The Lightning Strike Fire Starter - Best Bug Out Fire Kit

[@johncampbell5742]

I've been using the mini version for about 2 years, best ferro rod ever! Expensive? Yes, but for me a quality investment.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Agreed. 100%

[@danielguadian2716]

I just finished buying 2 in the red color, but the green is awesome too. They're totally worth the money, if they came down to $30 range I would buy 3-5 more. The tinder materials that you showed were fantastic, I'm getting some of them. Nice presentation.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Thanks daniel. Yes if they were $39.95 they could sell a ton more

[@chloet182]

Is it expensive..yes..BUT you have a product to last a lifetime it’s a sturdy build that’s bulky enough to use even with frost bitten ...even with good dexterity conventional models tend to feel awkward to use for this reason it’s great for newbies ! The fact you can replace the perishable parts makes it worth the initial investment especially if you are a enthusiast who regularly strikes over 50 years you could burn through 20+ $10 starters so it works out cheaper!!

[@fredb.3618]

I will be purchasing this product. I like the all in one modular design and how the sparks are directed towards the tinder. Thanks for the review.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Absolutely. I appreciate you helping support our channel. Means more than you know.

[@lakrabid]

One of the best benefits is the striker is stopped by the metal tube and does not go crashing through the tinder you are lighting. I'm gonna make my own.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Exactly!

[@stephenpost7575]

I bought one a month ago and it is excellent. my thoughts were as you said, for emergency.

[@mountainbearoutdoors]

thats a really clever idea, if you have no experience using a firesteel then I can bet that you will probably knock your tinder all over the place trying to get a fire started with a conventional steel. That tube catches the striker every time and concentrates the sparks. Brilliant idea but wow the price is eye watering.

[@michaelcoulombe4319]

I think you have stumbled upon one of the greatest fire starters in history of modern Fire Starting kits yes from all the videos I watched on it I'm invested in probably three or four or five of them before the end of the year I think it's that extra power rod for each one and a couple of little a starter packs I think that's all a person would need that Terry some tender around some small small pile of kindling always keep in your pack you're talkin to me there's no reason why you can't have a fire anytime you want I'm back before the end of the month I will have one of these lightning strikes in my kit just like I was listening to one of the one of KZbin channels couple minutes ago talking about the lightning strike he says that if you need to worry about the price it is in the you think you cost too much and you need to stay in the city and I believe that's about true but you coming from long-term survivalist a person who spent many years in the wilderness and I die everybody like I said it looks like it's a really good thing I'm down with it well after watching several videos and stuff and seeing about all what I can do and how well it works I am buying one for right now and I probably have at least four or five more before the end of the year for my family kudos to the man who invented the lightning strike and you really outdid yourself and again to these people that are pushing these ideas and actually giving real world test just to show how good it is she all are doing a great job keep up the great work

[@johnwallace6442]

This is insane! Thank you for taking the time to share this 'tech' with your viewers. I also appreciate the other, regular, high quality content you post on this channel. Great video: consice and informative. Keep it up!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Thank you. Means alot. WIll do

[@theshanester9823]

I've seen this reviewed by others,and I like this a lot but can't pay what they are asking for it. Great review as always

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Thanks. Hopefully they can find a "Production Level" Manufacturer who can help them drive the cost down in the future.

[@stevek4449]

Raid your laundry room dryers lint trap. Burns quick but it starts FAST. Also twigs soaked in melted tree sap, then dried to mix with lint.

[@huffingfarts]

I just got mine in the mail. Yeah, i cringed when i placed the order on Amazon, but to me it was worth it when i was able to light a fire after 2 strikes. I'm pretty clumsy with a knife and ferro rod, and tend to trash my piles of tinder with my knife when striking the rod. This holds it in places and directs the sparks into the tinder. $70 bucks is pretty steep, no argument, but if you suck at free hand ferro striking, it might be worth it to you to pick one up or make one in the garage.

[@huffingfarts]

And to justify this purchase like any others I have made; "I've wasted more on less."

[@huffingfarts]

Also, i should add that that I'm not married and have no kids... lmao

[@Dennis-dk4ir]

This lightning strike is legit! I have one and it was expensive but worth the cost!

[@johnbrowniv]

Looks great but price point is too high. Net is you need a quality fire steel and a sturdy striker. The tube is handy to direct the shower of sparks though.

