This just screams for modding a set of plus scales to open up that other channel- tweezers, toothpick (which does have uses for me, just not in my mouth), pen and a firefly, plus the tinder on the screwdriver. And thank you VERY much for answering the question about fitting the glasses screwdriver to the short tinder. I can about see my feet without my glasses
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Kevin 😀
@MrWmburr72 жыл бұрын
This is, far and away, the greatest mod to all my SAK's with corkscrews! It allows these knives to catapult their usefulness forward, turning them into dedicated, stand-alone fire-producing tools. Forget trying to rub two sticks together. Fluff the tinder and strike with the mini Ferro rod instead.
@JonGadget2 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@stevec5576 Жыл бұрын
Ferro rod to small !
@ironmikehallowween2 жыл бұрын
I just purchased both the toothpick replacement and the fireant. Very cool and truly sets SAKs abilities way above the rest. Thanks for the video.
@DangStank Жыл бұрын
The fact that these teeeeeny little additions cost almost as much as the knife itself if truly absurd
@chilliecheesecake7 ай бұрын
If you're broke, you don't care about SAKs or survivalism, or you just don't know what "great value is", then yeah sure. A classic SD is like $35 so yeah the pack costs as much as the cheapest and most basic SAK which isn't saying much. And the rods and tinders altogether can last for years, so spending $35 just once for a product that you won't have to buy again for years is a great value. Some people just look at numbers and without even thinking they get scared that they'll have to pay money no matter what value they're actually getting. Ferro rods aren't cheap as it is so with that in mind, there's nothing absurd about it besides your expectation for something you can pay for in pocket change. Survivalist gear costs a little more than regular supplies. You should know this by now.
@Sigurd6514 ай бұрын
@@chilliecheesecake yes
@The5150owl4 ай бұрын
Well said.@@chilliecheesecake
@Thirsty_Fox3 жыл бұрын
Great little piece of kit that adds arguably the most important outdoors/survival function to the SAK -- fun to use and handy as a back-up. Nice to see Victorinox carrying them officially as well. I often use the wood saw to make very fine sawdust for starting a campfire. I do wish the grey tinder was available in the kit as orange clashes with red, and I hope the FireFly toothpick replacement firerod sticks become available through Victorinox as well.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Great feedback - thank you 🙏
@Thirsty_Fox3 жыл бұрын
@@JonGadget And you for the great videos! Cheers my friend
@dalecarr54453 жыл бұрын
I’ve been carrying the toothpick replacement version for a while but just got the tender. Adding it to the knives I carry often.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
good stuff Dale 👍
@roytore50623 жыл бұрын
"Twisted firestarter"... 😄
@davidward48273 жыл бұрын
😂 I see what you did there 😂
@allemander3 жыл бұрын
What a Prodigy!
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
😁
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
@@woodypigeon 😬🤣
@castortrovador8 күн бұрын
Hello, John! Congratulations on the channel and for another excellent video. I'm one of those few who uses a toothpick every day :D 1 Hugs from Portugal!
@LeMayJoseph3 жыл бұрын
You could always split the difference and use the shorter tinder with the mini screwdriver in the corkscrew and the firefly ferro rod in the toothpick holder.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
exactly what I do with the Compact
@benlovlov65583 жыл бұрын
Have the mini Ferro rod in my Huntsman. Great product. Thanks for the review.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear 🙂
@Yorkshiremadmick7 ай бұрын
I have the glow in the dark fire ant in my huntsman and camper.
@peterculkin8113 жыл бұрын
Felix Immler has put up a video that shows how to open up a third slot on the plus scales on the corkscrew side, which allows you to put the ferro rod in the toothpick slot and then he shows how to shorten and re-profile a toothpick to put that in the newly opened slot. This allows you to keep tinder and eyeglass screwdriver in the corkscrew and you don't lose any of the tools at all. Just sayin'
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter, I have seen this video. I am a big fan of Felix and his insights. I’m not a fan of the toothpick though 🤣
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter, I have seen this video. I am a big fan of Felix and his insights. I’m not a fan of the toothpick though 🤣
@peterculkin8113 жыл бұрын
Thanks for replying. I enjoy your videos. As it happens, I've always found the toothpick useful. Each to his own.
@Pinki20193 жыл бұрын
@@JonGadget Sometimes the toothpick comes in handy just to clean stuff out of the rest of the knife.
