--- product_id: 346519003 title: "Helix Tinder for FireAnt and Firefly Fire Starters - Tinder for Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Corkscrew" brand: "tortoise gear" price: "VT5137" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/346519003-helix-tinder-for-fireant-and-firefly-fire-starters-tinder-victorinox store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 100% Waterproof Fire Starting Fits Swiss Army Knife Corkscrew Ultralight & Compact Design Helix Tinder for FireAnt and Firefly Fire Starters - Tinder for Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Corkscrew **Brand:** tortoise gear **Price:** VT5137 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Ignite Adventure Anywhere — Firestarter That Fits Your Lifestyle ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Helix Tinder for FireAnt and Firefly Fire Starters - Tinder for Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Corkscrew by tortoise gear - **How much does it cost?** VT5137 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/346519003-helix-tinder-for-fireant-and-firefly-fire-starters-tinder-victorinox) ## 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 - • **Featherweight Firepower:** Ultra-lightweight tinder weighing less than 0.5g, so you carry fire-starting power without the bulk. - • **Two Tactical Burn Options:** Choose High Visibility Orange for steady 2-minute burn or Tactical Grey for hotter, wind-resistant flames. - • **Waterproof & Weatherproof:** 100% waterproof tinder that won’t fail, rain or shine—your ultimate survival companion. - • **Long Shelf Life & Non-Toxic:** Indefinite shelf life with scent-free, non-toxic material—ready whenever adventure calls. - • **Seamless Swiss Army Integration:** Fits perfectly inside your Victorinox corkscrew for instant fire-starting readiness. ## Overview Tortoise Gear Helix Tinder is a patent-pending, 100% waterproof fire-starting tinder designed specifically to fit inside the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife corkscrew. Available in two sizes and two burn types, it offers ultralight, compact, and reliable fire ignition with an indefinite shelf life, making it an essential tool for outdoor professionals and 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. ## 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 | |---------------|-------| | Color | Tactical Grey - (8pk)refill for Firefly | | Material | Stainless Steel | | Brand | Tortoise Gear | | Item Weight | 0.5 Grams | | Included Components | Knife | | Number of Pieces | 8 | | Folded Size | 0.98 inches | | UPC | 850029353195 | | Manufacturer | Tortoise Gear | | Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 3.75 x 3.12 x 0.35 inches | | Package Weight | 0.02 Kilograms | | Brand Name | Tortoise Gear | | Number of Items | 8 | | Part Number | HT | ## Product Details - **Color:** Tactical Grey - (8pk)refill for Firefly - **Material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Tortoise Gear - **Item Weight:** 0.5 Grams - **Included Components:** Knife ## Images ![Helix Tinder for FireAnt and Firefly Fire Starters - Tinder for Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Corkscrew - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Y-6xmxWFS.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great fire starter, which actually works and fits any SAK with a corkscrew! *by J***S on September 19, 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.... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tinder. *by T***N on January 24, 2025* Great for keeping on Swiss Army knife. Works great. Fits perfectly. I’ve carted it on my SAK for a while and it has lasted. Very durable. Somewhat expensive, but not totally unreasonable for limited market. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Have a knife with cork screw? BUY IT!!! *by J***A on November 12, 2022* Every Swiss Army Knife or multi tool with a cork screw need to have this! This waxed tinder device is freaking AMAZING 😍 just pull it apart slightly and it'll catch a spark easily and get your fire lit in no time, a huge advantage and a must have when dry tinder is scarce I've used these since they first came out and I'll never enter the forest without a few of these on me. ## 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 Mini-Tools 4 Pieces, Compact, Swiss Made for 84, 85, 91 and 111 mm Swiss Army Knives with Corkscrew - Multicolored --- ## 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.vu/products/346519003-helix-tinder-for-fireant-and-firefly-fire-starters-tinder-victorinox](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/346519003-helix-tinder-for-fireant-and-firefly-fire-starters-tinder-victorinox) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*