Exotac fireROD Ferrocerium Firestarter with Replaceable 5/16 in. Diameter Waterproof Ferro Rod Striker and Tinder Capsule Compartment with Included quickLIGHT Tabs, Works with Most Bushcrafting Knives

I bought this Ferrocerium rod to carry in my Benchmade Bushcrafter 162 knife sheath. It works very well and it fits my sheath well enough however I keep the rod’s lanyard snapped to the sheaths snap closure to assure it doesn’t come out or get lost from the sheath during carry. Be sure to remove the black coating from the rod before use in order to expose the rod for effective strikes anywhere on the rod. I used 220 grit sandpaper and getting good sparks and strikes was very quick and easy.

I am very pleased with this item. The quality of the construction is excellent and the details built into it are very smart. There are two main features that stand out. The first is that the Firerod has a small watertight capsule that will hold enough tinder to get a fire going. I have a small piece of fatwood wrapped in a length of jute twine. Second, the ferro rod portion unscrews from the handle and can be replaced. The replacement rods can be ordered from Exotac and are reasonably priced. I ordered a larger size rod and kept the original for practice and as a backup (I uploaded a photo with the original rod next to the larger size rod that is available). It fits great in the ferro rod loop on my knife sheath and that means it's always with me when I'm in the woods. These things are a bit pricey, but for what you get, I think it's worth spending a little extra.

Top notch firesteel ! Superior quality. The capsule part of it is made of aircraft aluminum and will hold a tinder quick or a half of a cottonball . It comes with a spare o-ring, so you can have confidence that your tinder is not gonna get wet. The firesteel is a good quality ferocium rod that is not soft like the cheap ones , which will last ALOT longer. Throws showers of sparks and is easy to operate. Has textured grooves on the outside of the capsule for a good grip while striking. When you do use it up , just get online and order the replacement rod. One end is threaded so you don't have to buy a whole new unit . If your looking for a good quality firesteel that you can rely on when the shtf and your life is on the line, then look no further. Great product you can depend on.

Pros:The quality of machining is very high.The user replaceable firesteel threads are sharp and well cut.The capsule is exactly the right size to hold one Tinder Quik impregnated cotton fire starter.It comes in a very nice little box that would make it a nice gift to present to someone.I was almost exactly what I was hoping it would be.Cons:Price is just a little high, compared to other firesteels. (But you do get what you pay for, in this case.)The rod is 5/16" instead of the more common 3/8" firesteel loops sewn into many custom knife sheaths.The material left for the 'hole' in the cap that makes up the lanyard retainer seems far too thin to withstand much abuse.Overall:Excellent example of American craftsmanship. Highly recommended.***Please note that all ferrocerium firesteels require experience, skill, and practice to use correctly. Just like a musical instrument, don't assume you'll be an instant virtuoso the first time you try to use it.

this fire steel pretty much checks all the boxes.the size, dia x length is very practical you could get nearly a lifetime of fires from this.it has a sealed compartment for holding tinder or other things.I will replace the lanyard to include a scraper, I bought a bag of em for this however if you want this for everyday in your pocket then you would just use your knife so the no scraper concept is not new.

Great company, some of the best fire starter options....

This is the best ferro rod on the market. I have purchased many fire steels and this is perfect. Waterproof storage for tinder, or small fish hooks and line in mine. I read a negative review, about how small it was. Not sure what that guy bought, but mine is the perfect size. The picture shows how big it is in my hand, and I wear large sized gloves.

The Exotac fireROD - Received my Exotac fireRod from Amazon.com yesterday after a very brief wait. The fireROD far exceeded my expectations and has, among number other flint and steel or striker and various other materials, become my favorite. In fact I ordered a second fireROD today for my wife. The fireROD is beautifully manufactured, comes in a classy box with well written instructional material and a lanyard, and an extra O-ring. I also ordered the replacement ferrocerium rod and O-ring kit to ensure I will have a lifelong fire starter capability. The built in capsule area for water purification tablets or tinder is a welcome addition. For those who want the very best and a survival element one can bet his life on - get the Edotac foreROD..

Molto bello e funzionale ma secondo me il prezzo è eccessivo per quello che fa soprattutto rispetto ad altri, dovrebbe costare 15 euro in meno

Un petit amadou inclus dans le manche... Mais pas de gratoire ? Heureusement ça marche avec le dos d'un couteau. Autre point noir : le prix !!!

Easy to use and works straight away

Ottime scintille per accensione anche con climi umidi

Ok, the truth is not all ferrorods are equal, and of the mass produced ones these are the pinnacle, fantastic globby sparks, comfortable grip, how can you not like it?