--- product_id: 2129700 title: "The Friendly Swede Ferro Rod Fire Starter, 15,000+ Strike Flint and Steel" brand: "the friendly swede" price: "B/.48" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "The Friendly Swede" url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/2129700-the-friendly-swede-ferro-rod-fire-starter-15-000-strike store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # Compact 3-pack with attached chain 15,000+ strikes per rod Weatherproof in rain, snow & wind The Friendly Swede Ferro Rod Fire Starter, 15,000+ Strike Flint and Steel **Brand:** the friendly swede **Price:** B/.48 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Spark your adventure with the ultimate all-weather firestarter! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Friendly Swede Ferro Rod Fire Starter, 15,000+ Strike Flint and Steel by the friendly swede - **How much does it cost?** B/.48 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/2129700-the-friendly-swede-ferro-rod-fire-starter-15-000-strike) ## Best For - the friendly swede enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted the friendly swede brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Secure:** 3-pack with attached chains ensures you never lose your firestarter on the go. - • **Endurance Champion:** Each rod delivers over 15,000 strikes—light fires for years to come. - • **Multi-Tool Striker:** Includes a 6-in-1 striker that’s also a bottle opener—camping essentials combined. - • **Built-In Tinder Magic:** Magnesium block doubles as tinder for instant fire-starting convenience. - • **Ignite Anywhere, Anytime:** Reliable sparks in any weather—rain, snow, or high altitude. ## Overview The Friendly Swede Ferro Rod Fire Starter is a premium magnesium fire-starting kit designed for campers, hikers, and survivalists. Each rod delivers over 15,000 strikes, works flawlessly in all weather conditions, and features built-in tinder for quick ignition. The 3-pack includes durable rods with attached chains and a versatile 6-in-1 striker, making it a compact, reliable, and essential tool for outdoor fire-starting needs. ## Description desertcart.com: The Friendly Swede Ferro Rod Fire Starter, 15,000+ Strike Flint and Steel | 3-Pack, All-Weather Survival Tool for Camping, Hiking, Bushcraft and Emergency Firestarter Kit, Flint and Steel 6in1 Striker : Sports & Outdoors Review: I would recommend it to anyone looking for a compact firestarter. - I wasn't sure if this should get a 4 or 5 star review. In all honesty, I would give it a 4.5 if I could. THE GOOD: -The quality of the magnesium is great. Even a light little spark on it gets it to ignite. I am beyond impressed by this. -There is A LOT of magnesium on there to be scraped off. I have used one of mine to the point of the ferro rod getting close to being flush with the magnesium block, and I still have probably 75% of the magnesium block left. You can go ahead and shave off way more magnesium than you need for each fire and still not be concerned about running out. -The scraper is actually quite useful, assuming you use the correct side. Since it is stamped, one side has more of a rounded edge and the edge on the opposite side is much more sharp. It isn't sharp enough to cut yourself with while handling it. If you use the sharp edge side of either the flat side or the "saw-tooth" side, you can shave off a decent amount of magnesium in a short time. -The chain is made up of 3 small chains. In the pack of 3 firestarters, you get 9 chains. You use 3 of these to make one long chain for each firestarter. It gives you plenty of room to be able to use the striker without needing to undo the chain. -The ferro rod throws a decent amount of sparks. Don't expect it to give you a monstrous shower of sparks, but it gives you plenty to get a pile of magnesium burning with. It does its job well. -The price is a bargain for 3 of these starters. THE BAD: -The ferro rod wears out pretty quickly. I admit, mine probably sees more use than most people, but I have almost worn the ferro rod flush to the magnesium on one of the firestarters in a month. There is probably about 50% of it left, but about 30% of it is sitting lower than the magnesium channel it sits in. On a good note, you are getting 3 of these firestarters, so you don't need to worry as much about it. If it happens, you can just use the "worn out" one as a magnesium source and start scraping magnesium off of there to turn into a small firestarting kit. Since I planned on putting one of these in each vehicle my family owns, I have since ordered a much larger ferro rod to take care of the spark duty. All in all, I think this is a great product, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a compact firestarter. Review: Handy backpacking tool - I took this fire starter with me while camping to test it's effectiveness and it worked as expected. For such a value of a price point you can't go wrong compared to higher priced fire starters. It fit right in the side pocket of my camping back pack and took up no room whatsoever. The quality exceeded my expectations and did not concern me about breaking or not performing. In a pinch this fire starter will no doubt start a fire and should be added to all campers packs. ## Features - EASY FIRE STARTING: Our magnesium fire starter kit makes it easy to throw sparks and start a fire. The Mag Bar works in any weather condition - rain, snow, high-altitude, etc. The fire starters are suitable for campfires, survival, bushcraft and other outdoor activities. - FIRST-STAGE TINDER IS BUILT-IN: The mag bar is your tinder, whereas common fire lighters require separate material, and it's not always easy to find something that will readily light. - EXTREMELY HOT SPARKS: The flint rod will throw hot sparks, no matter how windy or rainy it is. The handy striker, which also can be used as a bottle opener, makes this fire steel perfect for experts and beginners. - LONG-LASTING, CONVENIENT & COMPACT: You can light more than fifteen thousand fires with this bundle of 3 firesteel blocks. Use the attached chain so you never have to lose your flint and steel fire starter kit. - WEATHERPROOF: This flint fire starter survival lighter kit is weatherproof to strong winds, rain, snow, and even high altitudes. Rest assured that this magnesium fire starter will never let you down! