Product Description

Double-awarded KUPILKA 8 FIRESTEEL creates big sparks up to 3000°C for easy fire making also in humid weather conditions. This essential tool is a must for every outdoor adventurer!

Firesteel is designed together with Karu Survival, the leading company in eastern Finland specialized in teaching bushcraft and survival skills. You get a good grip from the handle even with the gloves on. The firesteel comes with a compact striker. Both the firesteel and striker are tied with a reindeer leather cord which you can use to tie the tool on your belt or side of the backpack.

Kupilka Firesteel 8 is awarded in 2019 as both Scandinavian Outdoor Award, Hardware Winner and ISPO Award, Outdoor/Tools & Equipment Winner.

Product Details

Length: 124 mm

Weight: 40 g

Ferrocerium rod 8 mm x 65 mm

Materials

Kareline® Natural Fibre Composite: Kupilka's own custom material, made with EKOenergy in Finland. It consists of 50 % sofwood-based fibres from certified forests and 50 % food-grade polyolefins.

Reindeer leather cord: Reindeer leather is uniquely soft, thin and durable. The leather is obtained as a by-product of food production.

Ferrocerium rod of Firesteel from EU, striker from Finland, coloring may vary

Use and care guide

Avoid contact with sea water

Sustainability

Adventurer's Great Companion - Designed and Made in Finland

Energy: The company uses EKOenergy-labelled electricity from renewable sources in all its operations. In addition, solar panels installed on the roof of the company's premises generate 10 % of its energy needs.

Materials: The products are made from natural fibre composite, combining the best qualities of wood and plastic. The wood used comes from certified forests. The bio-based content of the products is at least 50 %.

Durable and versatile products: Kupilka products are designed and manufactured to withstand adventures for years. Each item ages beautifully with a natural patina while retaining its functionality.

At the end of their long life cycle, the products can be recycled, incinerated for thermal energy, or returned to the manufacturer for reuse.