This magnesium fire starter by InstaFire produces a flame source of 5400° F (2982° C). One fire starter can provide sufficient shavings to start hundreds of fires. Includes a ferrocerium strip and striker to ignite magnesium shavings. The fire starter is compact and lightweight, slides onto a keychain for easy carrying and starts fires even when wet.

It's also super easy to use. Just follow these steps:

1. Prepare fire: gather tinder and wood  (preferably dry)

2. Shave magnesium from wide sides of block onto fire site 

3. Strike thin ferrocerium plate like a match to create a spark that lands on magnesium, igniting it. 

WARNING: The combustion of wood, charcoal, and other fuels can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide and soot, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.