How do the fire starters work?
Gather any available materials that will burn such as wood, moss, paper, leaves, cloth, weeds, leather, grease, etc. Prepare by building a tepee-like pile with the tinder. Use the striker to scrape magnesium shavings on to the pile. Bunch the magnesium shavings together. Hold the fire starter with the flint side up. The tinder should be as close to the fire starter as possible for best results. With the fire starter at about a 45 degree angle to the ground, use the striker to scrape the flint and produce a spark. Strike several times if needed. Blow on the starter fire to increase the air supply to the fire. Add material but don’t pack it too tightly or it will smother. Use more magnesium if the tinder is wet, or if the fire is hard to start.