[@Adam_Newman]

Expensive but great piece of kit

[@garygeller6177]

That's amazing! Going to be our newest camping buddy! Thanks for the great review.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Thanks!

[@osvaldoalanis3015]

I like how the tube is basically like a shotgun barrel and focuses all the sparks in one direction

[@tommylopez7521]

Looks like a good product, but like you said, too pricey for a budget bugout like mine lol

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Look at it as an Investment... for the real "Holy Crap" scenario.. I feel its worth investing into. Would it be my Everyday Starter... No.. But it would be my "I know this will light anything" starter.

[@timsmith9169]

You could try the bigger rod down on one end .that way the one end should fit .and our a hot glue you can melt the glue stick on a fire to use too

[@darthblade2016]

Very nice review!! Looks cool, but as has been stated below, the price point is too high for me. That is quite a good steel though. Fire is always cool!!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

To this day.. Still one of my top 3 go to's

[@josearellano5778]

Awesome video boss enjoying the content and I don't agree with the price point for the item. Like your video show there are many Fire tenders fire fuel sources That work very well and ignite rather easily. Maybe you should do a video on the comparison between strikers.

[@antoniol3271]

The last Firestarter you showed is okay but there is a guy who goes by the name Alfie and I can't remember what the other part of his name is it could be Astentatiou? He's from the UK. He had a fire starter that work like a plunger and he pulls it out and this thing just started the qinling on fire I mean you have to blow on it.

[@TheGazramar]

i agree with most of the others here. It is nice but for almost $70 no thanks. $70 is WAY too much for something like this. I would say maybe $30?

[@DropForgedSurvival]

We dont control the prices... but with that said... When some method didnt work for me and we struggled to start a fire in Horrid Conditions... This has never failed us. Ever. I can speak on that confidently.

[@TheGazramar]

i don't doubt that, like i said it does look like a great piece of gear and yeah i wasn't trying to blame you for the price i apologize if it came off that way. It's just way out of my price range when i have plenty of other ways to make a fire. Nothing against anyone who does spend the $70 on it. I just wouldn't is all.

[@southernshop8424]

DropForgedSurvival ever try a blowtorch striker?

[@gustavodiaz1570]

This was great, thanks, I have been researching "urban bug out bag" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Janameron Tenylan System - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my cousin got cool results with it.

[@emilioritacco619]

Sweet Vid! I saw this PM101 and wanted it then but still haven't pulled the trigger but getting closer lol!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Its worth if you take your Preps seriously. "This is an Investment"

[@O.D.B.420]

I bought a bag of fatwood from Home Depot. Soaked sticks of it in a bucket of water for 9 days. It froze into an ice block the last 2 days of it. I broke it out of ice, used a regular ferro rod and it lit within 3 strikes, go check it out on my page I videoed it when I did it, you see me breaking it out of the ice till it lights. The bag of fatwood was 6 dollars and had about 50 sticks in it.

[@n2cable]

allen wrench should be in the stike itself. IMO

[@lizchatfield692]

Put a bolt in it that will work.

[@rcmontezboyz4216]

Always very very helpful,.. Thanks for all the extremely helpful and practical information that you teach and tips on survival gear at Walmart,... I love it Thanks Guy

[@DropForgedSurvival]

I just share what ive learn or share what I learn as I learn it. Im always learning.

[@KaylynnStrain]

that green makes it easy to see in case you drop it on the ground

[@CanesFan65]

I can buy ALOT of Bic Lighters for $70.00

[@DropForgedSurvival]

This is true.... and you can buy alot of Toyota Camry's for the Price of a Lambo... But people do it all the time.

[@southernshop8424]

DropForgedSurvival apples and oranges and p.t.barnum

[@jayne1165]

Awesome video like always. Such a cool looking fire starter, expensive but cool. A strange thing to point out, but it's green. All or most fire starters I have seen tend to be orange maybe red or yellow. Most humans tend to associate different colours for different things, so a green fire starter is different. I am not saying this in any negative way. Just thinking out loud. My first thought was its green then I went to big.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

I asked for green. They offer I variety of colors

[@jayne1165]

😳 no disrespect intended.

