Proper Ferro Rod use and discussion

[@nixxin_prime]

Now that is how these videos should be made. Short, accurate and to the point.

[@-Honeybee]

Thank you for disseminating knowledge to us so often. We appreciate you!

[@newageselfreliance]

This is not as easy as it looks. Knowledge is power but Practice is Key.

[@paulmood308]

Truth

[@subhajitpal5863]

Well said bro

[@greekveteran2715]

I missed these kind of videos. It took me back a decade!

[@AbandonedUrbexCanada]

Great video! best I’ve seen on this

[@johnny07652]

wow man this is probably the best ferro rod video I've ever seen! Thank you!

[@papercup2517]

Thanks very much for this clear demonstration. (I just read several explanations of the process and was still confused. Your video has finally made it all make sense!) Thanks again!

[@hooahextreme]

My first ferro rod came with my Gerber knife. It is really cool that Gerber made a sharp area on the back of the knife specifically for use with the ferro rod.

[@uncletomscabin2073]

Same here, got given a BG ultimate knife. Not sure why everyone seems to hate those knives , the orange is bit bright but you grow to appreciate that it's easy to see when you put it down.

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

YOU, Sir! Are THE first KZbinr that has actually demostrated the INTENDED method for using a ferro rod. It's as if you and I are the only people in the world who know this and it's just so obvious! 😄 It's amazing how many people use ferro rods backwards! Well done!

[@lopezalehandro1666]

Beautiful tutorial, couldn't be simpler. God Bless You.

[@pehenry]

Wow. No into. No BS. Straight to it. Well done.

[@flyoverstate6893]

Prayers still for you and family's ongoing fire recovery. God bless you all.

[@SeanSeesAdventure]

Good video. I tried practicing with a cheap little pocket Ferro Rod and I had trouble. Now I understand how the size affects the outcome. I need to invest in a good quality one (and continue practicing). Thanks.

[@HELKEY762]

Always been a fan and happy to that through a random search, your the first one to come up

[@ChristophScuba]

Thanks for sharing, I can finally use a ferro rod correctly. Just started my first campfire using your method.

[@kennysherrill6542]

I just bought my first Ferro Rod, thanks for the info, SEMPER FI

[@aidan8342]

Very glad I came across your channel again. It's been years and I'm glad you're still at it

[@ilijabosnjak76]

I got nothing to say,nice Video,short and concise.Thank you Sir,,,some guys and girls talk for hours and accomplish nothing..Show THEM how to use magnesium brick(Coleman or USA army),,,it’s tricky but it’s fun…

[@gbluzy335]

I went through your Basic course several years ago, it was tough but the best time I’ve had in a long time, you and the team were awesome and this is exactly what you showed us, thanks for all you do!

[@MeMaTiok]

How long or how many time we can use this fire starter.?

[@Anythingelse83]

Question : are all ferro rods created equal? Bought one off Amazon and while I'm new to this and it makes fires - I'm getting nowhere near the amount of sparks I'm seeing from youtube videos. Surely most of this is my lack of good technique but could the quality of the rod be partly to blame? 1/2" x 5" rod.

[@keithbrookshire]

I keep watching for the continuous variety in subject matter. Great tutorial!

[@2000Castellet]

thank you man this helped me out alot😊

[@FranklynEU]

So glad you're doing this channel. Honestly dual survival was absolute shit as soon as you left the show. Very grateful that youre still doing your thing and educating the masses, I salute you sir.

[@jeffbarnes509]

Just had 3 ferro rods delivered from the survival shop. Can't wait to try them out!! Love the videos!!

[@ethanstang9941]

Very good overview and instructions Sir.

[@rietzhu]

Thank you, that was a very knowledgeable, instructive video, and quite a treat! 👌

[@bruceclark5627]

Thank you for all you do,for all of us that want to do.

[@flyoverstate6893]

Always learning from your wealth of knowledge. You break things down with great, easier to understand explanations. Thank you.

[@daonlyrainsolo]

Thanks Dave. Good video.

[@BillyBOB-sm3rl]

Thanks for thr best ways to use the rod.

[@MrGordonSims]

Incredibly helpful. Just got a ferro rod, knife and tinder in an emergency kit, and wanted to understand how to use it. Will practice.

[@TeddyBoy7796]

Great video, learnt a lot there, cheers mate from James, England.

