Ultimate Guide to Using a Fire Starter Ferro Rod: Learn From a Survival Instructor

Рет қаралды 74,033

Күн бұрын

Want a ferro rod? A good ferro rod?
coalcrackerbushcraft.com/coll...
Like what you see? Want more? Visit us at..
www.coalcrackerbushcraft.com
/ danwowak
/ coalcrackerbushcraft
and as always....
Stay in the Woods,
Dan

Пікірлер: 226

@CliffCliffsEdgeEdge 24 күн бұрын

This is the most explicit, and well organized, ferro rod training process I have seen in 10 years!

@dropshot1967 2 жыл бұрын

If you collect the ferrorod shavings that did not ignite in your first step, you can use those to help ignite sub-optimal tinder.

@ogi22 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best "enhancements" to the ferro rod i have learned not long ago. And just for fun i have tried for the first time to light my cig this way (i know, smoking is a bad habit, but you have an ember for a few minutes;) ) just a scrap of paper to collect your shavings (inch by inch is more then enough), a little pile of shavings and voila! My first cig started with a ferro rod :D

@heathenshaunt681 2 жыл бұрын

This was one of the only tricks I knew was to shave some off without sparking it so those can mix with your good sparks or as the fire creeps over it can grow fast by igniting them as well if they are in your tinder as it catches too. I was not aware of the slow scrape for ignition overall tho since I have not done any only studied so now I'm forcing myself to get out there and learn.

@ogi22 2 жыл бұрын

@Tai Chi Tube I think i saw it on Felix Imler channel.

@jamescrowe7892 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That was good info.

@Tespai 6 ай бұрын

That's actually the best way.

@PFbigfan447 2 жыл бұрын

5:45 Although this is a good trick to know and later on follow, people should know that not all ferro rods are made equal. Some have more magnesium and because of it are softer than others, hence are easier to scrape, throw more material and with that produce long lasting sparks. If a ferro rod is on the harder side, it will not shave enough material meaning the sparks might not even reach and hit the ground. A lot of people start panicking, me included, when they strike their first ferro rod and it turns out to be one of the hard ones. I have been told that the harder ones produce hotter sparks, but those sparks don't last as long as those on the softer ones. Keep that in mind folks.

@clivenewton7609 2 жыл бұрын

@Tai Chi Tube ‘Light my fire’ good luck👍

@KENFEDOR22 2 жыл бұрын

@Tai Chi Tube uh, Mr. Coalcracker himself sells a fine ferro rod on his site. It "pours" sparks!

@PFbigfan447 2 жыл бұрын

@Tai Chi Tube Not really, simply because I despise armchair experts who talk like know-it-alls with little to no experience, and I don't want to come out looking like one as well. I don't have many ferro rods, let alone tested multiple brands, I own only 3 ferro rods. A Bayite(the medium), a military surplus with a magnesium-bar attached to it(the softest) and what I can only assume is a cheap Chinese ferro rod(the hardest). They ALL work, they are all different hardness. Personally I prefer the bayite even though its a bit on the harder side, but there is definitely a difference between it and the magnesium-bar one. The magnesium-bar one throws A LOT of sparks with little to no effort, but its small and it wastes away a lot of material with every stroke. How to know if your ferro rod is on the hard side? If your technique is good, yet you still have jimping (small ridges) on the stroked surface, it is definitely on the harder side. If throwing showers of sparks is what you are after, go on YT where they compare and do multiple tests with ferro rods and see which one fits your liking.

@donaldnorth3714 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructions! I’ve been doing it wrong for a LONG time…..now I can make those sparks fly! Thanks Dan!

@T4nkcommander 2 жыл бұрын

I almost always learn something new on this channel, but today I learned just how bad I have been with ferro rods. Given my [relative] success using them in the past, I'm excited to see how much better I'll do going forward now!