@brettrauscher24943 жыл бұрын
That was good opening the package with the blade.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
😀
@MikesPOV2 жыл бұрын
Great info. I have the FireAnt on my SAK Compact and on the occasions I've had to use it, performed perfectly. A word of caution tho, after residing inside my pocket for awhile I noticed the tinder began to unfurl from the friction of rubbing. Felix Immler found a novel way of protecting it with a short length of heat shrink tubing. I'd think a piece of plastic straw would also work.
@JonGadget2 жыл бұрын
I saw that too 👍 I’m using scotch tape wrapped around it and that’s been working for me too.
@MikesPOV Жыл бұрын
@@bar8067 Wire stripper notch.
@southernstacker73152 жыл бұрын
I use my toothpick several times everyday. I really like this fire starter. Thanks for sharing 👍
@xkidgey10 ай бұрын
The toothpick is great for squeezing into tiny cracks and crevices.. It's like a little plastic jimmy
@ryankanters43853 жыл бұрын
Since i bought a modified victorinox with titanium scales from fittosurvive, the long ferro rod does not fit in the toothpick slot, so ive ordered the fire ant and the tinder with tactical grey color, hope to get it soon, Anways! Love your channel mr. Jonathan!
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ryan 😊 Yep, sounds like an ideal solution 👍
@Sh311Sh0ck3d3 жыл бұрын
I have the Ferro rod in the toothpick slot on my ranger SAK. My Forestor ( wood ) doesn't have scale tools so this fire ant is excellent for that particular SAK, or any SAK without scale tools, as long as you have the corkscrew of course.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
great solution 👍
@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo3 жыл бұрын
Good point. I almost went with the Forester but went with the German Army one instead, that has a Phillips driver. That wood Forester is nice though.
@Sh311Sh0ck3d3 жыл бұрын
@@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo I have seen the German model, I hadn't noticed that it had the Phillips driver instead of the corkscrew. I do prefare the corkscrew. The length of the driver limits how useful it is. That said Ive only used the corkscrew to loosen knots. I do like the US military issue but they have the driver and are quite expensive. I have at least 5 different 111 mm SKA models, including a custom one I built to get the knife I really wanted. That's what I like about the SKA's, besides the quality, they are easy to customize. I think most of them can be changed to how you want it. Wood models are the exception.
@Spanky8402 Жыл бұрын
I was actually thinking about getting both. I don't have a need for a tooth pick, so I wouldn't mind having both in a hunter and having the tooth pick replacement in a explorer, or whichever city victorinox I choose to carry. I would then have the tinder in both and the eye glass screwdriver in the city carry. I ride a motorcycle and this is why I am thinking about setting it up this way. If my bike breaks down, no matter which victorinox I have, I'll be able to make fire, if I break down driving from 1 city, to another. I don't have a hunter yet, but I am planning on going camping, like I used to as a kid, and this setup with the hunter would be awesome. I used to have some kind of Swiss Army Knife as a kid and I lost it, but I would basically have a better setup than I did as a kid. Thank you for this video, I was wondering how good this worked, but I will have a litter as well, but it would be awesome to start a fire this way.
@michaelk4872 жыл бұрын
The ranger group is a nice Swiss Army for outside work too
@TheFrog7673 жыл бұрын
Excellent that will save a model upgrade and save money 👏👏👏
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
great 👍
@NICO-zl3vd3 жыл бұрын
Looooove your videos man!! Maybe you could do a budget EDC segment one day for EDC enthusiast college students like me!! All love mate!
@NICO-zl3vd3 жыл бұрын
btw im watching you all the way from the Philippines 👏🏻
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback and suggestion Nico - greetings to the Philippines 🙂
@timothycoop58463 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, informative video with a cool background. Thank you!
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Timothy 😀
@jamesburwash56353 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the review, but the product is very expensive. Yes convenience is great. Keep up the you tube videos thanks from Vancouver Canada
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Hi James, thanks for the feedback. It is expensive - it is cool though 😃
@ElliotSoS3 жыл бұрын
Same reason i won't buy even though they look great. Can't justify the shipping cost to Canada!
