--- product_id: 2137219 title: "Fire Steel Survival Fire Starter" brand: "esee" price: "S/.249" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Esee" url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/2137219-fire-steel-survival-fire-starter store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # Compact 1.5" x 3.25" size, pocket-ready 1095 Carbon Steel for max sparks Hinged-lid tin for secure storage Fire Steel Survival Fire Starter **Brand:** esee **Price:** S/.249 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Ignite your adventure with the ultimate survival spark! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fire Steel Survival Fire Starter by esee - **How much does it cost?** S/.249 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/2137219-fire-steel-survival-fire-starter) ## Best For - esee enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted esee brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Endure:** Raw, unpolished steel with a center divot for bow drill use—engineered for rugged use and long-lasting durability. - • **Unleash Primal Power:** Crafted from rugged 1095 carbon steel, this fire starter delivers a shower of sparks every time, igniting your survival instincts. - • **Multi-Method Ignition:** Versatile design supports ferro rod strikes, flint ignition, and bow drill friction fire—master the ancient art of fire-making. - • **Rust-Resistant Reliability:** Keep it lightly oiled to prevent rust and maintain peak performance, ensuring it’s ready when you need it most. - • **Survival-Ready Portability:** Sized like a Bic lighter and housed in a durable hinged-lid tin, it’s the ultimate compact companion for your outdoor adventures. ## Overview The ESEE Fire Steel Survival Fire Starter is a compact, durable fire-starting tool made from high-quality 1095 carbon steel. Measuring just 1.5" x 3.25", it fits easily in your pocket and comes with a hinged-lid tin for secure storage. Designed for multiple ignition methods including ferro rod strikes, flint, and bow drill friction fire, it offers reliable, rust-resistant performance with a simple oil coating. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who demand rugged, effective fire-starting gear. ## Description desertcart.com: ESEE Fire Steel Survival Fire Starter : Sports & Outdoors Review: Pricey but functional - Multiple uses, strike ferro rods, use to strike flint and even for bow drill friction fire. It’s well made and thick has some heft to it. It is not polished it is raw 1095 steel. Just add a light coating of oil to maintain it. Strike with the edge not the flat part. It’s pricey but to me it is worth it. It comes with an esse survival tin you can use. It’s more or less the size of a bic lighter. Review: One of The Best - I am not an expert in fire-making or wilderness skills. However, I became interested in true flint and steel after seeing this done on a random YouTube video. Knowing how to make fire the way humans made fire in the Iron Age is not mandatory, but it is a fun skill to learn. I can say that with a bit of practice, I am reasonably proficient in lighting charred material with flint and a steel striker. I have tried several different strikers, and I can say that the Esee is one of the better steel strikers I have tried. The Esee just throws more sparks than others. I am unsure why, but I am guessing the Esee works better because of the 1095 carbon steel and their proprietary heat treatment. I can definitely say that this striker makes it easier for me to throw good sparks. I know some people have expressed frustration over the tarnished finish on the Esee when you first get it. But I can say three things: 1. If the tarnish bugs you, removing it with ultrafine sandpaper only takes a few minutes and is very easy. 2. The tarnish does not impact the performance; it is a tool that will naturally show some wear with use. 3. The Essee is a very effective flint and steel striker that throws good sparks. If that is what you are after, then the Esee delivers. ## Features - Material: 1095 Carbon Steel - Comes in Hinged-Lid Tin - Measures 1.5" x 3.25" x .188" - Has Center Divot For Bow Drill - Keep Lightly Covered with Oil to Prevent Rusting ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00IOC7HZC | | Best Sellers Rank | #253,852 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #299 in Camping Emergency Fire Starters | | Brand | ESEE | | Brand Name | ESEE | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 449 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00811328021987 | | Included Components | ESEE Fire Steel 3.25 in Overall Length | | Item Form | Stick | | Item Type Name | Survival | | Item Weight | 0.1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | ESEE | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Manufacturer warranty. | | Material | 1095 Carbon Steel | | Material Type | 1095 Carbon Steel | | UPC | 811328021987 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ESEE - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00811328021987 - **Item Form:** Stick - **Item Weight:** 1.6 ounces - **Material:** 1095 Carbon Steel ## Images ![Fire Steel Survival Fire Starter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51EBFetOfwL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: last I heard "firesteel" is the catchy marketing name for ferromagnesium, but this looks more like a box for stick spinning embers. So what is it?.