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Exotac nanoSTRIKER
This may possibly be the smallest ferrocerium fire starter on the market today. Attach it to your key chain, throw it into your pocket or tie it to your pack but never again leave home without one. There are many ferrocerium fire-starting tools on the market. Some of these are high quality, some are small and some are self-contained. We set out to create a tool that incorporated all of these features and then some. While doing so we discovered that this product not only does the aforementioned, but it does it while being easier to use then tools more than twice the size! At the end of the day, this little tool can be collapsed and returned to key-chain ballast duty. Because the nanoSTRIKER™ is so small, we were challenged with developing a new type of ferrocerium rod striking tool. We developed numerous prototypes and spared little expense to develop the most effective striker. This revolutionary striker is constructed of two different grades of stainless steel to offer the best quality finish and excellent durability. The 303 stainless steel component is hand polished then bead blasted for a great looking satin finish. The 440C component is high-precision machined and finished in a heat-treat oven bringing it's hardness to more than 50 Rockwell C (that means really hard for us normal people). Currently available in Black only....
New Pricing....... !!!!!!!nanoStrikers are In Stock!!!!!!! Shipping has been included in Price!!!!!!
New Pricing....... !!!!!!!nanoStrikers are In Stock!!!!!!! Shipping has been included in Price!!!!!!
$
30.95
Features:
Included in box:
Specifications:
- Patent Pending Collapsible self-contained fire starter
- Ultra-portable for keyring and pocket carry
- Ferrocerium rod works when wet
- Lightweight 6061 aircraft aluminum body
- Stainless steel 440C striker hardened to >50HRC
- Replaceable ferrocerium rod
- More than 1000 fire-starting strikes!
Included in box:
- Split ring for keyring carry
- nanoSTRIKERtm with ferrocerium rod
- Extra set of o-rings
- Instruction Manual
Specifications:
- Length: 85mm
- Diameter: 9.7mm
- Weight: 14.5g
1 Review;
My first reaction when I first handled this product was: This is going to be a problem. The nanostriker is so elegant I don't think I can bring myself to use it outdoors!!!
Seriously though, this is the Rolex of fire starters bar none. The attention to detail of whoever designed this tool is top notch... I'm talking about the knurling for the added grip... the "curve" that goes all the way around on the rod holder ... with that "curve", you can hold the nanostriker with just your thumb and index finger! Even that "curve" is knurled (again to aid in grip)! Nothing is left to chance. The size of the striker is just right for my hand... but I can see where people might complain about the size of the striker. But it's not a problem even with big hands (more on that later). Another plus to this is it fits on the side of my multitool sheath! I never leave home without it, so now I'm not without a fire starter either.
How about functionality? Does it do what it's supposed to do? You bet it does! It took me a few strikes to get my first fire with it. I'm sure a couple of strikes only stripped off the outer layer of the rod. After getting the right 'angle', it's a breeze. Now, how about for those with humongous fingers? Well, nothing in here says you have to put your thumb strictly on the handle. So just slide your thumb on top of the actual striker. Here's a little experiment, get a shirt or something (not cotton), fold it thick enough then use it to hold the striker with (thumb over the actual striker, not just the handle). Now you have a big finger! Then just slide the rod under the striker, and fire away. Make sure you don't use cotton shirt because it might catch fire... That actually solves 2 problem. One is if you have a big hand... and two is if you're wearing thick gloves. Nanostriker is definitely worth its weight in gold! Date Added: 02/04/2010 by Victor Bravo
Seriously though, this is the Rolex of fire starters bar none. The attention to detail of whoever designed this tool is top notch... I'm talking about the knurling for the added grip... the "curve" that goes all the way around on the rod holder ... with that "curve", you can hold the nanostriker with just your thumb and index finger! Even that "curve" is knurled (again to aid in grip)! Nothing is left to chance. The size of the striker is just right for my hand... but I can see where people might complain about the size of the striker. But it's not a problem even with big hands (more on that later). Another plus to this is it fits on the side of my multitool sheath! I never leave home without it, so now I'm not without a fire starter either.
How about functionality? Does it do what it's supposed to do? You bet it does! It took me a few strikes to get my first fire with it. I'm sure a couple of strikes only stripped off the outer layer of the rod. After getting the right 'angle', it's a breeze. Now, how about for those with humongous fingers? Well, nothing in here says you have to put your thumb strictly on the handle. So just slide your thumb on top of the actual striker. Here's a little experiment, get a shirt or something (not cotton), fold it thick enough then use it to hold the striker with (thumb over the actual striker, not just the handle). Now you have a big finger! Then just slide the rod under the striker, and fire away. Make sure you don't use cotton shirt because it might catch fire... That actually solves 2 problem. One is if you have a big hand... and two is if you're wearing thick gloves. Nanostriker is definitely worth its weight in gold! Date Added: 02/04/2010 by Victor Bravo
Exotac Matchcap
The MATCHCAP™ can carry all sizes of matches from the standard kitchen strike-on-the-box to NATO lifeboat matches and even the extended length matches sold by REI. With the dual-striker design you can use safety matches, strike-anywhere matches, or a combination of two. An O-ring keeps both the matches and the red phosphorus (strike-on-the-box) striker dry. All of these features keep you focused on the task at hand and not how you're going to start the next fire.
Currently available in Black only......
New Pricing, Save $3.00, !!!!!!!Matchcaps are in stock!!!!!!! Shipping (for domestic orders only) has been included in price!!!!!!
Currently available in Black only......
New Pricing, Save $3.00, !!!!!!!Matchcaps are in stock!!!!!!! Shipping (for domestic orders only) has been included in price!!!!!!
$
27.95
Features:
Patent pending waterproof, safe and redundant match striker design,Works with both safety and strike anywhere matches;
- Holds matches up to 72mm in length
- Square threaded cap for maximum durability
- Unique lanyard attachment allows for two 550 paracord loops
- Waterproof to depths >5 meters
- Lightweight aircraft grade 6061 aluminum construction Anodized and laser engraved for durability
- Unique knurl for grip and use with strike anywhere matches
Package Includes:
Match case
Extra O-rings
Match case
Extra O-rings
- Extra match strikers
- Instruction Manual
Specifications:
Length: 80mm
External Diameter: 23mm
Internal Diameter: 15mm throat tapers to 20mm at base
Weight: 26g
Capacity:
REI Stormproof Matches: 12
NATO / Lifeboat Matches: 16
Kitchen Matches: 20
Caution:
Do not overfill the MATCHCAP™. Leave approximately ¼ of the volume empty. When using the phosphorus striker on the top of the MATCHCAP™ it is advisable to strike from the top (opening) towards the O-ring. This will prevent any stray sparks from entering the inside of the MATCHCAP™.
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