Fire Buttons - Magnesium or Ferrocerium in the shape of a shirt or pants button

Fire Buttons – Dual Material Fire Starters for Survival Enthusiasts

Enhance your outdoor survival gear with our innovative Fire Buttons, available in Magnesium and Ferrocerium versions. These low-profile, last-resort fire-lighting devices are cleverly designed to replace the existing buttons on your clothing, ensuring that they are always with you without taking up additional space or weight. Initially developed for special ops military personnel for escape-and-evasion situations, Fire Buttons are also indispensable survival items for adventurers facing the unpredictable elements of the wilderness.

Understanding the Materials:

1. Ferrocerium: Ferrocerium is a synthetic alloy that is highly pyrophoric, meaning it produces hot sparks when struck. The alloy is a blend of metals, including iron, cerium, and lanthanides. When a Ferrocerium button is scraped or struck with a hard object, it oxidizes rapidly to produce sparks reaching temperatures up to 5400°F. These high-temperature sparks are ideal for igniting a wide range of tinder, making Ferrocerium an excellent choice for emergency fire-starting.

2. Magnesium: Magnesium, a lightweight and highly flammable metal, is an efficient accelerant in fire starting. When shavings are scraped from a Magnesium button, they serve as a super-hot tinder due to Magnesium’s ability to burn at temperatures of about 4000°F when ignited. This makes it extremely useful for turning a spark into a flame, even in adverse weather conditions.

How to Use Fire Buttons:

• Magnesium Button: Scrape shavings off the button onto your kindling.
• Ferrocerium Button: Strike it using a hard surface to create a shower of sparks.
• Ignition: Direct the sparks onto the Magnesium shavings to ignite them and start your fire.

Product Features:

• Discreet Utility: These buttons are designed to seamlessly integrate into your clothing as standard-sized buttons (3/4" diameter, 5/32" thickness).
• Always Accessible: Ensures you always have a fire-starting solution at your disposal, without added bulk.
• Material Benefits: Choose based on your needs—Ferrocerium for spark generation and Magnesium for quick ignition.
• Weight and Color: The magnesium button weighs 0.1 oz. and is dull silver, while the Ferrocerium button weighs 0.2 oz. and appears dark gray.
• Made in USA: Proudly designed and manufactured in the USA, ensuring quality and reliability.

Ideal For:

• Outdoor adventurers and survivalists
• Military personnel and special ops
• Anyone preparing for emergency or survival situations

Upgrade Your Survival Gear: With Fire Buttons, you're not just prepared but equipped with the most efficient, space-saving fire-starting technology available. Whether facing harsh survival conditions or enjoying a weekend camping trip, these buttons provide peace of mind and practicality. Choose your materials, integrate them into your gear, and feel confident that you are ready to start a fire whenever necessary.