fostar ferrocerium alloy rod fire starter, 5/16 inch thick waterproof fire steel, bushcraft ferro rod with easy grip handle, multi-tool striker and paracord lanyard ( 2pcs, black and orange) fostar we are dedicated to creating and developing high quality products for outdoor enthusiasts.<br><br> our ferrocerium rod is made from mischmetal, an alloy that produces sparks when strike. it <br> requires no flints, lighter fluid, batteries or replacement parts. they never have to <br> be re-supplied and they don’t jam, get damp, or fail like matches and butane lighters. <br><br><b>usage directions</b> <br><br>√ remove the coating, the ferro rod comes with a paint of coating that prevents oxidation <br> √prepare effective tinder, such as cotton balls, jute twine, sisal fiber, very fine organic fibers, <br> dry grass and tissue etc.<br> √ scrape some ferro powder on tinder, use the serrated end of the scraper, angle the scraper <br> at about 45-degree angle. place the end of the rod right next to the tinder, place the scraper on <br> top of the rod and drag the rod back. if you whittle the scraper, you may bump your tinder away <br> from the sparks. <br> √ put it in a ziplock bag after you use it so the moisture doesn't get to it.<br><br><b> in many situations,</b><br> <br> whether you are hunting, camping, fishing, biking, hiking or just like to be prepared, our fire <br> starter prepares you for the unexpected.<br><br> <b> in any conditions </b> <br> <br>√ wet <br> √ rain <br> √ shine <br> √ snow <br> √ fallout<br>