very nice firesteel
Pros:
The quality of machining is very high.
The user replaceable firesteel threads are sharp and well cut.
The capsule is exactly the right size to hold one Tinder Quik impregnated cotton fire starter.
It comes in a very nice little box that would make it a nice gift to present to someone.
I was almost exactly what I was hoping it would be.
Cons:
Price is just a little high, compared to other firesteels. (But you do get what you pay for, in this case.)
The rod is 5/16" instead of the more common 3/8" firesteel loops sewn into many custom knife sheaths.
The material left for the 'hole' in the cap that makes up the lanyard retainer seems far too thin to withstand much abuse.
Overall:
Excellent example of American craftsmanship. Highly recommended.
***Please note that all ferrocerium firesteels require experience, skill, and practice to use correctly. Just like a musical instrument, don't assume you'll...
Precision with a Cause
First of all, this fire rod is, like all Exotac products, the stuff of dreams. The effort that went into machining this fire rod just makes one proud to own it.
I got it to slide into the fire rod pocket in the sheath of my Benchmade 162 Sibert Bushcrafter Fixed Blade. A perfect match.
The housing in the fire rod holds exactly one Four Seasons Survival Tinder-Quik Fire Tab with no room to spare.
If you survival tool budget can afford Exotac objects 'd art, then add this to your collection.
Pricey but worth it.
A tad pricey but very well made. Replaceable rod and aluminum body with tinder storage make this a good piece of kit.
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