I got one last week and it is AMAZING !!!!!!! Love it!! Throws a lot of great sparks and catches kindling fast! Great company in. Oregon and I had mine on the east coast in three days !!!
Just a suggestion learn the proper way to use the Ferro rod before doing a review.... You are only really hitting 2/3 of ur available rod pull the Ferro rod don't push the striker I'm just trying to help hope it work better for you
From the company directly: "Depends on the product, but many of our components are sourced overseas, then assembled, finished, and packaged here in the U.S. - Rancho Cucamonga, CA to be exact…... but after the holidays we’ll be relocating our small operation in order to continue growing. :) Right now we’re doing business in China, Malaysia, and working on another product we’ll be sourcing in Finland." Hopefully this helps. Reach out with any other questions. Regards, CTB
This particular ferro rod is glued into the handle, but if it wears out I imagine with a bit of work you could get it to come right out of the handle. The Zünden uses a 5/16 ferro rod and can be replaced with one of the same diameter of any length. Hopefully this provides you with some insight. Don't hesitate to reach out with other questions. Regards, CTB