[@JonZDisability]

Firstly, well done sir! Secondly, although a nice tool to have, its price point highly precludes me from going out to buy one IF i did have the money. And finally, love the fire! 😂

[@DropForgedSurvival]

It to me is definitely an "investment"

[@JonZDisability]

DropForgedSurvival agreed! I only have money for one 5/16 th rod and it's only 3 inches but it works okay. Got it for 4 $ so I can't complain except for the fact that it didn't come with a striker. Had to sell the few knives I did have when I lost my job so I just use a razor blade to spark it up.

[@hestonterzo2646]

Wow thats a beastly fire starter, quite the product! Great video!!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

I feel the same way! Thank you

[@jasongieser7316]

great video, lived the test footage

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Glad it was entertaining

[@ethanplays4029]

that's impressive do a lightning strike kit like the live straw one

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Haha Maybe.

[@youngm3333]

Good work out

[@arsenalsurvivalandtactics3567]

impressive im sold a little expensive but I liked it thanx for sharing this my friend!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Thank you

[@jspate61]

Too much fun!! FIRE, yesss yesss. Thanks for the fun content. Cheers from Montreal QC

[@renegade7493]

thanks always..keep up awesome work. I learn alot from here. my best to u and family. God bless.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Thanks! Means Alot

[@ArmoredGamingZ]

Do you have a bug out bag? If so, can you make a video on it? I'm really interested in what you have in it! Loved this video btw!!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

I have some older videos on it. Yes I do. I keep them in my car or by the doors in our rooms.

[@mossranchoutdoors7249]

The cutting torch of fire starters😄

[@anthonygomez446]

cool product

[@DropForgedSurvival]

I agree!

[@richardslewis]

It looks really good, but $60+ is too much past my cringe feeling. Thanks for the video - I'll think about it. It looks really good.

[@WarGrrl3]

am I missing something? I didn't see that EXPENSIVE Firestarter do anything that my $2.35 (extra LG with striker) fire steel doesn't do. I might pay $6 got one if you could show me what makes it different. imo. to for the info on different types of 'kindling' . love the fire squares.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

It isnt really... different.. it is essentially a compact package and it also helps "direct" the Sparks much better for much easier lightning. I found it helped spray more sparks exactly where I want them to go and I dont bump my tinder either.

[@WarGrrl3]

DropForgedSurvival cool, I thought I was Completely missing something cool. I have my steel plus a bunch of kindling in a small reading glasses tube...lol compact and the glasses cast my a dollar. I really love your vids, very useful info.

[@HAL-qw2su]

I love your fire videos great job

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Haha So do I. Its alot of fun!

[@eqlzr2]

Wow, and only $69 on Amazon. Where can we get in line for that? Many thanks.

[@jallen717]

That's a beast

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Absolutely!

[@josephdykes1820]

14 minutes for the fire square was amazing. You could light it and then go and slowly collect the tinder and still have plenty of time

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Pretty... I got it to burn twice as long as they suggested

[@Sebastienleblanc7]

Can you send the product name to buy these ? I couldn't find them online.

[@cyzam]

I thought it would be like 25 bucks max 😅 do you have any recommendations for cheaper models that are effective? You clearly know a lot more than me haha

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Try my episode “20 Firesteels put to the Test” Episode

[@Stayinurlanepal]

Where can I find the replacement rods for my Fire Steel? Can’t seem to find them anywhere

[@VanillaGorilla502]

What's that HUGE fero rod you've had in past videos?

[@Oldcoinsandstuff1]

I like mine , it does work good but I got the big one you have and I feel it’s to big.

[@cev8969]

Another great video keep it up !!!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Will do.. and thank you

[@dustin7562]

Awesome

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Oh yeah!

[@alexanderalcoba3121]

I want one but how can I get them?

[@najibhsina4944]

Do a survival slingshot review

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Already done. Check my feed

[@remyllebeau77]

At that price point I'm tempted to just make do with a cheaper fire starter or even make my own knock-off of their design.

[@olechuga2]

Sir, impressive, however, "slow" on the stopwatch.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Yes we enjoy this alot.

[@smith040296]

It looks great but it seems too big. I get the extra storage and all but to me size is everything.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

I have something coming to answer that exact question/issue?

[@smith040296]

DropForgedSurvival you would lol can't wait.

