--- product_id: 372036511 title: "Tortoise Gear Helix Tinder for FireAnt and Firefly Fire Starters - Tinder for Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Corkscrew (High Visibility Orange - (12pk) Refill for FireAnt)" brand: "tortoise gear" price: "€ 36.07" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Tortoise Gear" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/372036511-tortoise-gear-helix-tinder-for-fireant-and-firefly-fire-starters store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 100% waterproof waxed cotton 2 min steady burn time Fits Victorinox corkscrew perfectly Tortoise Gear Helix Tinder for FireAnt and Firefly Fire Starters - Tinder for Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Corkscrew (High Visibility Orange - (12pk) Refill for FireAnt) **Brand:** tortoise gear **Price:** € 36.07 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Ignite your adventure with firestarter finesse! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tortoise Gear Helix Tinder for FireAnt and Firefly Fire Starters - Tinder for Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Corkscrew (High Visibility Orange - (12pk) Refill for FireAnt) by tortoise gear - **How much does it cost?** € 36.07 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/372036511-tortoise-gear-helix-tinder-for-fireant-and-firefly-fire-starters) ## Best For - tortoise gear enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tortoise gear brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Reliable Burn Time:** Steady 2-minute burn ensures you get a dependable flame when it matters most in the wild. - • **Compact & Ultralight:** At just 0.3g and 15mm length, it’s the ultimate lightweight fire starter for minimalist EDC kits. - • **Indefinite Shelf Life:** Non-toxic, scent-free, and built to last indefinitely—your emergency fire source that never quits. - • **Seamless Swiss Army Integration:** Designed to nestle perfectly inside your Victorinox corkscrew for instant fire readiness. - • **Unstoppable Waterproof Performance:** 100% waterproof tinder that lights easily even after full submersion—rain or shine, always ready. ## Overview The Tortoise Gear Helix Tinder is a patent-pending, 100% waterproof fire-starting tinder designed specifically to fit inside the corkscrew of Victorinox Swiss Army Knives. Lightweight and compact, it offers a reliable 2-minute burn time, is non-toxic, scent-free, and has an indefinite shelf life, making it an essential survival and bushcraft accessory for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike. ## Description Helix Tinder is a completely waterproof fire starting tinder designed to fit into and store within the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife corkscrew. Helix Tinder is non-toxic, 100% waterproof, easy to light, scent free, and has an indefinite shelf life. Helix Tinder will not melt in your pocket even in extreme heat conditions. Helix Tinder comes in two sizes: FireAnt size - integrates with the FireAnt sparking tool to store inside the corkscrew. Each FireAnt size Helix Tinder is 15mm in length and weights approx. 0.3g. FireAnt tinder refills come in packs of 12. Firefly size - each Firefly size tinder fills the entire corkscrew and measures 25mm in length and weighs approx. 0.5g. For use with the Firefly toothpick sparking tool. Firefly size tinder comes in packs of 8. Helix Tinder comes in two types: High Visibility Orange - standard bright orange Helix Tinder with a steady predictable burn. Approx. 2 minute burn time. 100% waterproof.Tactical Grey -low profile grey color Helix Tinder with added extreme wind resistance. Burn is more erratic but hotter. Approx. 0.5-1.5 minute burn time depending on wind conditions. 100% waterproof. Helix Tinder is patent pending. Review: If you are a bushcraft, or outdoors, or survival enthusiast, or you simply like to be prepared, you should give these a look. As my EDC knife I carry my trusty old Victorinox Compact. small, thin for comfortable pocket carry, and my particular SAK kit came with the grey Phillips screwdriver insert, which fits nicely into the corkscrew. But there is an empty unused space under it and that is where this fire starter comes in! You gently insert it into the corkscrew all the way in (it fits perfectly - but be careful, this is not plastic, it's wax afterall and can be easily crushed with finger strength), then you insert the official SAK screwdriver to lock it in and that's it! Now you carry a waxed cotton inside the corkscrew, to make emergency fire with when needed. To fully complement this setup, you should also consider the miniature ferro rods they sell here (also FireAnt branded). They are designed to replace the toothpick tool and fit perfectly inside the scales (their head actually glows in the dark). Now, you have tinder, a ferro rod, and all you need is a striker. I modified my SAK Compact - the little notch under the bottle opener tooth is officially a wire stripper, but I took a small round file to it, under an angle, and sharpened it from both sides, to create a nice edge. Not only is it a much better wire stripper now, it also can (and will) throw a spark from the ferro rod... See the pic of my modification, not the tinder itself. I believe every SAK should be modified like this. It's a no brainer. Because now I don't have to worry having nothing to strike the ferro rod with. I'd never use the knife blade itself = first it's totally unsafe and a recipe for an ER visit, but second, why to ruin your sharp blade with a ferro rod? Hence, all my SAKs, which have a wire stripper notch, have been modified. It takes all but 5 minutes to gently file them into a nice sharp edge. The great news is: this tinder setup will fit any standard SAK with a corkscrew, so you don't need a Compact. I used this on my large Forester and also on my Huntsman. It's a nice thing to have for outdoors. urban EDC? not so much, but if you hit the woods, give this a consideration. Will it replace a 6" uberleben ferro? Of course