Ferrocerium alloy rod: Delivers sparks with minimal effort for quick ignition
Compact and portable: Easy to carry for camping, hiking, or emergency preparedness
Durable construction: Made from metal, iron, plastic, and synthetic materials for longevity
Simple striking action: Forcefully strike the rod along its length to activate ignition
Low ignition temperature: Ignites near 430°F, making it efficient and reliable
Summarized by Shop
This rod of metal brings on the heat, all thanks to the discoveries of Austrian scientist Baron Carl Auer von Welsbach in 1903. Welsbach was experimenting with rare earth metals such as cerium, lanthanum and neodymium and discovered that the alloy of 70% cerium, a metal known for its low-ignition temperatures, and 30% iron gave off sp
Material
Metal, iron, plastic, synthetic
Color
Orange, black, gray
Pattern
Solid
Ignition temperature
Near 430°F
Fire starter type
Striker rod
Summarized by Shop
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Altoids mini fire kit ( flip top )
Model this rod . By removing the thumb handle . And replacing it with a much smaller tip . Now it fits my Altoids mini can . It was the perfect rod after mod . Along with a quarter size magnifying glass 7× magnification . Four storm proof matches modified in small tude . ( To protect them ) now this far kid has three ways of making fire . Three man-made tenders .
In a super compact & lightweight design . Yes still functional . In emergencies .
It's all thanks to this rod . This is a must build for any kit .
R
Roy · November 30, 2021
Perfect gift!
This was purchased for a camper in my child's life. The recipient loved it!