Learn More › Starting a fire with a ferro rod may seem like a modern marvel, but it’s actually been around for over a hundred years. Capable of kindling a fire even when the tool is wet, ferrocerium ...

This basic ferro rod and steel striker kit is a reliable camping tool to have on hand when you need to start a fire.

A ferrocerium rod was struck against a rough steel surface to create the sparks for the flame at 09:30 BST. It was placed in a miner's lantern to be brought back down on foot. The flame will then ...