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Apr 4, 2024 7:09 PM

Coghlan's Fire-in-a-Box / Fire Starter (Magnesium Bar, Flint, Bellow & More)

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Amazon has Coghlan's Fire-in-a-Box / Fire Starter (Magnesium Bar, Flint, Bellow & More) on sale for $7.49. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for finding this deal.

Includes:
  • Magnesium bar
  • Flint rod
  • Flint scraper tool
  • Bellow
  • Jute tinder
  • Tin storage can

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Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this offer is $5.50 lower (42% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $12.99.
  • Magnesium bar and flint rod are waterproof.
  • Kit contains enough material to start hundreds of fires.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
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Written by TattyBear | Staff
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Amazon has Coghlan's Fire-in-a-Box / Fire Starter (Magnesium Bar, Flint, Bellow & More) on sale for $7.49. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for finding this deal.

Includes:
  • Magnesium bar
  • Flint rod
  • Flint scraper tool
  • Bellow
  • Jute tinder
  • Tin storage can

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this offer is $5.50 lower (42% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $12.99.
  • Magnesium bar and flint rod are waterproof.
  • Kit contains enough material to start hundreds of fires.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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1wondershow
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So I finally opened mine from a previous deal. For the money it's a decent value but I'm really disappointed by the magnesium block. It has no flint striker on it. You absolutely need a second tool to generate the sparks for it.
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IDontNeedItX3
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Always that one guy that's gotta ask this question every time this deal is posted……
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Gorgirm
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Actually some people prefer not to carry lighter fluid on them for various reasons. This is also a leave it and forget it set up since you dont have to worry about Lighter Fluid leaking out or evaporating over time.
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Apr 5, 2024 6:34 PM
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1wondershowApr 5, 2024 6:34 PM
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Quote from ColoradoFoxtrot View quoted comment :
This says flint rod and striker tool. Does it have the little black cylinder thing?
Yes , that's the ferris rod. U can use it to ignite the magnesium . In the past when I've bought a magnesium block from the same company it's always had a spine with its own sparking rod.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CE..._m_5_i_atc
Apr 5, 2024 6:55 PM
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SelmanApr 5, 2024 6:55 PM
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Quote from 1wondershow View quoted comment :
So I finally opened mine from a previous deal. For the money it's a decent value but I'm really disappointed by the magnesium block. It has no flint striker on it. You absolutely need a second tool to generate the sparks for it.
If you have this same one, then you'd note it came with a ferro rod that produces sparks. It's the thing on the left in the picture.
Apr 5, 2024 6:57 PM
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sm1907Apr 5, 2024 6:57 PM
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Quote from Gorgirm View quoted comment :
Actually some people prefer not to carry lighter fluid on them for various reasons. This is also a leave it and forget it set up since you dont have to worry about Lighter Fluid leaking out or evaporating over time.
Hey...
Give them a match box...Easy to light and multile times.​
Apr 5, 2024 7:02 PM
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1wondershowApr 5, 2024 7:02 PM
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Quote from Selman View quoted comment :
If you have this same one, then you'd note it came with a ferro rod that produces sparks. It's the thing on the left in the picture.
And that would be the second tool. These blocks usually come with their own small rod. I've been buying these type of things a long time.
Apr 5, 2024 7:06 PM
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AquaKite9796Apr 5, 2024 7:06 PM
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Quote from IDontNeedItX3 View quoted comment :
Always that one guy that's gotta ask this question every time this deal is posted……
Carry two for redundancy, total cost .50 cents.
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Apr 5, 2024 7:10 PM
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skwishbotApr 5, 2024 7:10 PM
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Quote from borntooslow View quoted comment :
Lighters don't start fires underwater duh
neither does a flint and tinder
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Apr 5, 2024 7:26 PM
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Devaney1984Apr 5, 2024 7:26 PM
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Quote from Gorgirm View quoted comment :
Actually some people prefer not to carry lighter fluid on them for various reasons. This is also a leave it and forget it set up since you dont have to worry about Lighter Fluid leaking out or evaporating over time.
I have a few Bic lighters sitting in a drawer in my shop that have been there since around 2008 or so, all still work fine (and they weren't even new when I put them there, I'm sure they're almost 20 years old)
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Apr 5, 2024 7:41 PM
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Mr.KeroroApr 5, 2024 7:41 PM
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Quote from ColoradoFoxtrot View quoted comment :
This says flint rod and striker tool. Does it have the little black cylinder thing?
This survival box provides a striker that can be used for both items to create sparks. It's attached to the ferris rod. As a secondary striker, you probably have a survival knife as well. If all fails, search for a good rock to act as a striker
Apr 6, 2024 1:16 AM
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smalltimeprintfarmerApr 6, 2024 1:16 AM
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Quote from sm1907 View quoted comment :
Hey...
Give them a match box...Easy to light and multile times.​
what makes people like you even click into these items that you'd clearly never buy? 🤣
Apr 6, 2024 4:42 AM
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LLLosingitApr 6, 2024 4:42 AM
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Quote from IDontNeedItX3 View quoted comment :
Always that one guy that's gotta ask this question every time this deal is posted……
The one guy that posts and the 100 others that think the same thing. A simple lighter will do the job 99.9% of the time and the other .1% the fire starter kit won't work either.
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Apr 6, 2024 5:27 AM
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ghostparasitesApr 6, 2024 5:27 AM
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Quote from 1wondershow View quoted comment :
So I finally opened mine from a previous deal. For the money it's a decent value but I'm really disappointed by the magnesium block. It has no flint striker on it. You absolutely need a second tool to generate the sparks for it.
got any recs?
Apr 6, 2024 5:43 AM
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HartageApr 6, 2024 5:43 AM
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Quote from NervousMoney4299 View quoted comment :
Wouldn't carrying a lighter be easier and cheaper?
Easier and cheaper ? Well, yes, but lighters have several weaknesses. Fuel being one, it needs it either butane or something like kerosene. Both of those things can leak and dissipate as their containers are not very durable. Plastic lighters often fail in it's containment of butane so after a while all you have is a sparker and not a very good one at that with limited flint and capacity. Lighters that use kerosene (lighter fluid) are never sealed, they are constantly evaporating it's fuel, a few weeks and it's dry. Oh, and plastic lighters are constantly degraded by the atmosphere, attacks the plastic and butane escapes after it weakens enough. This kit consists of things that don't require butane or kerosene, plus if it gets wet let it dry off and it will work again. Durability of these things is much greater than lighters in primitive conditions. Now, there are also other weaknesses of lighters..... ever try to start a lighter in higher altitudes or lower temps or both ? Butane does not do well in high altitudes or cold weather. Lighters are more convenient and cheap.... you absolutely should have lighters in addition to a kit like this.

