In fairness to the firefly ferro rods. Yes, this was me and my ferro rod. It was the same one I had tested in the backyard and worked then. This time while in Alaska I didn't support it as well and it definitely broke in half. Not making excuses for it, because when I went to make a fire with it, it broke. Even after it broke, I got sparks from it.
Here's the thing with something like this. It's never going to work as well as a 1/2" x 6" or the bigger 1" magnum ferro rods. That's just never going to be the case, but it does add a fire option to a pocket knife. It's not great or the one I'd want to have in a worst case scenario. I think it's more geared towards being away from the better gear in your pack and where the lighter in your pocket is wet or damaged. Never a first choice, but I've already swapped out a new one and it's in my pocket now.
These firefly ferro rods are not better than anything other than a "better than nothing" option. For me though, my same swiss army knife has been with me on several adventures and the question becomes, would I rather have a toothpick or a crumby ferro rod.
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