Huggins Attic

10mm x 100mm Ferrocerium Firesteel Rod

Name: 10mm x 100mm Ferrocerium Firesteel Rod
Brand: Huggins Attic
Price: 6.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

£6.99 GBP

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Variation Blank Firesteel Blank Firesteel with Black Scraper Blank Firesteel with Silver Scraper

10mm x 100mm Ferrocerium Firesteel Blank Rod

Firesteel size & use guide

This rod is 10mm × 100mm. Compare approximate diameter × total length below; fitting a handle reduces the exposed length.

Compare firesteel sizes
Size	Carry	Handling
6mm × 60mm	Compact pocket-kit option.	Short, slim grip; consider a handle for gloves.
6mm × 75mm	Slim, with 15mm more length than the 60mm rod.	More length to work with, but the same slim diameter.
8mm × 80mm	Middle option between pocket and larger kit rods.	Thicker and longer than the 6mm rods.
8mm × 100mm	Longer option; check pocket or pouch space.	Extra length for grip and scraping.
10mm × 100mm (this rod)	Bulkier choice for a larger kit.	More diameter to hold; consider for gloves, though handle shape matters too.
12.7mm × 127mm	Largest option here; check storage space.	Prioritises grip space over compact carry. Check scraper options and availability.

Spark quantity: Size alone does not guarantee a bigger spark shower. A longer exposed rod gives room for a longer scraping stroke; alloy, striker, pressure and technique also affect spark quantity. These sizes have not been compared in measured spark-output tests.

Drilling & knife projects: Drilling suitability has not been verified for this comparison. Do not assume any size is suitable for drilling with a knife or drill; choose a purpose-made holed rod for a lanyard hole. For knife-handle or sheath projects, check the maker's diameter, length and fitting requirements.

Engineered for reliable fire lighting in demanding outdoor conditions, this 10mm x 100mm Ferrocerium Firesteel Rod delivers intense shower sparks with minimal effort. Made from a high-pyrophoric ferrocerium alloy, it produces molten sparks burning at over 3,000°C (5,500°F) to ignite tinder, tinder fungus, feather sticks, and gas stoves instantly—even when wet or in sub-zero temperatures.

At a substantial 10mm thickness and 100mm in length, this blank offers thousands of strikes without flexing or snapping. Supplied handle-free, it gives woodworkers and bushcraft enthusiasts total freedom to craft a custom handle using antler, hardwood, micarta, or paracord wrapping, or simply add it directly to a pouch, survival tin, or bug-out bag.

Key Features

All-Weather Performance: Works reliably in rain, snow, high altitude, and gale-force winds.
Extreme Heat Output: Generates dense spark clusters reaching 3,000°C upon striking.
Heavy-Duty Build: 10mm diameter offers excellent rigidity, structural strength, and thousands of strikes.
Customization Ready: Unhandled blank allows you to drill, epoxy, or craft your own personalized bushcraft handle.
Corrosion Resistance: Features a protective black coating to prevent oxidized decay in storage (simply scrape off on first strike).

Available with or without a Black or Silver striker, Strikers or Scrapers

Enhance your fire-starting experience with our specially designed steel serrated strikers in sleek Black or Silver finishes. Resembling a large washer, these strikers offer a user-friendly design that ensures efficient spark production when used with our firesteels.

How to Use

Scrape off the black protective coating on a small section using a sharp 90-degree spine of a knife or striker tool.
Prepare dry tinder (birch bark, char cloth, cotton balls, or fine wood shavings).
Place the tip of the ferro rod firmly against the tinder base at a 45-degree angle.
Firmly scrape down the length of the rod using your striker, pushing molten sparks directly into the tinder bundle.

Shipping & Packaging

Free UK Delivery: Fast and free standard dispatch across the United Kingdom.
Securely packaged to prevent surface abrasion during transport.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Material	High-Pyrophoric Ferrocerium Alloy
Diameter	10mm (0.39 in)
Length	100mm (3.93 in)
Lanyard Hole	Pre-drilled (approx. 4mm) for cord attachment
Spark Temperature	~3,000°C (~5,500°F)
Lifespan	12,000+ strikes
Shipping	Free UK Delivery on all orders

Shipping

Delivery

Free Postage Area

Due to the current political situation we only post within the UK. We will NOT post to addresses outside the UK due to customs issues and postage rates.

Free Postage rates

We offer free second class postage for customers within the UK.

Larger items, or bundles, may be delivered free to you by a courier service.

We will let you now when we have dispatched the item(s).

Postage Processing

Orders are processed and dispatched within 24 hours. We process orders first thing early every morning, except Sundays. Usually orders after 7:00am will be processed the next morning.

They are normally dispatched by approximately 9:00am on a weekday. We will message you when this has happened.

Larger items logistics sometimes take a little longer but are dispatched that day. In addition if the item has a tracking number we will let you know that along with the name of the carrier.

Postage Time

Please note that once we have dispatched an order delivery times are completely out of our control. Currently postal services and couriers are still experiencing some ongoing problems. Over winter the Christmas rush and bad weather may have an adverse impact on all delivery services. Shop early!

For the most part the Royal Mail delivers second class items within 3 days. Please be aware that the there does seem to be a number of localised issues with delivery offices due to among other things staff shortages due to Covid-19. You may wish to check the Royal Mail website.

Larger items may be dispatched via courier services, these often take a little longer at 5 days for delivery. These services are also experiencing some localised problems due to driver shortages, some times due to Covid-19. You should be able to track parcels using the carrier website, or app, and the reference number we will give you.

Return policy

Terms & Conditions

Abuse

We have unfortunately been the victims of abuse. We do not tolerate it and reserve the right to take the appropriate action including contacting the police.

Returns Policy

Under the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 we will provide a refund for an item if you change your mind within 30 days after the day on which the item was delivered.

So, we are giving you 30 days after the date of delivery within which you can cancel the contract (often referred to as the "cooling off" period) and get your money back.

However, you are required to pay for the cost of returning the item.

Refund or Replacement if the item is faulty or damaged

If the item you have purchased is:

damaged; or
not fit for purpose.

Then you have the right to request money back within a "reasonable time" which we consider to be no more than 30 days after receiving your product. We will also offer a replacement if one is available.