Fire-Fast Trekker. Best Emergency Waterproof Survival Fire Starter. Magnesium and Euro Fire Steel Ferro Rod. Compact Durable Tool for Bushcraft, Camping, Backpacking, Hiking, Hunting, or Bug Out Bag

I have had a ferro rod and lost it. I almost bought another one similar to the one I lost but read the reviews on this. Then went on Youtube and watched a video or two on this one. After watching the videos I liked it. And figured if it was no good I could always buy another ferro rod. When I got it I took it outside to try. It seemed odd to scrape a bit of the wood off but I did. The only thing, you have to make sure there is no wind or put it in a hole so the tiny slivers of wood do not blow out. Then I scrapped the magnesium on the wood. I have had bad luck with magnesium not starting in the past and was not expecting much. Finally it was time to see how the spark would go. Looking at the little tool to strike the rod I almost got my backpacking knife and used the back of the blade. The tool looked so small lol. But I took the little sharpened tool, struck it down the rod and Wow! It made a big and Strong shower of sparks! The first try actually surprised me it was so intense! The tiny pile of wood and magnesium I had made for a first try did not light but honestly I was off a little. I positioned the rod better and the next strike lit it right up! The magnesium shavings were small enough even they lit! I was very pleased. Of course I had to try it again and made the pile of wood shavings from the handle a little larger as well as the magnesium. Took the little scraper-tool and first try it set the shavings on fire. Then I had to try it on other things without using the shavings from the tool, like cotton balls with Vaseline. Worked perfect. I love it. Much better to me than a regular ferro rod.

It does exactly what they say it does in love it.I think everyone will either wants to live off.Grid or is camping needs one

Hiking the Arizona trail, and this fire starter has not let me down. Sturdy construction. According to the enclosed data sheet, you can shave the handle to assist with your fire-starting efforts; however, I have not had to go that route. I highly recommend this bush tool; you will not be disappointed.

I saw this product on display at a local show where I was provided an in-person demonstration by the guy who makes these with his wife, and I wanted to have one. It’s there now, for the rare situation where I need it. It’s a chemical-less tool that will never expire.

This is my very first POST on Amazon, that is how strongly I feel about this product. This product is awesome, ..WELL WORTH THE MONEY... The size of the Ferro Rod is large enough to last years under heavy use. It also throws the best spark. Backed up by the Extremely Large Size Magnesium Rod, whose shavings provide long burning tender AND the Large Handle serves dual purpose of ease of holding and an extra source of wood tender....I will never need any thing else in wet or dry conditions.

I don't know how much of a value this is since I'm new to fire starters, but I can say it works. This makes it fairly easy to start a fire as long as you have some dry paper, leaves, dryer lint, etc. etc. as a starter medium.

Great amount of magnesium and striker throws hot white sparks. 🔥

This is the one seen on survival shows. It's a beast with a very sturdy handle.