BlueHawk Carbide Tool Sharpener Ferro Rod Striker. Is it better than the Corona?

[@kbbjedi]

I recently went to Lowes looking for the corona as i have seen them there before. They didnt have it anymore but had the blue hawk instead. Decided to get one and i am very impressed with it. Throws sparks like crazy and yes cheaper.

[@basanistes359]

What department are they in? I couldn't find them?

[@jerrymartinez5162]

I use it to sharpen my knifes , it's the best.

[@earlwheeler7168]

+smackwagon, you are 100% correct. pull back on the rod while holding the striker stationary and much more control and ease of operation. good vid.

[@blackhawkbushcraft]

Wow! Solid striker for firesteel. This is great! Thanks for the demonstration.

[@TheECOChannel]

Good find brother! Lowes almost always has something equivalent for a better price.

[@Lellobeetle]

Must have item. Thanks, my friend. Greetings from Pittsburgh. Laura

[@smackwagon70]

Good vid, try pulling the ferro rod away from the tinder against the striker instead of striking toward it... prevents the tinder from being blown away or out.

[@centralwashingtonmodernbus9456]

That tool is a carbide lathe part off tool with a plastic tool dip handle.

[@buddycarroll9641]

Thanks Joe. Great vid. Going to lowes right now.

[@quercus4730]

Good video, Thank you. Have you thought about buying a carbide saw for around six dollars at walmarts and cutting out 15 or 20 strikers?

[@YoungSurvivalists]

to be completely honest i think the blue hawk through even more sparks than the corona

[@garymeroff3297]

A big help. I will go to Lowe's tomorrow. Thanks : o )

[@davidstorm4911]

Excellent tip. Thanks mate. Cheers

[@stoots74]

I got the blue hawk yesterday. Tried it o. A few ferro rods and it worked great....for a while, then it basically stopped throwing sparks. I cleaned it, tried it again and it would barely throw any sparks. Left it alone, got up this morning and tried it again..on my Bear Grylls ferro rod it worked great for about 10 or 12 strikes then it just stopped working again. Any ideas why?

[@PrioritySurvival]

It might not have a 90 degree edge anymore.

[@stoots74]

I hate to think the edge would have got ground down from just using it on ferro rods

[@PrioritySurvival]

It has happened to other ferro strikers of mine.

[@schlaznger8049]

I saw your video and decided to try one of the carbide part off tools which is basically what you are using. I came to the conclusion that the pieces it shaves off of a ferrel rod are to big to burn and it wastes material on the rod. Did you see the same results after multiple tries?

[@ModernSurvivalSense]

The carbide edge allows you to dig into the rod easier. The benefit of these sharpeners is to be able to create a spark with far less effort than a traditional striker. It can take off more material, but I never experienced pieces too large to burn. This is primarily due to not applying the amount of pressure against the rod necessary to create that issue. More sparks from 1 rod using different strikers will always be from scraping more material off the rod. If I ever experienced a situation where the material I was scraping didn't burn, I would back off on the amount of pressure I was using. Again, the benefit of these carbide sharpeners is to be able to create a spark with less effort, which would be of help in situations where manipulation of hands/fingers may be hindered(extreme cold, for example).

[@schlaznger8049]

You make a very good point, maybe I am pushing it too hard for carbide vs a normal scraper. I guess what i invisioned was a massive spark that would burn for awhile once I used the carbide tool. I used a 6'x1/2" ferrel rod and did alot of damge to it testing but was not happy. I think I screwed up and thank you for the advise.

[@I..cast..fireball]

where do they have these in the lows store?

[@FargoNDRoland]

thank you

[@grunkybouy]

can't find them at lowes where I am and there is nothing on the website

[@CB-zx3jn]

Has anyone seen one of these for sale, anywhere? Based on my searches, they apparently don't make this item (under the Blue Hawk name) anymore... Appreciate any info in advance!

[@SwissNoobWatches]

Corona..Blue hawk and Speedy sharpener the Same..Corona is only $9 in lowes and Amazon

[@yolmak1793]

can I buy these directly from China somewhere?

[@chiefkirk]

The Blue Hawk is no longer available. The Corona is still available and also the Sharpens Best. Also the Speedy Sharp.

[@TheTManShow]

Good idea... not in the business tho to spend money on something that I can just use a knife for or anything around the house..... just sayin

[@stevemccallum6429]

You can’t affect the real deal speedy sharp

[@albertbcn3732]

Where can I buy that mega ferro rod? Thanks!

[@ndrthrdr1]

www.ebay.com/itm/Survive-1-6-Drilled-Ferro-Rod-Ferrocerium-Flint-Fire-Starter-w-Lanyard-Hole-/131181975663?var=&hash=item1e8b0e186f:m:mcpmnQalBKDBze8g1Muee_Q

[@bettytant9869]

Were can I get the one that can go on a keychain

[@ndrthrdr1]

I ground the handle down ro two and a half inches total length and drilled a hole. It's always on my keychain.

[@grahamthomas6283]

HELP can anyone tell me if I can buy this item in ENGLAND if yes put comments below many thanks in advance GT information and update thanks for your time 🐞🐦👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@hillerdevildog1073]

So it's a speedy sharp????...but from a major Corp...🙉

[@Freeman1776]

thank you so much for wasting 5 and half minutes of my time!

[@ModernSurvivalSense]

You are so welcome!

[@earlwheeler7168]

+smackwagon, you are 100% correct. pull back on the rod while holding the striker stationary and much more control and ease of operation. good vid.

[@earlwheeler7168]

+smackwagon, you are 100% correct. pull back on the rod while holding the striker stationary and much more control and ease of operation. good vid.