[@walkerpatterson1047]

Hey Chris I wanted to say sorry for the comment I put on your video yesterday the one that said the promo code but I did delete the comment as you asked so I just wanted to say sorry

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Its quite alright and I appreciate it. That was a special deal for his "return customers" I dont want that getting out without his approval and it ruin my relationship with someone over something like that. I do appreciate your understanding.

[@lizchatfield692]

Would love to see them out in the woods on a bad day .

[@jimthomas777]

Ferro Rods are water proof , then get some Fat Wood with 550 Paracord /Firecord It actually has a Firecord inside , 100feet is under $20 bucks

[@garrettmandujan9980]

omg need to get it my fero rod is now dead to me

[@DropForgedSurvival]

lmao. Dont do that but yes this is a good investment

[@garrettmandujan9980]

heck yes how much is it and is there a way i can support u by bying it a certain way

[@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies]

Sorry, but this thing walks up to ridiculous, smacks it on the back of the head, and then runs down the road about 500 more miles before turning around and blowing a raspberry. $60 for a ferro rod and a piece of aluminum tube that prevents you from having access to the whole rod? For 1/3 that price you could get a BlastMatch that does the same thing, but you can use it 1-handed. If you're in an accident and have a broken arm, you can still use a BlastMatch easily. In addition, you would have enough money left over to buy 4 Morakniv 511 knives.

[@rockroll9761]

Cotton ball and burnt motor oil lasted the longest with me

[@dakotaepperson2345]

where can I buy one

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Amazon Link in the video description!

[@nicolasdupuis3649]

Maybe very good but way To expensive, for me definitely too much

[@DropForgedSurvival]

For me. This is an investment for Emergencies

[@purplelighting4837]

man dude if that not all of it how many do u have

[@DropForgedSurvival]

ALOT more!!! LOL

[@tellemhowbeer3517]

Damn.....lost me at $60. I was about to be on that!

[@user-ko6gd2xo1p]

I bought this and so far can not and certainly will not find a more

[@brandonbyrd5125]

65 is steep but it is nice, be good for teen age kids who want to start fires with a steel.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

$60.. I missed quoted but it is $67 after taxes, shipping, and insurance. They self adjusted for their amazon listing and added everything in.

[@braydonpalmer8232]

Hey

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Hello

[@profesonalantagonist]

This was designed by a Boy Scout.

[@brianj123458]

nice tool and video but no way I would pay $60 for it at the $5 one from Walmart might not be as good but it works and I can buy 12 at walmart for the price of one of those having a family no way to afford that. thanks for video

[@tenroxie279]

It's called magnesium not fire steel

[@rich-qk7dc]

I use a zippo

[@DropForgedSurvival]

I dont like zippo personally. But if it works for you.

[@cotiew]

what is that steel in the back with the wood handle?

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Its a firesteel from Red Rhino Customs.

[@jaarriaga1978]

Man, you sound tired or just down. Your spark is not there.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

I have those days every so often.. Such is life

[@O.D.B.420]

Dude I can take fatwood and a regular ferro rod and light it every time within 3 scrapes. Most times 1 scrape. The ferro rod was 5 dollars and the fatwood was free. I use a cheap utility knife to scrape it, 2 dollars for the knife at Harbor Freight probably about the same price in Walmart. 70 bucks? How much they pay you to review this bullshit?

[@braydonpalmer8232]

1st

[@dirtydoigler2116]

Why buy napalm when you can just make your own.

[@thomaskral8777]

too expensive!

[@Robertrls01]

Another paid sponsor, toting about how great a product is. i'll stick with my ferro rod, magnesium rod, along with fatwood, vaseline soaked cotton balls, and have lighten hundreds of fires with no issues.

[@iaincraig4871]

At that price it's no wonder china sells so much stuff. Why are american companies so greedy??? Good product clearly but i wouldn't purchase this as a matter of principle. Get real guys, lose your arrogance and get back to being competitive with your prices!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

They/we arent greedy. They simply charge for the work they put into their products. You gotta understand china continuously and purposely devalues their currency to the outside markets. allowing them to still make "living" wages in their country but make it Hard as hell for domestic business in various countries to thrive and compete in the Manufacturing realm ! Messed up but true.

[@boscosworld]

? KZbin at its worst and most pointless.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Wahhhhh? and here I thought cat videos were worse

[@warlantactical]

Definitely not the best fire starter. Check out the survival torch by prepared4x