not. Will it work in a pinch when you have nothing left, but your SAK in your shirt pocket? It as well may. It's a fire source. And no, I don't have a Swiss Army Knife buying syndrome. I think.... Review: Estupendo producto que apenas tenemos aquí en Mexico, un gran complemento a las navajas Victorinox, esperando que lleguen los otros productos de esta marca. ## Features - Fire starting tinder fits directly into the Swiss Army Knife corkscrew. - 100% Waterproof! - Easy to light - Multiple use - Ultralight and Compact ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0951V1BDH | | ASIN | B0951V1BDH | | Best Sellers Rank | #111,320 in Sporting Goods ( See Top 100 in Sporting Goods ) #21,337 in Camping & Hiking Equipment | | Brand Name | Tortoise Gear | | Color | High Visibility Orange - (12pk)refill for Fireant | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (193) | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (193) | | Date First Available | 24 July 2021 | | Folded Size | 25 mm x 10 mm x 5 mm | | Included Components | Tinder | | Item Weight | 0.3 Grams | | Item model number | HT | | Manufacturer | Tortoise Gear | | Manufacturer | Tortoise Gear | | Manufacturer Part Number | HT | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Number | HT | | Number of Pieces | 12 | | Package Dimensions | 9.3 x 7.49 x 0.89 cm; 0.3 g | | UPC | 850029353225 | | Unit Count | 12 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Tortoise Gear - **Colour:** High Visibility Orange - (12pk)refill for Fireant - **Included components:** Tinder - **Item weight:** 0.3 Grams - **Material:** Plastic ## Images ![Tortoise Gear Helix Tinder for FireAnt and Firefly Fire Starters - Tinder for Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Corkscrew (High Visibility Orange - (12pk) Refill for FireAnt) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NzKbqKfbS.jpg) ![Tortoise Gear Helix Tinder for FireAnt and Firefly Fire Starters - Tinder for Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Corkscrew (High Visibility Orange - (12pk) Refill for FireAnt) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519RvgS0ItS.jpg) ![Tortoise Gear Helix Tinder for FireAnt and Firefly Fire Starters - Tinder for Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Corkscrew (High Visibility Orange - (12pk) Refill for FireAnt) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XmraVnPuS.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***S on 19 September 2025* If you are a bushcraft, or outdoors, or survival enthusiast, or you simply like to be prepared, you should give these a look. As my EDC knife I carry my trusty old Victorinox Compact. small, thin for comfortable pocket carry, and my particular SAK kit came with the grey Phillips screwdriver insert, which fits nicely into the corkscrew. But there is an empty unused space under it and that is where this fire starter comes in! You gently insert it into the corkscrew all the way in (it fits perfectly - but be careful, this is not plastic, it's wax afterall and can be easily crushed with finger strength), then you insert the official SAK screwdriver to lock it in and that's it! Now you carry a waxed cotton inside the corkscrew, to make emergency fire with when needed. To fully complement this setup, you should also consider the miniature ferro rods they sell here (also FireAnt branded). They are designed to replace the toothpick tool and fit perfectly inside the scales (their head actually glows in the dark). Now, you have tinder, a ferro rod, and all you need is a striker. I modified my SAK Compact - the little notch under the bottle opener tooth is officially a wire stripper, but I took a small round file to it, under an angle, and sharpened it from both sides, to create a nice edge. Not only is it a much better wire stripper now, it also can (and will) throw a spark from the ferro rod... See the pic of my modification, not the tinder itself. I believe every SAK should be modified like this. It's a no brainer. Because now I don't have to worry having nothing to strike the ferro rod with. I'd never use the knife blade itself = first it's totally unsafe and a recipe for an ER visit, but second, why to ruin your sharp blade with a ferro rod? Hence, all my SAKs, which have a wire stripper notch, have been modified. It takes all but 5 minutes to gently file them into a nice sharp edge. The great news is: this tinder setup will fit any standard SAK with a corkscrew, so you don't need a Compact. I used this on my large Forester and also on my Huntsman. It's a nice thing to have for outdoors. urban EDC? not so much, but if you hit the woods, give this a consideration. Will it replace a 6" uberleben ferro? Of course not. Will it work in a pinch when you have nothing left, but your SAK in your shirt pocket? It as well may. It's a fire source. And no, I don't have a Swiss Army Knife buying syndrome. I think.... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***N on 1 July 2022* Estupendo producto que apenas tenemos aquí en Mexico, un gran complemento a las navajas Victorinox, esperando que lleguen los otros productos de esta marca. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***O on 17 March 2026* Fácil de usar e de instalar auxilia muito em situações de emergência no acampamento ## Frequently Bought Together - Tortoise Gear Helix Tinder for FireAnt and Firefly Fire Starters - Tinder for Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Corkscrew - Firefly Regular 3 Pack - Fire Starter Accessory for Swiss Army Victorinox Knives (Neon Green-Yellow Glow) - Victorinox Huntsman Swiss Army Knife, 15 Functions, Swiss Made Pocket Knife with Large Blade, Screwdriver, Scissors and Wood Saw - Red --- ## 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.hr/products/372036511-tortoise-gear-helix-tinder-for-fireant-and-firefly-fire-starters](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/372036511-tortoise-gear-helix-tinder-for-fireant-and-firefly-fire-starters) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*