The size of this rod makes it almost too easy to start a fire. It feels like cheating. The bigger than normal size makes it so that this can kick out many more sparks than other fire starters. I bought it to replace a LightMyFire rod that is a couple of uses from breaking. This one should last longer and take far fewer strikes to get a light.
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A ferro rod of this size should last a very long time and make a lot of fires. I own several of the smaller ones and wanted a much larger one to last longer.
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Hands down the best ferro rod that Iv'e ever bought. The sparks this rod throws are awesome. This will definitely light your tinder for many years to come. Highly recommended.
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Scrape the coating off and this thing shoots showers of sparks. Use a ball of tinder about the size of 2 fists and you'll get it done.
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Great Ferro rod showers an area with white hot sparks every time, this thing will last for a very long time. Works as advertised.
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This is an excellent ferro rod. I wrapped a leather handle onto the pre-drilled holes, and it works perfectly.
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This big boy throws a bucket of sparks every single time! Gets you warm and cooking really fast!
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Much better bang for the buck. Easier to hold and surely will last forever..
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Nice good size. Won't get hand cramps striking it. Big sparks :)
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I got this as a backup when there was no other fire starting means available. It works as planned and due to its size, it should last quite a while.
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