Techniques for Using a Ferro Rod to Make Fire 🔥

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Using a ferrocerium or "ferro" rod is a simple and highly effective way to ignite a fire but technique is still important. Using the right technique can help you to get your fire going much faster and with less effort. Whether you are carrying a ferro rod in your survival kit for hard times or simply using one to light up the evening fire, these techniques may be helpful. Over the years, I have tried many methods with the ferro rod but these are the few techniques that I have found to work best for me. I hope that these tips will help you as well. Thank you for your interest and support.
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@agold2125 4 ай бұрын

You’re a genius, and a real good teacher. Thank you for showing me what no one else has.

@necrom4454 Жыл бұрын

It's been days I've been searching for a video that could teach me how to use my Ferro Rod in a better way. My current problem was that I couldn't light anything up without my cotton.. I thought the problem was I couldn't make big enough sparks like in other people's videos, because my Ferro Rod was too small.. that's when I find your video where you use the exact same model, and propose new techniques to counter it's small length! You saved me, thx!

@koolaidkid0568 4 жыл бұрын

loved the video and it was perfectly explained...lit my first fire tonight using a ferro rod but was just hit with the irony of using youtube to learn primitive techs.

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

LOL! It is a crazy world we live in Chris :) We use our high powered devices to look up primitive skills :) Congratulations on that first fire!! I appreciate your kind words and I hope that you will enjoy other videos as you continue learning new skills. Take care my friend!

@erdropoff 4 жыл бұрын

Corporals corner sent me over to your page. He is right you do a great job of explaining and teaching. Glad he told us about you.

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for coming over and for your kind words! The Corporal is Outstanding indeed :)

@flashpointgodlevelbatman0688 3 жыл бұрын

@@blackhatbushcraft I guess you could say... he’s outstanding af 😂

@jesusadrien1698 2 жыл бұрын

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@lionelmohamed6577 2 жыл бұрын

@Jesus Adrien Instablaster ;)

@jesusadrien1698 2 жыл бұрын

@Lionel Mohamed I really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now. Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@darkpassenger65 2 жыл бұрын

You are one of the few guys who actually know how to draw a ferro rod. That added detail of bracing on your boot was a nice little detail. I'm you newest subscriber.

@Cosmiclady54 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.. you can imagine me talking survival to my family.. well I just used Ferro rod one of the ways you are showing it and at worked like a charm.

@kevinklein4748 3 жыл бұрын

Totally awesome!! I just realised that I've never unleashed the full potential of my ferro rod. Thanks for sharing the knowledge...

@michellehorner2879 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these techniques I can struggle with the ferro rod and teaching my son as well!

@matschmoon399 3 жыл бұрын

"Throwing sparks on target" was a new one! Thank you very much!

@chrisdarr3774 6 жыл бұрын

I learned a ton in mere minutes. Thank you.

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for tuning in Chris! I am glad you found the video to be useful. That is what it's all about right there! Thank you for your comment and take care.

@earthman4222 5 жыл бұрын

This is the best I have seen on youtube. I have one thing to add. Try using the slow scrape technique onto a dry leaf (or paper for practice ). Make a fold in the leaf (paper) and do your scraping. You can now tap the leaf to concentrate the scraping into the fold, and tap them precisely onto your tinder. Ignite with a fast stroke.

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

A good tip indeed! Thank you for your kind words and for sharing :)

@IntoTheWildernessBushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

This was awesome. Thank you!

@2manysigns 5 жыл бұрын

Great demo !

@sheepdogoverwatch8770 3 жыл бұрын

Always great information!

@PrepperPotpourri 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I like the "boot rest" method. Subbed.

@trevorcollins9297 5 жыл бұрын

great vid, thanks for sharing!!!!!

@shashisingh6227 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you. Learned much.

@kevinbowen8192 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid as always. Thanks for the technique showing throwing the spark over a distance. I have not seen that particular one before.

@ChristianPrepperGal 5 жыл бұрын

Great video with some really good techniques! Thank you!!

