Victorinox claims: 100 fires with just one FireAnt. Is that possible? Let's test it!!
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 23. 09. 2021
- Victorinox launched the FireAnt fire steel set a few weeks ago. In this video I test the performance with different types of tinder. According to the product description, it should be possible to start 100 fires with this micro fire steel. I want to test that!
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When Felix says it will work = It will work . The guy I trust for an expert opinion .
Debatable. Felix is a God of survival :D with that said I did just receive it too, but for me it will probably only be used for cases like not having anything to ignite a barbecue with
That's what I think. You're are absolutely right.
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Iâve been hesitant to add this because I thought it was gimmicky. This video totally changed my mind. Thank you, Felix!
Thank a lot for watching!
I've been using the firefly one that replaces the toothpick. It works like a charm.
And because it is longer you get a bigger spark.
If you anyway need to bring fresh tinder from home u can also bring a bigger firesteel with you...
I mean... The Firesteel doesent work with natural materials as he shows.
So why u need it? its so expensive and u need to cary youre own tinder? is it worth it?
A bigger light my fire is less expensive than that.
@@lyronixone4567 he shows it catching natural tinder like fatwood though, and admits if he made the birch finer it might work. Finer material will always catch easier. This product would be a way to have an extra fire starter without taking up extra space in your kit. I like having a ferro rod on me in case my lighter doesnât work for whatever reason, and this would let me keep it with an edc knife in my pocket without taking up any extra space. A bigger ferro rod will always be more effective than a smaller one, I myself keep a 1/2x5 inch ferro rod in my bag, but that doesnât mean this is a bad idea to have with how convenient it is to carry.
You know what lights VERY easily, and you should have in your kit or pocket anyways? Gel hand sanitizer. Mostly made of ethyl alcohol, not only does it light from a single spark, it burns for several dozens of seconds, and is wind resistant, giving you plenty of time to build up a fire. It burns with a blue flame, very much like the Steno buffet food warmers. Give it a try today!
Agreed! Or even the humble Vaseline petroleum jelly!
@@dennisleighton2812 I'd second the petroleum jelly.
That Huntsman was the best gift!
Yes... that's true! đđ
I've been teaching some 9 year old Cub Scouts about both knives and building fires. I'm going to have them try using my FireAnt and Firfly to build the fire at our campout this weekend.
Thank you for helping kids!
I very much admire your persistance in the pursuit of knowedge.
One tinder everyone literally has on them are the clothes your wearing. Fibers from any cotton clothes, like jeans, can be shaved off with your blade giving you a nice little pile of lint.
Gel hand sanitizer. Seriously, give it a try. A squirt will light from a single spark, burns with a blue flame, lasts for several dozens of seconds, and is wind resistant. Plus, you will have clean hands. Give it a try!
One thing to be careful of when burning hand sanitizer is that the blue flame can be very difficult to see.
Belly button fluff ;)
@@noncompliance4100 Yeah, but it doesn't burn long. And it has a smell. đ€ą
@@OutsideTheTargetDemographic tried it myself a few months back out of curiosity. One strike and it caught immediately . Perfect addition to a small piece of tinder
You should be victorinox CEO or something lol I learn soooooooo much about my SAKs through you⊠things Iâd never think of when I thought I knew it all. Thank you đđœ I appreciate the hard work you put in for us
Felix would be "Q" in James Bond's British MI6. I come from a spy family, only the American version.
Now I have become curious about another natural fibres: wool. I could knit a wool cap with tassels!
Thank you! I also use the firefly that fits in the toothpick holder on the Victorinox SAK. It makes that wonderful folding knife even more versatile. ButâŠ. The greatest asset on my Victorinox is what you bring to us through your videos. Thank you so much again! You even showed many fire starter possibilities đcheers from Canada
The tooth pick fiređ„steel is MUCH more practical đ
@@edwardfletcher7790 : But I would rather give up my mini screwdriver than my toothpick:(
@@markashlock9017 You could always swap them when you go camping, it's not like you need a firesteel at work.
@@edwardfletcher7790 You can always make a toothpick. It would be way harder to make a firesteel rod ;D
Edward Fletcher, Iâve not tried the corkscrew insert, but I do know that the toothpick version doesnât fit in the RangerGrip series toothpick. Found this out the hard way. I have a snapped one still lodged into mine.
Impressive. I fully expected such a tiny fire steel to break before 100 fires could be struck.
