Magnesium Firestarter

How to use a magnesium fire starter - Use a knife to scrape along the magnesium side of the fire starter. You want to scrape enough to have a small pile about the size of a quarter. Be careful so you keep the shavings in one spot. It helps to have a platform that will catch what you scrape. You can use a piece of wood, a piece or cardboard, or anything else that will help you keep everything together. In high winds, a depression may be necessary. Once you have a small pile of magnesium shavings, place your tinder next to it and have your kindling ready.