Question regarding Spark-lite Firestarter

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dd61999

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I had one of these in the past and it worked great.

I want to pick up some more, but before spending the money can the spark-lite create enough spark to work on natural tinders such as shredded bark or dry grass
 
Depends on how dry they are. :)

Seriously though, a Spark Lite uses a little ferrocerium rod, as far as I know, but it obviously does not generate as many sparks as a Blast Match or even a LMF Scout firesteel. It should still work for you, but will take a little more effort. Remember, people make friction fires with tiny little embers, so you should be able to be successful with a Spark Lite.
 
It may depend on how fast and vigorously you flick it.

I read a post on here somewhere where a guy said he
lit a candle with a sparklite. My first thought was "BS".

However, I tried it for myself and was able to light a
candle wick with many, many flicks. I about abraded
the skin off my finger in the process but it did work.

EDIT:

The thread I referenced above is:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5165851
 
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