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

Absolutely ignites your fires. Don't be fooled by your first attempts at batting, as it's weatherproofed in transit with a thick coat of paint. Scratch it off and you can start a fire quickly and easily. The included striker is attached with a piece of quality cord that has been braided to be longer for survival use. The striker includes an engraved card scale and bottle opener, while the cord ends with a loud whistle.

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…

To use this flint and steel you will need to scrape off the black layer from the magnesium flying rod. I tried different ways to hit the steel rod to see which way would give the best sparks. While the use of the rounded neckline created a small spark at the end, I wasn't overly impressed. Using the long edge (the side opposite the bottle opener) creates an impressively large spark. Using dry fibers for kindling on a few small sticks, larger sticks, I was able to build a respectable fire that…

This is a larger version of the ferrorods we've all seen or used. As another reviewer mentioned, if you can't start a fire with this thing then your best bet is to stay home. It has nice braided line (550 line I'm guessing) with an attached striker and emergency whistle. The whistle is easy to detach, allowing you to detach the bowl and unwind the cord for use if needed. The whistle is rather weak and has no practical use as most of us who use such items whistle around the fire we started with…

This is the perfect flint and steel set. It's very well done. You just need to scrape off the black coating on the wand first before using it. It's heavy and long at 6 inches which will last forever. With a little tinder and sparks, it was very easy to start a fire. With all of the natural disasters these days, it never hurts to be prepared with a must-have emergency tool like this. I blew a cheap plastic whistle and it wasn't very loud. It's better than nothing and it's small but I wish it was

The whistle is cheap and flimsy, and the main strands of paracord lack the best survival gear like fishing line, sewing thread, or fire rope. Paracord is approximately 4 feet long which limits outdoor use. The ferrorod is very strong, six inches long and half an inch in diameter. It lasts forever and sparkles well so it's worth getting. If this is your first time using ferro rods, make sure you scrape off the black paint to reveal the silver spark-proof material before judging. As time goes on…

If you have never used a magnesium lighter you will be surprised at how easy and useful they are. This is a beautiful kit complete with a piece of braided paracord and a carrying case. I have a longer 6 inch rod that I recommend. It's easier to handle and use than the shorter one, and as the magnesium is depleted over time, it lasts longer. It's amazing how many people don't read the instructions and are aware that the new rod has a protective finish that needs to be scraped off before use. So…

See photo - lengthen split whistle to release 2 pieces (40" long) of 7-strand 550 paracord - and discard all junk as useless. Take an orange 550 cord for the day and tie the ferro stem and pair together (forget the cool tactile braid - you want a curved line - why?). The main goal is not to lose anything and to make it as easy as possible to find him when he fell in the forest! Good working size ferro rod with pre-drilled hole. Assuming the striker works, but seriously, who needs a bottle…

This product has advantages and disadvantages. First I have to say that the stem and the forward are excellent. The bar is thick and long enough for me to have a firm grip on it. That should last me almost forever. The striker is solid and does the job well. My reason for deducting a star is mainly based on the fact that the manufacturer tries very hard to make this a multi tool and their terminology in the description is VERY poor. I will only list my points. • First, the "umbrella cord” that…