Yes...me too đ€Ł đ€Ł
By the way, I really like that you actually try everything for real and make the product suffer to reveal itâs true value.
Sagenhaft!
Diesmal stimmt âSee you next fridayâ sogar
Geil! Ich freue mich schon riesig!
This was originally put out by a company called Tortoise Gear. The first micro fire steel replaces the toothpick on your knife and then they made these micro steel inserts for the SAK corkscrew. Neat that Victorinox picked up on it. The Tortoise gear ones also have glow in the dark plastic which is neat. No, I wouldn't use these as a primary fire source, but as a back-up, they are hard to beat. Thanks again Felix!
Brendan, I looked at these when I found out about them, but the cost of getting them to the UK made them unviable. I opted for a 4.5mm ferrocium rod in my Swiss champ case. I assume you would recommend them?
Felix didn't mention it, but these glow in the dark too.
@@boola69 I do but there is a 'technique' to striking them. You strike along the top 'thin' edge, not the broad 'flat' edge. Also pull the blade (or striking surface) along the fire steel, don't pull the steel across the blade. But it does throw some sparks when you get it right.
@@brendanking7328 Yeah, I'd seen you used the narrow side on a review. I think I'll just stick to the ferrocerium rod as it takes up little space. BTW cotton balls soaked in Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) make amazing tinder, but you probably knew that.
Victorinox is buying these from Tortoise Gear.
I've seen so many survivalists struggle with a giant fero rod, you must have really perfected your technique in order to get such a small one to work so well. Thanks for the demo!
That was an awesome video. Love the different fire starters and the technique with the saw being held in place and moving the fire steel. Thanks for another great video.
I love this channel, thank you Felix for your honest ,humble, real world reviews,tips and tricks.
Love the amount of detail in your review of the fireant. Your dedication in sharing SAK info will always be much appreciated. Stay safe...đđ„°
What a great backup fire starter option. Thx Felix for the great test on this. Appreciate your dedication!
Again, you hit one out of the park! An American baseball term for hitting a home run and clearing the bases for one to four runs or points. You should make a CD or thumb drive with bow to use each blade on the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife, specific to that one style of knife, include a small pocket sized solar charged flash light and sell them in a set or kit. Include your whitting book! You are a genius and you know it! Bravo! Felix Immler, a true living treasure for all of Switzerland!
Wow. Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate this!
Thanks a lot for watching dear Mike!
Awesome again. Your work in making these videos is greatly appreciated.
Your determination & devotion to the SAK is nothing short of amazing & inspiring. Always a pleasure to watch your videos along with your positive attitude & smiling face. Cheers from Canada.
This is great, I have considered this but itâs just so small, now Iâm definitely going to get a few.
Thanks for your feedback Tim!
Thank you, Felix for another great video. I love your enthusiasm!
Aw, I missed the usual âHello You Tubeâ. Great video as usual. Looked at these, but they were only available from the States at the time and the shipping to the UK made it unviable.
I had the same problem getting them shipped from the US, but now that Victorinox has picked them up they are much easier to get.
I, too, miss the "Hello CZcams!"
Great video Felix đ
Fantastic video you are such a joy to watch I hope you have as much fun making these as we do watching them have a fantastic weekend Simon
Guess I should have watched this before I bought the fire ant system. This video is enough proof for me that I didn't blow my money. Thanks man. đ
Thank for this positive feedback!
The Huntsman has been my personal EDC for over 25 years, and I just ordered a Fire Fly kit for it. Thank you for your tips and reviews!
Felix...thank you for your video and for your positive energy!!!!
Stay well!
Awesome as always!! Love Felix â€ïž and SAK!!â€
I've never heard about these accesories! A great addition for a survival sak. I'm still going to stick with my old ferro rod, as fireant costs just as much as a Huntsman in my country! Thanks for the video!
Yes, that's sad but true! Very expensive )-:
Marvelous, Felix!!! What a great part - so small and so good!!! Thanks for the video!!!
Thanks for your kind comment!
Would never have believed it! It works! Thank you Felix for doing such a great review on the Victorinox fire ant
I saw these a few weeks back and my grandson and I were wondering..... thanks, you proved what we wanted out of this.... time to buy! Bravo Felix!
Great video as always, good to see this being put to the test. As a little fire steel you only use in an emergency and still being able to make over 100 fires makes it a very useful addition to the SAK.
