Schnitzel Universal Fire Steel with Kydex Holder

Yes, the Schnitzel Universal Firesteel with Kydex holder is suitable for almost all Kydex sheaths thanks to its generously sized slots. Therefore, it can easily be mounted on knife sheaths from other manufacturers as well.

The fire rod has a diameter of 8 mm and a length of 100 mm. The necessary mounting hardware, in the form of screws, is included, allowing the Kydex holder to be attached directly to a suitable knife sheath.

The holder is made of Kydex. This firesteel is recommended as an ideal accessory for all outdoor and carving knives and, thanks to its universal slotted holes, is compatible with almost all Kydex sheaths from Schnitzel and other manufacturers.

Sparks from a firesteel reach a temperature of approximately 3,000 degrees Celsius. For successful use with damp tinder outdoors, the following tips will help: - Preparation: Look for dry material inside deadwood, under tree roots, or overhanging rocks. Resinous heartwood (fatty wood) or oily birch bark are particularly well-suited as natural "boosters."

- Technique: Pull the firesteel backward under the scraper instead of pushing the scraper forward. This allows the sparks to land more precisely and concentratedly in the tinder nest without damaging it.

- Spark Boost: First, scrape a small amount of material from the steel directly onto the tinder without creating sparks. Then, ignite this small pile with a strong, powerful stroke to generate a more intense heat source.

- Protection: Ensure the surface is dry and hold the tinder as close to the firesteel as possible. As soon as the first sparks ignite, protect the embers from the wind and gently fan them.