Hultafors Flint FS 100 mm Fire Starter

When you need to light tinder without relying on matches, the Hultafors Flint FS gives you a manual fire-starting option for camp and emergency use. Its straightforward design is easy to handle, and it is built to withstand repeated use, making it a useful backup in a home emergency box or outdoor kit.

The flint measures 100 mm long and 10 mm in diameter, and produces sparks at 3000°C to help ignite tinder. Keep suitable tinder ready and practise the striking technique before relying on it away from home.

Where it fits in your kit

• Home emergency box: a manual fire-lighting option if normal cooking or heating arrangements are disrupted.
• Grab bag: compact fire-starting equipment for an evacuation or time away from home.
• Camp kit: use it to produce sparks for tinder when setting up outdoors.
• Bushcraft kit: a reusable tool for practising basic fire-lighting skills.

Prep tips

• Store it with dry tinder and keep both easy to find in your kit.
• Pack a second ignition method, such as matches or a lighter, as a backup.
• Practise using the flint with your chosen tinder before you need it.
• Check your fire-lighting supplies when you review or refresh your emergency kit.

Specifications

• Length: 100 mm
• Diameter: 10 mm
• Spark Temperature: 3000°C