@p.richter95923 жыл бұрын
If you’re an outdoor person, and hiking in low populated areas, this is a cheap life insurance. Most people that die in the mountains, die from exposure, and keeping warm can become a real problem. Making a fire to warm up, or creating smoke as a signal for people to come get you, is something that can literally save your life. You have to ask yourself, what’s your life worth. If going for an option like this, practice making fires with this tool. If you very easily can make a fire on a good day, than you will probably be able to on a bad day as well. Preparation is everything.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
@@p.richter9592 great comment 👍
@p.richter95923 жыл бұрын
@@JonGadget Thank you. I very much appreciate you making these videos. And I didn’t know these products existed before I watched one of yours. So thanks to you, I’m getting myself another lightweight way of starting a fire (the long ferro rod + the long tinder in/on my Victorinox). I can carry this as an EDC item. But more importantly, I can take it with me on a hike if I want to go light, and still be able to start a fire. I live in Norway, and just as in the UK, the weather can change in a blink of an eye. These products gives me another lightweight option to be able to bail out if trouble arise. Is it expensive, yes I guess so. But compared to all the other things we buy in life, that doesn’t have the potential to save our lives, this is quite cheap. So as I commented, what’s your life worth?
@TheStoyanbahchevanov3 жыл бұрын
Tom Hanks in the Castaway would appreciate that 😁👍 Especially with the Compact is such a neat package. Cheers
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
you're not wrong!
@stevejohnson22849 ай бұрын
Great video. Could you tell me what size Farrell rod to purchase to replace the toothpick for the compact and the huntsman.
2 жыл бұрын
Interestingly, in this video, the FireAnt is shown stored in the corkscrew of the Compact model but when it comes to using it, it was shown to be used with the Huntsman model. That implies that it is unusable on Compact. But I have found a good way to use it on the Compact itself. The nail file at the back of the hook acts as a very good surface against which the fireant can be rubbed against to produce good sparks. The hook has to be in open position for this to work.
@no-trick-pony Жыл бұрын
I got the twisted fire starter reference. :D
@name59493 жыл бұрын
I've noticed victorinox has also started doing those little items for in the corkscrew also all the different styles of mini driver's very interesting indeed i would love for you to do a review of your victorinox super timer I'm sure a lot of people would find it very interesting much appreciated you sharing your videos with us 👍🏻
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Thanks William - yes, they have only recently started stocking these - I assume they are a distributor for Tortoisegear. Super Timer is really just a Champ with a clock - would tthat still be of interest do you think?
@name59493 жыл бұрын
@@JonGadget you know there's a lot of victorinox fan's out there you bet it would be of interest there's a big victorinox following and people would love to see the super timer and maybe the story behind it i would be interested to see a review of it as I'm also a big fan of the Swiss champ thanks Jon
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Thanks @@name5949 that's great feedback - OK I'll put it on the list - would probably work really well with the new 5 minute format
@name59493 жыл бұрын
@@JonGadget😃 fantastic I'm going to be on the look out for it now, thanks Jonathan i really appreciate it 😃👍
@cstout16343 ай бұрын
This was an awesome video. I didn't know these two products existed.
@davecordova72113 жыл бұрын
Very informative. I am new to watching your videos. Great job in explaining the tools. I really like the idea of replacing the toothpick with a ferro rod.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. Welcome to the channel 👍
@carvedwood1953 Жыл бұрын
Toothpicks are easily made in the field. Eyeglass screwdriver is super useful esp for those of us that require glasses for everyday sight. choice is easy for me. Then again, I carry a monster ferro with me all the time but hey a backup is good.
@BrentonSwafford10 ай бұрын
Thank you for making it. I'm excited to try it out.
@PeterFaden2 жыл бұрын
Just a side note, but with the Huntsman, you can actually have the longer ferro rod AND the toothpick. How? There's a gap next to the scissors that is the perfect size to hold the toothpick nice and snug. In practice, it's never come loose while in my pocket.
@JonGadget2 жыл бұрын
that's really good to know Peter - thanks for sharing
@macanic51613 жыл бұрын
Bought a set today (Victorinox accessories). When twisting the firestarter into the corkscrew, a lot of force is needed so that it folds flush again. In doing so, you risk breaking the thin fire steel due to the deformation of the plastic handle. This happened to me with two out of three fire steels. The product’s fit is too imprecise (yet).
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
That's interesting as mine fits fine!
@ElliotSoS3 жыл бұрын
I've been wanting to get these for a while but their shipping costs to Canada are way too high for such a light item. Would cost me more than the price of buying a new SAK, so unless they start selling in stores it's unlikely I'm ever gonna buy their product sadly. Which I emailed them about and they replied to say they had no plans to sell in stores yet. What a shame.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
It's a good point - same is true of UK - I am sure they will get distribution sorted at some point in the future
@Pinki20193 жыл бұрын
I believe they sell them through Victorinox, too. Maybe the shipping is free if you order over a certain amount. On their U.S. site, shopping is free for orders over $50. I dunno!
