Folks.

Where can I get the magfire pro firestarter does any one sell them in the us?.

Thanks
Lee

Martin might be able to steer you in the right direction. I bought a few from him in the past.

Sorry, I don't sell them anymore and can't find them anywhere else in the USA. I'm not sure that they are imported anymore.

Red Flare has PROFORCE Ranger Fire Flint

PROFORCE

Pete

what's wrong with a swedish fire steel?

I noticed that the write-up on Redflare's website indicates it generates a 3000 C spark. Isn't that a whole lot hotter (better) spark than standard ferrocerium firesteels make?

I think the MagFire has a higher magnesium content than a standard ferro rod, but I haven't found anywhere that specifically states that. paramedicpete, is this true of the PROFORCE?

Look at THIS

What I want to know is: Is the magnesium content in the Aurora, the MagFire, and the PROFORCE substantially greater than that of a standard ferro rod? Are these options really any better at starting fires? Has anyone compared them?

I can compare ProForce ferrocerium rod (model Scout) with Light My Fire ferr. rod (model Scout). I think both rods have the same composition and both are just ordinary ferr. rods. I haven´t noticed any distinct difference between these rods and I have been using them a lot with exactly the same striker. But I still don´t recommend ProForce. Not because of the the ferr. rod but because of the striker. The serrated striker that is included with Light My Fire ferr. fire starters is much more better (actually the best striker I have ever used) and generates bigger sparks. ProForce Scout is now on my EDC keychain but I replaced the original striker (dull straight piece of metal) with striker from old broken LMF Scout.

I might be wrong but I think that ProForce, Light My Fire, Mag Fire etc. use just the same ordinary ferrocerium rod with the same composition.
From what I have read Aurora is quite different firestarter. I think Solo Scientific have patented the idea or process (?) of integrating big amount of magnesium directly into the ferr. rod.

I once asked the maker of the Aurora for a Mg % so I could assess whether I thought it was significantly greater before trying one (buying one), but they were not willing to share trade secrets.

I have an Aurora(both the fire starter and the Bark River knife )...
I was a bit disappointed when I tried it, as I could barely get any sparks from it... I promptly replaced the striker with the improved one(I think carbide), and did not see much improvement.
I tried another striker and it works GREAT!
You get big bouncing sparks that just keep burning(Just like you often get with the BlastMatch).
Both strikers that I have for the Aurora seem a bit DULL.
They talk a lot about designing it so that it would last a long time, but I think they went a bit overboard in this case.
I have been considering taking a diamond stone and touching up the edge on the improved striker and see if that makes it work better.
It is possible that my technique is a bit off, as it feels awkward using the built in striker, so maybe I just need to practice a bit more with it.
If you are anywhere near the coast, the Aurora is just about your only choice, as it is the only one that is completely water proof.