Ferrocerium Fire Starting Rods are great if you are wondering how to start a fire without matches. These are made from a man-made metallic material that has the ability to give off a large number of hot sparks when scraped against a rough surface (pyrophoricity), such as ridged steel. Because of this property it is used in many applications, such as clockwork toys, strikers for welding torches, so-called "flint-and-steel" fire-starters in emergency survival kits, and perhaps most commonly in lighters as the initial ignition source for the primary fuel. What is commonly called "flint" in modern times is actually ferrocerium.

Ferrocerium Rods can be used as fire starters in scouting and camping, sparking entertainment, clockwork toys, strikers for welding torches, and much more. They are the best compact fire starters which can be easily used. It's dependability made it a favorite of survival experts hunters, fishermen and campers. Ferrocerium rods works equally well when wet or dry. Swedish Fire Steel has even found its way into cabins and backyards as a fool-proof way to light stoves and gas-barbecues.

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