@carliemccracken5089 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic information. My 15 yr old daughter and I just found your channel and we are so happy we did! We used to struggle so much with flint and steel. My daughter just completed a 24 hr solo survival experience (through her high school program) in the Yukon wilderness where she was allowed only flint and steel (using char would have caused her to lose points). She used your fire starting training and successfully started a fire with only 3 strikes in super cold, wet conditions using natural tinder she found and dried. She also built a debris shelter based off of another one of your videos, and she stayed warm and dry in damp and snowy conditions. (No tarps, blankets or emergency blankets were allowed). We looked through many survival channels but yours is our favourite by far. Clear, concise, and easy to follow. Thanks so much!

@wayner4christ988 2 ай бұрын

Tell your daughter great job! These things are so important to learn.

@kristinroney7591 Ай бұрын

That's really awesome. I like reading about people's experiences woth the video

@sandraw4763 2 жыл бұрын

Given that you have a decent ferro rod, striker makes a BIG difference. Go thru various items you normally have and see how each work. I was surprised to discover that one of the best strikers I have is a the back of a sturdy little folding knife I normally keep on my key chain!

@3AlarmBushcraft 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best i found out from a youtube video is the carbide sharpeners in the lawn and garden section for things like shears and lawn mower blades etc.

@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Back of a folded silky saw works great too 👍🏻 and makes great fatwood shavings 🔥

@TheNewCarryTrade 10 күн бұрын

The back of the saw technique worked really for me. I had never used a ferro rod before and was able to start a fire with a tiny 1" x 1/8" emergency rod. Thanks

@medicinegone 3 ай бұрын

I bought a ferro rod years ago. Brought it with me maybe 10 times, about half of those times I couldn't get anything going and luckily had matches. Now I understand what I was doing wrong. Thanks!

@billstiles487 Жыл бұрын

I bought a small ferro rod and magnesium kit years ago and considered it dime store junk as I couldn't get more than the tiniest spark from it. After watching this video, which I found by accident, I drug it out of the junk drawer and boom, sparks hit the floor on the second scrape. I am now a subscriber to your channel. Thanks for posting these valuable videos.

@rogersmith8480 2 жыл бұрын

I hope to GOD, when the SHTF, and I am in the woods trying to SURVIVE. I hope to GOD, I run into you. You are the MAN to be with WHEN the SHTF. I really mean that.

@beanrunnerWA 2 жыл бұрын

If your life purpose is to help people enjoy the outdoors, mission accomplished! Thanks Dan!

@OverlyBaked187 2 жыл бұрын

From Pennsylvania myself and absolutely love all you put out. Thanks for the amazing information you share with us all for free. It's appreciated.

@mr.griftyogaff1973 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect tool for scraping your rod! I never would have thought of that

@mjhill72 Жыл бұрын

Excellent DETAILED & concise training video. If your boss sees this you are definitely going to be training all new employees. 😄

@davidgoff7336 Жыл бұрын

Wish I had seen this video (or your previous one like it), when I first started trying to use a ferro rod. Had really inconsistent results trying to make it work. This video is "Pure Gold" for the beginner and a great reminder even for the experienced. Thank you Dan. :)

@cdubs9918 2 ай бұрын

I've seen a lot of bushcraft experts all saying you need a ferro rod. However, for most situations, you can use a good Bic lighter. They're dependable and always work. However, I will say that you should know how to use a ferro rod because Bics are hard to use in adverse conditions like a steady downpour or snow. Personally I use my Bic lighter 80% of the time. Personally I think a good lighter is more reliable and quicker. I carry a lighter, ferro rod, tinder, and matches in my BOB, my backpack, and in my Jeep. I'm not critical of ferro rods. But, in most situations, a lighter is quicker and faster.

@larryeddings3185 2 жыл бұрын

One of the carbide tool sharpens, like the one made by Corona, makes a great striker for a ferro rod. It is inexpensive, lightweight, and compact.

@westcoastwarriorsarchive7929 Жыл бұрын

I bought one of those but its some no name one from amazon. When I use it I get ripples in my rod that make it harder and harder to use. Do you get those? and if you do how do you deal with them?