Very cool, my friend I just ordered some off of Amazon thanks to this video.
Thanks a lot James!
I've been using fire ants for a while, since the original crowd funding. Very happy with them. The huntsman is almost a complete survival kit with this. I see it as essential EDC.
You sir are very thorough, and have a lot if patience, great job and brilliant review of such a tiny, very useful fire stick. Great work
Great video, as always. But, I can't imagine myself needing over 100 "emergency fires." So, why WOULDN'T I use this as my primary fire steel, especially when it is just a backup to my lighter?
27⏠for 3 of those. Way to expensive to use them casually in my opinion. Just use a lighter or a normal fire rod as it's way more value for your money.
These are nice to have, but when will you ever be outside with your pocket knife, but no other way to start a fire? For half the price I might get them, as it is they are just a gimmick for me
@@TeamGermanLP when you forgot to bring a lighter to barbecue it's priceless.
@@TeamGermanLP Lighter, Aldi, 25 cts. :)
Great video Felix. In Felix We Trust !đđ»đ„
Thanks for the review. As always, excellent content!
My bushcraft journey started picnicking with my family. It was cold and damp and we couldn't start a fire. It has been an education, to say the least. Others use accelerants to start fires and don't think twice. We, however, pride ourselves on following the basics and letting the fire and fuel work for us.
Another FANTASTIC video - keep teaching us cause we keep learning!
I've wondered about this. Thanks for the great review!
Bravo Felix, great video again!
Hi Felix. Thank yo for taking the time to test the firesteel so throughly and film it too. Danke fuers mitteilen und bleib gesund. LG. Nigel
Been trying to get hold of one of those for ages! Thanks for the info that itâs now available directly from Victorinox. I ordered a Fireant immediately! Thanks Felix!
Great jobâŠthanks for the demonstrationsđ
My pleasure!
I'm impressed that you still have your first swiss army knife. I don't know how many of those I have lost
Or had stolen, in my case đą
Looks like a great product to try include with all of my Victorinox pocket knives. Thank you Felix for sharing!
Awesome Demonstrating this Cool mini ferro rod! Thanks Brother.
Great video lad, you have some great content. Cheers from Ireland.
Awesome! Thank you!
Oh Mr.Felix I can't wait to get together and learn what to do with our new found thingys you sent! Can't wait to see the next lesson you will share with me! I seriously can not wait my friend! I am giggie like a kid in a candy store! I'm so very grateful that our paths crossed Mr.Felix! You really make learning my SAK Camper and feildmaster fun and it's all info that will help me in a serious situation! Can't wait to see what you will teach! Hope your well my friend! Talk soon! Cheers, Jerbs đđŒđ„đȘđ„đđŒđ€
Thanks a lot for your friendship!! I'm also curious what the new fire steels are good for
Great demo Felix.
I always enjoy your presentations. They're so innovative.
Regards from S Africa
Thank you so much!!
Hi Felix, *tolles Teilchen đ€© wieder etwas mehr auf meiner Wunschliste!*
Hab ein schönes Wochenende und LG, UwâŹ
Excellent presentation as ever! Danke!
Many thanks!
Excellente démonstration ! :)
Thank you so much!
Great work Felix... I love to watch your awesome films!
Thank you very much!
All the proof I need! Great video Felix!
Thank you so much for all your SAK videos and your excellent work Felix. You're a real knowledge well !
Many thumbs up to you đđđ and all my respect sir đđđ
From Belgium.
Great video FĂ©lix!!! The fire ant works great!!!
Great video and proves what a great product it is.
I have one on my SAK but this shows it's even better than I thought. I was cautious to use it except for emergencies but this shows just how many strikes one can get from a single little fire steel.
Thanks Felix, I honestly didn't think you would get 10 fires from it, very impressed and will be adding to my knife, Victorinox Forester.
unbelievable what you always conjure up and how hard you try. Thank you Felix for your ideas, I appreciate it
Thanks a lot for your feedback!
Despite a seeming dependence on just the right tinder, I'm amazed at how well it worked. I can now see that it has a practical application. I'd be interested to see how it does with dryer lint. Thanks for another great video, and looking forward to your next one!
Perfect. As always. đ
Respect, Felix. Good job. Thank you.
Hello from Oklahoma! Great Video! Thanks!đđ
Thanks for all U do! God Bless!
