Keychain ferro rod

[Bare Rib]

Check out the BCB Ranger Firesteels that Jeff has for sale on the RAT Cutlery site http://www.ratcutlery.com/tools.htm I've been thinking about getting on or two for my keychains. It looks small and unobtrusive and almost key-like.

 

[alco141]

those work great.. i picked up a few a while back....

i also really like the BSA hotsparks... i have used them for years... i have yet to try the LMF mini firesteels, but i hear they work great too....:thumbup:

i bought a couple fo these from survival sheath, they have great service, i would reccomend them.

alex

 

[cz75b]

Guys,

I use a necklace/keychain setup like this:
LMF with tubing (to prevent corrosion from sweating)
Scraper
Pillholder with PJC (Petroleum Jelly Cottonballs)
Whistle
www.shtf.nl/images/smallstuff.jpg

CZ

 

[IH8U]

I made a good key chain version with a blank. It has a small scrapper and some tinder (dryer lint) in there to. I just cut off the right length of rod and jb welded it into the lid. Made a striker from a jigsaw blade. I have tested it and it works fine, its just really, really small and would be near impossible to use with gloves on.

 

[Sharp Eye]

IH8U,
That's a good looking keychain setup.

 

[Sharp Eye]

I have ordered 3 or 4 brands of key chain ferro rods. They should arrive over the next couple of weeks.
What do you think is a good way to test one against the other?
How would I get photos to post using your method?