überleben | Hexå Ferro Rod Fire Starter Survival Tool – Up to 20,000 Strikes, 1/2" Thick Hexagon Fire Steel with Multi-Tool Striker & Lanyard – Waterproof Camping Essentials

I was taught that you should carry at least 3 different ways to make fire and 3 different tinders with you when out in the wild. Thats what I do. This works for one of the ways. Its good to have in a Bug Out bag or emergency kit because it is not effected by moisture like matches or lighters are. I sprays a respectable amount of hot sparks when struck and can light a fire with basic tinder, very quickly. Its built tough.

I bought this ferro rod because the hex shape fits into a carpenters crayon holder. It is a perfect fit. Most of it fits all the way in providing protection for packing. I loosen the holder then slide out the rod for use. The two make a great system. With such a rekiable and firm grip, getting a shower of sparks is easy.

Yes, you can purchase a ferro rod at virtually any sporting goods store for a fraction of the price. Common are the magnesium blocks with a small ferro rod glued in on one side with what looks like a small chunk of spent hacksaw blade spray painted black and attached by one or those little strings of metal beads that never stopped anyone from stealing a pen from a bank teller window, ever. On such cheapies the ferro rod can fall out of the magnesium block which is not good when you really need to spark a warming fire. Enter the Uberleben (English translation “to survive”) Hexa. This one is different. This one is special. This one just feels “right” in an unquantifiable sort of way. One look and you just know it’s a good design. The hexagonal shape makes it easier to spark a fire and lets face it: the time you absolutely NEED a fire could well be the time you’re compromised mentally and/or physically in some way. Early into hypothermia we humans get uncoordinated and less cognitive. You can’t think the way you normally do and you’re shaking and maybe frustrated and all sorts of things and the fire you need to get through the night might not be so easy to make. Which is why I like the flat sides. You can slide the spine of any decent knife fixed blade knife down the flat side and get a shower or sparks, and the more sparks the better. (And on a related aside: the SOG Pillar is an awesome all around fixed blade for just under 200 bones. It’s made in the USA of good S35VN steel but more importantly it has a large, squared sharpening choil that can put a good scrape on a ferro rod while keeping the edge pointed at the tinder and away from you.) This ferro rod has a metal tool tied to it with a leather strap that could easily be replaced with paracord or what have you, and that little chunk of metal is good for shaving tinder from sticks and likely even for striking the rod though it’s not as heavy as a good camp knife. The Uberleben Hexa appears to be a good piece of essential kit. One I’m sure will get it’s share of use over time. About the only real problem you could ever have with it would be to lose it. You could go cheaper. You could go more expensive. But this one is about right. Maybe if you’re a hardcore hiker who measures your gear by fractions of an ounce this one wouldn’t pencil out. For the rest of us it’s worth making a little bit of room in the backpack to accommodate. You’ll want to carry more than one source or fire, and this would be a good one to include in the gear. And DO go for the 6” model because again: the time you really need to spark up a fire could well be the time when you’re not firing on all eight due to the situation at hand and the more sparks you can get for your efforts, the better. As for myself, I am already considering buying another. Maybe even a few more for gifts.

Wow works great and the size makes it perfect for my pack

This rod is great, IF you use a good striker and not the one that it comes with. Fact is that no ferro rod will ever perform as well as it should unless you use a good quality striker (hard steel with sharp 90 degree edges). So, maybe the striker that came with this rod just did not meet spec and slipped past QC, but it is thin so not easy to get a good grip if you have bigger hands. But that's far from the worst problem, which is on the entire striker there is literally just a very small area sharp enough to make sparks. And that is a very narrow sliver, like a lip, that runs about 1" along one edge of the striker. And it is very sharp so if you use too much pressure it digs into the rod instead of smoothly scraping it. So what ends up happening is you do get a lot of sparks, but those sparks tend to 'hover' on the rod and don't really throw forward where they need to go. Comparably, using a tool steel striker that has crisp 90 degree edges and a solid grip this hex rod throws lots of very hot sparks, and for quite a distance. Again, the rod itself is excellent! So, to sum this is a great rod... but a terrible striker! And while good tool steel or tungsten strikers are easy to find and not expensive for what this rod cost, a decent striker really should have been included. That is the reason for only 4 stars.

I've used quite a few fero rods before. But this one is amazing. I am so glad I went with this. Feels great in the hand, shoots massive sparks very quickly. I can light tinder from standing up using this. Amazing product. The price is definitely worth the product that you get. It's rugged and I will have this for a long time. The size of it helps my kids practice on technique because they can handle it better. Again, great product.

The überleben Hexå Fire Starter Ferro rod is an excellent backup fire making tool that will last for 1000s of fires. The 6 in x 1/2 in rod fits comfortably in your hand and gives you a lot of surface to strike sparks for a fire. The ferro rod come with its own striker and a leather cord to keep every thing together. It is a good idea to place some 1 in Gorilla tape or duct tape at the handle area to give you more gripping surface and also so you can use the tape as tinder if natural resources are damp or wet. The ferro rod comes in a zip lock bag that can be re-used to store and pack when not in use. There is room for a piece of fat wood the same size as the rod as well. I highly recommend this ferro rod because it already has angles that make it easier to strike than the normal round rods. The price is reasonable due to the amount of usage you will get out of the rod if used properly and for its intended purpose.

Works perfectly. Highly recommend.

No es cómo sale en la imagen, es más pequeño

I’ve read countless reviews on this company that were positive and decided to give it a go. I want several fire starter options for my bob. Before I went and spent a lot on the larger models I opted for this. This thing throws great sparks and I have zero doubt I can get flame going. I will be buying the bigger options as well now and try other things from this company without hesitation.

Good for starting fires. This is my first heavy duty Ferro rod I've owned. I've only owned the small ones before this one and this one is great! I don't know what advantages a hexagonal shape adds. Quite expensive. I think I paid $60+ there are cheaper ones out there but I figured I'll pay a good price for something I believe will last me a lifetime. UPDATE: i have owned this for over a year now, i have figured out why the shape is hexagonal, it is because it allows you to strike more of the surface at once, causing larger sparks. I've used mine to start over 50 fires at least and i have noticed no issues. The size of the fero rod is still near what it was when new.

Excellent and reliable product

It does what it’s suppose to do. We use it with the serrated back edge of a buck knife.