Product Description

An integrated approach to camping/survival/rescue. Developed by Tool Logic, the SL3 is a complete survival kit weighing only 78 g (2.7 oz). A razor sharp blade with a spear point shape, an all-weather FireSteel fire starter and a loud emergency whistle makes the SL3 the natural choice for all outdoor activities. The blade has sufficient curve for most field chores and can be opened and closed with one hand. The 50/50 serrations add utility in both cutting and sawing. The SL3 is not only well thought out, it is rugged enough to live up to its slogan - Built for Life.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3103 in Sports & Outdoors
• Color: Black
• Brand: Light my Fire
• Model: s-fss3
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x .25" w x 4.00" l, 1.00 pounds

Features

• Built-in FireSteel fire starter
• 8 cm (3.1 inch) blade, 50/50 serrated stainless steel
• Spear-tip point. Can be opened and closed with 1 hand.
• Safety features include emergency whistle and lanyard with fluorescent clip.
• Notch in knife blade optimized for use with Firesteel.

Customer Reviews

Nice idea, but falls short
I am not impressed with this package. The blade is dull and the steel is cheap, not holding an edge. The Firesteel adds too much bulk to the handle to effectively use the knife for most cutting shores. This item is pricey but fails to deliver a quality tool. If you like gimmicky items to show, but not use, this was designed for you.

Disapppointing
I got this item primarily for the Firesteel, however since I collect knives, this looked like an item I would like. I will echo the comments folks have made regarding the price of Firesteel being a bit on the high side and add it to this item as well. I was able to easily make an abundance of sparks with the tool. The knife has the weight and feel of recycled aluminum and is dull by my standards. Isn't close to being sharp enough for camping or hiking type tasks in my estimation. I would expect something approaching razor sharpness in a product in this price range. The sharpness can be addressed but not the quality. Overall it has a pretty flimsy feel (I'd be afraid of bending or snapping the blade off in any moderate to heavy usage). It is Ok as a conversation piece, but I'll stick with my old mangnesium bar fire starter and one of my quality knives for my uses.

Very cool! Also has undocumented features.
This works as advertised, although it takes some practice to start a fire with just a spark. Some features that aren't in the description: the compartment on the back will hold a Mag-Lite Solitaire - that's the little single AAA flashlight, or you can pull the fire starter rod out of the lid and use the compartment as a waterproof container (matches, anyone?) or pill box! Cool! It is made in Seki Japan, the same place where most Spyderco knives are made. The blade is 420J2 stainless. The liner lock is easy to operate one-handed, and the whistle is LOUD. I'm very pleased with it. A great deal for all it does.