Archive for May 13th, 2009
The Blastmatch Fire Starter is Hot
The Blastmatch is the “hottest” way to start a fire! Ultimate Survival Tools (UST) Inc has made the Blastmatch using an alloy bar composed of flint and magnesium 0.5 in thick (1.3 cm), mounted into a spring-loaded handle. This is all integrated with a tungsten carbide striker in the handle. As depicted on the UST website… “With one hand, a shower of sparks, three times hotter than a match (2200 F - 1204 C) can be generated” .
When used with the UST “wetfire tinder” you can make a fire anytime, anywhere. Originally developed for the Special Forces it is the best fire tinder available today. Wetfire comes individually packaged in a lightweight solid cube form that can’t leak or foul up your other gear. It does not leave residue and is non-toxic. The tinder cubes burn without smoke and can be used in high winds, rain or snow. Wetfire tinder can actually burn while floating in water, and it burns longer when wet.