Going Gear Hardwood Firesteel Yellowheart – 3/8" Ferro Rod with Hand-Turned Handle
The Going Gear Hardwood Firesteel Yellowheart (fsyellowheart) pairs a 3/8" ferrocerium rod with an exotic hardwood handle turned one at a time by a professional wood turner. The design was refined over several iterations to be the most comfortable to hold in the hand. Because each handle is handmade, individual pieces vary slightly, but the overall size and shape stay the same.
The ferro rod is epoxied into the Yellowheart handle, which includes an aluminum lanyard hole. The wood is sealed and coated — not stained, so the color is completely natural — to help keep moisture out. A striker is not included, but anything with a sharp 90° edge works great: the squared-off spine of a knife, a hacksaw blade, or a Swiss Army Knife file.
Going Gear Hardwood Firesteel Yellowheart Specifications
| Brand |
Going Gear |
| SKU |
fsyellowheart |
| Rod Diameter |
3/8" |
| Rod Material |
Ferrocerium (firesteel) |
| Handle |
Hand-turned Yellowheart hardwood, sealed & coated (natural color) |
| Lanyard Hole |
Aluminum |
| Striker |
Not included |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you use the Going Gear Hardwood Firesteel Yellowheart?
Scrape a sharp-edged striker down the rod of the Going Gear Hardwood Firesteel Yellowheart (fsyellowheart) at an angle to shower hot sparks onto your tinder. The squared spine of a knife, a hacksaw blade, or a Swiss Army Knife file all work well.
Does the Going Gear Hardwood Firesteel Yellowheart come with a striker?
No — the Going Gear Hardwood Firesteel Yellowheart (fsyellowheart) does not include a striker. Any hard, sharp 90° edge will throw excellent sparks from the 3/8" ferro rod.
What wood is the handle on the Going Gear Hardwood Firesteel Yellowheart?
The Going Gear Hardwood Firesteel Yellowheart (fsyellowheart) uses a hand-turned Yellowheart hardwood handle. The wood is sealed and coated rather than stained, so its bright color is completely natural.
Will the Going Gear Hardwood Firesteel Yellowheart work when wet?
Yes — ferrocerium sparks even after getting wet. Wipe the rod of the Going Gear Hardwood Firesteel Yellowheart (fsyellowheart) dry and strike; the sealed handle also helps keep moisture out of the wood.
How long does a 3/8" ferro rod last?
A 3/8" rod like the one on the Going Gear Hardwood Firesteel Yellowheart (fsyellowheart) is good for thousands of strikes with normal use, making it a long-lasting fire-starting tool for camping, hiking, and emergency kits.
Where can I buy the Going Gear Hardwood Firesteel Yellowheart?
The Going Gear Hardwood Firesteel Yellowheart (fsyellowheart) is a Going Gear original — buy it direct from Going Gear.
