Primus Ignition Steel Large Ferro Rod Firestarter
Primus Ignition Steel Large Ferro Rod Firestarter
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The Primus Ignition Steel Large is a ferro rod firestarter sized for reliable use in all weather conditions, including rain and snow. A few flicks of the wrist produce a spark at 5400 °C, enough to ignite tinder, a camp stove, or a fire lay. The firestarter is available in Blue and Black.
Works When Conditions Don't Cooperate
The Primus Ignition Steel Large is water-resistant and rated to function in wet conditions, including rain and snow. Matches and lighters can fail when wet or wind-exposed; a ferro rod produces a high-temperature spark regardless of moisture on the rod or the striker. Keeping a firestarter that works in those conditions means one fewer variable when warmth or a hot meal matters most.
Built to Last Through Thousands of Strikes
The ferro rod on the Ignition Steel Large is rated to strike thousands of times, making it a long-term piece of kit rather than a single-trip consumable. The steel components are housed in a bio-based plastic case that protects the rod and striker from damage during transport and storage. A reflective lanyard keeps the two pieces together, makes the firestarter easy to clip to a pack or hang in camp, and allows it to be spotted in low light if set down.
Features
- Water-resistant construction: functions in rain and snow
- 5400 °C spark temperature: ignites tinder, stove burners, and fire lays
- Thousands of strikes: rated for long-term, multi-season use
- Bio-based plastic case: protects steel components during carry and storage
- Reflective lanyard: keeps rod and striker together; visible in low light
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.5 x 1.2 x 0.5 in |
| Spark Temperature | 5400 °C |
| Weather Resistance | Water-resistant; rated for rain and snow |
| Case Material | Bio-based plastic |
| Colors Available | Blue, Black |
| Origin | Invented in Sweden |
Who This Is For and Isn't
The Primus Ignition Steel Large suits campers, overlanders, and backpackers who want a durable, weather-resistant fire-starting tool for igniting a camp stove, building a fire, or carrying as a backup to a lighter. The larger size is easier to grip and strike than a compact ferro rod, making it a good fit for gloved hands or frequent use.
The Ignition Steel Large does not include tinder, fuel, or a gas canister. It is a manual strike tool and requires a separate combustible material to complete a fire. Buyers who need the smallest possible kit weight may prefer the small size of the Ignition Steel.
Common Questions
Does the Primus Ignition Steel Large work when wet?
The Primus Ignition Steel Large is water-resistant and designed to function in wet conditions, including rain and snow. The steel components are protected inside a bio-based plastic case, so the rod and striker remain usable even after exposure to moisture.
How many times can the ferro rod be struck?
The Primus Ignition Steel Large ferro rod is rated to strike thousands of times. That makes it a long-term piece of kit suitable for multi-season use rather than a short-trip consumable.
What does the Ignition Steel Large come with?
The Primus Ignition Steel Large includes the ferro rod, a striker, a bio-based plastic case that houses the steel components, and a reflective lanyard that keeps the pieces together and allows the firestarter to be spotted in low light.
What is the difference between the large and small Ignition Steel?
The Primus Ignition Steel Large measures 3.5 x 1.2 x 0.5 inches. Primus also makes a small version measuring 3.2 x 1.1 x 0.4 inches. The large size offers a bigger grip surface, which can be useful with gloves or for frequent striking.
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