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product_id: 410044518
title: "FOSTAR Upgrade Ferro Rod Fire Starter, 1/2 Inch X 6 Inch Thick Ferrocerium Rod, Drilled Flint Fire Steel with Lanyard and Striker, Last up 20,000 Strikes Great for Outdoor Survival Camping"
brand: "fostar"
price: "A$46"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
category: "Fostar"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/410044518-fostar-upgrade-ferro-rod-fire-starter-1-2-inch-x
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
---

# 5,500ºF spark temp 4mm lanyard for easy carry 20,000 strike durability FOSTAR Upgrade Ferro Rod Fire Starter, 1/2 Inch X 6 Inch Thick Ferrocerium Rod, Drilled Flint Fire Steel with Lanyard and Striker, Last up 20,000 Strikes Great for Outdoor Survival Camping

**Brand:** fostar
**Price:** A$46
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Strike Fear into the Elements — Light Up Your Next Adventure!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** FOSTAR Upgrade Ferro Rod Fire Starter, 1/2 Inch X 6 Inch Thick Ferrocerium Rod, Drilled Flint Fire Steel with Lanyard and Striker, Last up 20,000 Strikes Great for Outdoor Survival Camping by fostar
- **How much does it cost?** A$46 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/410044518-fostar-upgrade-ferro-rod-fire-starter-1-2-inch-x)

## Best For

- fostar enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fostar brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Survival Essential:** Perfectly sized for your survival kit, car, or backpack—be the prepared pro in every outdoor scenario.
- • **Ignite Instantly, Anywhere:** Unleash a blazing 5,500ºF spark shower that lights fires in any weather or altitude.
- • **Designed for Effortless Access:** Extra-large 6-inch ferro rod with a drilled lanyard hole and bright orange braided nylon for quick retrieval.
- • **Built to Outlast Your Adventures:** Strikes up to 20,000 times—dependable fire-starting power when it matters most.
- • **Weatherproof & Ready for Survival:** Waterproof and jam-proof—never worry about damp matches or dead batteries again.

## Overview

The FOSTAR Upgrade Ferro Rod Fire Starter is a rugged, high-quality 6-inch ferrocerium rod that produces intense 5,500ºF sparks and withstands up to 20,000 strikes. Waterproof and designed for all weather conditions, it features a drilled lanyard hole with a bright orange nylon cord for easy access. Ideal for camping, hiking, survival kits, and emergency preparedness, this durable fire starter ensures you’re always ready to ignite a fire instantly without flints, fuel, or batteries.

## Description

We are dedicated to creating and developing high quality products for outdoor enthusiasts. Our ferrocerium rod is made from mischmetal, an alloy that produces sparks when strike. It requires no flints, lighter fluid, batteries or replacement parts. They never have to be re-supplied and they don’t jam, get damp, or fail like matches and butane lighters. Usage Directions √ Remove the coating, the ferro rod comes with a paint of coating that prevents oxidation √Prepare effective tinder, such as cotton balls, jute twine, sisal fiber, very fine organic fibers, dry grass and tissue etc. √ Scrape some ferro powder on tinder, use the serrated end of the sc, angle the sc at about 45-degree angle. Place the end of the rod right next to the tinder, place the sc on top of the rod and drag the rod back. If you whittle the sc, you may bump your tinder away from the sparks. √ Put it in a ziplock bag after you use it so the moisture doesn't get to it. In Many Situations, Whether you are hunting, camping, fishing, biking, hiking or just like to be prepared, our fire starter prepares you for the unexpected. In Any Conditions √ wet √ rain √ shine √ snow √ fallout

## Features

- HIGHEST QUALITY FERROCERIUM: The fire steel rod is the perfect balance between softness & durability, consistently outperforming the leading fire starters. Will ignite a 5,500º F shower of sparks, light a fire instantly when you need.
- EXTRA LARGE: Length: 6 inches; Diameter: 1/2 inch. Super thick and large ferro rod drilled a 4mm lanyard hole, with a steel sc and 23.6 inches 4mm orange braided nylon lanyard. Easily be found in your survival bag.
- DURABLE & RELIABLE: The fire starter can strike up to 20,000 times with super hot sparks, designed to make fires at any altitude, in any weather condition. It’s waterproof
- ESSENTIAL FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Fire is essential. Be prepared to survive in any situation; camping, hiking, backpacking, hunting, fishing, boy scouts, camp cooking, SHTF bugout, general preparedness, or everyday apocalypse / doomsday scenarios like emergency BBQ
- A SURVIVAL TOOL FOR WHEREVER YOU GO – Our ferro rods are the perfect travel size easily fit in cars or trucks , survival kits & camping gear. A great gift for all outdoor survival sports lover.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07G351FRJ |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Brand | FOSTAR |
| Color | Black |
| Date First Available | 8 September 2018 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | FST7008B |
| Manufacturer | FOSTAR |
| Material Type | Nylon |
| Package Dimensions | 15.7 x 3.81 x 1.4 cm; 141 g |
| Style | Classic |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** FOSTAR
- **Colour:** Black
- **Item length:** 6 Inches
- **Material:** Nylon
- **Style:** Classic

## Images

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*Store origin: AU*
*Last updated: 2026-03-01*