Gear Up For Your Next Outdoor Adventure With Bayite'S 4 Inch Flint Fire Starter Ferro Rod Kit Review

Wow just wow! Though I try, I am not the most outdoorsy or coordinated person but I like to be that mom friend who is prepared for anything whether it be an emergency or a birthday cake (lol haven't tried that with these but hey who knows might work). These are perfect and so easy to use. I literally used a box knife to scratch the black stuff off till it was shiny and it works like a charm. I've already had one match/ lighter free bonfire and look forward to many many more! Thank you!

I played around with this a bit to get the feel for it and its capabilities. not all rods are equal.the first thing, I tried a dry cotton ball that I had pulled apart and made into a fluffy "nest" of sorts. the second was a wad of newspaper. I tried it against a small pile of wood shavings. each time they lit pretty easily.if you know how to make a fire getting the sparks to it isn't a big deal. if you a learner, sit down with some good old fashioned youtube and get yourself some book learnin'…

You can't have enough of these things hanging around. I've used them for the last 20 some years. Still using them too. Only I reason I buy more is cause I keep losing them Then finding them again.

My dad is retired Air Force, SERE instructor , and when I was a little he would take us out and show us how to survive. Build fires, set traps, forage…He said no matter what you decide to bring, NEVER forget your flint stick…This one is very similar to the one he used to use. Looks just like dads and works great!

There is really nothing special about this rod. The reason for buying this kit was to try it out, looking for a really good ferro rod and striker. If it worked out I was thinking of a larger rod. There are a lot of reviews on YouTube many of them telling the values of the bayite brand.The rod gives off a good amount of short term sparks. When used to fire up a paper towel it didn't lite it as it should. When used to lite Maya dust there was the same problem. It worked fine when easy tender was…

This is worth a try if you're looking for a good sized, robust ferro rod. I got it for my camping gear and it was a good choice. The rod itself is very thick and strong, and the striker has nice sharp edges that create plenty of sparks. Before using it I was a little anxious that the striker might be too small for easy use, but I was wrong. And as I have giant hands no one else should have an issue with it either. I was even able to hand it to my not-quite five year old and he got it sparking…

With dems in the white house you just never know (Just like them when it comes to gender) Hurry and stock up while you can! Thanks for attention.

My little family goes camping 4 times a year. We decided to have our 10yr old boy start our fires with this and he’s done a pretty good job at it. It does take patience but it’s a great learning experience for all three of my boys on figuring out what works best to get the fire goin.

I’ve been in Girl Scouting for 15+ years and my favorite thing to teach is fire safety and building! I had an older style flint and steel (rectangle shape), but decided it was time to add this to my collection as another piece of equipment to introduce people to. It was very handy and easy to use. I like that the striking portion is attached with paracord (or a similar material) because otherwise it would be easily lost. Each participant was able to practice with this and was able to start a…

For needing something I know will get my fire going when I backpack this has been a excellent addition to my supply of gear when I go out over night and need something I know will not fail me.

The issue with this rod is that the black coating is the only thing that seems to catch sparks. Once the coating is gone, it won't produce any sparks. It could be a decent tool if you keep some petrol jelly soaked cotton balls, but if you plan on using this to light tinder, I would anticipate using 25% of the rod's supply of sparks to get the job done.

Great starter! Easy to use and especially love the length of the rod. Due to the length, each stroke gives plenty of spark. Have that stuff land on some kindling and it is just about guaranteed to get a fire going.

I've only used this twice while camping but have successfully started all my fires with this for an entire weekend. The magical key with using this or starting a fire the traditional way is that you have to have super dry and super flammable kindling. For example, you're going to have a hard time setting fire to wet wood. We had luck catching dried grass on fire with this for a starter.

I agree with some other reviews, the rope size makes it difficult to get full strikes that are productive. Although I was able to get a fire started with the rope attached to the striker I removed the second day of camping. I think another 2-3 inches of rope which is there with the knotting would do the trick. I bought the item to teach my kids different ways to start a fire. Happy with the rest of the product.

Once you scrape past the paint it makes a good amount of sparks pretty easy. You'll get the hang of it fast. It should last along time. Nice to have just incase.

We ordered this just to play around with while on a camping trip. We (myself and two teenagers) have no fire starting skills what so ever but we made lots of sparks. Held up well to our abuse and seems like it will last a long time in our camping gear.

Once you scrape the paint off, it throws a nice shower of sparks. Length is about right. Unlike other reviewers, I have no issues with the striker. I think that’s because at some point they upgraded it to the "Striker-Pro” and it works great - sparks virtually every time from a variety of angles. My only wish is that it came with a sheath/sleeve of some type to protect the rod while jostling around in my backpack. Ended up buying a pen sleeve for it.

I had an old Ferro rod - the kind bonded to a block of magnesium - and carried it in my day pack for years. It was basically useless. It was hard to start paper with it. I'm not some super woodsy survival show dude so it's possible my technique was lacking. But I could only get the tiniest of sparks off it. So I decided to get a halfway decent rod and this is it. It's a halfway decent ferro rod and I can start a fire with it. I can toss decent sparks with it and ignite tinder I prepared with my

I got this for its length. I have many shorter ones but this is much easier to use and sparks very well. Can use a knife also for better control. For helpers save your dryer lint. very flammable. or keep some cotton balls. It's very impressive to the grand kids to start a fire with a spark. You have to ware the coating off in 1 spot only. leave the rest to protect it till needed. Think this will be my last one till they come out with a 7' one.

I purchased this product to use as a fire starter, primarily for my wood stove, which I've had for over 40 years. Never have I had an easier time starting a fire than with this product. It is especially effective when using it to ignite a cotton ball with a few drops of lamp oil on it. It emits plenty of sparks.