@MichaelR58 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, great information !

@scp8439 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@freddiejiang7883 2 жыл бұрын

thanks, so good!

@juliang3995 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@jacklesackle4304 3 жыл бұрын

awesome video thanks

@christopherhall406 3 жыл бұрын

Great video brother

@TheScrawnyLumberjack 6 жыл бұрын

I like you're techniques and explanations.

@keefercaid-loos5742 3 жыл бұрын

Good simple explanation. Subbed

@thomasr.jackson2940 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, with a ton of info. Learned a bunch. You are an excellent instructor. Thanks!

@donpfister4389 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Put that in my head.

@timsluss1335 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks it helps me a lot

@JohnDoe-ff2fc 5 жыл бұрын

awesome info. thanks

@thomasnugent3836 Жыл бұрын

Matt, Very good. Thank you very much

@MaralushaUSMC 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best explanations of different techniques I've seen....learned a lot...thanks for the demonstration!

@hanu6808 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@SliceyMcChop 11 ай бұрын

Well done sir, solid technique

@boonedog1457 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! A great demonstration!! I just subscribed! I like your style.

@cmcer1995 2 жыл бұрын

Nice techniques and adaptions that make more options to fire starting. Thanks.

@bodhi7945 Жыл бұрын

Excellent techniques. Well done.

@markoda2120 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! A thorough and concise explanation and demonstration of the methods. Thank you.

@HP-qj4gz 3 жыл бұрын

That video was superb. Really useful techniques to add to the toolbox! Thanks.

@woodlandsnorth 6 жыл бұрын

Nice technique - Thanks for sharing.

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and for tuning in!

@trevortaliana5944 Жыл бұрын

Very helpfull and informative video, thank you!

@philiptruitt 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Matt!

@blackhatbushcraft 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to tune in Philip!

@diddybushcraftnoutdoors8072 6 жыл бұрын

These are some great tips for ferro rods. I like your style of teaching. Thanks for sharing.

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@cillaloves2fish688 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this detailed video!

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thank you for taking the time to tune in :)

@glennraycleanplate8487 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt for the great lesson.

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my friend!

@bowdiersackett6433 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very nice video and explanation..will be trying this for real at the Basic class

@miguelpimentel8539 3 жыл бұрын

Good techniques thanks for sharing

@djtblizzle 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!!! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for tuning in!

@MasterK9Trainer 6 жыл бұрын

Seems simple enough, but I see people on these "survival shows" struggle with ferrocerium rods and magnesium bars, so it's nice to see these techniques and how to use these tools more fully explained. Also good to know that the bigger size is worth buying.

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for tuning in and I am glad that you got something for the video. I appreciate your interest and comment very much. Take care!

@natureswildplayground 3 жыл бұрын

Love how you explain things great video

@blackhatbushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I am glad you enjoyed this. Take care.

@maplehouseknives 6 жыл бұрын

Some good points here, well presented, good job! Subbed!

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the sub! I appreciate your kind words and your interest!

@giangdoan91 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome! Thanks for making them, I subscribed.

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I truly appreciate your support and the sub! Stay tuned as there are many more to come! Take care.

@brushymountainbushcraft1031 6 жыл бұрын

Great job Matt!! God bless

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pastor Mike! I sincerely appreciate that my brother! God bless!

@scottwilson5840 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO ! ! !

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Scott!

@yu-gu-ru3774 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you.👍

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks for tuning in.

@threeleggedcatdogwithtwosa6469 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. I've watch countless videos on ferro rod technics but yours has definitely tought me some new awsome skills. Thanks so much for sharing the knowledge!!!

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@SurvivorMetalMan 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Matt! Very well demonstrated, very well presented, I can see that you make a great teacher when running bushcraft classes. Always learning something from your videos brother!

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Torren! I really appreciate your kind words brother. That means so much my friend. Thanks for taking the time to tune in and I am glad you got something from it.