@MikesPOV2 жыл бұрын
Here's a fiver for your efforts.
@JonGadget2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for that. Really appreciated.
@LeMayJoseph3 жыл бұрын
Also, you might not have known this, but the gray and orange tinders are not created equal - as I recall the gray burns faster, but is also more wind-and-or-waterproof.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
ah! yes, I did pick this up from the website but totally forgot - thanks for the reminder
@senderobushcraft84153 жыл бұрын
I prefer the long Ferro rod as well, I think is possible to make a similar homemade firestarter with cotton and candle wax.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
agree - nice to have it perfectly fitting the corkscrew though 🙂
@CleaveMountaineering2 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I got my SAK huntsman on ebay and then got the firefly to get a bigger ferro rod and more tinder. Lighter than carrying dedicated tinder/ferro rod, gives the Bic some redundancy.
@TR-Mead2 жыл бұрын
A twisted fire starter...... I see that you too are a man of culture. 😉
@JonGadget2 жыл бұрын
oh yes 😊
@rayl3794 Жыл бұрын
Great video, thankyou
@05generic3 жыл бұрын
Awesome system review as usual Jonathan. I have found that the 'pick makes a decent crevice tool and so I like having it along even if I don't use it for the stated purpose. It's not an issue for my urban system as that typically has a Compact paired with a Rally which has shorter, stiffer tweezers which I consider to be slightly better than the large tweezers. Therefore I would replace the Compact's tweezers with a Fireant, if that works, and if I adopted the system you showed. If the Rally wasn't along I might find a different place to stow the 'pick.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the feedback - much appreciated - the tweezer slot is a different shape to the toothpick and the Firefly is designed to fit the toothpick slot if that makes sense 🙂
@05generic3 жыл бұрын
@@JonGadget Ah, thanks for enlightening me.
@christopherskipp1525 Жыл бұрын
Hello: What is the Compact and Rally, with reference to the Huntsman? Thanks very much.
@Yorkshiremadmick7 ай бұрын
I have this (glow in the dark) fire ant I use the tooth pick so always keep it.
@ronaldayres5463 жыл бұрын
Great add on tool
@jeffreyarnold29293 жыл бұрын
Great review. I wish they were not so pricey. Plus I like adding to my knives without sacrificing a tool, even the toothpick. I agree with you though. I would rather sacrifice the toothpick and go with the larger rod and keep my mini screw driver.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback 👍 much appreciated Jeffrey
@imup2damlate Жыл бұрын
The ferro rod is like a long piece of lighter flint, very fragile. If you carry it make sure that you have the tender in place to slide the rod into it to protect it from breaking . I didn't and it did.
@ilikeknives1000 Жыл бұрын
i know i'm late but i take the cork screw ferro rod and flip it so it seats in the cork screw rod out giving me a better striking surface and stability best to have a secondary striker on hand ... remember redundancy lol cause ya know murphy's law and such
@M7MD_41313 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Video! really cool fire starter kit!
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the feedback
@papatechie2 жыл бұрын
The toothpick or ferro rod will also fit under the saw and fish scale tool of the SAK Champ. So I don’t need to leave eyeglass tool.
@JonGadget2 жыл бұрын
great suggestion - I must try that - thanks for sharing
@craigmooring20912 жыл бұрын
I have never been able to use the Vic toothpick as a toothpick; I don't have gaps between my teeth. it is even hard to get waxed dental floss to pass between some of them. So the Victorinox toothpick has no real use for me. I carry a different sort of toothpick in a folding toothbrush that actually works pretty well. Thus, I am using a combination of the Firefly from Tortoise Gear along with the full-sized firestarter which can be bought separately and still allows the tool portion of the eyeglass screwdriver to fit down the center.
@JonGadget2 жыл бұрын
great feedback - I'm the same re the toothpick
@ELaster13 жыл бұрын
Amazing video as always Sir 🥳
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eyal 🙏
@christopherskipp1525 Жыл бұрын
So what is the firefly and fireant. Thank you for your feedback!
