--- product_id: 80030317 title: "UST BlastMatch Fire Starter with One-Handed Operation and Lightweight Design for Camping, Hiking, Emergency and Outdoor Survival" brand: "ust" price: "416 DH" currency: MAD in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.ma/products/80030317-ust-blastmatch-fire-starter-with-one-handed-operation-and-lightweight store_origin: MA region: Morocco --- # Generates intense sparks 4.1" x 1.4" x 1" Works in adverse weather UST BlastMatch Fire Starter with One-Handed Operation and Lightweight Design for Camping, Hiking, Emergency and Outdoor Survival **Brand:** ust **Price:** 416 DH **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”₯ Light Up Your Adventures with Ease! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** UST BlastMatch Fire Starter with One-Handed Operation and Lightweight Design for Camping, Hiking, Emergency and Outdoor Survival by ust - **How much does it cost?** 416 DH with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ma](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/80030317-ust-blastmatch-fire-starter-with-one-handed-operation-and-lightweight) ## 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 - β€’ **Versatile Ignition:** Compatible with a variety of tinders, including UST WetFireβ€”ignite your way! - β€’ **One-Handed Operation:** Effortlessly ignite with just one hand, perfect for multitasking adventurers. - β€’ **Compact & Lightweight:** Weighing only 2.3 oz, it’s the ultimate addition to your outdoor gear without the bulk. - β€’ **Long-Lasting Durability:** With up to 4,000 strikes, this fire starter is built to last through countless adventures. - β€’ **Weather-Resistant Reliability:** Ignite your fire even in the rainβ€”never let the elements dampen your spirit. ## Overview The UST BlastMatch Fire Starter is a compact, lightweight fire-starting tool designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Measuring 4.1” L x 1.4” W x 1” D and weighing just 2.3 oz, it features a one-handed operation that generates intensely hot sparks, making it easy to ignite various tinders, even in adverse weather conditions. With a durable design that allows for up to 4,000 strikes, this fire starter is a reliable companion for camping, hiking, and emergency situations. ## Description A unique one-handed, flint-based fire starter, the patented UST BlastMatch Fire Starter generates intensely hot sparks with minimal effort and is ideal for those with an injured or immobilized arm. It can be used in any weather, will last up to 4,000 strikes, and works when wet.It ignites a wide range of tinder, including UST WetFire Tinder (not included) and sparks can be directionally targeted. Flint bar packs down into cap to prevent accidental sparks when not in use. Flint bar also rotates 360 degrees for even wear. The UST BlastMatch measures 4.1 by 1.4 inches (LxW) and weighs 2.3 ounces (65 grams).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. ## Features - DIMENSIONS: 4.1” L x 1.4” W x 1” D and weighs 2.3 oz - EASE OF USE: One handed, flint-based firestarter generates intensely hot sparks that can be directionally targeted with minimal effort and the safety button in the cap prevents accidental sparks - VERSATILITY: Ignites a wide range of tinder including UST WetFire Tinder (not included) - RELIABLE: Works in the rain and other adverse weather conditions and generates 3 times the heat of ordinary matches - DURABLE: The flint bar rotates 360 degrees for an even wear and the built-in carbide striker and spring-loaded flint-based bar will last up to 4,000 strikes ## Images ![UST BlastMatch Fire Starter with One-Handed Operation and Lightweight Design for Camping, Hiking, Emergency and Outdoor Survival - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51chhDV4X4L.jpg) ![UST BlastMatch Fire Starter with One-Handed Operation and Lightweight Design for Camping, Hiking, Emergency and Outdoor Survival - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51z5OE6npWL.jpg) ![UST BlastMatch Fire Starter with One-Handed Operation and Lightweight Design for Camping, Hiking, Emergency and Outdoor Survival - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51P-ljv8-ZL.jpg) ![UST BlastMatch Fire Starter with One-Handed Operation and Lightweight Design for Camping, Hiking, Emergency and Outdoor Survival - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DjJPxutIL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Makes fire *by B***Y on Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2024* Pretty good just wondering how long it will last ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars I'm happy with this purchase! *by S***N on Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2012* I've been looking for fire starters for a long time. The ones with the magnesium and the small rod/scraper just aren't durable enough for our needs. I asked a friend of mine, who had a long Army career, what he recommended and he said the US BlastMatch.I found a video on how to use the BlastMatch and I was surprised how easy it looked to use with just one hand. All