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product_id: 71310597
title: "FOSTAR 2PCS Upgrade Ferro Rod Flint Fire Starter, 1/2 Inch X 5 Inch Thick Fire Steel Rod with a Scraper Drilled A Lanyard Hole Perfect for Camping, Hiking, Survival"
brand: "fostar"
price: "€ 36.51"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/71310597-fostar-2pcs-upgrade-ferro-rod-flint-fire-starter-1-2
store_origin: GR
region: Greece
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# 15,000+ strikes Includes scraper & lanyard hole Wind & weatherproof FOSTAR 2PCS Upgrade Ferro Rod Flint Fire Starter, 1/2 Inch X 5 Inch Thick Fire Steel Rod with a Scraper Drilled A Lanyard Hole Perfect for Camping, Hiking, Survival

**Brand:** fostar
**Price:** € 36.51
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Strike up your next adventure with unstoppable firepower!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** FOSTAR 2PCS Upgrade Ferro Rod Flint Fire Starter, 1/2 Inch X 5 Inch Thick Fire Steel Rod with a Scraper Drilled A Lanyard Hole Perfect for Camping, Hiking, Survival by fostar
- **How much does it cost?** € 36.51 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/71310597-fostar-2pcs-upgrade-ferro-rod-flint-fire-starter-1-2)

## Best For

- fostar enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fostar brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Ready:** Perfectly sized 5-inch rods with a handy scraper and lanyard hole for easy carry and quick access.
- • **Unmatched Spark Power:** Generate over 15,000 intense sparks to ignite fires effortlessly, even in extreme conditions.
- • **Zero Hassle, Zero Fuel:** No batteries, flints, or fuel needed—just pure, dependable fire-starting power.
- • **All-Weather Reliability:** Windproof and weather-resistant design ensures fire-starting success rain or shine.
- • **Survival-Grade Durability:** Crafted from premium mischmetal alloy, built to last through countless outdoor adventures.

## Overview

The FOSTAR 2PCS Upgrade Ferro Rod Flint Fire Starter is a rugged, 5-inch mischmetal alloy rod designed for outdoor pros. Delivering over 15,000 sparks, it’s windproof, weather-resistant, and requires no fuel or batteries. Complete with a scraper and lanyard hole, it’s the ultimate compact fire-starting tool for camping, hiking, hunting, and survival scenarios.

## Description

We are dedicated to creating and developing high quality products for outdoor enthusiasts. Our ferrocerium rod is made from mischmetal, an alloy that produces sparks when strike. It  requires no flints, lighter fluid, batteries or replacement parts. They never have to  be re-supplied and they don’t jam, get damp, or fail like matches and butane lighters. Usage Directions √ Remove the coating, the ferro rod comes with a paint of coating that prevents oxidation  √Prepare effective tinder, such as cotton balls, jute twine, sisal fiber, very fine organic fibers,  dry grass and tissue etc. √ Scrape some ferro powder on tinder, use the serrated end of the scraper, angle the scraper  at about 45-degree angle. Place the end of the rod right next to the tinder, place the scraper on  top of the rod and drag the rod back. If you whittle the scraper, you may bump your tinder away  from the sparks.  √ Put it in a ziplock bag after you use it so the moisture doesn't get to it. In Many Situations,  Whether you are hunting, camping, fishing, biking, hiking or just like to be prepared, our fire  starter prepares you for the unexpected.  In Any Conditions   √ wet  √ rain  √ shine  √ snow  √ fallout

## Features

- DURABLE & RELIABLE: It can strike up to 15,000 times with super hot sparks, designed to make fires in any conditions, at any altitude. Windproof & weather resistant.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Material | Mischmetal |
| Color | Black |
| Brand | FOSTAR |
| Style | Classic |
| Item Display Dimensions | 5 inches |
| Item Length | 5 Inches |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting |
| Item Thickness | 4 Millimeters |
| Item Diameter | 12.7 Millimeters |
| Unit Count | 2 Count |
| Manufacturer | FOSTAR |
| UPC | 647336473131 |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 5.2 x 2.05 x 0.67 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.23 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 77.17 x 26.77 x 3.94 inches |
| Brand Name | FOSTAR |
| Included Components | Scraper |
| Size | 12 mm x 127 mm |

