paddsun ferrocerium (ferro) rods flint fire starter survival magnesium tool kits firesteel lighter,pack of 8,80mmx8mm - lightweight emergency camping paddsun <b>specifications:</b> <br> <br>diameter: 5/16inch/0.8cm <br>length: 3.15inch /8cm <br> <br>how to use: <br>1 ̈c gather tinder (dry branches, bark, grass, pine needles, lint, paper, etc.) of the preferred size/amount. <br>2 ̈c use the serrated edge of the striker to scrape along the length of the magnesium rod to create shavings. <br>3 ̈c you can either sprinkle the magnesium shavings throughout the tinder pile, or scrape the shavings into a cluster to the minimum size of a u.s. quarter coin. <br>4 ̈c then hold the flint at an angle over the pile, while forcefully sliding your striker along the length of the flint to create sparks. <br>5 ̈c continue to slide the striker against the flint until the sparks land directly onto the shavings pile and ignite a flame. <br>please note: <br>for first-time use, stripping the protective layer of paint from the striker before starting your fire will help produce the best results. <br><b>package includes:</b> <br> <br>8 x flint rod