TBS Ferrocerium Firesteel Blank - Make your own Firesteel
The TBS Firesteel has been a phenomenal success and this is the 9.5mm version is the same Ferro rod that is in our steels. There is a choice of 2, the Army sized blank and the super sized 12.5mm blank (available in store) which is the same size as the steel in our Fatboy firesteel. They are ideal for making your own firestarter, simply handle it with your own choice of material or simply leave it bare for a more compact way of storage in survival kits.
We find they are ideal for adding to any survival kit and you can simply wrap it with paracord to fashion a handle when needed. The Fatboy sized blank also has a pre drilled hole so you can attach a lanyard and striker if you so wish.
The 3 steels are a great size, the Army size is 3 inches long (75mm) and 3/8" thick (9.5mm). The Fatboy Size is 3 inches long (75mm) and 1/2" thick (12.5mm) which are on special offer at the moment at only £2 each!
You can also have 10 Army variants for £35 which saves 50p on each steel
Great rod
Nice wee rod for the price, seems good quality, price comparable and in some cases better, than other retailers. Lanyard hole useful if that's your jam.
Just great stuff
These rods are the best, keep good sparks etc.
The best to my knowledge
I use these for years. I make my own firesteels making handles etc. Also selling them and give workshops making the complete firesteel. Also some gets uses (abused?) in demonstration purposes, they last well.