Ferro Rod Comparison- Light My Fire vs 3 Others

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Comparing 4 ferro rods and showing why I think the Light My Fire Firesteel is the best you can buy for around $20
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@joeblack2216 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and explanation with no doubts the swedish firesteel seems to be the best choice for all utilizations

@lapicker1010 6 жыл бұрын

I've found that the scraper makes as much difference as the rod. The Light My Fire obviously comes with a VERY good scraper. I'll bet if you tried that scraper on the other rods you'd find there's not that much difference.

@Jesusandbible 4 жыл бұрын

Light my Fire also emits a higher temperature spark

@DeanO 9 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the demonstrations

@TurtleBushcraft 9 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing was neat to see the differences in the steals atb John

@timlipinski2571 8 жыл бұрын

Tethered to my Swedish Fire Steel is the large yellow plastic C. H. Hanson Pencil Sharpener from Home Depot to make tinder from a twig or Fatwood. Yes, I joined the Pencil Sharpener band wagon. Thank you for the video ! tjl

@bob_the_bomb4508 8 жыл бұрын

Good idea. I pack a pencil sharpener, but that's a good place to keep it! Thanks

@jasonmcdaniel7878 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome ferro rods! One of these days I will get light my fire ferro rod. They just look like a great ferro rod.

@naturecallsoutdoors 9 жыл бұрын

Great comparison video. Will save me money.

@danielww9022 2 жыл бұрын

I use only hacksaw blades for strikers because, well, it means I've got at least 1 hacksaw blade with me at all times. I've seen 100s of guys who can cut wood 10 different ways, but none of them can cut metal. If SHTF and I have to leave my home, I want to be able to cut metal, at least well enough to harvest a gate post and plumb hot air into my shelter.

@BeBodacious 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information! Now I know which one to buy.

@commonman7776 6 жыл бұрын

thumbs up

@sosteve9113 7 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison

@BushBrother 9 жыл бұрын

Tks for the demo.. know to research more before i buy another one.

@amrasurvivalchannel2708 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video always learning

@PoorMansPreparing 8 жыл бұрын

I like my BG gerber striker, but also like the other 10 I have as well.

@BIllDance123 9 жыл бұрын

GOOD COMPARISON ,THANKS CP!

@alanb9397 5 жыл бұрын

Try changing your striker or modifying the one it has. You need a sharp 90 degree angle with a 60 80 or 100 grit sand I wont go over that if i modified the striker my self if i make my own i use a lathe cutting bit about 1/2×1/2 ×4 inch

@randyhuffman7175 9 жыл бұрын

I also like the light my fire steels. Thanks for the review.

@VAXEL95TV 9 жыл бұрын

Love the video as always keep up the great work always something new

@juliusgonzo7527 8 жыл бұрын

Well,....saying a ferro rod "poked you in the chest"...Ha !....isn't, (nor should it be), a valid review comment.....however, I will agree, that although The Aurora is a great set-up, (aluminum capsule/O-ring for moisture), it does lack in "refined "spark production, using it's striker. (but you could use another striker or knife also).

@hknng 8 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison!

@tahnjr 9 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best firesteel comparisons on KZfaq! You have excellent hand control and technique. I see a lot of so called "experts" doing reviews, but I can tell you've actually got the experience to back up your oplnlons.

@Countryprepper 9 жыл бұрын

Tony Ahn, Jr. Thanks man, I really appreciate that.

@tahnjr 9 жыл бұрын

Country Prepper I'm also able to get a decent spark from about 1/2 to 3/4 inch of my Doan's bar and my Firesteel.com rod. I agree that the cheaper rods require more material scraped off to "light", so they're not such a bargain after all.

@stever4651 8 жыл бұрын

Good review.....Thanks

@ogarzabello 8 жыл бұрын

Try the Doan Magnesium Fire Starter Tool too. I like the Light My Fire AND the Doan.

@joshuahmoran 9 жыл бұрын

Nice, and I agree. I don't like to waste my firesteels either

@Jeepollllllo 9 жыл бұрын

I agree I love my light my fire ferro rod ollllllo

@scottcarter4059 6 жыл бұрын

The solo scientific is not indestructible bought one about 5 yrs ago dropped it in the enclosed tube accidentally and it broke. They made it good through the warranty as I only had it three days

@john14sixbushcraft25 9 жыл бұрын

Light my fires the best one ive used as well. what makes it so great is the striker. Awesome vid muh man.

@csh6220 6 жыл бұрын

Nice demo. I think if someone is just getting started they should go with the best/easiest to use, the Light My Fire. Experience will allow you to use any that throw sparks to get a fire, but a beginner needs all the help they can get. Fire is so important that the extra money is well spent.

@Lellobeetle 9 жыл бұрын

Those Swedes know their stuff, eh? I love all types of fire starters, tinder and so forth. I have that Bear Grylls one around here somewhere. I like the mixed metal rods that have a higher magnesium content and throw the how shower of flaming metal. I also purchased magnesium shaving off eBay so that if the weather is bad, I can just put those right on my tinder bundle and go from there. I also finally found a Corona sharpener to use as a striker and it is the reigning champion striker, imho. Great video, as usual, my friend. Stay warm and enjoy your weekend.

@bradleywetmore6871 8 жыл бұрын

Just a thought everyone complains about this crummy strikers I've always used just a broken file it works wonderful.

@RangerKooky 9 жыл бұрын

#1 look good in my book

@frostysoutdoors4135 9 жыл бұрын

I like the light my fire that's the one I'm getting thank you for the Demo

@thepeacefulprepper8605 9 жыл бұрын

Good comparison. I'm going to test out my fire steels to see if I can get sparks just striking the end. Just looked at your sub total and you were at 300 exactly - Congratulations!

