Victorinox claims: 100 fires with just one FireAnt. Is that possible? Let's test it!! 

When Felix says it will work = It will work . The guy I trust for an expert opinion .

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!

That Huntsman was the best gift!

I’ve been hesitant to add this because I thought it was gimmicky. This video totally changed my mind. Thank you, Felix!

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.

You should be victorinox CEO or something lol I learn soooooooo much about my SAKs through you… things I’d never think of when I thought I knew it all. Thank you 🙏🏽 I appreciate the hard work you put in for us

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.

I very much admire your persistance in the pursuit of knowedge.

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. But…. 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 👍cheers from Canada

Impressive. I fully expected such a tiny fire steel to break before 100 fires could be struck.

By the way, I really like that you actually try everything for real and make the product suffer to reveal it’s true value. Sagenhaft!

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. 👍

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!

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!

Aw, I missed the usual “Hello You Tube”. 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'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!

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!

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!

👋🇧🇾✌️ Hello Felix - Mr. VixMan! Thank's again 🙏! You are the Best 👍🤘!!!

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.

Hello from Oklahoma! Great Video! Thanks!👍👍 Thanks for all U do! God Bless!

Diesmal stimmt „See you next friday“ sogar

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 👍🏼🔥🔪🔥👍🏼🤓

That's really smart to hold the tinder with the blade! I learn something every day

This is great, I have considered this but it’s just so small, now I’m definitely going to get a few.

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.

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!

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?

Very cool, man!!! 😎🙏🏻

Thank you, Felix for another great video. I love your enthusiasm!

Awesome again. Your work in making these videos is greatly appreciated.

Love the amount of detail in your review of the fireant. Your dedication in sharing SAK info will always be much appreciated. Stay safe...🙏🥰

Felix...thank you for your video and for your positive energy!!!! Stay well!

I'm impressed that you still have your first swiss army knife. I don't know how many of those I have lost

I've wondered about this. Thanks for the great review!

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.

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.

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

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 love this channel, thank you Felix for your honest ,humble, real world reviews,tips and tricks.

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

Hi Felix, *tolles Teilchen 🤩 wieder etwas mehr auf meiner Wunschliste!* Hab ein schönes Wochenende und LG, Uw€

What a great backup fire starter option. Thx Felix for the great test on this. Appreciate your dedication!

Thanks for the review. As always, excellent content!

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.

Awesome as always!! Love Felix ❤️ and SAK!!❤

100+ strikes! You have some patience! Thanks for doing this test. I took a cheap ferrorod/ magnesium combo from the dollar store, and used acetone to unglue the skinny rod from the magnesium block. Then put the ferrorod into a drill and spun it against 80 grit sandpaper (which took way too long) until it was narrow enough to slide into the corkscrew. Then I carefully cut it with a hacksaw. I used a Sharpie marker to (hopefully) protect it from moisture and voila: a home made sak ferrorod, which is as long as the corkscrew. It fits well into my Rangergrip 79 and the recess for the corkscrew keeps the ferrorod from falling out when the corksrew is put away, but I didn't add anything else to keep it in place with the corkscrew open, other than the friction fit. I suggest a file or some other means to remove the bulk of the material from the original rod. because sanding alone took way too long. I had to remove about a quarter of the diameter of the rod. Now, can I wrap some waxed jute twine around it for tinder.... ?

Wow. Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate this!

Bravo Felix, great video again!

Great video Félix!!! The fire ant works great!!!

Felix, you are awesome! I probably would not have justified buying these until I saw this video, but my mind is changed. My first Vic SAK was also a gift ~40 years ago (but it was the Champion).

Would never have believed it! It works! Thank you Felix for doing such a great review on the Victorinox fire ant

Great video Felix. In Felix We Trust !🙌🏻🔥

happy fire up Friday, Felix

Great videos.I was last weekend in Geneve,a visit to victorinox shop and this time no knives but your english books.

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.

Great video, useful information from your tests of the fire steel

Great job…thanks for the demonstrations👍

Been trying to get hold of one of those for ages! Thanks for the info that it’s now available directly from Victorinox. I ordered a Fireant immediately! Thanks 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 👍👍👍 and all my respect sir 😉😜😘 From Belgium.

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!

Excellent presentation as ever! Danke!

Marvelous, Felix!!! What a great part - so small and so good!!! Thanks for the video!!!

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.

Thank you, Felix! You convinced me to get the FireAnt.

Great demo Felix. I always enjoy your presentations. They're so innovative. Regards from S Africa

Great video lad, you have some great content. Cheers from Ireland.

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

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.

Outstanding review

Great video Felix 👍

Great video, great product as well thank you!

I just found this channel. Subbed and liked. Thanks for sharing. SC USA

Great work Felix... I love to watch your awesome films!

Tks Felix, great tip!

You have taught me so much. I recently bought 2 of your books (I don't know if you have more than that), and really enjoyed them!

Respect, Felix. Good job. Thank you.

Thanks for the review. I’ll have to check out the FireAnt.

Great video on a nice addition to my Huntsman. Thanks.

Thank you Felix. Very informative. I fitted 3 of my SAK's with firesteal. Champ, Ranger and Handyman.

I’ve always liked the alox knives, but this is yet another reason to go for the more basic celador ones. Great video!

Great video as always my friend.

i also did the heat shrink tube to protect the fir tinder in the cork screw.

Wow i didn‘t expected that 👍🏻 nice ! Thank you

Very cool, my friend I just ordered some off of Amazon thanks to this video.

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.

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

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!

unbelievable what you always conjure up and how hard you try. Thank you Felix for your ideas, I appreciate it

I have the Fireant and Firefly. I’ve 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.

I always enjoy your videos, good practical advice, top man 👍

That little thing works great. I need to get one. Thanks 😊🙏

Felix, is the best! Always informative,a d Interesting

It's obviously worth it. As a SAK lover and as I've always have one on me. It would be great in an emergency. It could be as simple as going for a walk and getting lost

Very Nice Video I played with the Idea to Buy me one of this. But now I’m sure I should get one

Excellente démonstration ! :)

All the proof I need! Great video Felix!

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.

Sitting here watching Felix play with fire is so satisfying.