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product_id: 292079017
title: "polySTRIKER Lightweight Ferrocerium Fire Starter with Snap-in Striker for Emergency Kits, Campfires, Hiking, and Survival Supplies (Black/Black)"
brand: "exotac"
price: "R1538"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Exotac"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/292079017-polystriker-lightweight-ferrocerium-fire-starter-with-snap-in-striker-emergency
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Waterproof & durable Instant fire ignition Tungsten carbide striker polySTRIKER Lightweight Ferrocerium Fire Starter with Snap-in Striker for Emergency Kits, Campfires, Hiking, and Survival Supplies (Black/Black)

**Brand:** exotac
**Price:** R1538
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Pocket-sized firestarter that sparks your next adventure!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** polySTRIKER Lightweight Ferrocerium Fire Starter with Snap-in Striker for Emergency Kits, Campfires, Hiking, and Survival Supplies (Black/Black) by exotac
- **How much does it cost?** R1538 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/292079017-polystriker-lightweight-ferrocerium-fire-starter-with-snap-in-striker-emergency)

## Best For

- exotac enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted exotac brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Slim 3/16-inch ferro rod packs up to 1,000 waterproof strikes in a pocket-sized design.
- • **Eco-Smart & Lightweight:** Crafted from recycled ABS plastic and premium metals, it’s survival gear that’s kind to the planet and your pack.
- • **Proudly Made in the USA:** Hand-finished craftsmanship ensures reliability when it matters most on your next adventure.
- • **Spark Instantly, Anywhere:** Strike up a fire in seconds with the precision tungsten carbide tool—no fuss, just flame.
- • **Snap-In Striker Convenience:** Striker nests securely inside the handle—never lose your spark, always ready to ignite.

## Overview

The EXOTAC polySTRIKER is a compact, lightweight ferrocerium fire starter featuring a durable 3/16-inch waterproof ferro rod and a snap-in tungsten carbide striker. Designed with recycled ABS plastic and quality metals, it delivers up to 1,000 reliable strikes, making it an essential, eco-conscious tool for emergency kits, camping, hiking, and survival. Handcrafted in the USA, it combines minimalist design with rugged performance for professionals who demand dependable fire-starting gear on the go.

## Description

Brand: Exotac Model number: 001600-BLK Included components: polySTRIKER Firestarter Manufacturer: Exotac

Review: Wow. This one really throws a spark. Easy to use. I didn't even realize the striker came inside the handle until I saw the instructions. I was using my knife...which does throw a better, bigger spark. Striker does work well, though. Best ferro rod I have used so far...well worth the money considering how horribly other brands work, or don' work.
Review: It's definitely small and lightweight, but it's too small and lightweight. Of course it's better than nothing but this is the hardest to use fire rod you will ever find. With other larger rods you can easily shower the ground with sparks but this one is definitely more challenging. The striker is too small, the rod is too short, and the rod is so thin you're afraid of breaking it. Rather than this I would suggest one of Exotac's other products, like the Exotac fireROD Ferrocerium Fire Starter, Black .

## Features

- INSTANT FIRE: Strike the Ferro rod with the provided tungsten carbide tool for instant fires; ditch complicated fire starters for this essential survival gear.
- QUALITY DESIGN: The all-in-one function of polySTRIKER blends lighter materials using recycled ABS plastic and quality metals. The tungsten carbide striker is the same material presented in the Exotac nanoSTRIKER.
- 3/16-INCH FERRO ROD: The polySTRIKER Ferro rod is not only small, lightweight, and incredibly easy to use but strong enough to hold up through regular use; the waterproof design provides up to 1,000 fire-starter strikes.
- MINIMALIST DESIGN: The polySTRIKER highlights a snap-in tungsten carbide striker that fits right into the handle, folding small enough to fit in any pocket, backpack, canister, or survival kit.
- MADE IN THE USA: All of our products are beautifully designed, masterfully forged, and hand-finished in the USA.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B007K7AWEA |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Brand | Exotac |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (26) |
| Date First Available | 22 August 2012 |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Height | 0.5 inches |
| Included Components | polySTRIKER Firestarter |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 001600-BLK |
| Length | 4 inches |
| Manufacturer | Exotac |
| Material Type | Synthetic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 10.16 x 1.27 x 1.27 cm; 14.17 g |
| Size | One Size |
| Sport | Camping & Hiking |
| Weight | 0.05 Pounds |
| Width | 10 inches |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***E on 3 October 2016*

Wow. This one really throws a spark. Easy to use. I didn't even realize the striker came inside the handle until I saw the instructions. I was using my knife...which does throw a better, bigger spark. Striker does work well, though. Best ferro rod I have used so far...well worth the money considering how horribly other brands work, or don' work.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by V***T on 29 June 2018*

It's definitely small and lightweight, but it's too small and lightweight. Of course it's better than nothing but this is the hardest to use fire rod you will ever find. With other larger rods you can easily shower the ground with sparks but this one is definitely more challenging. The striker is too small, the rod is too short, and the rod is so thin you're afraid of breaking it. Rather than this I would suggest one of Exotac's other products, like the Exotac fireROD Ferrocerium Fire Starter, Black .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***E on 18 July 2013*

About the same price as a Swedish Firesteel, but much better performance. Where a firesteel sheds sparks, a "ferro" rod (ferrocerium like the polystriker) sheds tiny globs of burning metal. The difference is significant. Starting a fire with a firesteel isn't that hard, but doing so with a ferro rod is easy, even when the tinder is less than ideal. The only downside is that ferro rods need replacing more often than firesteel. A firesteel will give you about 12k strikes compared to about 1.5k from a ferro of similar size. Even though I use fewer strikes of the ferro than I would a firesteel, the firesteel still wins on longevity. Overall, I'll still take a ferro rod over a firesteel any day -- 1,500 strikes is a lot of fires, and they are still pretty cheap to replace when needed.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-19*