Zippo fire starting tool

[buckeyejake]

I saw that zippo has brought out a fire starting tool . Sounds interesting so I sent for one . They use a lighter wheel to make the spark and have a small blade a saw a can opener. Sound like a fun thing to have in a day pack . Plus isn't expensive at all

 

[afishhunter]

I thought a Zippo lighter IS a fire starting tool.

 

[ghostguy6]

Looks like a gimmick to me. The saw is so small it would be faster to just break the stick by hand. 420 steel blade? No thanks. But hey it does come with a mini cheese grater. I think a regular SAK and a bic would be far more useful.

 

[Steely_Gunz]

I carry a zippo with a butane insert as part of my EDC. I don't smoke, but having a reliable source of fire has been more useful than anything I carry for self defense in terms of lighting birthday candles, melting Paracord ends, etc

I like the butane insert because it allows me to carry a durable Zippo with a lot of fuel and I don't have to worry about topping it off like a traditional. Not "windproof" and not one where you can use it as a candle or stand alone light source since you have to keep the button plunged, but I prefer it over a Bic. Taller flame, more reliable, and more easily serviced, and let likely to break in my pocket.

I don't see much need for a fire making kit since the lighter I have and a pocket knife have belt plenty of fires. I save the ferro rods for when SHTF big time.