bayite Ferro Rods 1/2" X 5'' XL Survival Fire Starter Drilled Flint Steel Ferrocerium Rod with TogglLength of the rod: 5"(130mm). Diameter of the rod is approx 1 2"(12. 7mm). EXTRA LARGE. Super thick and large rod throws a MASSIVE shower of hot sparks to light fire instantly in any conditions. Windproof & weather resistant. Fits all weather You can use the back of a blade from an box cutter. That's the most efficient scraper that can be found easily. Don't use bad quality Knife as striker. Otherwise it will not produce enough sparks due to