Fire Buttons – Magnesium or Ferrocerium

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Price range: $16.99 through $19.99

These button-shaped fire-starting components are available in magnesium or ferrocerium. They can be sewn onto suitable clothing or gear for compact outdoor carry.

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Description

Fire Buttons available in Magnesium or Ferrocerium. Standard button size approximately 3/4 inch diameter and 5/32 inch thick. Magnesium version weighs approximately 0.1 oz and has a dull silver finish. Ferrocerium version weighs approximately 0.2 oz and has a dark gray finish. Designed as low-profile emergency fire-starting components for lawful outdoor, survival, camping, and preparedness use. Made in the USA.
Low-Profile Emergency Fire Starters

Fire Buttons

Choose Magnesium or Ferrocerium for a compact, clothing-compatible fire-starting component designed for outdoor survival and emergency preparedness.

3/4 in
Button Diameter
5/32 in
Thickness
2 Options
Magnesium or Ferrocerium
USA
Made in the USA
Compact Survival Equipment

Fire-Starting Capability Without Added Bulk

Fire Buttons are available in Magnesium and Ferrocerium versions. Their standard button dimensions allow them to be sewn onto suitable clothing or gear in place of ordinary buttons, keeping an emergency fire-starting resource close at hand without occupying additional kit space.

Originally developed for specialized military survival applications, they are also practical for campers, hikers, survivalists, emergency-preparedness users, and outdoor professionals facing unpredictable conditions.

Dull Silver

Magnesium Fire Button

Magnesium is a lightweight, highly flammable metal that works as a powerful fire-starting accelerant. Shavings scraped from the button can be collected with dry tinder and ignited with a suitable spark source.

When ignited, magnesium burns at approximately 4,000°F, helping convert a spark into a sustained flame even under difficult outdoor conditions.

Dark Gray

Ferrocerium Fire Button

Ferrocerium is a synthetic pyrophoric alloy containing iron, cerium, and other lanthanides. Scraping or striking it with a suitable hard edge produces a shower of very hot sparks.

The sparks may reach temperatures up to approximately 5,400°F, making the Ferrocerium version an effective ignition source for properly prepared tinder.

Choose the Function You Need

01
Spark
Ferrocerium creates ignition sparks
02
Accelerate
Magnesium shavings intensify ignition
03
Integrate
Standard button-size profile
04
Prepare
Useful backup for outdoor kits

How the Two Versions Work

Magnesium Version

Scrape a small pile of magnesium shavings from the button onto properly prepared dry tinder. Use a separate spark source to ignite the shavings.

Ferrocerium Version

Scrape or strike the Ferrocerium button with a suitable hard edge to direct hot sparks onto properly prepared tinder.

Using Both Together

The Ferrocerium version can provide the spark, while magnesium shavings can serve as a high-temperature accelerant. Proper tinder preparation and safe fire-building practices remain essential.

Product Specifications

Product Name Fire Buttons
Available Materials Magnesium or Ferrocerium
Diameter Approximately 3/4 inch
Thickness Approximately 5/32 inch
Magnesium Weight Approximately 0.1 oz
Magnesium Appearance Dull silver
Ferrocerium Weight Approximately 0.2 oz
Ferrocerium Appearance Dark gray
Country of Manufacture Designed and manufactured in the USA

Available Variants

Magnesium — Dull Silver
Ferrocerium — Dark Gray

Ideal For

Outdoor Adventurers
Survivalists
Military Personnel
Emergency Preparedness

Important Fire-Safety Notice

  • Use only outdoors or in a controlled, fire-safe environment.
  • Clear the area of unintended combustible materials before producing sparks or igniting magnesium.
  • Magnesium burns at extremely high temperatures and should never be extinguished with water once fully ignited.
  • Wear suitable eye protection and avoid directing sparks toward people, clothing, fuel, batteries, or flammable vapors.
  • Confirm that fires are legal and permitted at your location, and fully extinguish all embers before leaving.
  • Keep dry, securely stored, and away from children and unauthorized users.
  • These are emergency fire-starting components, not guaranteed substitutes for a complete fire-starting kit or proper outdoor skills.

Space-Saving Fire-Starting Technology

Fire Buttons offer a compact way to add emergency ignition capability to clothing, survival gear, outdoor equipment, or preparedness kits without the bulk of a conventional fire starter.

Choose Ferrocerium for spark generation, Magnesium for high-temperature tinder and acceleration, or carry both materials as complementary components of a more complete fire-starting system.

Compact. Accessible. Purpose-Built.

Choose Magnesium or Ferrocerium for Emergency Fire Starting

Standard-size USA-made fire buttons designed for outdoor survival, camping, and emergency preparedness.

Please review all listing photos, material selection, dimensions, fire-safety guidance, and applicable local restrictions before purchasing.

Additional information

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Dimensions N/A
Type

Magnesium, Ferrocerium

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