überleben Kräftig Fire Starter - Round Solid Ferro Rod - 1/2 Thick Fire Steel - 20,000+ Strikes, Sparks Up to 5,500F/3000C - Survival Igniter with Shock-Cord Neck Lanyard & Multi-Tool Striker

This rod works as advertised. and is so easy to use. It looks like it will last a long time. I tried it in the rain on dry tinder and a few strikes later I had a fire. I will keep it in my survival bag in my Jeep.

Great sparks but soft. I will take this with me on every outing.

Great ferro rod,highest quality, a true heavy duty fire starter. Not cheap like the Chinese imports, a must for backpacking.

Works well

It was easy to use. I had never used one before so it was a little awkward but I got a fire after only a few minutes.

everything you need. a very important tool in my dugout bag.

…don’t speak volumes on why this country is in such disrepair I don’t know what does. To give a “1 star” review because YOU purchased a product that you admittedly don’t know how to use?! Nice accountability. *hint* there are approximately a million videos on how to use a ferro rod but if it still eludes you…just chip it up-add some para cord and tell stories to your buddies at REI how it literally saved you from a night of sure death on Appalachian trail as this product is nothing short of amazing. You don’t realize how negative reviews hurt small businesses so-apologize to the good people who made such a great product…take a midol…get yourself a lighter and let the men talk. Good day sir!

It does the job. Good quality, not very hard, it will not damage the blade.

A lot of sparks

Throws really good spark! Very happy with this purchase.