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00LO1GWR4 | | Best Sellers Rank | #22,212 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #35 in Camping Emergency Fire Starters | | Brand | The Friendly Swede | | Brand Name | The Friendly Swede | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 7,443 Reviews | | Flavor | unflavored | | Item Form | Cube | | Item Highlight | 3-Pack, All-Weather Survival Tool for Camping, Hiking, Bushcraft and Emergency Firestarter Kit, Flint and Steel 6in1 Striker | | Manufacturer | The Friendly Swede | | Manufacturer Part Number | FBA_PR07181-US | | Material | Magnesium | | Material Type | Magnesium | | Model Number | FBA_PR07181-US | | Number of Packs | 3 | | UPC | 701233738530 | | Unit Count | 3 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** The Friendly Swede - **Flavor:** unflavored - **Item Form:** Cube - **Material:** Magnesium - **Unit Count:** 3 Count ## Images ![The Friendly Swede Ferro Rod Fire Starter, 15,000+ Strike Flint and Steel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61E9Su+paUL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this ferro rod still work when it is wet or raining?** A: Yes. The ferrocerium rod throws hot sparks in rain, snow, wind and at high altitude, so a wet match never ends your fire. It is an all-weather flint and steel fire starter built for the backcountry. **Q: How many fires can I start with one rod?** A: Each rod is rated for 15,000+ strikes, so you can light thousands of fires from a single ferro rod before it is spent. It never runs dry and needs no fuel or batteries. **Q: Will the rod rust if it gets wet or is stored for years?** A: No. The ferrocerium rod is rust-free, so it holds up to wet packs, humid storage and years in a glove box or bug-out bag without corroding. **Q: What is the handle made of?** A: A handle varies based on on type. You can choose from natural wooden handle that gives a sure grip that locks into a cold or wet palm or ergonomic grip on other rod handles. **Q: Is a striker included, and what else can it do?** A: Yes. A steel striker is included and based on the type our fire starters double as a bottle opener, ruler, tinder scraper, hex wrench and straight edge striker so you own one compact tool. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I would recommend it to anyone looking for a compact firestarter. *by J***1 on September 29, 2015* I wasn't sure if this should get a 4 or 5 star review. In all honesty, I would give it a 4.5 if I could. THE GOOD: -The quality of the magnesium is great. Even a light little spark on it gets it to ignite. I am beyond impressed by this. -There is A LOT of magnesium on there to be scraped off. I have used one of mine to the point of the ferro rod getting close to being flush with the magnesium block, and I still have probably 75% of the magnesium block left. You can go ahead and shave off way more magnesium than you need for each fire and still not be concerned about running out. -The scraper is actually quite useful, assuming you use the correct side. Since it is stamped, one side has more of a rounded edge and the edge on the opposite side is much more sharp. It isn't sharp enough to cut yourself with while handling it. If you use the sharp edge side of either the flat side or the "saw-tooth" side, you can shave off a decent amount of magnesium in a short time. -The chain is made up of 3 small chains. In the pack of 3 firestarters, you get 9 chains. You use 3 of these to make one long chain for each firestarter. It gives you plenty of room to be able to use the striker without needing to undo the chain. -The ferro rod throws a decent amount of sparks. Don't expect it to give you a monstrous shower of sparks, but it gives you plenty to get a pile of magnesium burning with. It does its job well. -The price is a bargain for 3 of these starters. THE BAD: -The ferro rod wears out pretty quickly. I admit, mine probably sees more use than most people, but I have almost worn the ferro rod flush to the magnesium on one of the firestarters in a month. There is probably about 50% of it left, but about 30% of it is sitting lower than the magnesium channel it sits in. On a good note, you are getting 3 of these firestarters, so you don't need to worry as much about it. If it happens, you can just use the "worn out" one as a magnesium source and start scraping magnesium off of there to turn into a small firestarting kit. Since I planned on putting one of these in each vehicle my family owns, I have since ordered a much larger ferro rod to take care of the spark duty. All in all, I think this is a great product, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a compact firestarter. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Handy backpacking tool *by S***Y on July 30, 2026* I took this fire starter with me while camping to test it's effectiveness and it worked as expected. For such a value of a price point you can't go wrong compared to higher priced fire starters. It fit right in the side pocket of my camping back pack and took up no room whatsoever. The quality exceeded my expectations and did not concern me about breaking or not performing. In a pinch this fire starter will no doubt start a fire and should be added to all campers packs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by C***O on September 17, 2026* Excellent ## Frequently Bought Together - The Friendly Swede Magnesium Fire Starter Kit 3-Pack — Flint and Steel Fire Starter Survival Tool; Weatherproof Firestarter for Camping, Hiking & BBQs; Flint and Steel Magnesium Bar; 6-in-1 Striker - 3M N95 Respirator 8511, Cool Flow Valve, 10 Pack, NIOSH-APPROVED, Advanced Filter Media For Easy Breathing, Comfortable For Long Periods Of Wear, Helps Filter Pollen, Mold Spores & Dust (8511PB1-A-PS) - ThruNite LED Flashlight Archer 2A V3, 500 Lumens Mini AA Flashlight with Lanyard, IPX8 Water-Resistant Dual Switch Outdoor Flash Light for Hiking, Camping, Everyday Use, EDC - CW --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/2129700-the-friendly-swede-ferro-rod-fire-starter-15-000-strike](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/2129700-the-friendly-swede-ferro-rod-fire-starter-15-000-strike) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-09-25*