@jackthemuss2493 6 жыл бұрын

Nicely done mate. Great tips all round. I appreciate the time and effort you put into this instructional video.

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that Jack! Thank you for taking the time to watch and share those kind words my friend.

@zembalu 5 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up from me, too: The best video, I've seen so far, and there have been a lot! Stabilizing the scraper with the tip of your boot - thumb up! "Shooting" sparks with only the tip of the rod - thumb up! And so on... Thank you!

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!

@lynyrdskynyrd9720 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the honesty!! I often thought that a ferro rod would do as a magnesium, if it was done properly. Grinding the ferro rod into shavings, makes it so you don't have to carry one more thing into the bush. But now...MAYBE I'll get the 6" ferro...MAYBE..

@joeurbina2267 6 жыл бұрын

Magnificent! Magnificent! Excellent learning experience. Awwwesome all the way.

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words Joe! I am glad this was helpful for you and I appreciate you taking the time to tune in!

@NikosKatsikanis 2 жыл бұрын

nice one thanks, better than my latest fire vid

@blackhatbushcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for tuning in! I appreciate your kind words.

@davidcarothers3311 2 жыл бұрын

Well Done, Brother, Thanks!!

@blackhatbushcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for tuning in David!

@dannyfain879 4 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Danny!

@robertdunn8541 4 жыл бұрын

Learning a lot, thanks for the tips and god bless

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert!

@blackoracle69 6 жыл бұрын

well done..your a good teacher....safe journeys

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Blackie! That means so much coming from you as I consider you to be a fantastic teacher for sure. Thank you for watching my friend.

@Stariana19 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent techniques, thank you.

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much April!

@joshbabb7470 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tricks.

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely my friend! Thanks for tuning in.

@oatiemoanie 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks.

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@thomasnugent7602 6 жыл бұрын

Very good ideas. Thank you very much

@blackhatbushcraft 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Thomas! I appreciate your interest and kind words.

@chrislnflorida5192 2 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍👍

@blackhatbushcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Chris!

@ChasenGunzOutdoors 6 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Keep up the great work. Good idea with the tape

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate you tuning in and I am glad you got something from the video. Take care.

@Beowulfsurvival 4 жыл бұрын

Great info, liked and subbed 👍🏻

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the sub!

@banjomarkintexas 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, liked the throw technique.... got a new sub !!! will be watchin more

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your interest and for the sub Mark! I appreciate it my friend! I will have a part 2 coming out before too long on some more ferro rod techniques to take it a little further. Take care sir!

@indianoutdoors1316 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative video and great techniques for starting fire with a ferro rod. Liked and subbed 😀👍

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and the sub! I truly appreciate it!

@resistireland694 4 жыл бұрын

Xclnt vid. God Bless u to Brother. Salute.....

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you and yours and thank you my friend!

@jenniferbauman4802 4 жыл бұрын

I seen it all now dand Dana or black hat or any hat good stuff.

@user12852 5 жыл бұрын

Very good video thank you!

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lanegardinier760 4 жыл бұрын

Really informative video!

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for tuning in and the kind words Lane! Take care.

@RollsRoyce1954 4 жыл бұрын

Great informative video sir. Thank you

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and for tuning in!

@NoOne-ul5fb 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, really well done and informative. In the past when finding really good tender was a problem, I have used chap stick from my kit for an accelerant. I just rub on the stick as I'm feathering. I would recommend using RED or Orange Gorilla tape and paracord unless your trying to hide. Much easier to find items you drop or just lay on the ground. Reflective orange is really great at night if you have a flash light. I'm going to practice throwing a spark a foot today, like you just did.Thanks

@rondurham9140 5 жыл бұрын

That is an awesome video.Thanks for sharing your skills Mat. The way you break this down reinforced the need for well prepped combustibles. I appreciate your personal guidance this past weekend at Frozen Foot 2019. I'm doing it brother... Thanks. RLTW

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

I hope you are doing well Ron! Hope to see you again sometime soon!

@toddgibson9861 6 жыл бұрын

well done...!!