Great demonstration!đ I'm so grateful to your godmother whose gift of a Victorinox Huntsman maybe set you on your Victorinox course that led to the fountain of knowledge that you so generously share with us all. Thank you Felix. Thank you Felix' godmotherđ
Thanks a lot for this wonderful feedback!
Felix, your are a genius. One of your best videos.
Thanks a lot Simone!
Thank you, Felix! You convinced me to get the FireAnt.
Thank you Felix. Very informative. I fitted 3 of my SAK's with firesteal. Champ, Ranger and Handyman.
Super..Thank you. Do you know this video?
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đđ§đŸâïž Hello Felix - Mr. VixMan! Thank's again đ! You are the Best đđ€!!!
Great video as always my friend.
Wow i didnât expected that đđ» nice !
Thank you
Good test again. Thks
Thank you too!
Great video, useful information from your tests of the fire steel
thanks Felix for the review. I have been using the firefly (big brother of the fireant) for two years now - don't miss my toothpick much and have found that even without a saw blade (on my mechanic swiss army) that the punch and can opener spark it very well. lots of fun knowing I have lots and lots and lots of more fires to be started ATB
Tks Felix, great tip!
Thanks for the review. Iâll have to check out the FireAnt.
Or the firefly... Personaly i like more the FireFly
I have the firefly and like it as well. I just like to try new things.đ
Outstanding review
Felix, is the best! Always informative,a d Interesting
Great video, great product as well thank you!
Sitting here watching Felix play with fire is so satisfying.
Haa ha haa, thanks! đ đ„
I thought you were just going to use the tinder that came with it. But in the spirit of "Project Farm" You do the 100 fires... "We're Gonna Test That. Nice Work!, loved all the tinder selections.
I say the mini-ferro rod works great as a backup ignition source. Could also use tinder combos- helix tinder with birch bark or any of the others that worked well. Glad to hear The Huntsman SAK is your go-to. It's been my go-to as well for 30 years.
Great videos.I was last weekend in Geneve,a visit to victorinox shop and this time no knives but your english books.
I always enjoy your videos, good practical advice, top man đ
Super..that makes me happy. Thanks a lot Mark!
Genauso so stellt man sich einen guten Test vor! Danke!
Auch bei mir fing es mit dem Huntsman in den 80ern an :) Danke Felix, tolles Video und starke Erkenntnis.... hĂ€tte ich nicht gedacht :0 jetzt brauche ich sie auch :)) GrĂŒĂe
I have the Fireant and Firefly. Iâve trie both and they seem to work well. I prefer the Firefly because I tend to use the mini screwdriver a good bit. They are expensive but well worth the cost in an emergency. Excellent kit and excellent video. Thanks again for making these videos.
Yes, I like having the mini screwdriver. I can always make a toothpick. Firefly for me!
That's really smart to hold the tinder with the blade! I learn something every day
Super. Thanks for your comment!
Very helpful. Thank You.
You're welcome!
Nicely done Felix. Proof! It works and that is good to know. For my use I'llk stick with matches, lighters, and full sized fero sticks but for emergencies or a backup source of fire this is great. Thank you.
Good review.
Thank you sir!!!
Thanks for visiting my channel!
From this video the most important take-away was your comment about having the appropriate tinder.
As preparation is the mantra for all who travel in nature and the outdoors, it is clear that part of that is to pack several different sources of tinder material. Fortunately, it is not at all bulky, and one can easily pack enough for hundreds of fires and scarcely notice the weight or bulk of that tinder. As was pointed out even fine birch bark shavings are not always easy to ignite.
Thanks Felix, for a most enlightening video and some extremely important information.
Note: If one carries with you in your pack a humble domestic candle, it will make a formidable team with the fire ant! The fire ant gives the initial small flame and once lit, the candle provides the strong sustainable flame to light the fire in almost any conditions.
This video has conclusively exploded some long standing myths and assumptions about starting fires!
Thanks a lot for this super interesting feedback!
Thumbs up to the amount of effort you put in all your videos. đđ». This addition is one of the best for the SAK. It is still not available in india on the official website and Amazon yet.
I just found this channel. Subbed and liked. Thanks for sharing. SC USA
Thank you Felix! When I first saw the striker and tinder kit, I thought Victorinox was selling a worthless gimmick, but it does add functionality to the SAK. Great video!
i also did the heat shrink tube to protect the fir tinder in the cork screw.