--- product_id: 2129143 title: "Magnesium Fire Starter" brand: "doan machinery company" price: "£0.37" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2129143-magnesium-fire-starter store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Built-in sparking insert Global survival expert choice Flame source 5400°F Magnesium Fire Starter **Brand:** doan machinery company **Price:** £0.37 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Light Up Your Survival Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Magnesium Fire Starter by doan machinery company - **How much does it cost?** £0.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2129143-magnesium-fire-starter) ## Best For - doan machinery company enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted doan machinery company brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Weather Resistant:** Designed to perform in any environment, rain or shine. - • **Compact & Portable:** Easily fits in your backpack for on-the-go readiness. - • **Survival Essential:** Trusted by experts worldwide for reliability. - • **Ignite Your Adventure:** Start hundreds of fires effortlessly! - • **Sustainable Fire Solution:** Eco-friendly way to spark your outdoor experiences. ## Overview The Magnesium Fire Starter is a must-have tool for outdoor enthusiasts and survivalists, capable of igniting hundreds of fires with a blazing flame source reaching up to 5400°F. Featuring a built-in sparking insert, this compact and portable device is designed for reliability in any weather condition, making it the ultimate companion for your adventures. ## Description MAGNESIUM FIRE STARTER Review: Original Doan, works great lasts a lifetime - I received the Doan Original as shown, via "ACME Approved". It arrived in a padded shipping envelope, in a Ziploc baggie without retail packaging. I mention this since it appears others have received the wrong item. Mine is 3" Long x 1" Tall x 3/8" Thick. It weighs 1.5 oz. on my digital scale, with the small chain attached, 1.4 oz. without the chain. It comes with a small sheet of instructions. This fire starter is a very long lasting piece of equipment you'll be able to count on for the rest of your life. The magnesium portion of this starter will make thousands of fires. The sparker works well and generates sparks that easily light the Magnesium. I've used mine to light several fires, the sparks quickly light the magnesium pile. It burns very hot and easily lights your kindling. I strongly recommend building a small "birds nest" of kindling and then placing your Magnesium shavings inside of that nest. This is easiest to do by scrapping your magnesium filings onto a piece of paper which can then be manipulated to get them into the birds nest kindling pile. Surround your kindling by larger wood and your fire will quickly grow. Using this with my pocket knife quickly dulls the blade, so consider either keeping an older knife around for this purpose, or attaching a piece of old hack saw or similar piece of metal to use as a scraper. To get the shavings off the bar easiest, hold your knife/tool at a 90 degree angle to the metal and draw it down slowly. You're not trying to carve it but use an edge to scrape off small shavings. They blow around easily so do your best to get out of the wind while gathering your shavings. Since I plan to have this for a lifetime, and IF I ever actually need it in a survival situation, I want to know I can count on it. I felt it was worth the few extra dollars to get the US made brand name version of known quality. 5 stars, it's a great tool, great to keep in a grab and go kit. Review: Excellent Fire Starter - Ordered mine through Trail Explorers. It is a genuine Doans Machinery Starter. I've carried one for over 20 years & have never had it fail when you follow the directions. It starts fires...period. Doesn't kill zombies or mix you a banana daiquiri. One can make a scraping/striker tool from a broken hacksaw blade, small bastard file or cheap "pen" knife. Comes with a short key chain. Only thing I add to mine is a small plastic business card pouch to keep it clean when stored in vehicle tool boxes. Great little item when your "Bic" has leaked out of fuel. Recommend it and the vendor highly. ## Features - Used by survival experts throughout the world. - Starts hundreds of fires with a flame source of 5400° F. Sparking insert built in. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00194D81E | | Brand | Doan Machinery company | | Color | One Color | | Date First Available | May 7, 2008 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 1.6 ounces | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 8 x 5 x 1 inches | | Item model number | LIB372221 | | Manufacturer | DOAN | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Dimensions | 8 x 5 x 1 inches | | UPC | 021929512429 772259106825 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Doan Machinery company - **Color:** One Color - **Item Weight:** 0.1 Pounds - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 8 x 5 x 1 inches - **Power Source:** Battery Powered ## Images ![Magnesium Fire Starter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61350uWfN4L.jpg) ![Magnesium Fire Starter - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21eQCCV+6NL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Original Doan, works great lasts a lifetime *by D***R on April 12, 2012* I received the Doan Original as shown, via "ACME Approved". It arrived in a padded shipping envelope, in a Ziploc baggie without retail packaging. I mention this since it appears others have received the wrong item. Mine is 3" Long x 1" Tall x 3/8" Thick. It weighs 1.5 oz. on my digital scale, with the small chain attached, 1.4 oz. without the chain. It comes with a small sheet of instructions. This fire starter is a very long lasting piece of equipment you'll be able to count on for the rest of your life. The magnesium portion of this starter will make thousands of fires. The sparker works well and generates sparks that easily light the Magnesium. I've used mine to light several fires, the sparks quickly light the magnesium pile. It burns very hot and easily lights your kindling. I strongly recommend building a small "birds nest" of kindling and then placing your Magnesium shavings inside of that nest. This is easiest to do by scrapping your magnesium filings onto a piece of paper which can then be manipulated to get them into the birds nest kindling pile. Surround your kindling by larger wood and your fire will quickly grow. Using this with my pocket knife quickly dulls the blade, so consider either keeping an older knife around for this purpose, or attaching a piece of old hack saw or similar piece of metal to use as a scraper. To get the shavings off the bar easiest, hold your knife/tool at a 90 degree angle to the metal and draw it down slowly. You're not trying to carve it but use an edge to scrape off small shavings. They blow around easily so do your best to get out of the wind while gathering your shavings. Since I plan to have this for a lifetime, and IF I ever actually need it in a survival situation, I want to know I can count on it. I felt it was worth the few extra dollars to get the US made brand name version of known quality. 5 stars, it's a great tool, great to keep in a grab and go kit. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Fire Starter *by T***G on March 8, 2012* Ordered mine through Trail Explorers. It is a genuine Doans Machinery Starter. I've carried one for over 20 years & have never had it fail when you follow the directions. It starts fires...period. Doesn't kill zombies or mix you a banana daiquiri. One can make a scraping/striker tool from a broken hacksaw blade, small bastard file or cheap "pen" knife. Comes with a short key chain. Only thing I add to mine is a small plastic business card pouch to keep it clean when stored in vehicle tool boxes. Great little item when your "Bic" has leaked out of fuel. Recommend it and the vendor highly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Back Up Fire Starter *by A***R on December 1, 2012* This is old reliable. If you are looking for this item you know how to start a fire without matches. The shaving for the magnesium on this is easy. You do not have to struggle like some other cheap knockoff. Let's face it, when you need to start a fire you do not need to be fumbling with some sharp instrument in the dark. Well made. I have several around the house and one is my bugout bag. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2129143-magnesium-fire-starter](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2129143-magnesium-fire-starter) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*