[@chapstickit]

Question about technique: Should you aim to draw the full length of the rod when creating sparks to avoid developing a "canoe" where the middle of the ferro rod is more worn down than the tip? Or does it really not matter?

[@angelaabril4612]

Thank you! I learned something useful today and going to have my teenager watch it.

[@jeremyallen9615]

Very Very good. Thank you. I thought I had to shave the f rod on to a birds nest or tinder. I now know the rod is the actual lighting part. Thank you sir u may have possibly saved my life in the future. Nice video clear instructions I wouldn't ask for more.

[@charlesmckinney]

Hey Dave what brand of Rod did you use to make this video? I've been at this long enough to know that all Ferro rods are not created equally and the one you used to make this visit seems to be a very good one

[@johnnymwillis7133]

Love the video. I'm just a little curious though. You mentioned differences between hard and soft rods. How does a person know beforehand?

[@mortenw.3575]

Thanks, Dave. Love revisiting first principles. Always makes me think.

[@Les-Wolf]

Thank you for this. I'm new to this stuff and I'm trying to learn how to start a fire.

[@Deepdiver2703]

Thank you for this!

[@jsoutdoorz7390]

Great lesson Dave

[@jt2475]

Thank you! Please continue to feed us knowledge so the good can survive and protect our loved ones and defend the wicked

[@jt2475]

*defeat

[@jaybarry7486]

Thank you Dave

[@adamhinds8352]

Epic knowledge as always thank you for the information !

[@realexony]

Loved this, all I wanted to know and even more, subbed.

[@BlueJazzBoyNZ]

Didn't know now I Do. a super flint and steel. Will put it into the pack for next time hiking

[@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976]

though, this was not flint and steel, it was a ferro rod and knife.

[@silverback5764]

Can’t beat those basics thanks dave

[@psimms988]

Thank you for the info sir. Much love

[@Soxruleyanksdrool]

Great info. BTW, it looks like you are wearing Muck brand boots. Best winter boots at any price.

[@lesstraveledpath]

Having the edge of the spine be a sharp edge is more important than the actual angle. And rounding over of the edge of the spine will dramatically decrease the effectiveness. I actually file the back of my knives to make the "leading edge" when scraping a slightly acute angle (87deg ish). I find that it is sharper, better for scraping hardwoods, and better on a ferro rod. This does give the knife a "handedness preference" when scraping. This is the same basic angle I use when sharpening a cabinet scraper.

[@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976]

don't know why one would want to "scrape" hardwoods anyway.

[@lesstraveledpath]

@@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976 To create "fuzz" tinder if hardwood is what you have. To smooth improvised tool handles or while crafting.

[@paulmood308]

Dave, thanks for the continued knowledge.

[@grannyanniesfarm4972]

Thank you for this great explanation!

[@lornanormand6963]

Hi please would you tell which ferrocerium rod you are using in this demonstration? Thanks

[@survivalltsurvivallt6157]

Cool ideal thank you for sharing

[@chickenslapper4058]

You are my idol Sir, have been since I seen you on tv. God bless and have a great day

[@leighrate]

Having a pre-made flame extender like cotton wool & petroleum jelly (CWAPJ) can make life enormously easier. Fat wood is great, but I personally have found that a small dab of CWAPJ to catch the spark rather helpful. And no, that's not a reflection of my skill level, it's more an appreciation of the material limitations.

[@kejadventures241]

Not to mention fat would makes all of your stuff very sticky. these videos don't do enough Justice explaining how messy fat pine is. Especially if I got to eat later, fatwood is a big No-No with a knife.

[@imperialstew6032]

Can this kind of material rust?/should it always be stored in a dry place?

[@GUNSLINGEROUTDOORS]

Tips many over look.. good vid 🇺🇲🤠

[@The45Ranch]

Thank you for the information!

[@Paddys_Bad_Decision]

Love your videos, and really loving these new ones you've been putting out. I know you're super busy, but you keep killing it. Keep it up, and can't wait for the next one.

[@lyricrichards6547]

When I got my first ferro rod I just used the blade of my pocket knife to do it it works well I just stopped doing it because it seemed to eat up the rod pretty quick

[@richp5321]

Thats a great looking knife. I had to buy one. Just came in, its awesome.

