Magnesium VS Ferro Rod! Which one is BEST?

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Have you ever wanted to know which fire starter is BEST? A Ferro Rod or a Magnesium fire starter? Is one really better than the other? What are the Pros and Cons of the two and how Easy or Hard is it to actually light a fire with a survival Fire Starter like a Ferro Rod or Magnesium Block? Well you have come to the right place. Plus I have a third option that I shar in the video that us a game changer!
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7 авг 2021

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@lesliemiller6319 2 года назад

actually, the magnesium bar uses a ferro rod attached. the magnesium bar requires a spark or strong flame to ignite. almost all commercial mag bars include a ferro rod glued to the side. The magnesium is actually a form of tinder that is waterproof.

@laslok Год назад

Tip for magnesium fire starter: - Use the back of your knife to shave the magnesium. Makes nice little curls like feathersticks that burn longer - Use a peace of bark to collect your magnesium shavings. - Place the shavings next to your tinder, possibly in kind of cave. - Put your knife blade up cross your magnesium shaving, an pull the rod over it It will even start the fire if your tinder is not perfect.

@OutdoorMike Год назад

Great Tip! Thanks for sharing!

@zollicb3 2 года назад

I got my first magnesium fire starter in 1978 at Jackson Hole Wyoming. I have used it all over the world. It is worn but still has a lot of life left. It lives in my bug out bag along with a tinder box and a spare ferro rod. I’m sure the inserts are cheaper now. I carry a ferro rod on my keychain as a backup. Btw, magnesium has never dulled my knife.

@davidjonathan5114 7 месяцев назад

Awesome video!!!

@OutdoorMike 7 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@SDWNJ 9 месяцев назад

I’d say it’s more of a “yes/and” than “either/or.” I’d consider the ferro rod attached to the magnesium bar as a last resort backup and carry a bigger, better ferro rod as well.

@OutdoorMike 9 месяцев назад

I really like the Uberleben hexagon ferro rod. Thanks for your feedback and thanks for watching!

@coydog6665 7 месяцев назад

Used a magnesium fire starter since the early 70’s. Still carry one today as well as a ferro rod and lighter.

@chubs391 2 года назад

Both. The ferro rod on the mag bar is crap, but the mag shavings increase your chances of starting a fire.

@wemcal Год назад

Great video and information.. I use both since the rod on the mag bar has worn down so I shave trimmings whenever I need... most of the time I only use the ferro rod...

@OutdoorMike Год назад

I mostly use the ferro rod as well. Thanks for watching and dropping the comment!

@OutdoorsWithBigMatt 2 года назад

That’s cool

@OutdoorMike 2 года назад

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

@Bgo909 2 месяца назад

This is “IN MY OPINION “ the absolute best way to start a fire after a match or a bic/torch etc.. I REFUSE to go camping without a magnesium block, ferro rod, and dryer lint for the best fire starter ever!

@lorenray9479 2 года назад

My harbor freight mag has a rod that barely sparks and shreds like it is soft. I need a farro rod!

@OutdoorMike 2 года назад

The Magnesium from harbor freight isn't that good. I got this one from a military surplus if I remember right.

@kulturfreund6631 2 года назад

Thanks for your expertise. Looks like the ferro rods are more advantageous. Maybe a price comparison would have been useful, too. As ferro means iron, I wonder if the ferro rod is made of pure iron or if there are other materials blended in, like maybe coal.

@OutdoorMike 2 года назад

I hadn't thought of the price comparison I will keep that in mind for the future. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

@newblue41 Год назад

Why do you have to choose ? Just have BOTH...LOL..

@newblue41 Год назад

I also have a Fire Piston, in addition to the magnesium bar / rod combo.. those are cool... I know... too much... but hey, I'm going to have FIRE !! LOL

@OutdoorMike Год назад

What ever works. It's always good to have options!

@josephhuston7590 9 месяцев назад

A Ferro rod is a magnesium fire starter. A magnesium fire starter is a ferro rod. Buy Magnesium bars and add a welding striker to your gear.

@jimathybindlenim6359 2 года назад

Just learn to use everything. Its fun 😁👍

@OutdoorMike 2 года назад

Good point. Thanks for watching!

@williamcurry1132 2 года назад

QUESTION in rain too ?

@OutdoorMike 2 года назад

What do you mean? Will they work in the rain?

@Gazzasthe1 Год назад

LoL scrape the ferro rod slowly into a tinder pile it is its own tinder too I make char cloth boom instant fire every day

@scottkennedy8998 2 года назад

Their is a ferro on the mag bar so there’s that

@OutdoorMike 2 года назад

Yes there is the ferro rod on the mag bar. However it is very thin and is prone to either falling off or breaking.

@christoforospaphitis4090 Год назад

The last one... I don't think it's super suitable in soft ground, it would just sink in you would need to find a flat long rock for it to work

@taivec Год назад

You can use it on the side of your knife

@christoforospaphitis4090 Год назад

@@taivec eeeh I'd rather not unless absolutely necessary. Knives don't really like perpendicular forces

@ABiblicalView Год назад

I just keep a Bic lighter on me since it's 2023

@OutdoorMike Год назад

I keep one with me as well. I like to have lots of options. However when your hands and fingers get really cold it can make the fine motor skills of turning that little wheel and hitting that little button difficult. The gross motor skills of a Faroe rod and striker would be easier at that point. Thanks for watching!

@ABiblicalView Год назад

@@OutdoorMike makes sense, brother. Thx.

@sheepthatbleep2630 4 месяца назад

I don't even wanna watch your video! magnesium is a tinder. A Farrell rod. is a fire starter. PS Magnesium. is a poor second, to cottonwool . with one weeks experience at fire starting! i can light cotton pad (pulled apart by hand) first time every time. (unless i miss cotton pad) .

@OutdoorMike 4 месяца назад

Thanks for your input!