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What Are Ferro Rods?

Ferro rods are one of the best tools for starting fires because wet, snowy, and humid conditions won’t impact your ability to get a flame on dry tinder.

They're helpful in emergencies or when you want to cook a hot meal.

These rods contain ferrocerium: a combination of cerium, lanthanum, iron, magnesium, and other chemical elements.

How Do Ferrocerium Rods Work?

When you strike a ferrocerium rod with a sharp metal surface, it throws extremely hot sparks — up to 3000°F.

A knife with a 90 degree spine is an excellent option to scrape your ferro rod. However, a tungsten striker also works if your ferro rod comes with one.

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If you’re looking for a reliable striker, the HD6 Ferro Rod comes with a tungsten one.

Tungsten — which translates to “heavy stone” in Swedish — is the strongest natural metal on the planet.

How to Start a Fire with a Ferrocerium Rod

Knowing how to start a fire in the cold is an essential surviva