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I am often asked why larger FireSteels give larger sparks than smaller FireSteels.  Of course this observation follows simple laws of physics and chemistry. Fortunately for us, Raphael F., a loyal customer in SunnyVale California has taken the time to draw up a simple chart showing his perspective on the matter. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, here it is:FireSteel Diameter vs Metal Exposed The blue circles represent the diameter of the FireSteel rods. In this case we ca …

Typical Customer Comments Every day here at FireSteel.com we receive comments and reviews from satisfied, even excited, customers who have purchased and used our FireSteels for the first time. For example, this morning a recent customer, Josh G. of New Castle Ohio, sent the following email: “I just wanted to let you know I ordered the Armageddon 3.0 with scraper, lanyard and magnesium rod, and I also ordered the magnesium bar on the 7th. Got it today. Thanks for shipping …