{"product_id":"benchmade-ferro-rod","title":"Benchmade Ferro Rod","description":"\u003cmeta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Benchmade Ferro Rod\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A high performance waterproof fire starter developed by Benchmade and Exotac featuring a replaceable ferrocerium rod and integrated tinder storage.\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/gleaming-jubilee-73hk.here.now\/\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eFerro Rod\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Barlow+Condensed:wght@400;600;700;800\u0026family=Barlow:wght@300;400;500;600\u0026display=swap');\n:root { --black: #0a0a0a; --white: #ffffff; --mid: #f5f5f5; --border: #e8e8e8; --muted: #999; --body: #222; }\n* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n.spur-wrap { font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; background: var(--white); color: var(--black); max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 16px; }\n.tab-radio { display: none; }\n.tab-nav { display: flex; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: 20px; flex-wrap: nowrap; justify-content: flex-start; align-items: center; }\n.tab-nav label { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 9px 12px; background: var(--mid); color: var(--body); border: 1px solid var(--border); cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.15s; border-radius: 2px; display: inline-block; user-select: none; white-space: nowrap; margin: 0; }\n.tab-nav label:hover { color: var(--black); border-color: #aaa; }\n.tab-panels .tab-panel { display: none; }\n#tab-desc:checked ~ .tab-nav label[for=\"tab-desc\"],\n#tab-key:checked ~ .tab-nav label[for=\"tab-key\"],\n#tab-specs:checked ~ .tab-nav label[for=\"tab-specs\"],\n#tab-care:checked ~ .tab-nav label[for=\"tab-care\"] { background: var(--black); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--black); }\n#tab-desc:checked ~ .tab-panels .desc-panel { display: block; }\n#tab-key:checked ~ .tab-panels .key-panel { display: block; }\n#tab-specs:checked ~ .tab-panels .specs-panel { display: block; }\n#tab-care:checked ~ .tab-panels .care-panel { display: block; }\n.spur-panel p { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--body); margin-bottom: 16px; }\n.desc-intro { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--body); margin-bottom: 28px; padding-bottom: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }\n.key-section { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 16px 0; }\n.key-section:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n.key-title { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px; }\n.key-desc { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.5; }\n.spec-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }\n.spec-key { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; }\n.spec-val { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--body); padding: 12px 0; line-height: 1.5; }\n.spec-category { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 24px 0 8px 0; color: var(--muted); }\n.spec-category:first-child { margin-top: 0; }\n@media (max-width: 600px) { .spec-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .spec-key { padding-bottom: 2px; } .spec-val { padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: 12px; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"spur-wrap\"\u003e\n\n\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"spur-tabs\" id=\"tab-desc\" class=\"tab-radio\" checked\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"spur-tabs\" id=\"tab-key\" class=\"tab-radio\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"spur-tabs\" id=\"tab-specs\" class=\"tab-radio\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"spur-tabs\" id=\"tab-care\" class=\"tab-radio\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-nav\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"tab-desc\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/label\u003e\u003clabel for=\"tab-key\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/label\u003e\u003clabel for=\"tab-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/label\u003e\u003clabel for=\"tab-care\"\u003eCare\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panels\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION PANEL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panel desc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"desc-intro\"\u003eThe Benchmade Ferro Rod is a high-performance fire starter developed in partnership with Exotac, the leader in high-quality fire tools. Designed for the realities of outdoor use, it generates hot sparks that ignite tinder reliably even when wet — the kind of dependable fire-starting that makes the difference between a warm campfire and a cold night. The threaded ferro rod is replaceable, extending the tool's useful life rather than turning it into disposable plastic once the rod is spent. Inside the O-ring sealed aluminum capsule, two pieces of included quickLIGHT waterproof tinder stay dry and ready — meaning the fire-starting system travels as a complete unit, not as a half-packed bag of parts. At 4.56\" long and 1.5 oz, the Ferro Rod is compact enough for any pack, vest, or belt kit — the essential addition to any outdoor adventure where fire matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- KEY FEATURES PANEL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panel key-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eBenchmade × Exotac Fire Starter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eHigh-performance ferro rod developed in partnership with Exotac, the leader in high-quality fire tools. The essential fire-starting tool for any outdoor adventure where fire matters.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eFerrocerium Rod\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003ePremium ferrocerium rod produces hot, reliable sparks that ignite tinder under real outdoor conditions. The same fire-starting mechanism trusted by bushcrafters, survivalists, and outdoor professionals worldwide.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eReplaceable Threaded Rod\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eThreaded ferro rod is replaceable rather than disposable — when the rod is spent, thread in a new one and keep using the tool. Extends the useful life of the system indefinitely rather than contributing to waste.