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UST MagBar Magnesium/Flint Fire Starter - Ultimate Survival Tool for Camping & Emergency Preparedness$6.08
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The UST BlastMatch fire starter is a clever piece of survival gear built around a simple truth: in a backcountry emergency, you might have only one functional arm. This flint-based one-handed fire starter lets you generate sparks reliably when your other hand is injured, immobilized, or full of gear. It's compact enough to clip to a pack or tuck into a camping kit, yet rugged enough to work when conditions are wet and the stakes are high. Whether you're a wilderness hunter, backcountry camper, or just serious about emergency preparedness, the BlastMatch delivers the spark when you need it most.
Operation is straightforward: strike the rotating bar against the flint element, and it produces an intense spark spray that you can aim directly at your tinder bundle. The rotating bar ensures even wear across the flint, extending the life of the tool. A safety button prevents accidental activation in your pack, and the whole unit weighs just over 2 ounces—negligible pack weight for the capability you're carrying. The BlastMatch works with standard tinder materials and is designed to ignite even damp kindling, making it reliable in rain and other challenging weather.
Unlike butane lighters that fail in cold or wet conditions, flint-based fire starters have no fuel to deplete or freeze. With up to 4,000 strikes available before the flint is spent, you've got serious longevity. This is the kind of tool that earns a permanent spot in your survival kit or emergency bag—small, bulletproof, and ready to work when modern conveniences won't.
| Dimensions (closed) | 4.1 in × 1.4 in × 1 in (105 mm × 35 mm × 25 mm) |
| Weight | 2.3 oz (65 g) |
| Strike Life | Up to 4,000 strikes |
| Material Type | Flint-based fire starter |
| Color | Black |
| Operator Mode | One-handed |
Yes. The flint-based design is reliable in wet weather and adverse conditions where butane lighters and matches would fail. The intense spark spray ignites properly despite moisture in the environment.
The BlastMatch is designed to ignite a wide range of tinder materials. It's compatible with standard camping and survival tinder, and UST also makes WetFire tinder as an optimized pairing.
The flint element is good for up to 4,000 strikes. Because the rotating bar distributes wear evenly across the flint, you get maximum life from each unit before replacement becomes necessary.
The product ships as the UST BlastMatch fire starter itself. No additional tinder or accessories are included; you'll supply your own kindling or pair it with UST WetFire tinder or similar materials.
SKU: 115683216 • Weight: 1oz
UST - Ultimate Survival Technologies
Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The UST BlastMatch fire starter is a clever piece of survival gear built around a simple truth: in a backcountry emergency, you might have only one functional arm. This flint-based one-handed fire starter lets you generate sparks reliably when your other hand is injured, immobilized, or full of gear. It's compact enough to clip to a pack or tuck into a camping kit, yet rugged enough to work when conditions are wet and the stakes are high. Whether you're a wilderness hunter, backcountry camper, or just serious about emergency preparedness, the BlastMatch delivers the spark when you need it most.
Operation is straightforward: strike the rotating bar against the flint element, and it produces an intense spark spray that you can aim directly at your tinder bundle. The rotating bar ensures even wear across the flint, extending the life of the tool. A safety button prevents accidental activation in your pack, and the whole unit weighs just over 2 ounces—negligible pack weight for the capability you're carrying. The BlastMatch works with standard tinder materials and is designed to ignite even damp kindling, making it reliable in rain and other challenging weather.
Unlike butane lighters that fail in cold or wet conditions, flint-based fire starters have no fuel to deplete or freeze. With up to 4,000 strikes available before the flint is spent, you've got serious longevity. This is the kind of tool that earns a permanent spot in your survival kit or emergency bag—small, bulletproof, and ready to work when modern conveniences won't.
| Dimensions (closed) | 4.1 in × 1.4 in × 1 in (105 mm × 35 mm × 25 mm) |
| Weight | 2.3 oz (65 g) |
| Strike Life | Up to 4,000 strikes |
| Material Type | Flint-based fire starter |
| Color | Black |
| Operator Mode | One-handed |
Yes. The flint-based design is reliable in wet weather and adverse conditions where butane lighters and matches would fail. The intense spark spray ignites properly despite moisture in the environment.
The BlastMatch is designed to ignite a wide range of tinder materials. It's compatible with standard camping and survival tinder, and UST also makes WetFire tinder as an optimized pairing.
The flint element is good for up to 4,000 strikes. Because the rotating bar distributes wear evenly across the flint, you get maximum life from each unit before replacement becomes necessary.
The product ships as the UST BlastMatch fire starter itself. No additional tinder or accessories are included; you'll supply your own kindling or pair it with UST WetFire tinder or similar materials.
SKU: 115683216 • Weight: 1oz