--- product_id: 1481178 title: "Sparkie Fire Starter" brand: "ust" price: "$25.10" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Ust" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/1481178-sparkie-fire-starter store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 100+ reliable strikes 3x hotter sparks ultra-lightweight & compact Sparkie Fire Starter **Brand:** ust **Price:** $25.10 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Spark your adventure with the UST Sparkie – where every strike counts! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sparkie Fire Starter by ust - **How much does it cost?** $25.10 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1481178-sparkie-fire-starter) ## Best For - ust enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ust brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Endure:** Durable plastic casing and spring-loaded flint bar withstand rugged outdoor use. - • **Compact & Ready:** Flint rod collapses into case for ultra-portable, pocket-friendly fire starting. - • **Survival Essential:** Trusted tool for backpacking, camping, hunting, and emergency preparedness. - • **Ignite with Precision:** Generates sparks three times hotter than a match for instant fire-starting success. - • **One-Handed Convenience:** Ergonomic design allows effortless, single-handed operation even in adverse weather. ## Overview The UST Sparkie Fire Starter is a compact, lightweight, and durable flint-based tool that produces sparks three times hotter than a match. Designed for one-handed use, it delivers over 100 reliable strikes and performs flawlessly in wet or adverse conditions, making it an essential fire-starting companion for outdoor enthusiasts and emergency preparedness. ## Description An innovative, patented flint-based fire starter that can be operated with one hand, the UST Sparkie generates an intense amount of sparks with minimal effort, even in adverse weather conditions. Designed for precision, the Sparkie can directionally target its sparks, and it can generate sparks three times hotter than a normal match.The Sparkie's ultra-lightweight, durable plastic stands up to rugged use, and the flint rod collapses into the Sparkie plastic case for compact storage. The built-in carbide striker and spring loaded flint based bar will last over 100 strikes. Measuring 2.3 x 1.25 x 0.6 inches and weighing 0.8 ounces, it's backed by a manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty.UST Brands has been manufacturing camping, survival, personal safety, and emergency preparedness equipment for over 80 years, including innovative LED lights, all-weather fire starters, premium outdoor cutting tools, camp kitchen products, first aid kits, unbreakable signal mirrors, and more. Review: It works - If you do it right. Its hard to mess this system up. Its simple and does the trick. Review: Fantastic push fire starter - This thing showers sparks! Way more sparks than I was ever able to achieve with other flint and steel fire starters. Easy to use, even for my 10 year old. ## Features - Dimensions: 2.3" L x 1.25" W x 0.6" D and weighs 08. oz - Reliable: Generates sparks three times hotter than a normal match; spring-loaded flint based bar will last over 100 strikes; Durable plastic to stand up to rugged use; Flint rod collapses into case - Convenient: Lightweight and designed for one-handed use; Ignites a wide range of tinders; sparks can be generated in rain or other adverse weather conditions - Be prepared: Ideal fire starter tool for backpacking, hunting, camping, survival and general emergency preparedness ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005IPL15A | | Best Sellers Rank | #87,076 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #100 in Fire Starters #1,631 in Camping Safety & Survival Equipment | | Brand Name | ust | | Color | Multicolor | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (763) | | Fuel Type | Liquefied Petroleum Gas | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00811747025016 | | Included Components | UST Sparkie Firestarter with Built-In Carbide Striker and Spring Loaded Flint Based Bar Great for Backpacking, Hunting, Camping, Emergencies and Outdoor Survival | | Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 5.75"L x 0.75"W x 3.75"Th | | Item Type Name | Camping equipment, camping lighting, outdoor survival gear | | Item Weight | 0.02 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | ust | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | As labelled. | | Material Type | Plastic | | Style Name | Modern | | UPC | 811747025016 661120263029 610390902053 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ust - **Color:** Multicolor - **Fuel Type:** Liquefied Petroleum Gas - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00811747025016 - **Item Weight:** 0.02 Kilograms - **Material:** Plastic - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Product Dimensions:** 5.75"L x 0.75"W x 3.75"Th - **Style:** Modern - **UPC:** 811747025016 661120263029 610390902053 ## Images ![Sparkie Fire Starter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+YxJvTvML.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: After it wears down can it be replaced with another rod? If so what size would one purchase?** A: I have one and I've replaced the striker twice. You just have to find the right size to fit. I use mine all the time in the woods and for camping also. **Q: the descriptions say good for over 100 strikes. is this a typo ? i can get 100 strikes from the little flint in my zippo** A: The claim of 100 strikes is conservative. It MIGHT wear out that quickly if you used extreme pressure. But the ferro rod is not huge, and it does wear down. Mine will probably be gone before 200 strikes. **Q: Is there any problem carrying this on board an airplane? wondering whether tsa would confiscate it.** A: I couldn't see it believe a problem as a check in bag, definitely not for a carry on. In this case though, I wouldn't take someones word on amazon. Call TSA yourself and find out. **Q: can the flint striker be changed out once used up?** A: I agree in some part that the striker is not the best. Mine will not stay shut. But it is a decent one handed operation if that is what might be a possibility. I practice just to keep my skills up. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works *by R***R on December 26, 2025* If you do it right. Its hard to mess this system up. Its simple and does the trick. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic push fire starter *by A***K on January 24, 2026* This thing showers sparks! Way more sparks than I was ever able to achieve with other flint and steel fire starters. Easy to use, even for my 10 year old. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Product, Could Use Better Instructions *by S***D on February 6, 2017* This item should come with better instructions. I bought this for our 11 year old daughter, as she was having trouble getting sparks from traditional magnesium or ferro rods, due to her small hands, as a lot of friction is usually necessary. I started to return this, as it wasn't working but about 1 out of 10 strikes. Then, we discovered what the directions don't tell you.... What they do tell you is to strike it a few times to remove the black coating. Easy. They tell you to hold at at 70-90 degree angle. Easy. They tell you to squeeze the pieces together. Pretty easy. But it still doesn't work but 1 out of 10 times. What they don't tell you is that you cannot get the proper leverage by testing it in the air at arm level, nor on a counter top nor even a chair type height from the ground. It has to be used at or very near the ground. Only then do you get the proper leverage by bending over it, holding it with a straight arm and "punching" onto the ground and your tinder, which creates a lot of sparks and starts most tinders. Our daughter loves it now and finds it easy to use. A little bit better directions would have been helpful. It also wear down faster than most ferro rods, IMO, so hence the 4 stars and not 5, but you'll still get over 100 uses. ## Frequently Bought Together - UST Sparkie Fire Starter - UST BlastMatch Fire Starter with One-Handed Operation and Lightweight Design for Camping, Hiking, Emergency and Outdoor Survival - LifeStraw Personal Water Purifier for Hiking, Camping, Travel, and Emergency Preparedness --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/1481178-sparkie-fire-starter](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1481178-sparkie-fire-starter) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*