## Product Details

- **Material:** Mischmetal
- **Color:** Black
- **Brand:** FOSTAR
- **Style:** Classic
- **Item Display Dimensions:** 5 inches

## Images

![FOSTAR 2PCS Upgrade Ferro Rod Flint Fire Starter, 1/2 Inch X 5 Inch Thick Fire Steel Rod with a Scraper Drilled A Lanyard Hole Perfect for Camping, Hiking, Survival - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WYD1ZO4eL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These are excellent - BEST VALUE in fero rods
*by C***E on August 10, 2018*

If you are looking for a fero rod in the very large to 'slightly giant' category, these rods are a great value and work just as well as those priced 2-3x more. In fact, they work amazingly well. They don't have a pretty wood handle, but they are drilled to accept a lanyard which is plenty good enough. If you want a larger knob handle, just cut some 1" strips of duct tape and wrap it around the end with the hole to build it up and make a handle. This also makes for a handy way to carry duct tape in the field and small pieces of duct tape actually make a decent fire starting helper - not unlike birch bark.I'm not sure how many different "formulas" of ferrocerium there can possibly be, although I've heard that some are "harder" and some are "softer." After my personal testing of more than 8 different rods – including ones that are supposed to be "softer" - I honestly cannot determine any significant difference. Couple this with the fact that there are likely only a very few actual manufacturers and I started this think that across all of the different varieties on Amazon, all the ferro rods are very likely very much the same. Which brings me back to the idea of "get the most ferro rod for the least expense" (and know how to use it).These FOSTAR ferro rods come with 2 stamped metal strikers that are OK, although the metal is thin and the way they are stamped means they only really have a shaving edge when used in one direction. I wouldn’t expect too much from them. This is just "as info" since the real deal here is about the ferro rods, not the "also includes free strikers."These large diameter FOSTAR ferro rods give you plenty of material to strike and throw great sparks if you use a good striker and do your part. The advantage of the large diameter rods is that after the initial 100 strikes or so, the shiny "working surface" of the rod becomes a bit flattened and wider - which means you have an excellent chance of getting larger shavings which ignite into long-burning sparks. Shave firmly and you will generate shavings that burn long enough to stay lit through a 4' fall to the ground and remain bright for a second or so after that. That's a lot more than just a flash of small sparks.Last thoughts:These rods – and all others I’ve tried – have a little bit of “break in” required. You need to scrape through the outer lacquer and black surface and get to bright shiny ferrocerium for them to really start to work.Also, if you have trouble getting sparks with this – or any other ferro rod – look at what you are using as a striker. The strikers that come with these FOSTAR rods aren’t great. Same goes for the commonly seen small black scrapers with ruler (why ?) and the bottle opener notch. Remember that you are effectively trying to cut/scrape the ferrocerium away from the rod and make shavings. Ferrocerium is hard. You need something sharp and you need to press pretty hard. Do both actions fast and you’ll get sparks.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice
*by R***R on February 20, 2025*

They work as expected.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fostar Ferro Rods Spark Five Stars
*by W***E on April 4, 2020*

If this review helps in any way Positive or Negative Please hit HELPFUL!!! It will help encourage me to continue my real reviews of products I've purchased.Likes: * Nice 5mm (my measure) hole at end of each rod for lanyard, or could help for mounting to handle * Substancial weight to rods * Spark with no problems once paint removed * Comes with small stricker * As advertized 5" long x 1/2" diameterDislikes: * Paint has to be removed from all working surfaces prior to using (Note: now saying all surfaces just what you are using)Yes I'd buy these again. This is my second purchase of Ferro Rods and I actually like these a bit more.Thank you for reading my review:Again Please give this review a thumbs up. It is real. I do answer questions if in comments. I've been on Amazon as a customer for over twenty years, and now a top 500 reviewer. I don't get compensated for my reviews. (Not that I wouldn't like to be.) I pay for Amazon Prime so I get any of the perks that come with my Prime membership.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-21*