Review on Waterproof Flint and Steel for Hiking and Backpacking: 6in x 0.5in + Survival Lanyard & Whistle - Ideal for Camping, Adventure, Barbecue and Outdoor Activities (6) by Doug Layman

At 6" x 1/2" this is quite a large rod. (not included) It comes with a whistle. It's clearly not the loudest noise I've ever heard, but it's enough in a pinch. I started the fire with magnesium sticks about 1-1.5 inches long. At 6 inches, that makes it pretty easy to start a fire. If you can't make a fire with this thing, you'd better stay at home :-). 1/2 inch thick, it should last quite a while. The forward is decent for making it sparkle. For the price you can do better, but overall this is a pretty good stick.