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A 4-inch ferrocerium rod with black striker on orange paracord lanyard

bayite 4" Ferrocerium Rod Fire Starter Kit with HSS Striker-Pro

SKU CH-2RF2-M1RZY

A 4-inch ferrocerium rod throws 5,500 °F sparks in any weather and includes a tool-grade HSS striker on a 5 ft paracord lanyard

  • Total capacity1
  • Mounting styleFire Starter
  • People served1
  • Load capacity0.068 kg
  • Product typeYes, Fire Starter
  • Size or dimensions1.397 cm × 5.0038 cm × 18.288 cm
  • Sparks at 5,500 °F (3,000 °C) ignite fires in any weather
  • Waterproof ferrocerium rod works reliably in rain, snow or wind
  • Tool-grade HSS striker with six edges maximises hot-spark showers
  • 5 ft paracord lanyard gives secure grip and keeps striker attached
  • Compact 4 in × 3/8 in rod fits easily in packs or pockets

Ferrocerium fire-starter kit

The bayite 4-inch ferrocerium rod kit includes a tool-grade HSS steel striker with six striking edges and a 5-foot paracord lanyard. Designed for one-person use, it produces a shower of 5,500 °F sparks in any weather. Campers, hikers and bushcraft enthusiasts carry it as a reliable emergency ignition source.

10 mm rod diameter

The 3/8-inch (10 mm) diameter rod balances spark volume with pocket-sized portability. A thinner rod would wear quickly while a thicker one adds bulk. This specific diameter ensures enough ferrocerium material for thousands of strikes without weighing down a minimalist pack.

Paracord handle and striker tether

The integrated 5-foot paracord keeps the striker attached and provides a secure grip, so the kit stays ready inside a pocket or on a belt loop. No separate tinder storage is included, so users should pair it with dry tinder or a gas stove for immediate ignition.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBayite
Part number.
Total capacity1
Product typeYes, Fire Starter
Size & build
Size or dimensions1.397 cm × 5.0038 cm × 18.288 cm
Mounting styleFire Starter
Load capacity0.068 kg
Main materialFerrocerium
More details
People served1

Questions about this item

How many fires can I realistically start with the 10 cm ferrocerium rod before it wears down?

The 10 cm length and 10 mm diameter provide a large volume of ferrocerium; each strike removes only a tiny amount, so the rod typically lasts for thousands of strikes in normal bushcraft or emergency use.

Does the HSS Striker-Pro require a specific scraping angle or technique to hit the claimed 3000 °C spark temperature?

The Striker-Pro has six hardened high-speed steel edges designed to throw a heavy spark shower at 3000 °C with either left- or right-handed scraping; no special angle is needed beyond firm pressure along the rod.

What does the 18.288 cm overall packaged length mean for fitting the kit into a compact survival tin or Altoids box?

The complete kit measures 18.288 cm long, 5.0038 cm wide and 1.397 cm thick, so it will not fit in a standard Altoids tin but slides easily into a pouch, belt sheath or small day-pack pocket.

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