Ferro rod striker creates enough spark for over 100 fires, an essential part of any survival gear kit Curved steel scraper easily ignites tinder with magnesium flakes that burn up to 5400 F Multi-use striker also works as a bottle opener, perfect for cracking open a drink by the campfire Use tinder cord as a lanyard, spare rope or fire tinder by exposing the flammable waxed cotton core Send sparks flying with the all-in-one Mag Striker from S.O.L. Survive Outdoors Longer. The essential fire starter includes the basic essentials to get started on setting a fire; a steel striker, flint rod, and magnesium. The rod has both flint and magnesium embedded into a comfortable handle to give you a firm grip on your rod. Use the curved edge on the fire striker to scrape a pile of magnesium to help light your tinder. The straight edge can be struck against the flint rod to create a shower of sparks that will ignite the magnesium and your kindling. The striker is a two-in-one tool with a bottle opener on one side, to open your favorite beverage once your fire is burning bright. Use the tinder cord as a spare rope to tie your gear or as tinder in emergency situations. Get your fire burning in a flash without weighing down your gear with this pocket-sized tool. Whether you need the Mag Striker for survival situations or just to get back to basics with campfire starting, it makes fire starting easy in every condition.