@Oldsparkey3 жыл бұрын
Personally I think it's a better idea then sliced bread. I replaced the toothpick with the ferro rod. Then used the corkscrew for a full size starter. I outfitted all of my Swiss army knives that would accept the modifications so no one would be without it. No matter which of them I take I have the safety factor of a fire if everything else fails. Might call it a wilderness fire insurance policy.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great feedback Chuck
@arjunprabhu67422 жыл бұрын
Hi I was just wondering as to why people who go outdoors would not carry a cigarette lighter instead of a ferro rod ?. I am asking it as a genuine question.
@JonGadget2 жыл бұрын
They generally do (and probably matches too) Ferro - for me at least is a back up option that always works. Gas can leak, fuel evaporate, matches get damp - ferro always works.
@arjunprabhu67422 жыл бұрын
@@JonGadget Thank you :)
@skylazart3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great review as always
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
thank you
@plantbasedpage72382 жыл бұрын
Hey! Where do you get the larger grey tinder? Looks great but can’t find a link or information on where to buy that. Thanks so much!
@JonGadget2 жыл бұрын
Tortoisegear.com 👍
@mike-clarke3 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks 😊👍
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
thank you 🙂
@tested123 Жыл бұрын
if you are hiking or camping always carry a small survival kit with sufficient fire starting capabilities. dont rely on this add-on or this knife if you think you might have to spend an unplanned night in the woods.
@christopherskipp1525 Жыл бұрын
Hi, besides the ferro rod, do you have links for all the other little tools like eyeglass screwdriver, toothpick, tweezers, and isn't there one other tool too? Thanks very much.
@albertoneri54273 жыл бұрын
almost impossible to find in Italy 🤦♂️ i would give a try but buying abroad it is to expensive
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
sorry to hear that - try Victorinox website!
@davidsionnach939411 ай бұрын
Bought one of these today, must be in the top ten worst buys I have made. The 'tinder' is basically a blob of wax with the merest hint of fibres through it. The plastic on the rod is soft and is very awkward to fit into the corkscrew. The rod also has some sort of thick coating on it that you have to scrape off before you can get any spark, far less something large enough to light something. Took about thirty attempts to get anything close to lighting some tinder. This was a Victorinox branded pack so especially disappointing. I shall stick tried and trusted method of carrying a Bic lighter.
@user-zy5hq3nc6v2 жыл бұрын
Very useful video, thank you!
@JonGadget2 жыл бұрын
great!
@brianlalor2 жыл бұрын
I have added this to my Huntsman. I wrapped the tinder in electrical tape so it does not wear in my pocket.
@Kankudai692 жыл бұрын
The toothpick is my most used item on my sak’s
@dovetomarc4 ай бұрын
Jon, The Compact SAK (my favorite EDC SAK) doesn’t have a saw and the blade doesn’t have a sharp spine. How do you spark the Ferro Rod?
@xderiwx3 ай бұрын
How well does the tinder take pocket wear over time? Do you need to have it covered somehow to prevent it fraying up and loosing its waxed coating? Thanks!
@marcdecuyper5598 Жыл бұрын
Great review by the way
@esschneider062 жыл бұрын
Have you tried using this with the Victorinox compact? What would you use as the striking surface on that knife?
@JonGadget2 жыл бұрын
not a good option with Compact - no striking surface for the FireAnt
@granddaddyrap9 ай бұрын
I’m talking about the toothpick replacement ferro rod.
@cecilm37203 жыл бұрын
No as neat a solution, but a normal thin fire rod does fit nicely under the VIC saw. I’d be OK to swap out the tweezers, but never the toothpick. (In my younger days, I thought the toothpick was, well, kind of stupid. Now I realize that it really isn’t.)
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment - some people do really value the toothpick - not yet for me though 🙂
@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo3 жыл бұрын
Another great video, thanks! I have the long firefly rods and just picked up the tinder. I like the micro eyeglass screwdriver, so don’t think I’ll be going with these micro rods, but they are a nice option. Question: I ordered the standard orange tinder because it was listed to burn longer, but the grey is supposed to burn hotter in a windy environment but for a shorter period of time. Do you have a preference? Thanks for any input.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Good question - I think the tinder supplied with the Fire Ant micro rods is only supplied in orange (slower burn) - I think this would be my preference - but if I use the firefly and use full length of the corkscrew for tinder the grey would be best of both worlds due to increased amount.