@Travisz86 6 ай бұрын

When he said “I stand up and strike my rod 2 times” I couldn’t stop laughing. Sorry I’m a child. Great advice though

@happytrails125 2 жыл бұрын

This past weekend I started my first ferro rod fire...made char cloth...and started my first flint and steel fire... Thanks for all the vids!

@brianbartulis9709 2 жыл бұрын

My first char cloth flint/steel fire was a panic. POOF! near took off my eyebrows. (-:

@wmluna381 2 жыл бұрын

@@brianbartulis9709 😂

@TheWonderwy 2 жыл бұрын

Jeez Dan, you make everything so easy to understand. You see people hitting their ferrorods at jackrabbit speed all the time and still not getting a spark as good as you got with one strike! Thanks for the practice reminder. I always learn from you. God bless and take care.

@edsomers7814 Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude that was extremely helpful.I definitely wasn’t getting the most out of my rod,that made a big difference.😊☮️

@L.W.C_4 6 ай бұрын

THANK YOU, YOU WERE SOO HELPFUL!!! NOW I CAN GO CAMPING!!!

@lorriewatson7423 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I got my first ferro rod about 6 months ago. I was able to start fires, when needed, with it all winter; I heat with wood. I admittedly needed pointers to get better with it; I will practice technique all summer.

@MiscMitz 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Throwing good sparks is key

@arlenestanton9955 2 жыл бұрын

Even the experts have to practice, that how you get to be an expert!

@Deathbyswordpoint Жыл бұрын

This is the best knowledge I needed . trying this now and man I sucked before .... Thank you for teaching me something new.

@laurelrunlaurelrun Жыл бұрын

I thought I knew how to use my ferro rod. Great tips.

@hagman1077 Жыл бұрын

Cool info- Another thing that is good to do is instead of drawing the back of the saw blade forward, try keeping the back of the saw blade stationary and scrape towards yourself (ferro rod will be under the back of the saw blade or striker). This helps prevent you from hitting your birds nest with the striker and knocking your birds nest around if your close to it.

@brianduval1225 2 жыл бұрын

Love the mix of tone in Dan's different videos. Fun at times, but just the right amount of serious when "school is in session."

@smoothvern165 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!!!

@jameskilpatrick6073 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice!

@loul8897 2 жыл бұрын

Great instruction!

@Aventure_Tourist 2 жыл бұрын

Great video man, the crackling fire gets me every time. I always learn something useful from these trips that I can try out. Nice close up shots as well, definitely honing the filmmaker craft. Greetings from Belarus! ✌️

@kingsclownvideos 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you.

@simonpuxley7374 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking lesson. Thank you Dan.

@roberttosa2560 9 ай бұрын

Great tutorial. Thanks!

@joefrank7159 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jeffechols5302 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructions

@officialWWM 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks!

@timwatkins6001 2 жыл бұрын

VERY GOOD TIP!

@sherryhinkson5040 2 жыл бұрын

Love the material you put out. So kind thank you.

@vanlifethetravelinfranksho5611 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I needed that! 😎

@Pette-fq7rn 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@paulgoesoutdoors9616 2 жыл бұрын

Such valuable information!

@mikek.3965 2 жыл бұрын

Always great instructions.

@Natezoinks 2 жыл бұрын

Great info, thank you! 👍🏻

@jacquiblanchard3131 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial, Dan. Thank you!!

@kemcorpvirtualenterprises3776 2 жыл бұрын

This content is gold, very much appreciated!

@kenc9236 2 жыл бұрын

Good job.

@johnfortwengler4496 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@captainscorner7367 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent instruction

@paulhermans82 2 жыл бұрын

Great input Dan, can't wait to try it out! 😀

@fortunaterunt6834 2 жыл бұрын

Very good tips. I'm happy to say after years of practice all of this has already came to me by trial and error, but I'll be using some of this to help my other friends that only toss little bitty sparkies, quickly give up, and grab the Bic

@ladyofthemasque 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic demo, Dan! Clear instructions, clear examples and clear explanations on the whys as well as the hows. Some people just learn & remember a task a lot better when they understand the why of that task!

