Survival Fire Starter Magnesium Fire Starter Rod Compass, Saw, Whistle USA SHIP Ideal for home use and Survival outdoor camping, hunting and hiking bracelet can be used for scouts, fishing, military, outdoor activities and wilderness adventures This magnesium flint fire starter is great for home use and outdoor camping. It is a 4 in 1 survival tool with a Compass, Magnesium fire rod, Whistle, and saw. Strong and versatile black Paracord strap makes it easy to attach to anywhere. The metal striker has a built in saw to cut those small branches that are great to make a fire. Long Magnesium fire rod will give you thousands of sparks. It is lightweight at 2 ounces so you can carry it anywhere with little effort SpecificationsMaterial: Magnesium, plastic, nylon Type: Fire starterFlint rod: Magnesium flint 2.75 inch length by 1/3 inch diameterComplete measurements : 4.75 inch length with handleHow to start a firePrepare the tinder you have chosen.The new flint need to scrape several times in order to remove its surface black oxide layers in the first time.Hold a striker (or knife spine) against the top of the flint rod at a 45° angle. Scrape the striker down with rapid even movements. Allow sparks to fall onto tinder.It will take practice to get a spark but once you get a spark this works great.