Brands off Ferro Rods ?

If I had to guess, I would guess they are all from the same manufacturer. I think there are only a couple makers of them in the world....and even fewer available to peons like me. :)
 
oh yeah...even though I think we all buy them from the same place, mine are better!
 
Infi-del said:
from now on I'm only buying the mischmetal rods from going gear. They don't just spark, they splatter white molten metal all over your tender. I've never had an easier time starting a fire with just a steel than with these.
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I'll second that!:thumbup:

Although, I try to keep them away from my tender stuff...:p
 
okbohn said:
oh yeah...even though I think we all buy them from the same place, mine are better!
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Nooo.....mine are better (flings monkey poo) :D

In all honesty, Storl has mentioned where and how he gets his from before, so it's not "secret" just a bit of researching. He does make his own handles and cuts them to proper size. Great guy and I had one of his 6" capsule models and it worked flawlessly :thumbup:
 
Raisedby wolves said:
....I am merely stating the obvious fact that Going Gear, or any other seller doesn't actually MAKE them, so there has to be others with the same formula and many of the ones that do not work as well probably are the same formula with respect to each other.

There are probably only 3 to 4 manufacturers of mischmetal type rods total. Hence, ALL of the rods are probably one of those 3 or 4 types.

Carl-
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G'day Carl

This raises a point that in the interest in vigorous of advice needs to be looked at.

If this is true, then it appears that there might just be more than one supplier that supplies the same quality mischmetal steel :eek:

Once I obtain a GG mischmetal steel, I'll be in a position to test it against one other supplier that I know also sells a mischmetal rod that produces long burning globs of white hot metal :thumbup:

If they turn out to be the same, rest assured, future recommendation from myself will be based on the quality of the rod, rather than any percieved perception of preferred supplier :thumbup::thumbup:




Kind regards
Mick
 
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I would agree with your points and would only add that there are many reasons we choose to buy from one rather than another when they both supply identical product

Price
Shipping cost and regulations
Inventory/availability
PLUS are they a nice person and do we have a relationship with them whether online or personally?

Best of luck with your comparison.

Carl-
 
There are only a few major manufacturers in the world, but like any manufacturer, they all make different things for different people. I have seen different alloys from the same manufacturer that differ wildly in performance. I buy the ones that worked the best in the most conditions based on my testing and customer feedback.
 
SouthernCross said:
G'day Carl

This raises a point that in the interest in vigorous of advice needs to be looked at.

If this is true, then it appears that there might just be more than one supplier that supplies the same quality mischmetal steel :eek:

Once I obtain a GG mischmetal steel, I'll be in a position to test it against one other supplier that I know also sells a mischmetal rod that produces long burning globs of white hot metal :thumbup:

If they turn out to be the same, rest assured, future recommendation from myself will be based on the quality of the rod, rather than any percieved perception of preferred supplier :thumbup::thumbup:




Kind regards
Mick
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Any updates on your mischmetal rod comparisons?
 
at the moment i am using lee valleys swedish fire steel, works very well. have not tried a gg steel yet, but it looks like i should at least look into one.
 
storl said:
There are only a few major manufacturers in the world, but like any manufacturer, they all make different things for different people. I have seen different alloys from the same manufacturer that differ wildly in performance. I buy the ones that worked the best in the most conditions based on my testing and customer feedback.
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I didn't know BF members got a discount! Oh well...I'll use it on the next order.
 
I always buy from people I know or people who participate where I am putting time in as long as the price is close. A few bucks either way is not going to make a difference. Especially when you are talking about things that do not wear out fast like knives or fire steels.

I think supporting good people comes first.

Geoff
 
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