UCO Survival Fire Striker Ferro Rod Fire Starter

The UCO Survival Fire Striker is a compact ferrocerium rod fire starter weighing 1 oz. and measuring 3 inches long, rated for 3,000+ strikes and producing sparks up to 5,400°F. It is designed for bushcraft, camp cooking, and emergency preparedness use, and is available in Black and Red.

Reliable Ignition in Any Conditions

The UCO Survival Fire Striker's ferrocerium rod produces sparks at temperatures up to 5,400°F, hot enough to catch fire tinder, campfire kindling, wood stove fuel, BBQ charcoal, and fire pit material. Because the ignition source is a physical spark rather than a fuel-dependent flame, the Fire Striker continues to function in wet, cold, and windy conditions where lighters and matches commonly fail. For anyone building a kit around reliability rather than convenience, that consistency matters most when conditions are worst.

3,000 Strikes in a 1 oz. Package

At 1 oz. and 3 inches long, the UCO Survival Fire Striker adds negligible weight and bulk to a pack, glovebox, or emergency bag. The 3,000-strike lifetime means a single striker can serve through years of regular use before needing replacement, making it a long-term addition to a kit rather than a consumable that needs restocking. The compact form factor fits alongside other fire-starting materials without taking up meaningful space.

Features

• Ferrocerium rod: produces sparks up to 5,400°F
• 3,000+ strike lifetime: long-term use before replacement is needed
• Weatherproof ignition: functions in wet, cold, and windy conditions
• Compact and lightweight: 1 oz., 3 inches long
• Versatile fuel compatibility: ignites tinder, campfires, wood stoves, BBQs, and fire pits

Specifications

WARNING: Keep out of reach of children. For outdoor use by adults only.

California Proposition 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, soot, and other combustion by-products, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Who This Is For and Isn't

The UCO Survival Fire Striker suits campers, overlanders, bushcraft practitioners, and anyone building an emergency or get-home bag who needs a lightweight, weatherproof fire-starting tool that does not depend on fuel or batteries. It works with any dry or damp tinder and is appropriate for campfires, wood stoves, BBQs, and fire pits.

The Fire Striker is the ferrocerium rod only; tinder, a striker plate, and a carrying case are not included. At 3 inches long it is sized for a kit or pocket, not for extended solo use as a primary cooking tool without additional fire-starting materials on hand. It is not intended for use by children.

Common Questions

How many times can the UCO Survival Fire Striker be used before it wears out?

The UCO Survival Fire Striker's ferrocerium rod is rated for 3,000+ strikes. For most users who light a fire once or twice per outing, that represents years of regular use before the rod needs replacing.

Does the Fire Striker work in rain or wind?

Yes. The UCO Survival Fire Striker produces a physical spark rather than a fuel-fed flame, so wet or windy conditions do not prevent ignition the way they would with a match or lighter. The striker itself functions in those conditions, though tinder preparation still affects how quickly a fire catches.

What does the UCO Survival Fire Striker come with?

The UCO Survival Fire Striker is the ferrocerium rod only. Tinder, a striker tool, and a carrying case are not included. It is available in Black and Red.

What can the Fire Striker ignite?

The UCO Survival Fire Striker is designed to ignite fire tinder, campfire kindling, wood stove fuel, BBQ charcoal, and fire pit material. Its 5,400°F sparks are hot enough to catch most natural and prepared tinder materials.