bayite 1/2 x 6 Inch Survival Drilled Flint Steel Fire Starter Ferrocerium Rod Kit with Striker-Pro Striker Paracord Landyard Handle Large

After I submitted a review rating this product at 1, Bayite Customer Service reached out to me and worked hard to help me figure out what was wrong. After exchanging several emails they sent a replacement rod and 3 extra strikers at no cost along with a link to a video showing the rod in use. At first the replacement items worked no better that the original. Finally I realized I was tipping the striker at 45 degrees thinking to engage the edge - that just rounded the edge but keeping the striker blade nearly vertical to the rod gave a rewarding shower of very hot sparks (no instructions came with the rod - the video helped). Holding the original striker vertically also restored the squared edge and that striker began to work well also. The Bayite rod is very hard and I found I could not get good results unless I rested the downstroke end on a solid support (hence the 4 out of 5 rating). Glad I bought the 6 inch rod with the paracord handle. Their customer service is outstanding - they initiated the communication to help me get better results and stood 100% behind their product. So, I stand corrected and happily have submitted this revised review. AK

Buy this one, two or ten they work. I will have one in every car,truck,backpack and pocket. They are really that good.

nice heavy duty

My new favorite. I own many feero rods and love the products this company makes. Highly recommend any outdoor enthusiasts buy this product.

Really throws out the sparks. Very pleased.

Had my daughter and my nephews taking turns starting fires on our camping trip this year. This thing is big but its not too bulky and was very easy to use. Easy to get spark. Very sturdy.

Need something to work as you expect and intended? This is it. Keep one in your pack and never go without fire.

Works great. Best compliment I can give.

This firestarter is absolutely one of the best Ive ever used. I decided to order it because Ive paid far more in the past for much smaller ferrocerium rods. This rod is worth every penny. It comes packaged inside of a small, sturdy cardboard box, and it arrived in excellent condition. The rod itself is made to the exact dimensions specified in its content description (6 x 1/2 in), and the paracord lanyard and striker are of good quality. The rod, when paired with the striker, throws off loads of hot sparks, and will last for thousands of strikes. It is compact enough to stow in any survival kit, bug out bag, first aid kit, or glove box. It is such a great value and quality item that Ive since ordered two more. Buy one today, and be prepared for tomorrow!

I liked the size, but the Titan threw more sparks