[@KnowAviation]

Helpful, straight to the point

[@RideAlongside]

I’ve also heard of a technique to put the sharp edge of the blade down on the surface with the tinder, then take the ferro rod with index finger and pull across the top 90 degree spine. What are your thoughts on that Dave?

[@DavidCanterbury]

It works fairly well

[@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976]

I always say, if it's safe, and it works for you, then do that, or " there are more than one ways to skin a cat"

[@RideAlongside]

@@DavidCanterbury thanks Dave! God bless you sir. -Nick 😃👍

[@kevinh8736]

Excellent explanation 👌

[@EMTRailfan]

Have you used the square rods? I haven’t, but they seem to make it rain fire with the flat surface area.

[@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976]

Dave what can people do to avoid the bumps that tend to start, in the ferro rod?

[@DavidCanterbury]

Thats comes from uneven pressure during the strike on the rod itself with your striker'

[@michaelhendricks9229]

My rods end up getting a washboard appearance. Am I doing something wrong? Or do I have poor rods?

[@dougspizman6751]

I get that on my cheaper harder ferros

[@vyacheslavioffe5132]

Hi Dave !! So what brand of ferro rod did you used in this video ? Thanks !

[@Basschaplain]

When you first buy it do you need to get that black off?

[@m005kennedy]

If you have some physical limitations anchoring the ferro Rod can be a lot easier to do to start a fire.

[@edwardota1991]

Good video, I learned a lot and appreciate the time you took to make this. Blessing 🙌

[@rogerwest3598]

How long wil it last,? How many times van you use it? Im new to this.

[@MikePeters-t7m]

I haven't had good luck with the magnesium shavings. Bought off eBay from 3 different sellers. I have really good luck with almost any ferro rod as long as i use HSS or cobalt lathe tools. The newer USPS ground select shipping method really is poor. I've had 1/5 my Christmas presents shipped using that method just disappear.

[@moriel-bareli]

Hey, why does my fera rod become full of “skid marks” and grooves when I do this a few times with l the spine of my knife?

[@robertstanderford8438]

Great video, thanks.

[@Jermaine-NC]

Can you provide a link to buy the ferro rod used in this video?

[@mikehound8315]

Great video and thank you. Are there other techniques that could work for someone with limited strength and co-ordination? I’m think of teaching kids or possibly a person who is suffering from hypothermia and is soaked to the bone?

[@M_Ladd]

Great job! Thank you very much!

[@MarkusWITH_a_k]

How did you get the spine so sharp

[@nickcook8523]

Mora Kansbol, great bushcraft knife

[@catherinehefford6272]

I cant get my rod to throw sparks. I would luv to know what rod/brand you are using

[@Kurtdog63]

Man that thing throws out some fireballs! Stainless knife won't work with flint my understanding?

[@maxpinson5002]

Won't work with real flint rock, like you would find in the wild and use to knap arrowheads and cutting tools and such. When you use it for making a spark, the hard rock is shaving bits of the steel from the knife blade that combust. The opposite is true with a ferro rod. The sharp edge of the striking surface is shaving away bits of combustible metal from the ferro rod to make fire

[@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976]

no, cause he's not using flint, he's using a ferro rod, to different things. Though yes a stainless steel knife will work on a ferro rod.

[@spartanj2957]

What source did you get that softer rod

[@sarahruss5556]

Thank you! So helpful !! I was not doing it right at all 😂.

[@juliusgonzo7527]

Nice info Dave. Thank you.

[@xderiwx]

Hey Dave, or anyone who might know, is this the HD6 ferro rod that’s sold on the SRO site? Thanks!

[@Steve_G88]

which ferro rod is that?

[@CreachterZ]

Are you left handed, or do you really hold the knife in your non-dominant hand?

[@Gunny-nq1pb]

Good stuff.

[@wemcal]

Great video and information

[@erosionhead420]

Quick and to the point.

[@tracisundari1950]

Yhanks i just got one like this

[@The-Homecook-0000]

Who makes that ferro rid .

[@tubesockets120v]

Well done Dave!

[@mackgmoney1515]

Anyone know where to buy the large softer ferro rods?

[@BillyBOB-sm3rl]

Quarts or flint?

[@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976]

nither, it's called a ferro rod.

[@MrSmithOriginal]

Nice video Dave!

[@abelnunez-guerrero3832]

Your videos are always impressive 💯🔥