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eWorks When Wet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eGenerates reliable sparks even when wet — the kind of dependable fire-starting that makes the difference between a warm campfire and a cold night. The ferro rod isn't dependent on dry conditions to function.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eAnodized Aluminum Capsule\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eDurable anodized aluminum capsule protects the ferro rod and tinder during transport. The high-visibility anodized finish makes the tool easy to spot if set down in the woods, on the ground, or in a pack.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eO-Ring Sealed Storage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eO-ring sealed capsule keeps contents dry — the ferro rod and stored tinder stay ready to use even after submersion or extended exposure to wet conditions. The waterproof storage that turns a fire starter into a complete fire system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003equickLIGHT Tinder Included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eTwo pieces of quickLIGHT waterproof tinder fit inside the capsule — meaning the fire-starting system travels as a complete unit. No more half-packed kits where the rod is in one pocket and the tinder in another.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Portable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eAt 4.56\" long and 1.5 oz, the compact form factor slips into any pack, vest, belt kit, or vehicle glove box. Light enough to carry always; substantial enough to find when needed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS PANEL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panel specs-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spec-category\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eType\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eFerro rod fire starter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eLength\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e4.56\" (11.58 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e1.5 oz (42.52 g)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"spec-category\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eCapsule Material\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eAnodized aluminum (tinder capsule)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eSeal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eO-ring sealed (waterproof)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"spec-category\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eRod\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eReplaceable threaded ferro rod\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eTinder\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003equickLIGHT waterproof tinder (2 pieces included, stored inside capsule)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eWet Weather Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eYes — generates reliable sparks even when wet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- CARE PANEL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panel care-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eHold the ferro rod near your tinder pile at an angle that lets the sparks fall directly onto the tinder. Use the back of a knife blade (or the included striker if your model has one) to scrape firmly down the rod — the harder the strike, the hotter the spark. Direct the sparks onto your prepared tinder bundle until it ignites, then build the fire from there. The process works in any orientation — pointing down into a fire lay, sideways into a tinder bundle, or up into elevated tinder for difficult conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eTinder Setup\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eSuccessful fire starting depends as much on tinder quality as spark quality. Use the included quickLIGHT waterproof tinder for guaranteed ignition in any conditions, or supplement with natural tinders (dry grass, birch bark shavings, fatwood, char cloth) for extended fire-starting capability. Fine, fluffy, bone-dry tinder catches the smallest sparks; coarse or wet tinder needs more heat or a different ignition source.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eRod Replacement\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eWhen the ferro rod wears down to where strikes no longer produce reliable sparks, unscrew the spent rod from the threaded capsule and replace it with a fresh ferro rod of the correct size. The replaceable design extends the tool's useful life indefinitely rather than disposing of the entire unit when the rod wears out. Replacement rods are available from Benchmade and most outdoor retailers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eTinder Storage \u0026amp; Replacement\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eThe O-ring sealed capsule keeps stored tinder dry during normal use — replace the O-ring if it ever shows signs of damage or wear to maintain the waterproof seal. After using the included tinder, restock with quickLIGHT or other waterproof tinder for continued field readiness. Dry natural tinders can be stored in the capsule for short periods but are not recommended for long-term storage in humid conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eLong-Term Storage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eStore the Ferro Rod in a dry place when not in use. Verify the O-ring seal is intact before long-term storage — the seal is what keeps the stored tinder usable. The anodized aluminum capsule is durable and corrosion-resistant, but periodically check the threads for debris that could affect rod replacement.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":53215752061248,"sku":"50023","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0446\/7487\/5549\/files\/50023_e84345ba-11f9-4ad4-81fa-bdb791b77274.jpg?v=1790280633","url":"https:\/\/spokex.com\/products\/benchmade-ferro-rod","provider":"SX Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}