Ferrocerium is a man made metallic alloy that produces sparks of 5 000 degrees fahrenheit or hotter when scraped with a rough edge like a rock or a sharp edge like a knife.
Firesteel ferro rod.
Ferro rods are useful for more than just starting fires.
The bayite large ferro rod is a fire starter that is ideal for those who just want the rod by itself and don t need the other tools that often accompany it.
So if you find yourself lost in the dark and people are looking for you use your ferro rod as a backup signaling.
The large size of the ferro rod makes it a durable long lasting option that can be used many times to create a blanket of sparks to start a fire.
Ferro rods also make decent signaling tools in the dark.
Bayite 3 8 x 4 inch drilled survival ferro rod flint fire starter with toggle lanyard hole.
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A ferro rod looks like a small steel rod which is probably why some people call it fire steel.
Fostar 8pcs survival ferro rod flint fire starter rods 5 16 x 3 15 inch magnesium fire steel rods light my fire swedish firesteel 2 0 army 12 000 strike fire starter with emergency whistle add to cart.
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You have to fiddle to orient it perfect before it will make noise.
Other ferro rod uses.