This ferrocerium rod is great! The length and thickness is perfect. I am able to get a nice long stroke on the rod which in turn gives me nice big sparks. The thickness of the rod ensures that I'll be able to use it for a long time. It comes with a pre-drilled hole in it for a lanyard or a keyring. The only thing the company could do to improve this product would be to ship it with a paracord or leather lanyard already ran through the pre-drilled hole. It's not a big deal really, I have plenty of paracord sitting around so I was able to make one for myself, but it did take a little time braiding the cordage. Having leather or paracord on the rod is great if you want to wear it around your neck while camping, hiking, bushcrafting, or in a survival situation. If they shipped it with one of these two options I think it would be a great selling point for the company. They could then advertise it as including x amount of paracord. Paracord is cheap and wouldn't cost much to add to the rod and is one of those things that a wilderness guy can never have enough of and a lot of people would jump at the chance to have a rod with a little extra paracord included. That being said, it is not really a reason not to buy this rod since you can add whatever amount of cordage you want to it, which may be a better option for some folks. For those folks that have never used a ferro rod before, don't think that it doesn't work on your first two or three strokes. The first few strokes will remove the paint or black coating off of the rod, once that has been done every stroke produces great sparks that will start a fire with ease. The big sparks also seems to impress young kids.
Pros: Thickness, length, nice big sparks, pre-drilled hole
Cons: Doesn't include paracord or leather lanyard
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Product Description
Bayite Ferro Rod : Made of high effective ferrocerium rod. Waterproof & Weatherproof. Start a fire instantly in any conditions.
A massive amount of sparks
Sparks shower at 5,500 F (3,000 C) to ignite a fire in any weather(even wet), at any altitude:
Rain,
Shine,
Snow,
Wind,
Fallout,
High-altitude.
The bright spark can be used as an emergency signal or to deter attackers.
A must have for your survival kit
Effective and durable, perfect emergency fire starter for
Bushcraft, Hiking, Camping,
Hunting, Fishing, EDC,
Back packing,
Boy Scout,
BBQ,
Gas Camp Stoves.
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What a big Rod !!! Can I say that here ?
Seriously… it is great quality, throws great sparks and is a nice heavy size which should last my lifetime. (if you’re having problems getting good sparks, scrape or sand off a portion to bare metal. The type of steel you use can also make a difference…experiment a little before you depend on it ..lol. Also you can find videos on Youtube under Macramé or others that will show you how to make this square knot pattern with your paracord or just make a loop with a secure knot.) Guys…I hate to say it but size does matter…..
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
When it comes to Ferro Rods, size does matter. The reason for this is due to physics & mathematics, both of which was my primary focus in college. It all measures down to surface area, and length. A small ferro rod will produce less sparks, that is just science and not opinion. The amount and temperature of the sparks is what will ignite the tinder.
People that have problems lighting their timber with ferro rods either has a combination or one of the other problems; not enough sparks or sparks are too low a temperature or a combination of both. (this is assuming your tinder is not to blame)
Being an older gentleman reaching 50 years in the not-too-distant future (sadly), I must say that I got tired having to press so hard on my striker against smaller, thinner, less 'hot' ferro rods.
Con: heavier than smaller Ferro rods, and hole is a tad small to feed paracord through, so make sure you melt the tip of cord 1st, and have patience
Pros: Hotter sparks up to 3000°F, more sparks produced, easier to use due to size, this product will last longer due to it's size (there is just more Ferro material), less pressure needed to produce same amount if not more sparks of smaller competitors)
Conclusion: Buy Once... Cry Once,,, IMO it is better to spent a tad more money, and get this heavier, thicker, more durable, and far more sparks producing Ferro rod. It will allow you to more easily start fires, and more effortlessly, not to mention due to the higher spark temperature output, you will be able to catch fire far less 'suitable' tinder, like on those wet and raining days in the wilderness.
Sorry guys, Size does Matter when it comes to your Ferro (rod)
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
I am a Freelance Gear Reviewer, and former Top Reviewer from a well-known online gear review site. I am also a Survivalist, and professional wilderness survival writer and editor.Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
When it comes to Ferro Rods, size does matter. The reason for this is due to physics & mathematics, both of which was my primary focus in college. It all measures down to surface area, and length. A small ferro rod will produce less sparks, that is just science and not opinion. The amount and temperature of the sparks is what will ignite the tinder.
People that have problems lighting their timber with ferro rods either has a combination or one of the other problems; not enough sparks or sparks are too low a temperature or a combination of both. (this is assuming your tinder is not to blame)
Being an older gentleman reaching 50 years in the not-too-distant future (sadly), I must say that I got tired having to press so hard on my striker against smaller, thinner, less 'hot' ferro rods.
Con: heavier than smaller Ferro rods, and hole is a tad small to feed paracord through, so make sure you melt the tip of cord 1st, and have patience
Pros: Hotter sparks up to 3000°F, more sparks produced, easier to use due to size, this product will last longer due to it's size (there is just more Ferro material), less pressure needed to produce same amount if not more sparks of smaller competitors)
Conclusion: Buy Once... Cry Once,,, IMO it is better to spent a tad more money, and get this heavier, thicker, more durable, and far more sparks producing Ferro rod. It will allow you to more easily start fires, and more effortlessly, not to mention due to the higher spark temperature output, you will be able to catch fire far less 'suitable' tinder, like on those wet and raining days in the wilderness.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2019
The 2 rods I bought work very well. I’m impressed with the sparks they throw. But, at 1/2 half inch by 6 inches they are a handful. If you want full use of most of the length for scraping off sparks, you end up holding only about an inch on one end, which requires some strength. For mine I attached a snake knot paracord lanyard, which helped. My wife has weak hands, so for hers I made a kind of Steam Punk holder from a scrap 6 inch long piece of half inch copper pipe (photos attached). I capped one end, cut away 2 3/8 inches from the top half of the other end to make an exposed cradle, and drilled a half inch hole on one side in the middle where she can press against the rod with her thumb when striking it. I drilled a small hole through the cradle end to align with the rod’s hole so that a key ring can connect them, along with a striker (see photo). To use the rod, remove all from the key ring, reverse the rod and push it into the holder only enough that your thumb can press against the first inch or so while you run the scraper down the remaining 5 inches of the rod. It works very well and requires little strength to hold. The little band in front of the half inch hole might seem unnecessary, but if you push the rod down on a log or board to strike it, that band prevents it from tilting up too far. As shown, the copper holder weighs only 1.5 oz , but you could reduce that by drilling several holes in it and still leave it strong enough to carry the rod.
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Vikash Kumar Gupta
Best ferro rod ever❤️
Reviewed in India on May 28, 2021
Vikash Kumar Gupta
Reviewed in India on May 28, 2021
Sparks itna ki agar shai se kosish karo to turant jal jaye..
Jungle me mangal with dangal..aag jal jayegi..thore koshish karne ke baad..iska ek review pahadon me jakar dunga use ke saath..
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DC
A really good, really BIG, ferro rod!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2018