bayite Survival Drilled Ferrocerium Ferro Rod Flint Fire Starter Rods with Keychain Ring 3.14 Inch Pack of 3

Nice Packaging. They spark. Good product.

These are handy size to slip into a jeans pocket. They strike well with plenty of sparks. I bought the bayite mini tool steel strikers to use with these, they work great. Highly recommend these.

05-31-18 revision: We've purchased Bayite ferro rods three times now and used them frequently over the past year. This product in particular we've bought twice, most recently just to have some spares should they stop producing this size, since I've got several knives with kydex loops I made just for these rods - I like to add a stick of firesteel to all my knife sheaths. We also have one of their larger 1/2 diameter rods, which rarely gets used, as we simply don't need anything that big, even though the larger size will put out even more sparks. Out of the 7 Bayite rods we've used now, all have sparked consistently, which is to say they've sparked great! The only negative reviews I've seen on these have clearly been from people who didn't even know how to use a ferro rod or were used to softer ferrocerium, which sparks a bit better than the hard stuff that Bayite uses. Of course the softer stuff also wears down faster and costs considerably more, which seems disproportional to the performance difference to me, but I must confess not having actually used the softer ferrocerium enough to develop any kind of attachment to it. That said, having started many fires with these rods over the past year, I haven't been compelled to pay 2 to 6 times the price (depending on manufacturer) just for one rod of the softer stuff, when every professional comparison video I've found by people who actually know how to use firesteel, also indicates the performance difference to be rather trivial, especially relative the price. Even my 13 year old nephew, who barely even knows what a Boyscout is, started a fire from wood he processed with a knife himself, the very first time, which was also the first time he'd ever even used firesteel. So, again, these things spark great! They don't include a striker though, which seems a fairly significant oversight. But any sharp edge will do. We prefer to use the spine of whatever knife we're carrying at the time, rather than keep up with a separate striker. I've included a few pictures to give a better idea in case attaching a ferro rod to a knife is as new to you as it was to me just a year ago. Before then, the last time I tried lighting a fire with anything short of a match was as a scout in the 80's, when I could barely get a cotton ball to catch fire using the flint kits they provided us. Boy, would I have liked to have one of these back then. The first pic shows my initial use of the rod, before I found the correct diameter of shock cord on amazon to make sure the rod couldn't fall out. Along with the three sticks of hard ferrocerium, Bayite includes three stainless steel keychains and a convenient tin. A lot of campers will relish the tin, as it makes a convenient container for tinder, should you get caught in the rain or for fishing supplies (hooks, line, weights) and other small emergency or preparedness items. The keychains are an innovative tweak I suppose. Those with arthritis in their hands might have a hard time compressing them enough to properly line the ends up for screwing/unscrewing the coupling. But otherwise they're very easy to use and seem very sturdy. Having bought two sets though, we only wish Bayite would offer the pre-drilled rods by themselves at a lower price or higher quantity too, as we're always adding new knives to our collection it seems.

I received this product sooner than expected and are exactly as advertised., 3 ferrocerium rods with stranded steel cables attached with theaded closures. The rods all throw good sparks and easily ignite all tinder tested (cottonballs/vaseline, tinder quick, fat wood, feather sticks, etc.) As a striker I used the spine of a knife and a carbide tipped pruner sharpener with equal success. Successfully starting a fire is all about preparation, technique and tools and weather (of course). These ferro rods from Bayite performed well, I would purchase them again as they are of good quality and value. Using a good striker on any ferro rod is the key to success. So is experience! These rods are of the harder variety so they produce a shower of short-lived sparks as compared to softer rods. Experiment with techniques and tinder. I deducted 1 star for hard composition of the rod but would add 1/2 star for pre-drilled holes. Thanks Bayite and Amazon!

I bought these because I was looking for something new to add to my toy box for the outdoors.. These things popped up on a youtube channel, so I checked into them. Some guy named DAVID WEST does fun fire building videos. Looked like fun, so I ordered them.. I certainly did not need them, but, what the heck!!!! You only live once, I think. I got them, I played with one, and I am carrying it on my keychain, mostly for fun!!! But, when I get to go camping, which will be soon I hope, I am going to try it out... In scrapping tests, it seemed to work just fine... I am using one, and I have two to give to someone else(s). But, maybe I am the only nut in the bunch and will have to put them in my will.... Actually, I have a 4 inch rod and a 6 inch rod!!! Both scratch good, but, I have never actually started a fire with any of them.... I don't really build fires, except when I go overnight canoeing, and that is to chase away skeeters at night.. But, I have not been in a canoe for 11 years... Might go back this summer, as it is 2021.. Ok there you have it, my review... Hope you enjoyed it!!!! Toys are key to a happy life!! Just ask any kid!!!! They will tell ya!!!

I'm pleased. This is an excellent item, and an important backup for your fire starting tools. Mine arrived in a nice little tin. Three rods, and three strong wire rings, packed in a tin. After a quick test, the rods seem to be good quality. They threw off good sparks and I was able to light some dryer lint in seconds. The rods are just over 3 inches long, so some people might find them a little uncomfortable holding while striking for the sparks. On the other hand the size allows for easier carrying. The key is to use a good striker/scraper to scrape the rod and produce good size sparks: Knife, blade, scissors, etc. work well. Using dryer lint is a good way to practice because it ignites very easily. Whatever tinder you use, be sure to practice. Your equipment is only as good as your skill in using it.

It works really well.

These are exactly the sort of thing that you need in various multiple kits and packs that you have stashed for contingencies. These bayite firestarters are perfectly adequate, conveniently drilled, and really good value. I wouldn't include poor equipment in any of my kit, so these are very welcome. Already scraped off the black lacquer coating and tested the spark-throw....totally functional. Recommended.

Nice size compact ferro rods. I tried to drill holes in larger ones but kept failing so i bought these. I plan on making kits up with them.

Fine does the job. Smaller then it looks on pics

I love these. They are a good size, give good sparks and come in a lovely tin.

Great item for gifts to friends and used as zip pulls etc. Excellent service also, thanks.