@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo3 жыл бұрын
@@JonGadget Thanks for the info. Checking the Tortoise Gear site I found that they make both the Firefly full length helix tinder and the Fire Ant half length tinder in both Orange waterproof and Gray water/wind proof. I like the eyeglass screwdriver in the corkscrews, so bought the gray Fire Ant tinder, and also a pack of the orange Firefly tinder that I could cut in half, just to try it out. It looks like if you’re willing to cut it you get a bit better deal. The eyeglass driver is more useful to me than the toothpick, so will pass on the little Fire Ant rods for now, plus I think the Firefly will last longer.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
@@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo that sounds ideal
@Careoran3 жыл бұрын
nice, but missing a black and red version :)
@dougbotimer80053 жыл бұрын
Added this to my kit. Also found that with a little coercion FireAnt fits the Gerber Armbar Cork, my outdoor kitchen multi tool, too. I was a Scout and later a USMC Mountain Warfare Instructor, many years ago, and when there was a lot less gear available. And I have a bit of outdoor experience under less than Idea conditions. I can tell this is a tool I wish I’d had, although I always managed to get fire when I needed it. And, I do admit enjoying the irritation of other “outdoorsman” when I started fire first try without fancy fire starters.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
I really like these too 👍
@poppavein13 жыл бұрын
How would you strike sparks from your Compact with the FireAnt?
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Good question - not easy, I tried, would recommend FireFly and wire stripper.
@Pinki20193 жыл бұрын
You'd probably have to modify it by filing a flat part on one of the tools.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
@@Pinki2019 yes, that would do it
@tenchraven3 жыл бұрын
Squared up the back of the fixed half of the scissors for that using sharpening stone.
@sonnykathem93062 жыл бұрын
I have been watching your channel for a while now and I just have to ask. Where can I buy the mini fero rode for the huntsman.
@arjunprabhu67422 жыл бұрын
I was just curious to know if you carry a Swiss knife, ferro rod and gas lighter only when you go to the woods or treks ? Or do you carry them daily to work and even during casual outings ?
@JonGadget2 жыл бұрын
I always carry a Compact - so a ferro rod and tinder might as well be there - gas lighter more for travel and outdoor
@arjunprabhu67422 жыл бұрын
@@JonGadget I ordered a huntsman after seeing your video. Is it a good knife to carry on an everyday basis ?.
@labrat9831 Жыл бұрын
Was not expecting the nod to Prodigy in the open.
@stefanescuh2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Thanks a lot for tips.
@michaelk4873 жыл бұрын
Cool
@granddaddyrap9 ай бұрын
Like all of your videos, keep doing more helpful videos. I’m having trouble getting the name of the ferro rod company that you’re saying. Please spell the name of the company and website name. I really want the ferro rod for my SAK.
@JuliusCGVinF9 ай бұрын
Does it fit in a Leatherman or Gerber too?
@christopherdunn90132 жыл бұрын
A twisted fire starter! hahaha! good one
@GeekfromYorkshire3 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if the keyring Manager with only tweezers (and pen) no toothpick will take the shorter type of Firestarter. I see two sizes of Firestarter. I find I never need tweezers but sometimes a starter on a cooker ring doesn't work so a ferrorod is an interesting idea.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
if the Manager is the same layout as other small SAK's then it should I think - Tortoisegear.com will know for sure.
@GeekfromYorkshire3 жыл бұрын
@@JonGadget I asked them and yes "Hi, Yes the Firefly Mini will fit into the tweezer slot on the Manager model. Thank you, Eric"
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
@@GeekfromYorkshire that's great to hear 👍
@GeekfromYorkshire3 жыл бұрын
@@JonGadget So I have a USA person visiting UK soon so I'm likely to get one their mixture kits, the longer one for my SAK SwissChamp, shorter for my SAK Manager. Thanks for bring us attention to the product family. I've read the Victorinox site reviews for the twisting short product and they have negative reviews on unreliable (twisting breaks them) so think the long tweezer/toothpick is my item to go to buy.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
@@GeekfromYorkshire Hi Nigel - if you can spare the toothpick slot it's the better option - especially if you have the wire bender/stripper tool as a striker. The fire ant worked fine for me too (using back of saw as a striker) but not as easy to use.
@KingScorpio842 жыл бұрын
@Jon Gadget Make a video where you show how to make the fire starter and the tinder for it from cheap materials available and you get much more views
@rashadnagi75313 жыл бұрын
Wait....me using the toothpick puts me in some kind of SAK minority? When did this happen?