the other strike kits required two hands. As I get (a bit) older I find my hands are not be as nimble as they were all those years ago so this unit started to look more interesting.I ordered two of the units from Amazon (Acme Approved) and they were in our mailbox within just a few days. I was curious, having seen the video, if this was a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get). Once I was able to extract one of them from the manufacturer's package, I read the back of the package to see if the instructions were the same as I remembered in the video. They seemed to be the same.The fire starter looked like the one in the video. I put a cotton ball on an old paint lid we keep around for these kinds of things, lightly pushed in the "striker tab", and pushed down. You have to do this a couple of times initially to remove the protective black oxide coating. The third push lit up the cotton ball like the 4th of July. I was taken by surprise because I just didn't put that much effort into pressing the striker tab or pushing down on the flint. With ONE hand! There were a lot of big sparks, not little wussy ones.Another nice feature is the flint rod easily turns so you're not using the striker against one area all the time and this gives the unit longevity. If the unit gets wet, simply wipe off the water and you can use it immediately.When I was through playing.... uh.... experimenting..... I flipped the end cap up and over to go on top of the flint and pushed it down so the flint was enclosed. It's self-packaging. When I get ready to use it again I push up on the end cap and rotate it 180 degrees to be a part of the bottom I push on to get sparks. Someone put a lot of thought into making this fire starter.Here are the directions on the back of the package:1. Place thumb on BlastMatch cap next to the striker tab, against the lip of the cap, exposing the spring-loaded flint bar.2. Push end cap over flint bar and slide to rear of BlastMatch body. Fit cap on rear of BlastMatch body.3. Place thumb on striker bar and press down with medium pressure. (Reviewer note - I used "light pressure")4. While maintaining pressure with your thumb on the striker tab, plunge the body of the BlastMatch down the striker bar. Initiate a few strikes to remove black oxide coating and expose bare flint.A "WetFire" cube is included in the package. You scrape the cube to get some starting tinder.I'm so pleased with the BlastMasters. I thought I would never find a product durable enough to go in our survival gear. I read the comment where the reviewer said it was not for survival situations because you can't light things you find in the woods. That depends on a lot of factors; however, any survivalist/camper/hiker knows to carry flammable material to use with nature's combustible material (dead leaves, dead grass, dry pine needles, etc). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars but let me be clear that it still works fine. I love the design aside from that *by B***) on Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2016* I got this as a "let's see if I can do this" type of thing. I've determined that if I'm ever stranded in the wilderness and I have my Blastmatch, I am still going to die from hypothermia. No fault of the device - it works as advertised to create hot sparks. But after experimenting with it on two occasions, I find that I can't ignite a flame simply with the tinder found on the forest floor. I've been successful when I strike the sparks onto clothesdryer lint or cotton swabs, more successful if those materials are laced with petroleum jelly (these were tips I learned from various fire-starter videos). So if I'm carrying that stuff along with the Blastmatch, I'm confident of lighting a fire. But I think that goes for any fire-starter, in my hands anyway.As for the tool itself, after a couple of outings and a couple of hundred depressions of the flint, it's wobbly inside its handle as I had read in another review, but I can't really say that this is a problem. This is because in order to create sparks, one must apply FIRM thumb pressure to the striker against the flint (IMHO, this fire-starter may not be the choice for those whose grip strength is not strong) and that prevents it from wobbling while being depressed. So my reason for four stars instead of five is this play that develops in the rod, which makes it feel as if the tool is about to break, but let me be clear that it still works fine. I love the design aside from that, how it hinges open and closed to protect the rod. I like the one-handed idea, and in my limited experience, it seems that directing sparks into tinder accurately is easier with the Blastmatch than with a two-handed device. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ma/products/80030317-ust-blastmatch-fire-starter-with-one-handed-operation-and-lightweight](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/80030317-ust-blastmatch-fire-starter-with-one-handed-operation-and-lightweight) --- *Product available on Desertcart Morocco* *Store origin: MA* *Last updated: 2026-04-28*