@Countryprepper 9 жыл бұрын

The Peaceful Prepper Thank You! I was pretty thrilled to get home and see that!

@satatik21 5 жыл бұрын

@6:00 he starts.

@themiwoodsman7222 9 жыл бұрын

Nice Demo my friend ! atb john

@muddytigeroutdoors4790 9 жыл бұрын

Very nicely demonstrated. I'm quite proud of that Light My Fire firesteel, that's my primary rod in my bushcraft gear. -Jacko

@frankipoux 8 жыл бұрын

Light My Fire the best!

@crosshair64 7 жыл бұрын

I one with the aircraft aluminum casing is by far one of the worst ferro rods I've ever used, I hope you're experience is better than mine. I'm a ferro rod addict, own more than 50, 40 of which are 6in × 1/2 rods, bigger is definitely better in my opinion. Firesteel.Com is the best rods I've ever used, but you pay for them. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences with me, I appreciate it sir.

@eipi5173 8 жыл бұрын

using different strikers = different results. A good high carbon striker is the key on any rod.

@Countryprepper 8 жыл бұрын

+Ei Pi Actually carbon has nothing to do with it. You can strike a ferro rod with a piece of glass.

@eipi5173 8 жыл бұрын

+Country Prepper yes i know...which would you pick in a survival situation?.My point is use any but the same striker on all the rods

@Countryprepper 8 жыл бұрын

That is true a good striker makes a huge difference. I've actually found the striker from firesteel.com is one of the best out there.

@eipi5173 8 жыл бұрын

+Country Prepper i have that one too and its great...my favorite is the Corona Sharpening Tool Universal.Lowes has it last time i looked.

@tahnjr 6 жыл бұрын

I've used all kinds of strikers for many years. The best ones are my own design, made from $1 Dollar Store knives and a grinder/dremel.

@wyattsanders6734 8 жыл бұрын

@Countryprepper 8 жыл бұрын

+wyatt sanders ?

@lenmcclellan6967 9 жыл бұрын

Very informative Thanks! Have you ever tried the fire starter buckle on a paracord bracelet? Let me clue you, don’t bother they are almost impossible to get a spark out of. BTW did you get my Facebook message/

@JeffB1961 8 жыл бұрын

how doe the light my fire rod compare to a nathan4071 half incher ? can the LMF have little slivers shaved off to punt in the bundle like nathans ? BTW , really enjoy your vids :) jeff

@Countryprepper 8 жыл бұрын

+BOOTYMONSTER I would definitely go with the ferro rods from Nathan4071 mainly because you get more for your money and it is much easier to start a fire using natural tinder sources with a large ferro rod. I still like the LMF firesteel for small kits that you also have surefire man made tinder with. I should do a video about this.

@tikkidaddy 4 жыл бұрын

Firesteel dot .com deluxe Bunker Tube...makes Solo look like a joke. LMF is excellent, just not big enough. I would gladly pay them more money for a 1/2 by 6. Nathan4071 has the best firesteels on ebay. With the 90 degree HSS square striker? You could set an ice cube on fire with his BEAST ferro. Tiny little ferros and flimsy strikers just tick me off and make me reach for my Exotac Titanlight.😂 Cubby Grylls needs to jump out of more planes, do something else to make his money He's not selling me anything with his name on it.😂

@duxdawg 9 жыл бұрын

The LMFs only spark that easily until you have worn about 1/8 of the diameter of the rod away. After that they act just like the Coghlans. The ferros and scrapers you have are all very good but your technique needs work. Should always fluff your tinder, just heads up ball. Keep working on it, you're heading in a good direction by testing these against each other. Cheers mate!

@markrice9709 8 жыл бұрын

im not sure if you knew this but there are actualy 2 different types of ferro rods or fire steels what ever you callem. one has less magnesium in the mixture than the other, I think the light my fire is one with the higher level of magnesium.

@joey8obby 7 жыл бұрын

The one with a higher concentration of Mg combusts faster, and combusts hotter. That is why LMF firesteels don't throw a spark as far, but instead create a concentrated spark fireball right off the front of the rod. cheaper firesteels usually have the lower concentration. They don't combust as fast, don't burn as hot, but they throw a spark much more impressively.

@osamabinliftin1981 7 жыл бұрын

mark rice fire steel and ferrocerium rod are two different things

@kernow24 7 жыл бұрын

lol, no they aren't, they are the exact same thing, but different manufacturers use differing metal contents.

@slamedsilver 9 жыл бұрын

Ferrocerium Vs Mischmetal: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtSigsuX19-RYKM.html

@keithlancaster2228 9 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for you to catch the fluff on your gloves on fire Lol.. I would not have laugh a little :) Lol

@Countryprepper 9 жыл бұрын

Keith Lancaster They're 100% wool so they're fairly flame retardant. Otherwise yeah that would seriously suck lol

@keithlancaster2228 9 жыл бұрын

Awwwwe, Wool ruins all the fun! If you caught on fire the other hand you could have had it on film and sold the footage to Hot Hands. I can see it now, a Hot Hand Super Bowl Commercial, Starting with your hands burning, then someone walking over and just says ''Hot Hand's? Your Doing it wrong'' End of comercial, lol

@massachusettsprepper 9 жыл бұрын

They all look like good fire starters but I have to say the light my fire fire steel was the best by far. Just having the control from that little short strike can make all the difference. Another really good video with good information. Thanks for sharing.