UST Sparkie Fire Starter
April 19, 2018 - Comment
An innovative, patented flint-based fire starter that can be operated with one hand, the UST Sparkie generates an intense amount of sparks with minimal effort, even in adverse weather conditions. Designed for precision, the Sparkie can directionally target its sparks, and it can generate sparks three times hotter than a normal match.
The Sparkie’s ultra-lightweight, durable plastic stands up to rugged use, and the flint rod collapses into the Sparkie plastic case for compact storage. The built-in carbide striker and spring loaded flint based bar will last over 100 strikes. Measuring 2.3 x 1.25 x 0.6 inches and weighing 0.8 ounces, it’s backed by a manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty.
UST Brands has been manufacturing camping, survival, personal safety, and emergency preparedness equipment for over 80 years, including innovative LED lights, all-weather fire starters, premium outdoor cutting tools, camp kitchen products, first aid kits, unbreakable signal mirrors, and more.
Product Features
- Ultra-lightweight fire starter designed for one-handed use; ideal tool for ultralight backpacking, hunting, camping, and emergency preparedness
- Ignites a wide range of tinders; sparks can be generated in rain or other adverse weather conditions
- Generates sparks three times hotter than a normal match; spring-loaded flint based bar will last over 100 strikes
- Durable plastic stands up to rugged use; flint rod collapses into case
- Measures 2.3 x 1.25 x 0.6 inches; weighs 0.8 ounces; backed by a manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty
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Lots o’ sparks Was able to start a fire on the third stroke. I used toilet paper as tinder to test it. Be sure to hold it at the angle as directed and to put the foot on surface. Also you don’t need to push it that fast. Was surprised at how much sparks it threw off. With a little work you can rotate the rod with your fingers to get more striking surface. I bought another one because the package says it’s only good for a 100 strikes. I’m using this one to get familiar with it. If it is pushed at a wrong angle…
Better options out there. Wanted to really like the UST Sparkie. We took the Sparkie camping with us to test it out. Yes it does spark, but the amount of sparks it produces is not that much. After a while the rod got stuck inside and now it takes more force to get it to pop out than when it was first taken out of the package. Its a little finicky now and has to be pressed just right to get the piece to pop out. Yes you can use it with one hand, but it awkward to use and the end result is hit or miss. Maybe others…
Well worth the money! I purchased 4 Sparkies to put in our survival kits. I tested each one for proper function and all performed equally well. First, it did take several strikes to remove the coating on the rod. After that there is a shower of Sparks every time I press it. I have tried it both ways, holding it my hand like a lighter and pressing down the bar with my thumb and holding the handle in my hand with the rod on the ground. Both ways worked equally well. I easily lit many different types of dry tinder with…