Fire Tricks Ferro Rod and Quartz

[@polemicvs]

Nice Dave! I made a glass arrow head from a beer bottle, and used it to strike a ferro rod, and man did it shower the sparks! Up til that time I never realized you could use various materials to strike a ferro rod. Thanks for posting Brother!

[@OregonCoastAgates]

Had this exact question, great video, thank you for being awesome!

[@RoZZ92]

Thanks again Dave! I hope you live long and teach as long as you can.

[@JohnFleshman]

put me on the list of people who didn't know this. Very cool info Dave! thanks.

[@beebob51]

Tried a piece of chert I found in my driveway...worked like a charm. Chert and quartz are similar in hardness from what I can gather. All the useless pieces of freeze-fractured chert we have in my area just got useful :)

[@23Belligerent]

Thats awesome, didnt know you could strike a ferro rod like that. I used to do outdoor electrical work, spent a lot of time with a shovel. One day I found a whole massive sheet of quarts when I was diggin, Grabbed a 5 gallon bucket and filled it, huge chunks of it. Thought it was cool to find so I kept some of it.

[@Memphistiger02]

I got one of yours in the mail today along with several other things. Thanks man. im getting ready for a trek in Land between the Lakes.

[@TheBikerBarn]

Dave.. I'm A Veteran Circus Clown with a love for the outdoors... Many clown props shoot sparks.. for instance i got this spark ring that works off of flint.. you load a Zippo flint in it and wind up the key and press the button on the ring and a 2 foot spark explosion shoots out of it.. it's meant to make me look like i'm getting shocked by a microphone but makes a mean fire-starter as well as a great conversation piece once the fire is done... thought i would share. Good day, bud

[@SagebrushLongshots]

Dave, thanks again for sharing your experience.

[@Pauljs82]

Dave I just want to say thanks I doubt there is anyone in the bushcraft/survival/wilderness self-reliance field that works as hard or contributes as much for free to the public.

[@QuiChiYang2]

Thanks for another informative video. I did not know this one, I appreciate all you video's Dave, you are the best!

[@NorthSurvival]

I tried a sandpaper on the ferro rod once and it worked great.

[@Portif0y]

Good job as always, Dave. Enjoy your vids. Thanks for turning me on to BadHorse too!

[@huyked]

The ferro rods are awesome. I've never had one. Probably should get one and put it in the car.

[@JimmieGuy1]

Good tip. I always thought it had to be a metal object to strike that rod. I've always used old saw blades. One under the ranger band on my sheath of my knife and a few others that o have made smaller through out my kit one in pretty much each pocket in my kit. Even one in my canteen cover.

[@earthpod]

Dave works hard, it shows.He needs a chance at a new tv deal!

[@Pabloosiro]

Great tip Dave! Greetins from Brazil.

[@1911Fan85]

Another great teaching!! Thanks Dave!!

[@mma4l]

another tool for the tool box thank you Dave

[@themoodyjennifer]

Learned something new today thanks Dave

[@wallaceknifeworkshomestead]

Learn something every day! now to find some quartz! not easy around here.

[@cre8tivesolutions]

Dave; very cool, never would have thunk it!

[@PatriotPrepper]

Excellent vid and tip. You guys rock. KEEP ON PREPPING

[@Paul_Whaley]

Sweet tip, I'll have to try it out. Stay strong.

[@bushmasterm17]

nice tip i learn something new every day this one should of been obvious anything hard will strike a spark thanks bro

[@nowayduude]

A more interesting and dire method is knowing how to use quartz to create a spark and fire from your carbon knife :)

[@afanofPanterA]

Indeed i do now.Thanks Dave.

[@fishingbear64]

good info brother, but will differ with one point, yes most ferro rods are alike, but the misch metal rods are much much better than the standard ferro rod. Im sure you have tried them, if not give em a try, i install one on every one of my survival knives with nylon belt webbing and cap screws, looks factory, and holds rod in place. Love the molten metal is shoots off instead of just sparks. life span is shorter than ferro, but results are worth it. especially if its wet conditions. RLTW

[@johnmonk66]

Great tip, although I always have a tiny knock knife as backup, you never know...

[@bizzarrogeorge]

Thanks, Dave!

[@Terry_Baker]

Great video as usual .

[@Birchpointoutdoors]

i love the new entrance video dave!

[@EatCarbs]

A good reason to carry more than one knife >_o Great tip Dave.. I wonder if a car or house key would work. Thanks for the video

[@The_Osprey]

Awesome. You just saved somebody minutes/days/hours finding that out on their own possibly in a hostile environment.

[@reddrick69]

Love your videos man! Keep them coming.

[@mesa401]

I saw a guy use lint collected from the clothes dryer as fire starting material. It seemed to work well.

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

We will be waiting.

[@unholymethod]

Love your vids, man. Keep 'em coming...

[@Foxr6]

Great tip! Thanks for the post!