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Todd! I appreciate your kind words my friend.

@joohop 4 жыл бұрын

Blessings From Birmingham England UK You've Got A New Subscriber

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the sub and welcome to the channel! Blessings to you in England as well! You have a beautiful country indeed!

@joohop 4 жыл бұрын

@@blackhatbushcraft Cheers Buddy Have A Superb Day Bless Up Earthling

@johnburgin7478 2 жыл бұрын

Going to have to go see an optometrist, seeing blue not black . Never seen a glob thrown before . I see Europeans do the flickering method quite a bit . Thanks for the tips. Have a blessed evening

@AllWeatherFirestarters Ай бұрын

Great Video and Channel! Any chance on maybe doing a product review of our Firestarter?

@susanp.collins7834 5 ай бұрын

Matt, can you use the inside of the bottle opener on your SAK as a ferro rod striker? Not the can opener which doesn't have enough space but the bottle opener. It has a nice curve to it which should contact a larger area of the rod. I don't have a ferro rod. Can you experiment and let us know?

@sachinkumawat2567 4 жыл бұрын

I have same fire Flint that Green one, but it takes more than 5 minutes for me to burn tinder. , your are doing in one strike.. Your are perfect. 👍❤😀

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that my friend. It doesn't always happen in one strike :) Sometimes it can be a little more challenging depending on the tinder material. Thank you for your kind words and for tuning in!

@leemcgann6470 4 жыл бұрын

Will the dust that comes off the corroding ferro rod infighting if you collect it & strike sparks on it?

@Nature_Wild_And_Free 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! New subscriber..

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the sub and your kind words!

@marcdeckard7064 Жыл бұрын

The pull technique is best.

@larry74403 6 жыл бұрын

Dang Dude. I have seen you do videos on things that so many others have covered, and yet you put an original spin on the subject and give so much more information. You are truly and outdoor and bushcraft educator.

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the Larry! I truly appreciate those kind words my friend!

@johnlord8337 6 жыл бұрын

Best option is to incorporate a spring-loaded ferro rod and striker unit, like a cigarette lighter, installed into the butt end of your knife handle. This is an always dry, always safe, (never drop and lose!) unit. And in a one-handed firestarting emergency you can hold a bird's nest and strike knife butt in one hand, run the striker along your pant leg, or boot sole (or side of sole) or a wood surface and shoot out a massive ton of sparks for getting a flame and fire.

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

I can't say I have ever seen a unit like that. Very interesting! I would love to see one in action for sure. Thank you for watching and commenting John!

@warrior.8745 4 жыл бұрын

The flick method will only work with a softer composite. Correct me if I am wrong. Same with shaving the material off of the rod itself

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

You are not wrong. The softer rods will definitely perform better in this way. It isn't impossible with the firmer, just much more difficult.

@davidsawmandave8731 4 жыл бұрын

I have the bayite rod , large one , is that a good rod

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

The Bayite is one of the best ones I have found, especially for the price.

@leavenotrace8890 6 жыл бұрын

Cool Vid Brother!!! I should start calling you Macgyver LOL

@blackhatbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much brother!! I might not be that level yet:) I truly appreciate your kind words my brother!

@GABBERFER 5 жыл бұрын

Hello. I observe that when scratching the ferrocerio, I get sparks until after a few scratches begin to form signs, a few transverse spokes or steps in the ferrocerio bar, the surface becomes irregular ("wrinkles"), with which the bar when losing its smooth surface does not allow to obtain good sparks. I have used knife loins and conventional scrapers. But they are formed in one way or another. I think that is not normal ... What is the reason for the formation of these transversal steps and how can they be prevented from forming? Could you make a video about the proper handling of the ferrocerio? (It seems simple but certainly requires certain tips that are acquired with practice

@leemcgann6470 4 жыл бұрын

How do I keep my Ferro rod from corroding? I live in SC... always humid & often my ferro rod gets exposed to sweat... it’s on my belt all the time.