I have received my fire sticks in good condition thankyou. Having used some of the other sticks on the market I find this one better. I kept one for myself and gifted the other to a friend.( Is there any chance of a discount on these as I want to give a few more to other friends ?)
Kind Regards
John Tarplee

Good quality fire steel and I think it's a great idea to be able to make your own handle and then reuse it with another steel.

Can't go wrong, this fire stick won't let you down. Fast delivery as always.

Impressive stuff. The first time I have used a firestick. Scrape with the back of your knife and the sparks fly with ease. Yet to try in wet weather, but confident it'll work fine there too.

This is the best flint that I have used, the spark is bright, it can light many kinds of tinder easily.

I have purchased several of these over a couple of years, I know it sounds corny but they are far and away the best ones I've used. I will qualify that by saying it is very easy to get good, strong sparks with a controlled, short strike, getting the sparks exactly where you want or need them is very easy without disturbing your carefully prepared tinder.
My personal striker of choice is a carbide scraper blade, but these work well with any decent square edge - it's fun to try and see just how short a "strike stroke" you can use to get tinder going (1/4 inch (or 6.35mm) is what I'm getting (on a good day).
Slow, short, firm strike - so much better than scraping away like a thing possessed with sparks going all over the place - I really like these and can't recommend them enough!

Works great. Good size. I have fitted it to a bit of antler for a handle. Makes good sparks when used with a good edge.

As expected, this is a quality product. Throws out a good shower of sparks (unlike some others i have used). I Mounted it on a Reindeer antler for my good lady and she loves it.

High quality fire steel at a good price. Easy to carry and suitable for my survival kit. Highly recommended.

I've been searching for a decent blank Ferro rod for a while now. Reading reviews and looking for feedback from various forums but nothing was ticking all the boxes. I have looked at various alternatives available from major 'Outdoor' shops but I was always disappointed with the performance of these rods. What I wanted was something to match the performance of my first Ferro rod which I purchased some 11 years ago on the recommendation of one of Ray's first instructors while I was on a course in the Lake District.
I don't know why I didn't come here in the first place given the history of my old rod but I am glad I have now. This rod is exactly the same as my old one and generates the same intense shower of sparks for only a small amount of effort.
The rod is now sporting a yew handle and I am even considering purchasing a few more of these for my Cub Scout group as they are far superior to anything else I have seen.

This fire stick is a great tool, lots of hot sparks. I've purchased the rod version so I can have a go at personalising a handle.

Looking forward to making a handle for this robust fire rod.

I set this fire steel in a piece of antler. Using my Morakniv Companion MG knife the shower of sparks from one swipe lit my tinder. This is now my preferred method of fire lighting. It was especially effective on damp and wet days. My other fire steels have gone in the bin.

Arrived in good time even during the Christmas mayhem. Not much to say other than it's perfect. Thank you.

IMHO this is the best fire stick there is, get a six sided striker and you have a great fire set.

Does as described. I was pleased I bought one without a handle. I got the fire stick cheaper and made a handle myself. Perfect.

I glued it in a peace of Birch with epoxy glue. It is thicker than most other fire sticks. It works very good if the back of the knife blade is sharp-edged and not rounded. Or with an other peace of steel witch has an edge.

Genius. One strike from the Fire Stick Rod and freshly peeled silver birch bark is alight. I missed the tinder that I had lovingly prepared but that did not matter as the shower of white hot sparks had the fire lit in one. Certainly the best available. Delivery and service were second to none as always. Thanks Woodlore, the roundhouse was warm in no time!

Lots of sparks and no chips in the actual Fire Steel. As usual Woodlore giving a great service again, thanks a lot :)

Perfect for stowing in a survival tin or kit.

Exactly the same as a normal fire stick but without the bulky handle so you can store it easier.

Quando acquisto qualcosa da Woodlore la mia fiducia non viene mai smentita; come sempre ottimo prodotto, io lo tengo sempre nello zaino con il mio opinel N°8 ed un piccolo contenitore stagno contenente cotone bagnato di olio di vasellina una eccelente esca artificiale sempre pronta in qualsiasi condizione atmosferica. Grazie Woodlore a presto ciao. Paolo

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When I buy something from Woodlore my confidence is never denied, as always, great product, I keep it always in the backpack with my Opinel No 8 and a small waterproof container containing cotton soaked in Vaseline oil, an excellent kit always ready for all weather conditions. Thanks Woodlore, Paolo

Great rod: large and long-lasting. I made the handle out of willow, as here in south Spain we have no birches, although the search for something to strike it is stressing me out. Recommendable to absolutely anyone: the handle is easier to make than you might think.

A robust Fire Stick rod that produces a shower of sparks.