![]() ![]() ![]() The body of the Lightning Strike is 1″ in diameter at its widest point and 5.75″ long. Its rugged aluminum body is easily tough enough to drive a car or light truck over and certainly capable of lasting a lifetime or more. By far one of the most durable available. The bodies of the Lightning Strike and Lightning Strike Mini are made from CNC machined 7075-T6 anodized aluminum for its light weight and exceptional durability. Each are available in red, green, blue and black and provide an integrated water-tight storage compartment of ample room to safely stow tinder keeping it dry. The Lightning Strike and the smaller Lightning Strike Mini are essentially high-quality ferro rod handles at their core, with some nifty bells and whistles that really set them apart. While they do not last near as long, they tend to throw a lot more spark that burns much hotter and much longer than harder ferro rods that do not contain near as much magnesium. Personally, I like the softer ferro rods that contain more magnesium in their alloy. However, like everything else, there are good ones and there bad ones, and enough opinions about them to go around a few times.įerrocerium rods work by scraping the rod with a steel striker quickly, and if it is done fast enough it will generate the heat necessary to ignite the metallic shavings that burn somewhere around 3,000 ☏ (1,650 ☌). In recent years, ferro rods have gained quite a lot of popularity, mostly due to their low cost and ease of use. ![]() But let’s not forget some of the more well-known primitive methods like bow and hand drills. What is it and why would you want one? Let’s find out…Īside from all of the various butane lighters and stick matches which are actually terrific fire starters that utilize open flame, there are also many other tinder-igniting fire starter options available including ferro (ferrocerium) rods, fire pistons and plain old flint and steel. Today I’ll be looking at the Lightning Strike and Lightning Strike Mini from Darrell Holland Shooting Supplies. None of them are perfect for everyone in every instance. There is a plethora of fire starters available these days, with a huge disparity between them and how well they work. Model: Lightning Strike, Lightning Strike Mini Manufacturer: Darrell Holland Shooting Supplies, This is the perfect firestarter for campers and outdoors people who want a lighter and smaller version of the popular Lightning Strike Firestarter. The MINI contains enough tinder to start 8-10 fires. Integral tinder storage compartment contains enough tinder to build at least ten fires, even with one hand! CNC-machined, replaceable flint, and all about the size of a medium-sized Swiss Army Knife! Available in Red, Blue, Green, and the new Spec-Ops Black. This self-contained unit is all you need in your survival pack to stay warm. Integral tinder storage compartment contains enough tinder to start 18-20 fires. The tinder is self-contained and once lit, it burns for several minutes. Each kit is CNC machined from 7075-T6 Aluminum and anodized for long lasting service and comes with a replaceable flint. The Lightning Strike Firestarter is rugged. The tinder storage compartment contains enough tinder to build at least 18-20 fires, even with one hand! CNC-machined, replaceable flint, and all about the size of a mini-mag flashlight! The world’s best firestarter has arrived! This self-contained unit is all you need in your survival pack to stay warm. Marketing from Darrell Holland Shooting Supplies ![]() Written by Steve Ackerman on | 0 comments ![]()
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