Fire-FastSurvival Gear Fire Fast Kamper Lanyard. European Fire Steel Ferro Rod and Magnesium. Compact Durable Lite Weight Emergency Fire Starter for Camping, Backpacking, Hiking.

I have many ferro rods as well as mag for starting fires. Many are small and most mag ferro combos are the square type with a small ferro on the side that u would get at Walmart. I found out a couple years ago when your hands are freezing it is so difficult to strike those little ferro rods with any accuracy. This thing is pretty big with the handle but it’s well worth it for something that could save your life in low temps. It throws sparks likes nobody’s business! I can start a fire with 3 strikes or less with all my rods but like I said when my hands were froze it took me almost 10 minutes to get my tender on fire and each strike hurt my froze hands. Although I haven’t used this one in such a situation I’m sure it would be so much easier the handle alone would make it so much better. Also the handle could be shaved for a small tinder pile if it’s all you had. I would only do this if you can’t find any dry wood to shave anywhere however. They make an even larger one but for hiking this is perfect size. The striker itself is way better than most. I always use the spine of my knife but this is still a great backup.

If you are looking for a great ferro rod, look no further. I've used other ferro rods, and none of them threw large sparks like the Fire Fast with so little effort.Love that it comes with a magnesium rod as well. Magnesium shaves off easily. Makes it even easier to get a fire going.

Let me start by saying that I’ve been using and buying ferro rods for years, from light my fire, fire steel, exotac etc. This one gives off plenty of spark, not heavy for its size and fits in the hand perfect. The striker it comes with is actual usable!!!! Time will tell if the epoxy holding in the wood grip will hold but I am actually impressed with this setup all the way around!!! Get one, you will love it.

About 25 years ago, I had a similar fire starter purchased at a gift expo from the man who made them. I loved it, used it for every recreational and cooking fire. I lost it in a move, and lost the contact info. My backyard fire activity has increased the last couple of years, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a good variety from Fire Fast. It arrived promptly, the magnesium is easy to shave, the striker produces sparks just fine, and I get a nice fire right away! Very satisfactory, I would definitely recommend them!

This fire starter works great. I get a big spark with the striker. Used it camping after it rained all night and was still able to manage a fire with the right technique.