Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD – 5/16" Replaceable Ferrocerium Rod Firestarter
The Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD is a bushcrafter's ferro rod, designed from the start to ride in the ferro loop on a knife sheath so your fire kit travels with your knife. Its 5/16" ferrocerium rod throws sparks even after a soaking, and when it eventually wears down you simply unthread it and thread in a replacement rather than discarding the tool.
The body is CNC machined in-house in the USA from high-grade 6061 aluminum and anodized in one of Exotac's signature colors. Pull the top cap and the interior becomes a sealed capsule for two quickLIGHT tabs, water purification tablets, or the tinder of your choice — which is why it turns up so often in searches for a waterproof ferro rod, a survival fire starter, and a bushcraft fire kit.
Key Features
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Designed for bushcrafting — sized and shaped to carry in a knife sheath ferro loop
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Your knife is your striker — use the squared spine of a bushcraft knife to throw sparks
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5/16" ferrocerium rod — works when wet and is fully replaceable
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Tinder capsule — the body holds two quickLIGHT tabs (included), iodine tablets, or your own tinder
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Anodized 6061 aluminum body — CNC machined in-house in the USA
- Lanyard and spare o-rings included
Specifications
| Brand |
Exotac |
| Model |
fireROD V2 |
| SKU |
EXO-FIREROD |
| Ignition Type |
Ferrocerium rod (replaceable) |
| Rod Diameter |
5/16" |
| Striker |
Spine of your knife (not included) |
| Body Material |
USA high-grade 6061 aluminum, anodized |
| Storage |
Tinder capsule holds two quickLIGHT tabs |
| Carry |
Knife sheath ferro loop or lanyard |
| Colors |
Blaze Orange, Olive Drab, Gunmetal, Black |
| Included |
quickLIGHT tinder, spare o-ring set, lanyard |
| Origin |
Made in the USA |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you use the Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD?
Hold the Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD by its aluminum body and scrape the exposed ferrocerium rod with the squared spine of your knife. Many bushcraft knives leave the spine edges sharp specifically so they can serve as a striker. Aim the sparks into prepared tinder and the Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD will light it quickly.
Does the Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD work when wet?
Yes. Ferrocerium sparks whether it is dry or soaked, so the Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD keeps working in rain and after immersion. The o-ring sealed tinder capsule in the body of the Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD also keeps your tinder dry, which is usually the part that fails in wet conditions.
Is the ferro rod on the Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD replaceable?
It is. The 5/16" rod threads into the body, so when it wears down you unthread the spent rod from the Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD and thread in a replacement rod. That is the whole point of the design — you keep the machined aluminum tool and only replace the consumable.
What fits inside the Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD tinder capsule?
Remove the top cap of the Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD and you will find a compartment sized for two quickLIGHT tabs, which are included. It will equally take water purification tablets, fatwood shavings, or any compact tinder you prefer to carry.
Does the Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD come with a striker?
No separate striker ships with the Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD, and that is deliberate — the tool was co-developed with the Habilis crew to be struck with the knife you are already carrying. If your knife has rounded spine edges, a dedicated scraper or the back of a saw blade will also work with the Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD.
Is the Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD made in the USA?
Yes. The Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD is CNC machined in-house by Exotac in the United States from high-grade 6061 aluminum, then anodized in one of four signature colors.
Where can I buy the Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD?
You can buy the Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD at Going Gear, an authorized Exotac dealer. Every Exotac fireROD V2 EXO-FIREROD we ship is genuine factory stock backed by Exotac's warranty.
