The Ferro Rod is removable. • STEALTH FIRE STRIKERS™: The strikers have a raised striking edge which removes more material when striking, producing larger showers of sparks. The striker also performs as a scraper/prying tool, spanner, and bottle opener.
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The more scraped off the better the flint will be exposed and better it will work. Put the rod at 45 degree to the ground and the scraper blade vertical to the surface, quickly scraping(striking) the ferro/magnesium rod until sparks drop down towards the ground.
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Light Up Your Adventures with RED DAMORE. Strong and Durable: Our ferro rod lasts up to 18,000 strikes at 3,000°C, ensuring consistent fire-starting power whenever you need it. Eco-Conscious: Our Hemp Tinder Paraffin Fire Starter Rope with Hex Tube Bellow is effective and eco-conscious, supporting sustainability efforts.
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Try at least middle sized rod like 6.5mm x 75mm or 8mm x 80mm or 10mm x 100mm - the thicker and longer the better as will be easier to use. Then you will find with practice and use you will get the best perforance from your rod.
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BORDERLAND BUSHCRAFT®. The Strøm firesteels are our Vårdkas minimalist ferro rod choice. Available 4" and 6" lengths. • Instruction Card Insert (explaining ferro rod use). EDC POCKET FIRE TIN. STAINLESS STEEL WATER BOTTLE.
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Ferrocerium Rod+Fatwood Kit. Ferrocerium Rod Wooden Handle Paracord Kit. Thick Flint Ferrocerium Rod Paracord. Ferrocerium + Magnesium Fire Starter Rod. 5.8 80mm Ferrocerium Rod Paracord Loop Handle.
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This coating needs to be gone before a spark can be created. A general rule of thumb is that you should see a shiny area on the rod/striker where you will scrape. you can use anything from sand paper, stones, a knife, a file.
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We believed we have developed the perfect blend of softness and durability. The largest size rod allows for 20,000 strikes. Imagine how many matches you would need to light 20,000 fires! • Includes a Stealth Fire Striker™.
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