Gear Ferro Rod Fire Starter | Flint and Steel Campfire Starter Kit w/Tinder Rope | Waterproof Magnesium Firestarter Tool for Camping and Backpacking

Ferro rod works well with included striker and a range of knives. I use this with my Benchmade Bushcrafter and the rod fits snuggly in the leather scabbard. When struck with a knife or the striker the rod throws small beads of burning material that last about 1 to 2 seconds. The material is sufficient light a fire with dry material. Rod produces a large quantity of sparks/material on each strike.

I am new to this. I have never started a fire with anything but a lighter. After scraping the black coating off I tested. I used a small bundle of the wax hemp roap provided and fuzzed it up. Second strike and I had fire. I also did this on wet grass while it was raining lightly. I am eager to use it outdoors!

Just got it yesterday. Planning a trip where I will try it out. Have used this type of fire starter before. A thin rod can break if not careful. Hope this holds up. As Long as you have a dry bundle of one of those that burn even when wet haven't had too much trouble using a rod. The only time I had trouble and almost didn't get a good fire going was in high country and heavy snow.

The ferro rods work better than most. I own several. I recommend them. The fat rope is good too. Most fat rope is the same. I like the thick strands. Easy to take apart, rough up, and lite.

Love it this Firestarter and some kind of wick help start nice fire in no time recommend it too any one who wants buy it like going camping