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product_id: 107949446
title: "Tag-Z Doan Magnesium Fire Starter - Doan US Military Fire Starter - Government Issue Military Fire Starter Replica"
brand: "tag-z"
price: "€ 32.02"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/107949446-tag-z-doan-magnesium-fire-starter-doan-us-military-fire
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
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# 3" x 1 1/8" x 3/8" compact size 5400°F ignition temp Larger ferro rod = more strikes Tag-Z Doan Magnesium Fire Starter - Doan US Military Fire Starter - Government Issue Military Fire Starter Replica

**Brand:** tag-z
**Price:** € 32.02
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Strike up survival confidence with every spark!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tag-Z Doan Magnesium Fire Starter - Doan US Military Fire Starter - Government Issue Military Fire Starter Replica by tag-z
- **How much does it cost?** € 32.02 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/107949446-tag-z-doan-magnesium-fire-starter-doan-us-military-fire)

## Best For

- tag-z enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tag-z brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Portable:** Sized perfectly for your pocket or tackle box—survival-ready wherever you go.
- • **All-Weather Performance:** Ignites wet or dry tinder, ensuring your fire lights no matter the environment.
- • **Maximized Ignition Power:** Bigger magnesium bar and ferro rod deliver more sparks and longer-lasting fire-starting capability.
- • **Military-Grade Reliability:** Exact replica of US Armed Forces survival fire starter, trusted in extreme conditions.
- • **Effortless Ignition Process:** Simple scraping method creates a white-hot flame at 5400°F to ignite even the toughest kindling.

## Overview

The Tag-Z Doan Magnesium Fire Starter is a government-issue military replica designed for reliable fire-starting in survival situations. Featuring a larger magnesium bar and ferro rod than the original, it produces intense 5400°F sparks to ignite tinder even when damp. Compact and durable, it fits easily in your pocket or gear, making it an essential tool for outdoor professionals and enthusiasts who demand dependable performance in any condition.

## Description

The Tag-Z Doan Fire Starter is an exact replica of the Doan Government Military Issued Fire Starter, adopted by the US Armed Forces for use in their survival kits. This is one life-saving tool no outdoorsman should be without. Its size makes it convenient for pocket or tackle box. You can count on it to work, wet or dry, even with damp kindling. HOW IT WORKS By scraping the "shaving edges" with the blade, you will accumulate a pile of magnesium shavings. Simply scrape the "sparking insert" to ignite the shavings to temperatures of 5400°F, hot enough to light even the most stubborn campfire! STEP 1 Support edge of tool on ground. Scrape narrow side of tool marked "SHAVING EDGE" with knife blade held perpendicular to tool. Amass small pile of magnesium about the size of a quarter next to tinder. (paper. leaves, small twigs, bark, etc.) STEP 2 Support edge of tool on ground within 1" of magnesium shavings at approximately 45° angle. Scrape entire length of side marked "SPARKING INSERT" rapidly with knife held perpendicular to SPARKING INSERT. This action will cause generate sparks, causing the magnesium shavings to ignite, providing a white hot flame. If you don't want to dull your knife, a small hacksaw blade works great!

## Features

- TAG-Z DOAN REPLACEMENT FIRE STARTER - The Tag-Z Doan Fire Starter is an exact replica of the Doan Government Military Issued Fire Starter, adopted by the US Armed Forces for use in their survival kits.
- BIGGER SIZE - The TAG-Z Doan Magnesium Firestarter is just a bit bigger than the original so it has more magnesium and the ferro rod is a bit bigger and will give you more strikes to get that white hot flame going! Tag-Z Magnesium Bars are 3" x 1 1/8" x 3/8".
- HOW IT WORKS - Scrape the Shaving Edge with a blade to get a pile of shavings on to your tinder. Simply scrape the "sparking insert" to ignite the shavings. Lighting instructions are in the pictures on the listing.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.84 x 2.95 x 0.55 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.04 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 0.04 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | Tag-Z |
| Material | Magnesium, Ferro Rod |
| Manufacturer | Tag-Z |
| Part Number | Tag-Z-FS |

## Images

![Tag-Z Doan Magnesium Fire Starter - Doan US Military Fire Starter - Government Issue Military Fire Starter Replica - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610qUpx9MHL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works like a charm
*by A***R on February 24, 2023*

Creates vigorous sparks every time. I have had cheap Chinese versions also, and they barely, if ever, create sparks. As a striker I would not use a knife (it will certainly work, but you will dull the blade quickly). I use a thin 3" steel saw blade, and attach that to the chain of the Doan. (Obviously, you need to unattach the blade in order to use it. You don't even need to drill a retainer hole into the saw blade if you use one of the two ends where it fastens into the saw).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The BEST Magnesium/Ferro Rod Combo Available - As Good or Better Than Doans
*by R***R on March 22, 2025*

This is the ONLY magnesium/ferro rod I'll buy again, unless someone else starts constructing them with materials of this quality. I tried this side by side with a Coghlan's brand name bar and a no name type. The quality of the magnesium and the flakes I was able to scrape off of this bar were so much larger and superior in starting ability that it was almost like using two different products. The sparks are large and hot coming off of the ferro rod. This is the bar to trust in your jump kit.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ok product
*by I***D on November 22, 2024*

You’ll need to make a lot of the magnesium shavings. Like a handful! And you’ll need a way to capture them in a small space. The striker came off and I had to jb-weld it back on. Hopefully I have better options than this in an emergency situation.

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*Product available on Desertcart Netherlands*
*Store origin: NL*
*Last updated: 2026-01-24*