How are Ferro Rods Made?

Ferro Rods are made from a man-made metallic alloy, which is a combination of various metals (see Why Does Metal Spark When Struck?). The exact chemical composition of a ferro rod varies from one manufacturer to the next, but a typical rod consists of 50% cerium, 25% lanthanum and 19% iron. There are also trace amounts of praseodymium, neodymium, and magnesium. Manufacturers may use a slightly different percentage of each metal, as well as additional materials, in order to alter the spark producing qualities in their efforts to make the best Ferro Rod.

Bestseller No. 1

West Lake Tactical Pack of Eight (8) 5/16″ DIY Ferrocerium (Ferro) Rods Flint Fire Starter Magnesium Tool Kit AKA Firesteel, an Essential Part of Any Survival Kit

• ✔️ GET 8 RODS: Eight West Lake Tactical Ferrocerium rods only (No Striker or other accessories). If you don’t have a good scraper, we suggestion you try a knife or a box cutter.
• ✔️ COMPACT & LIGHTWEIGHT: West Lake Tactical Ferrocerium rod is 3in x 5/16in and weights 1 oz. More reliable than matches or lighter, this Firestarter is easier to strike and gives off more sparks.
• ✔️ INSTANT FIRE: Start fires under any weather conditions. One Rod can be used over 12,000 times. Sparks shower at 5,500 F (3,000 C) to ignite a fire in any weather (even wet), at any altitude. Perfect emergency fire starter for Bush-craft, Hiking, Camping, Hunting, Fishing, EDC, Emergency, BBQ, Gas Camp Stoves, etc.
• ✔️ COMPOSITION: West Lake Tactical Ferrocerium or Ferro rods, are made from Iron, Magnesium and a rare earth metals called misch-metal. This combination has an excellent pyrophoric percentage > 98%. In short, West Lake Tactical’s specially blended Ferrocerium rods is highly effective, waterproof, weatherproof and works in any weather condition.

$10.95

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Bestseller No. 2

BCHARYA Fire Starter Survival Tool, Ferro Rod Kit with Leather Neck Lanyard and Multi-Tool Striker, Flint and Steel Survival Igniter with Tinder Rope and Tab for Camping, Hiking and Emergency

• FERRO ROD FIRE STARTER – Includes a 3.15″(Length) X 5/16″(Diameter) ferro rod. Made of a high quality ferrocerium and magnesium blend, each fire rod can withstand over 12000 strikes at 5,500 F (3,000 C). Start fires in any weather (even wet), at any altitude.
• WITH LANYARD & MULTI-TOOL – Comes with a leather lanyard and a 6-In-1 multi-tools that function as a straight-edge striker, tinder scraper, map scale, ruler, hex wrench, and most importantly – a bottle opener.
• QUICK & EASY TINDER – 4 tinder ropes and 2 tinder tabs included. Wax-infused natural tinder is easy to ignite from the sparks of ferro rods and also has strong weather resistance, so you can safely start a fire whenever you need it!
• LIGHTWEIGHT & COMPACT – Fits easily in your pocket, backpack, and is the perfect fire starter kit for camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, EDC, emergencies and more.
• Quality Service – BCHARYA provide 24×7 after-sales support service to solve any of your worries, please feel free to contact us.

$8.99

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Bestseller No. 3

West Lake Tactical Set of Two 1/2″ x 5″ DIY Ferrocerium (Ferro) Rods Flint Fire Starter Magnesium Tool Kit AKA Firesteel

• ✔️ GET 2 RODS: Two West Lake Tactical Ferrocerium rods only (No Striker or other accessories). If you don’t have a good scraper, we suggestion you try a knife or a box cutter.
• ✔️ COMPACT
• ✔️ INSTANT FIRE: Start fires under any weather conditions. One Rod can be used over 16,000 times. Sparks shower at 5,500 F (3,000 C) to ignite a fire in any weather (even wet), at any altitude. Perfect emergency fire starter for Bush-craft, Hiking, Camping, Hunting, Fishing, EDC, Emergency, BBQ, Gas Camp Stoves, etc.
• ✔️ Jumbo size: 1/2″ in diameter and 5″ in length. Pre-drilled lanyard hole.

$9.98

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Bestseller No. 4

bayite 4 Inch Survival Ferrocerium Drilled Flint Fire Starter, Ferro Rod Kit with Paracord Landyard Handle and Striker, 4″(Long) x 3/8″(Diameter)

• 5ft Paracord included, gives you a good grip and never comes off. Comes with a bayite Striker-Pro striker attached to the paracord, always be prepared to start a fire
• bayite 6 Striking Edges Striker-Pro striker is made from TOOL GRADE HSS STEEL and has a distinct hardness, maximizes a shower of hot sparks, no matter whether you prefer to use your left hand or right hand to scrape. Don’t use bad quality Knife as striker. Otherwise it will not produce enough sparks due to insufficient hardness of blade
• Ferrocerium Rod Length:4″(10cm). Diameter: 3/8″(10mm). Large enough for a shower of sparks and small enough to carry
• Made of high effective ferrocerium rod. Waterproof & Weatherproof, fits all weather, works in any weather condition
• Sparks shower at 5,500 F (3,000 C) to ignite a fire in any weather (even wet), at any altitude. Perfect emergency fire starter for Bushcraft, Hiking, Hunting, Fishing, EDC, Emergency, BBQ, Gas Camp Stoves, etc

$13.95

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Bestseller No. 5

Überleben Zünden Fire Starter – The Trad – Traditional Ferro Rod with Handcrafted Wood Handle – 5/16″ Thick Fire Steel with 12,000 Strikes – Survival Igniter with Neck Lanyard & Multi-Tool Striker

• AS TIMELESS AS FIRE – Our Zünden Fire Starter is a ferro rod that is as timeless as fire and will help get your flames lit. Made from ferrocerium, a sparking metal used with steel, our igniters will remind you nothing feels better than natural wood
• BEST FERRO BLEND, PERIOD — Our trademark Sånft-korr ferrocerium blend is a perfect balance that boasts both softness & durability. Ignite any fire with ease at any altitude you find yourself at or in any weather you get caught in, even when wet
• HANDCRAFTED HARDWOOD HANDLE – The handle of our fire starter is handmade from premium 100% hardwood to provide a natural textured grip while you rain down molten spark showers of up to 5,500F/3,000C and turn that natural finish into a seasoned one
• WITH LANYARD & MULTI-TOOL – Each fire rod comes with an included mil-spec 550 paracord lanyard and a 6-function multi-tool that serves as a straight-edge striker, tinder scraper, map scale, ruler, hex wrench, and most importantly – a bottle opener
• AVAILABLE IN 3 DIFFERENT SIZES – The Zünden Fire Starter comes available in 3 thickness options for your preference: The Trad at 5/16″ / 8mm(12,000 strikes), The Pro at 3/8″ / 10mm(15,000 strikes), and the Fatty at 1/2″ / 12.5mm(20,000 strikes)

$16.00

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