few more cotton balls

Dear Sir or Madam
I wish to advise of a problem with the metal striker on the survival series fire starter. I gave this device to my spouse as a gift to help complete an emergency kit for her 4 wheel quad. Both of us are avid outdoors people with years of experience in Canada's North. We were on a trip and tried to use the fire starter and could barely get a showere of sparks. In fact I could not get enough spark to light a cotton ball. It appears the striker is too smooth. I could remedy this by filing it down or putting a sharp edge on it, however I feel I should not have to modify a new piece of equipment. I was going to give my two daughters these fire starters for Christmas but decided against it as I would not want them to depend on it in an emergency situation. Please advise as to how we can rectify the problem. I have several pieces of Mr. Grylls equipment and feel this one slipped past quality control

how long can it work

the fire starter is brilliant but maybe it could come with a spare flint stick but thank you bear and gerber!!

i brought this and it snapped of in 3 strikes

do not buy this

Now i can make a fire in min 30 second

This fire starter is very nice and sturdy. I have used this many times on my camping trips. It has not let me down at all. You will not regret buying this product.

Amazing product! I have put it to the test and it just blows the doors off anything else. 100%. If you are unsure of purchasing; I promise you won't regret!

Not sure why it does not include a magnesium strip to create shavings?

very good recommend it to others !

Good so far.

It produces good sparkles and it's easy to use. Dry compartment and whistle are a plus. O-ring came off while using it, just FYI.

I was camping and needed a fire and this thing started the fire in 3 strikes! It is the best fire starter ive ever used. Good job bear and gerber. I also love the priorities of survival thing. I used the deadfall to catch a rabbit. So basicly its crazy go

Works like a champ! The storage compartment keeps your tinder dry until you need it. The shaft of the starter is nice and thick, unlike a lot of others that I have used. This one will last a good long time! Highly recommended!