[@Electronicpoacher1]

yet another great tip.keep them vids going my friend

[@Kane856]

I always thought you had to use steel! Nice one :)

[@arheru]

Everything harder than ferrocerium can be used to get sparks. I've tried (among other things) glass and granite, and the piece of granite I used wasn't even that sharp. It helps, of course, but it's not necessary.

[@137smc]

I actually never knew this great information

[@jovotron]

You rock man .

[@bigdaddylec]

simplicity of solution.

[@jonahwalker7717]

Moral of the story, no one ever has to be without a source of fire.

[@LNLconst13]

I always thought it had to be a piece of carbon steel to get a spark off of one too. This is a great trick to know. I always cringe at the idea of having to use one of my microtechs or Emerson's to strike a spark.

[@JaxTacPJ]

cool video that had never even crossed my mind

[@yourmajesty07]

I walk creeks constantly and quartz is my least likely find, but good tip

[@CarlosPortoPhotography]

Great tip.

[@curraheetnwoodlands3000]

Thanks Dave. Did you make that bopper? I soldered I brass cabinet knob to a piece of 1/2" copper and it works pretty good. Thanks again for the tip and the video. CURRAHEE!

[@backwoodstrails]

On a sad note, I find lots of broken glass in the back country. The only positive is the broken glass works with a ferro rod as well.

[@martyransford7043]

Hi Dave: How about flint, glass or other sharp, non steel materials. Will they strike a ferro rod?

[@Shannon_Lacey]

Dave, I have a question. I've seen other videos from other people where their ferro rods have corroded over time. Would it be good to put some fixing wax or tallow on a ferro rod to prevent corrosion? And would that effect a ferro rod and cause it not to spark?

[@ChildRebelSold1er]

Dave reminds me of Tommy Lee Jones from The Hunted. BAMF!

[@mysss29]

That's awesome!

[@DoubleTapTheRockies]

Awesome video. I didn't see that bopper on your website, where did you get it?

[@BornRandy62]

yet another great example that you dont absolutely need to laydown big bucks to get great results. too many substitutions to count for replacing expensive gear.

[@Shannon_Lacey]

Very good tip, thanks!

[@Generic_Username_0331]

Would a magnesium rod be as effective as mini inferno at catching a spark? It seems it would last longer in an emergency because you could scrape off what you need instead of using all of it like the inferno.

[@gman77gas]

Use ones metal- "steel" belt buckle as a striker. Steel is iron and carbon. No carbon you just have iron.

[@ArlenStark]

had no idea you could do that nice :)

[@predcaller]

Good tip.

[@motombocolombo]

what about rodent teeth (from a dead rat e.g.) or other animals' teeth? are they hard and sharp enough to strike sparks off of the rod as well?

[@yankey4]

love it brother I did not know this thanks!!

[@MustObeyTheRules]

So this method would work on the back of a knife ? Or any steel ?

[@stanf9898]

In a situation where you lost your knife, I assume you would not have a micro inferno handy. What tinder would you prefer in these less that ideal conditions that you could collect from your environment?

[@eBikercoyote]

wow Im the first to post a comment!! thanks Dave love your vids.. One day we must meet up and do some fishing Randy in Ohio

[@Doodeloodeloo]

If you can bring a ferro stick and mini inferno, can't you just bring a quality lighter? Takes the same amount of space, and will produce a fire very reliably. I know ferrosticks can be used many times, but how many times do you need to make a fire in a survival situation? 100 times? you can do that with a quality lighter. Just a question, I'm not second guessing the great skills involved in preparation and improvisation. Respectfully, Boris

[@waxonwaxoff13]

All the way.

[@MrKevtmiller]

Any chance you could wear a pair of safety glasses when you are breaking rock or flint? I wince everytime I watch you do this.

[@CazierJA]

Whats the name of the band that plays you intro song, i love it?

[@drumgodtim]

That bopper is multi use 4 sure. How many times have u whacked your thumb with a bopper? I can see myself flaking a few hits!

[@BigHickory357]

Thanks for the tip

[@Gillty555]

nice, i didnt know that.

[@scout1267]

thats really interesting, but if you look into the ferro. then i should have discovered this earlier and not from this video, because as apposed to steel, ferro. scopes off and the ferro burns via friction from the scraping so now i feel pretty stupid

[@cheeselyman]

on facebook didn't you say that you were doing a discovery show with myke hawke? if not i must be going crazy?

[@redfireman37]

what would happen if you set the ferro rod on fire with a lighter??????????

[@Handsofnephilim]

What's a popper or bopper for

[@afanofPanterA]

From everything i've heard,i thought ferro rods could only be struck with carbon steel.

[@maisetas]

what is the song in the begining ?

[@netfischer]

why dont you people go out and try for yourself what works and what doesnt! :D

[@SIOSpawn]

This is going to seem out of no where, but are you a Freemason?

[@windflags]

I wasted by money on a knife! lol

[@jackeasta]

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