How Do You Use A Magnesium Firestarter?
There are different models of magnesium firestarters out there, but the standard is a small block—it can be carried on a keychain—with soft magnesium on one side and a flint on the other. Magnesium is highly flammable when it comes in contact with the small hot sparks produced by the flint. All you need is a knife, some tinder and kindling, and you are well on your way to a warm, and potentially life-saving, fire. Gather your tinder, kindling and wood for burning. Keep them in separate piles, right next to where you plan to shave off the magnesium. Dig a slight depression in the ground to catch your shavings. If this is not possible, use a flat piece of wood or cardboard or some other platform to keep them all in one place. Take out your knife. Holding the firestarter upright, with the flint side facing you, shave off a small pile of magnesium onto the ground or the platform you have set up. Try to keep your knife blade positioned at a 90-degree angle to the firestarter to prevent