** A: as others have said, this is made from high carbon steel, however when struck with rocks such as chert or flint (a shard of glass will work as well) the sparks come off of the steel not the rock as some answers seemed to allude to... the main difference between this & the alloy with magnesium & high carbon steel known as ferrocerium is that the ferrocerium material produces sparks that range from 3000 to 4500 degrees fahrenheit, whereas the high carbon steel alone will only produce sparks that are about 800 degrees fahrenheit, that is why you need charred material which has been carbonized & will catch the spark to create an ember that can then be placed with flash tinders such as a birdsnest to be blown into fire... a lot of folks like to use cotton cloth like denim or terry cloth to char, i have found the best material is charred punkwood, which is readily available in the forest & will save you from having to cut up all your bandanas, pants, towels, or whatever to make char from cloth... actually lots of forageable materials will work to char & create embers from flint & steel sparks...the words "firesteel" & "flint & steel" have been used by many sellers & manufacturers way too liberally & very often incorrectly **Q: Does flint come with it?** A: This item does not include flint. If you're looking for true flint, I can't help you. If you're looking for a ferrocerium rod flint, I can tell you that rods manufactured by Jiangxi Metals in China are softer and produce gobs of sparks. Rods manufactured by Treibacher in Austria are harder (and longer-lasting), and produce a really nice spray of sparks when used with a carbon steel striker like this one. Hope that helps! **Q: does the ferro rod come with it? Can you use the back of you knife blade to create sparks?** A: No a ferro rod does not come with the ESEE firesteel. Also the ESEE firesteel is Not a ferro rod. It is made from 1095 high carbon steel. The steel is the same as what is used in knives but of course has a different heat treat. I have never struck 1095 and 1095 together to create a spark. **Q: Can it also open a beer bottle?** A: Any hard object can open a beer bottle, but the esee striker shouldn't be used with the cap inside. Use can use a lighter, a screwdriver, etc. - as a lever. Try it by putting the striker, a lighter or screwdriver on the knuckle of your index finger closest to your hand. Have your knuckle just below the lip of the cap, and the lighter or whatever touching the bottom of the lip of the cap. then push down on the object at the end to lift the end below the cap lip to remove the cap - the longer the better that is why screw drivers work best. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pricey but functional *by J***O on October 22, 2024* Multiple uses, strike ferro rods, use to strike flint and even for bow drill friction fire. It’s well made and thick has some heft to it. It is not polished it is raw 1095 steel. Just add a light coating of oil to maintain it. Strike with the edge not the flat part. It’s pricey but to me it is worth it. It comes with an esse survival tin you can use. It’s more or less the size of a bic lighter. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of The Best *by B***N on April 30, 2023* I am not an expert in fire-making or wilderness skills. However, I became interested in true flint and steel after seeing this done on a random YouTube video. Knowing how to make fire the way humans made fire in the Iron Age is not mandatory, but it is a fun skill to learn. I can say that with a bit of practice, I am reasonably proficient in lighting charred material with flint and a steel striker. I have tried several different strikers, and I can say that the Esee is one of the better steel strikers I have tried. The Esee just throws more sparks than others. I am unsure why, but I am guessing the Esee works better because of the 1095 carbon steel and their proprietary heat treatment. I can definitely say that this striker makes it easier for me to throw good sparks. I know some people have expressed frustration over the tarnished finish on the Esee when you first get it. But I can say three things: 1. If the tarnish bugs you, removing it with ultrafine sandpaper only takes a few minutes and is very easy. 2. The tarnish does not impact the performance; it is a tool that will naturally show some wear with use. 3. The Essee is a very effective flint and steel striker that throws good sparks. If that is what you are after, then the Esee delivers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ but I have also gotten good sparks from lots of rocks I picked up in ... *by B***E on May 26, 2017* Works as advertised, and is a very well thought out tool for starting fires in more than one way. This isn't the easiest way to start a fire, but it is the least fragile, and is certainly satisfying. I ordered a piece of actual flint to see how it is supposed to work, but I have also gotten good sparks from lots of rocks I picked up in the woods. It is basically just a 1/4" thick chunk of very hard carbon steel. I don't think you can wear one of these things out, and I don't think I could physically damage it even if I tried. You'll get little marks on it from the rock, but this is expected. The sparks are tiny pieces of burning steel. It'll last a lot longer than a ferro rod and is far more robust. Also works well as a ferro rod scraper -- every edge of the thing is a nice clean 90 degrees, including the inside openings. The outside edges will tend to get banged up from the flint, but the inside edges stay pristine for this use. I don't know that I'd want to wear this thing as a necklace, but it isn't too heavy to attach to a knife sheath. I just keep it in the Altoids-style tin they ship it with -- the tin is a good tool for making char cloth. Add a bit of tinder, a small ferro rod, and some Spectra line (for a bow drill, and also because cordage is your friend), and you have three fire starting methods in a tiny package that easily attaches to a field knife sheath. ## Frequently Bought Together - ESEE Fire Steel Survival Fire Starter - English Flint Fire Strikers (5 Piece) Flint for Sparking Survival Tools Outdoor Camping - Kaeser Wilderness Supply Charcloth Char Cloth Fire Starter Hand Made in USA Camping Hiking Bushcraft 4 Rolls --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pe/products/2137219-fire-steel-survival-fire-starter](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/2137219-fire-steel-survival-fire-starter) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*