The 8 Best Large Ferro Rods (2023 reviews)

The ericx light large ferro rod's high-end materials makes sure that it ages well with use. The sparks throw from a soft rod are significant when compared to hard ( cheaper material) rods. It is designed to light fires in any conditions. They are very easy to get a blade to dig into and make LOTS of good, hot sparks. It tells you to scrape a pile of magnesium off the stick, and then use your striker to get the "flint" part to shower sparks onto the pile of magnesium, only one problem.

THERE IS NO MAGNESIUM PART on these Ferro-rods. They are big and they work very well. It is a great fire rod to spark over and over again.

Why We Like This:

Protective coating effective, but not difficult to scrape off
Lots of bright sparks, great for lighting fires
Has a hole in it and comes with a sturdy string
A great tool for self preservation

Best For Firestarter: Überleben Large Ferro Rod

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate rod. The überleben large ferro rod is exactly that - it's a simple rod that hits all the right notes. This fire steel throws off an impressive amount of sparks. It comes with an included mil-spec 550 paracord lanyard and a 6-function multi-tool that serves as a straight-edge striker, tinder scraper, map scale, ruler, hex wrench, and most importantly. The handle is very sturdy and the fire steel tosses sparks like a champ.

It's fairly large, comfortable in the hand and throws large hot sparks. The striker has a nice edge that sends sparks with ease. It is a good handle for gripping and strikes guickly with the included tool. The striker also works very well, no need to use the spine on your knife.

Why We Like This:

Great product, perfect for camping and hunting
Looks great and is fully secure
Throws great sparks even with the included
Good quality rod, compact and fits in your pocket

Best With stick: REHTAEL Large Ferro Rod

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Rehtael line of rod come in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can definitely find one that suits your individual preferences and needs. It is easy to start a fire with this flint. It comes with concave serrated (magnesium/tinder), sharp spine scraper (magnesium/tinder), map scale, micro ruler, hex wrench and bottle opener. The tube ("bellow") allows you to easily keep the flame right in the middle of your tinder/kindling mix. It has a whistle that isn't all that great but good to have if you get lost.

The airtight box comes with a tinderquik to prevent you from being in a place where it's hard to get tinder, always be prepared. It’s sparks really easy whenever you scrape it.

Why We Like This:

Compact size and vinyl zip back for easy storage
Very reliable and simple to use, especially for a novice outdoorsman like myself
Makes a lot of hot sparks
Essential tool for camping or adding to your bug out bag

Best For Starting A Fire: Feuerstock Large Ferro Rod

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Next on the list, we've got yet another rod that manages to win our hearts. It's the feuerstock large ferro rod and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient rod you can buy. This fire starter survival tool delivers a shower of sparks ( 1000 + degrees) to ignite tinder in any environment. The coating scrapes off easily, but is thick enough to protect the rest of the ferro rod. This striker also serves double-duty as a means to sharpen your axe blade, machete, knife, or other straight-edged tool. The shavings from the rod itself can be scraped off using the carbide striker and these shavings can be ignited with sparks similar to how you would use a traditional magnesium bar.

Your new feuerstock rod includes a full-grip carbide striker with a non-slip rubber handle. This fire starter is easy to use and has a good grip.

Why We Like This:

Rubber coated striker does not slip in your hand
Excellent design of materials and ergonomics
Has blunt edges on either side

Best For Bushcraft: FERROFIRE Large Ferro Rod

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Next on the list, we've got yet another rod that manages to win our hearts. It's the ferrofire large ferro rod and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient rod you can buy. These big 1/2 inch diameter rods are awesome for making sparks. Each of these ferrofire ferro rods is soft enough to be scraped into small curls of ferrocerium that can work great as magnesium to ignite a camping fire with more ease, you will no longer need to buy magnesium rod as tinder. These hold and make a very hot spark that burns for a good while to get any flamables to burn.

This is just a pack of two ferrocerium rods. The drilled hole is a great addition for tying it to a striker or to secure it from loss. This is a nice set that is small, easy to store/carry, and works great. These work exceptionally well and are well made. This is a great choice if you want to make a custom handle.

Why We Like This:

Great way to put weld spots in wifey kitchen sink
A perfect gift for those that camp or just want to be prepared
Very good sparks with little effort
Very effective for starting that soon-to-be cracklin' camp fire

Best With Flint: west Lake Large Ferro Rod

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The west lake large ferro rod is suitable and reliable and fits well with your daily usage. This rod is a nice and easy to use ferro every camping trip should have one. It could be functional if changed from a loop and one end tied to the rod and the other to the striker. It is very clear that it will detach after some use. The handle is comfortable, but the wood is already loose after only a couple of uses. It is easy to get sparks off.

The rod has a coating that needs to be scraped away before use. It’s a bit heavy for the trail but works fantastic and should last many years. This style has the benefit of added functions. It can be functional if changed from a loop and one end tied to the rod and the other to the striker.

Why We Like This:

Perfect size and tons of sparks with very little effort
Very large and very easy to strike
Lightweightt type of paracord, for lack of a better discription
Include removable wood handles, carrying straps, and multi-functional carbon steel scrapers / strikers

Best For Camp Fire: Aversel Large Ferro Rod

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Aversel makes beautiful and great rod with classic and smartly choosen materials. It includes two ferro rod strikers and paracord, with one bonus wick. It comes with a wick which is waterproof and the fire control system designed is simple and extremely effective. It is perfect for camp fire or survival kits.

Why We Like This:

Thick, heavy, long rod with plenty of sparks
Ferro rods soft enough and very easy to scratch
Nice and thick with big sparks
Easily produce a large amount of hot sparks with these ferro rods

Best premium: SURVIVART pro Large Ferro Rod

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Survivart Pro offers a variety of rod for personal choice and yet maintaining quality in all the variants. This is such a more fun way to light a campfire than a lighter. It includes in the kit, the emergency wick is a vital survival tool that means you will make flames even if ideal natural tinder is hard to find, giving you even more confidence in yourself and survival abilities.

The rod gives off copious sparks with the supplied attached striker. Being large enough to grip, it gives off a strong powerful concintrated group of sparks to ingnite your fire the first time. It also throws off large sparks making it easier to start a fire. The handle is 3.6" in length, making it much easier to hold and get leverage. The handle is big and you get a very good grip on it.

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