{"id":176643,"date":"2023-04-03T14:01:09","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T18:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=176643"},"modified":"2024-08-03T19:38:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-04T00:38:27","slug":"testing-black-beard-fire-starters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/testing-black-beard-fire-starters\/","title":{"rendered":"Testing Black Beard Fire Starters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Testing Black Beard Fire Starters\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8766-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Testing Black Beard Fire Starters\" class=\"wp-image-176645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8766-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8766-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8766-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8766-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8766-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8766-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the last few months, I\u2019ve seen several ads for Black Beard fire starters. I hadn&#8217;t used this type of fire starter before so I jumped at the opportunity to try some for myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Black Beard offers two different types of fire starters. The first, and what I believe to be their original fire starter, resembles a piece of heavy jute rope that has been soaked in some blend of waxes and oils. Slices of the fire starter break up into numerous wax-soaked threads. These threads take a flame easily and will burn for about three minutes. The downside is that they are a bit hard to ignite with a spark. I sliced off about half an inch at a time. One stick should last for about twelve fires. Selling for $12, one dollar per fire is a bit pricy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" title=\"Testing Black Beard Fire Starters\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8752-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Testing Black Beard Fire Starters\" class=\"wp-image-176656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8752-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8752-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8752-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8752-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8752-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8752-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Their other fire-starting aid is the Fire Plug. They are similar in size to a stubby Cheeto. Out of the package they are fairly dense, but hundreds of fine fibers are exposed when you tear them in half. They are completely waterproof until torn open and have a thirty-year shelf life. They come in a pack of 50 for $15 so the price per fire is much more reasonable at only 30 cents each. These plugs take a spark very well and burn for about five minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Testing Black Beard Fire Starters\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8753-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Testing Black Beard Fire Starters\" class=\"wp-image-176657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8753-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8753-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8753-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8753-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8753-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8753-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Fire Plugs usually ignite on the first strike of the Ferro Rod<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I also tried their Arc Lighter and Ferro Rod. The Arc Lighter is pretty cool. It forms two arcs of plasma that quickly ignite most materials. The lighter is USB rechargeable and is marketed as being able to make four hundred ignitions on a single charge. The lighter is waterproof if the cap is kept closed and the plasma arcs are windproof. My main issue with this style lighter is that while the plasma arcs are extremely hot, they are also very small. This makes it more difficult to ignite natural materials like grass or pine needles. While the flame from a traditional lighter can penetrate a ball of tinder, the Arc Lighter can only ignite material on the surface. This didn\u2019t keep me from getting a fire started but it is something to be aware of. For $30 it\u2019s hit or miss for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Testing Black Beard Fire Starters\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8757-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Testing Black Beard Fire Starters\" class=\"wp-image-176658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8757-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8757-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8757-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8757-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8757-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8757-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Black Beard Ferro Rod is HEFTY. Five inches long and half an inch wide, this rod will last a very long time. It creates a shower of strong sparks that easily ignite properly prepared tinder. The rod comes with a hardened steel striker that\u2019s attached by seven feet of braided paracord. I really like this product but the $20 price is on the high side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Testing Black Beard Fire Starters\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8763-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Testing Black Beard Fire Starters\" class=\"wp-image-176659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8763-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8763-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8763-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8763-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8763-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8763-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One Fire Plug still burning after four minutes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of these four products, the one that really stands out is the Fire Plug. The rope-type fire starter is alright but it requires you to carry this big stick of rope around, and while I do always have a knife, I don&#8217;t want that to be a requirement to prepare my fire starter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fire plugs are small, lightweight, and most importantly, very effective. These things are really cool and definitely worth the price. I plan to repackage bundles of five or so to keep in all my packs and vehicles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Testing Black Beard Fire Starters\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8751-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Testing Black Beard Fire Starters\" class=\"wp-image-176660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8751-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8751-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8751-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8751-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8751-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8751-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in Black Beard\u2019s Fire Plugs or any of the other products I tried, they can all be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/blackbeardfire.com\/?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"testing-black-beard-fire-starters\" title=\"Testing Black Beard Fire Starters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BlackBeardFire.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"testing-black-beard-fire-starters\" title=\"Testing Black Beard Fire Starters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Black Beard offers two different types of fire starters as well as several ignition sources. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":139,"featured_media":176645,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1220,7,3369,1217],"tags":[896,1209,1270,1411],"featured":[],"hunt365":[4089],"class_list":{"0":"post-176643","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-huntgear","8":"category-gunsamerica-authors","9":"category-garrett-negen","10":"category-hunt365","11":"tag-firestarters","12":"tag-hunt365","13":"tag-hunt365moresponsor2","14":"tag-hunting-gear","15":"hunt365-hunting"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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