HIGH QUALITY FERROCERIUM RODS: The fire steel rod is the perfect balance between softness & durability, consistently outperforming the leading fire starters. Will ignite a 5,500º F shower of sparks, light a fire instantly when you need. EASILY GRIP: black and orange paracord tied to the fire starter allow use by even the most frozen of fingers! Ferro Rod Length: 4"(10cm). Diameter: 3/8"(10mm), the ferrocerium rod is a compact and convenient emergency fire starter. useful survival ferro rod fire starter