West Lake Tactical Set of Two 1/2" x 5" DIY Ferrocerium (Ferro) Rods Flint Fire Starter Magnesium Tool Kit AKA Firesteel

Great size,good price and fast delivery. Magnesium and these rods can strike a fire even with wet timber. A must have for campers or just incase of emergency.

Large enough to last a long time, paired with set of magnesium rods elsewhere on this site, make a perfect fire starting outfit. One of each will put dozens of fires in your pocket or pack. So to speak....

These are great ferro rods. I’ve used them for years, and they’re still working just as well as the day I bought them. They’re easy to use and strike consistently — producing sparks every time. Durable, reliable, and effective, they’re a must-have for camping, survival kits, or just general outdoor preparedness. TL;DR: Long-lasting ferro rods that spark every time and are easy to use.

Work like all the other rods I’ve used, price was good

REALLY hard rods, so, make sure your striker is up to the challenge. I used an old triangular file, made from good steel, and I get great sparks. The thicker diameter and extra length of the ferro rod make it easier to grip and maneuver when your hands are cold and stiff. I use this rod with some #0000 steel wool to catch the sparks, and have had no issues. Would absolutely recommend!

These ferro-rods are great. They give the ability to start a fire when needed, even in wet, windy and high altitude conditions. I tested them myself, and they definitely throw off a lot of sparks. They are quite large compared to other rods, which is a good thing. If using a knife as a striker, just be sure to use the spine, not the blade.

These thro sparks better than the expensive name brand ones do, I have both. These don't come with paracord handles but you can easily add them if you desire. These are capable of starting 1000s of fires if you have right tinder and a few skills . No striker with these you use back of your knife or blade whichever you prefer it will work. The black coating on these is not no where near as bad as other similar brands being easy to remove on first strike or 2. I mean what's left to say this will save your life if needed and if not what's a few extra ounces in your bag or pocket. Buy 4 lol I definitely 100% recommend this product and recommend buying a few for each bug out bag or hiking pack. Excellent for barter too.

Please realize that you are purchasing large rods. That's what I wanted but they dwarf everything else I already have. They come with a small loop of ball chain but no strikers so keep that in mind. They are difficult to get a good grip that maximizes as much length as possible so I used some scrap white oak to make handles and epoxied the rods into the handles. This still provides a good bit of usable length while making it much easier to handle. The shaving that comes off of this is phenomenal. The sparks are abundant but with the proper striker and technique, you can stand and produce sparks that will land on the ground and still have some burn time, which is what you when working with tinder bundles. I may not carry them in my EDC pack due to size and weight, but they are now part of my permanent fire making bag that gets used most. I'll be back for more when I have worked my way through these two.

This ferro rod is awesome, perfect in almost every way. It’s oversized, comes with a keychain ring, and will last a lifetime. With the right survival pack setup I’d recommend it to anyone in a heartbeat. In my case I had to return it and go for the smaller 5/16” thick 3” long variant instead because I need the ferro rod to fit into the side sleeve of my Leatherman pouch. Yet I’m impressed by this product and may come back to it when the need arises.

Great sparts from these Rods. They are a good size and very easy to hang on to.

These are a nice size making them easy to handle and long life. Gives off a shower of sparks. Must have in a purse, glove box, survival kit etc. I would buy again

Best Ferro rod I've used, shoots huge hot sparks that look like little bits of molten lava

Pretty large. Notice that they are 1/2" by 5" I was expecting something key chain size due to the photos showing a key ring but that would be very impractical with these. They're great though. Went out and started a fire yesterday no problem.