Ferrocerium fire starter with striker: reliable sparks to light a fire outdoors
This ferrocerium fire starter is an essential tool for anyone into bushcraft, heading out camping or putting together a survival kit. Its rugged, compact design throws very high-temperature sparks with a single decisive stroke, keeping its performance even in damp or harsh conditions. The set brings together a ferrocerium rod fitted with a handle, a metal striker featuring an engraved measuring scale and a lanyard to keep it always within reach.
Why it belongs in your kit
- Lights without delay: designed to throw vigorous sparks repeatedly and consistently.
- Lightweight set: the rod together with the striker make for a light, easy-to-carry kit you can take anywhere.
- Versatile striker: it adds an engraved ruler up to 5 cm and a notch designed as a rest or for auxiliary tasks.
- Ready to hang: the lanyard makes it easy to clip onto your backpack, a keyring or your EDC gear.
What's in the set
- Ferrocerium rod with its handle
- Metal striker fitted with an engraved ruler
- Carry lanyard
How to use it in three steps
- Have your tinder ready, whether cotton, dry fibres, fine bark or another flammable material.
- Place the striker against the rod and hold the whole set firmly.
- Drag down hard to throw the sparks directly onto the tinder.
Tip: a brand-new rod usually comes with a thin protective coating on its surface; it's worth giving it a few initial passes to remove it and get the best performance.
Technical specifications
- Type: ferrocerium fire starter for lighting fires
- Accessory: metal striker with engraved ruler
- Measuring: scale marked up to 5 cm depending on the engraving
Distributed by Navajeria, made by Cudeman in Albacete.