@jeromeknasinski3862 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding AF

@michaelsupple6081 9 ай бұрын

Outstanding video! Thanks for sharing.

@TROYSTER7171 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid for novices, we'll taught. The back of a Silky Pocket boy is fantastic for multiple sparks.

@tm5aw357 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@pettere8429 2 жыл бұрын

I like the new into.

@brnrecluse2946 2 жыл бұрын

Great info Dan! Just subbed.

@arctodussimus6198 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent instructional video. 👍🏼👍🏼

@gefginn3699 2 жыл бұрын

Great post Dan ✨️

@mdheinze57 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@user-tl3vc3fu1e 7 ай бұрын

Great video sir

@alanrice39 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan, excellent instructions, I’ve really learned a lot here.

@scotbotvideos 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice, Dan. Invaluable for newbies. Much appreciated.

@ryanblystone5153 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@RickCarter1776 2 жыл бұрын

Nice instructional video. Thanks for the tips.

@alfredsilver8566 2 жыл бұрын

Easily one of the best channels on here! Thank you!

@mikeharris7229 6 ай бұрын

Very educational. Great video. Thank you!

@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 2 жыл бұрын

Good instructions Dan, thanks and take care.

@POMOLY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the outdoor tips, it will help.

@jons2447 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mr. Bushcraft! I had to learn this on my own, so it means more to see you teach it, too. Have a GREAT day, Neighbor!

@danieljones2183 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent teachings. I'm headed out to practice.

@uncletomscabin2073 2 жыл бұрын

Wow just WOW

@TheRoyalGamersRule 2 жыл бұрын

Just got your book in the mail. Good stuff!

@emfl4437 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the excellent tips. I am learning how to use a ferro rod, this will definitely speed up my learning curve

@charlesringo569 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely digging the new intro

@podden22 2 жыл бұрын

That was informative! Didn't know I didn't know how to use it!

@i_am_a_freespirit Жыл бұрын

For the algorithm, thank you for this Video

@NoneyaBusiness-ou7wm 4 ай бұрын

You might of just saved my life thanks you the man

@JK-ex6rn 2 жыл бұрын

Love the new intro 😎👍

@valsidentity1582 9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. You help more than you know. It's appreciated

@mymorphcaptain4477 2 жыл бұрын

I think it is more inportant to set up the fire so once it is lit, it stays lit and grows.

@ptprepper1170 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. This was interesting 😁 Thank you! Gonna try that.

@PABrewNews 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Dan, I already use my saw back, it definitely works great. Cheers

@timothyrothrock4173 2 жыл бұрын

I have started fires with a broken lighter thanks to Dan. Survival of the Coal Cracker, that's what I'm talking about..

@bsewall 3 ай бұрын

Wow! What a wonderful, informative video! Thank you! I look forward to mastering these techniques.

@scottroberts7875 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan, brilliant instruction as always. ATVB Scott Somerset UK

@timcoco5863 2 жыл бұрын

Always great information and really fun to watch your videos much love from down the bayou

@denisbelair8988 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Dan for your knowledge and how you explain for all different level peoples and i did not forgot all the viewers that gives all there tricks thank you all

@brucestark48 2 жыл бұрын

Like the new intro. Keep up the great work

@user-mj3fk4hg2l Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I use Azengear fire starter.

@darylsarbaugh3491 2 жыл бұрын

This might quite possibly be the most valuable video I have ever seen. Define game changer. I always wondered why I couldn't get sparks like you and Dave and Shawn. Now I can.

@Xerroc22 3 ай бұрын

Verry informative. It should help me as I am a beginner with a ferro rod

@gerardmartyn7596 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information. Presently moving from ferro rod to flint and steel. Good luck with your additional channel.

@deanbenninger 2 жыл бұрын

THE BEST TRAINING I have ever seen!!! As all your Videos are the Best Instruction, Detailed and "The Why", which is so important... Now Rewind and Watch again what I missed while Typing this... ! Thank You Dan, my New Forest Friend... God Bless & Please Keep them Coming!