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
I think I might be in the minority 😁
@marcdecuyper5598 Жыл бұрын
Hello, will the fire-ant fit the Victorinox Huntsman? I have the Victorinox Camper and it do not fit properly, can not close the corkscrew properly when tinder and fire-ant screwed in.
@JonGadget Жыл бұрын
It should fit the Camper as the corkscrew as I understand it will be the same across 91mm knives
@marcdecuyper5598 Жыл бұрын
@@JonGadget Thanks for the reaction Jon. You have the Huntsman and the Fire-Ant, can You try it on please? I can not close my Camper when tinder and Fire-Fly installed. Can You close the corkscrew in the Huntsman all the way down when both are screwed in?
@voonsanloo19253 жыл бұрын
Ordered mini fero rods and fire ants from kickstarter but never delivered!
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
that's unfortunate - I'm sure it can be sorted if you drop them an email
@PakZa808 Жыл бұрын
Where do I find the eye glass screw driver for the compact?
@JonGadget Жыл бұрын
Vic website
@kritsadventures11 ай бұрын
I see what you did there. Youre a real Prodigy at puns.
@mobileore3 жыл бұрын
All that toothpick hate...love mine :D
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
many do 😀
@TerryClarkAccordioncrazy3 жыл бұрын
They are great for opening cable ties for reuse
@seductive_Octopus3 жыл бұрын
Every Men a few Days after this Video … Women: Hunny? What’s this Scrapping Sound? … do I smell burning? Men: hu hu hu 🧔🏽♂️ made Fire, I have. Time to hunt Food next.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
😁
@schnickschnack20903 жыл бұрын
😁👍
@TerryClarkAccordioncrazy3 жыл бұрын
In decades of wearing glasses I've fortunately never needed an eyeglass screwdriver which is good because without the glasses I'd not be able to see to use it anyway! Good opticians seem to lock those screws in somehow that they don't come loose.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
Sunglasses seem to be my issue - even prescription ones 🤔
@kevola57393 жыл бұрын
I operate a lot of power equipment such as hammer drills, chainsaws, pneumatic impact gun, snowblowers, etc. On my coffee breaks I got into the habit of checking the screws on my safety glasses, prescription glasses, and sun glasses. I have even found screws on my watch loosen up on occasion. I also have been told on many occasions that I have a screw loose.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
@@kevola5739 👍🤣🤣🤣
@nirfz3 жыл бұрын
In my personal experience if the lenses are the first ones in the frame, the screws almost never come loose. If the lenses get changed several times in a frame, the screws loosen easier. My car sunglasses for example have their 5th set of lenses in the frame (in 23 years), and i do have to tighten the screws approximately twice per year. My current mainly used prescription glasses have their first lenses in them, the frame is 3 or 4 years old, the screws haven't come loose yet. The older frames i have, are like my sunglasses. (they had several lens changes) So i don't want to miss my little corkscrew screwdriver.
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
@@nirfz thanks for sharing 👍
@michaelk4872 жыл бұрын
But the compact you can't beat it
@YA-ee9zf3 жыл бұрын
That’s cool but availability and price is the issue. 35$ for a fire is just too much .
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
there are some other options on the website which are a lower cost - but not cheap 🙂
@timsummers8702 жыл бұрын
I prefer the FireFly to the Fire Ant. The latter is too small to use and therefore impractical. In terms of tinder, there are plenty of sources in the outdoors, no need to carry extra in the corkscrew.
@johnshropshire33993 жыл бұрын
👍👍👏
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
👍😃
@gbraadnl9 ай бұрын
3:25 I see a problem with this set up; out and about the temperature and conditions are most likely not as ideal as inside.
@toolslover36453 жыл бұрын
Leatherman PS4 Review Please 🙏🙏🙏 😃😃😃😇😇
@JonGadget3 жыл бұрын
I'll put it on the list - a new LM product review coming up in next week all being well....
@phoqueme2 жыл бұрын
Pretty awesome how one of the least utilized and practical tools of SAK just got upgraded lol
@drxym7 ай бұрын
25 quid for a pathetically tiny fire steel and tinder set. For the diminishingly small chance you need to light a fire in a survival situation and all you have is a swiss army knife. The saner thing to do, when a survival is a necessity is to actually prepare a kit. Buy a real fire steel rod and some parrafin soaked cotton, pack in a lighter and some storm matches / striker for good measure. Put them in a waterproof bag along some other survival tools - paracord, mirror, utility knife, torch, hooks, pins etc. Don't half arse it with some expensive gimmick.