Add: Whatever route you take to start a fire, understand that it is a skill, develop and improve it. From starting the fire and keeping it lit to keeping it from spreading beyond intended, it all takes skill that you develop. Also starting a fire in different conditions and circumstances, practice so skill is developed and you can start a fire dependably.
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Apr 6, 2024 12:22 PM
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QuaziArtsApr 6, 2024 12:22 PM
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Quote from 1wondershow View quoted comment :
So I finally opened mine from a previous deal. For the money it's a decent value but I'm really disappointed by the magnesium block. It has no flint striker on it. You absolutely need a second tool to generate the sparks for it.
You don't need a striker for the magnesium bar. The striker attached to the flint rod is also the scraper for the magnesium bar.

1. Shred some jute fibers apart.

2. Scrape the magnesium bar.

3. Make tiny pile of the scrapings.

4. Strike flint to throw sparks on pile.

5. When magnesium ignites, add jute.

6. Shout fire! I... made... ffiirre!

Making fire from raw material is fundamental as a human. Using matches or a lighter does not teach you this basic skill.
Last edited by QuaziArts April 10, 2024 at 04:27 PM.
Apr 6, 2024 12:52 PM
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PurplePlanter126Apr 6, 2024 12:52 PM
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Quote from WooHoo2You View quoted comment :
^^^This^^^

1973 called and said wants their prices back

Yes, but this kit (in concept) seems more geared to the bugout bag or hiking which you might not need the lighter for 1 or 10 or 1000 years. The lighter might not work when you need it most so having fire redundant fire starting methods which cannot 'expire' or could be damaged by rough handling is important. Also butane also gets pretty useless in colder temps while lighter fluid likes to evaporate rather quickly.
Yeah.. because we all need "Bugout bags" in 2024.... for the zombies and what-not eh?
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Apr 6, 2024 12:53 PM
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PurplePlanter126Apr 6, 2024 12:53 PM
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Quote from QuaziArts View quoted comment :
You don't need a striker for the magnesium bar. The striker attached to the flint rod is also the scraper for the magnesium bar.

1. Shred some jute fibers apart.

2. Keep them ready.

3. Scrape the magnesium bar.

4. Make tiny pile of the scrapings.

5. Strike flint to throw sparks on pile.

6. When magnesium ignites, add jute.

7. Scream fire! I... made... ffiirre!

Making fire from raw material is fundamental as a human. Using matches or a lighter does not teach you this basic skill.
Well.. neither does using Magnesium bars and jute either? Smilie
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