5" Survival Ferro Rod & Striker Set by ESC Gear™ There are few basic necessities as important as the ability to reliably start a fire when you need one. Whether it is to help purify water, keep you warm, dry your clothes, cook your food, or even ward off animal predators, being able to create a fire in a dire situation can literally save your life. Ferrocerium rods and strikers are a must-have tool for anyone planning to spend time away from civilization, and a must-have tool for those who aren't. Be prepared for unforeseen emergencies and disaster scenarios with these modern marvels by keeping a set in your go-bag, another in your vehicle, and another anywhere you keep emergency supplies. Be ready for any survival situation with the Survival Fire Starter - 5" Ferro Rod & Striker Set by ESCGear. Matches can be made useless by getting them wet. Lighters can be broken or rust. These kits are able to be pulled out of a lake and immediately start a fire as long as you have dry tender, kindling, and fire wood. Works wonderfully with our Survival Fire Tinder set. (sold separately) Each set comes with:One (1) 5" (12.7cm) long and 1/2" (12mm) thick coated ferrocerium rod.One (1) 3" (7.6cm) carbon steel striker with hex key bottle opener and 5cm ruler. One (1) 8.5" (21.6cm) black paracord braided strap joining the rod and striker.We have added bulk pricing on this item because we feel it is an important tool to have in multiple locations so you can always have one on hand when you need to start a fire. They also make great stocking stuffers! PAYMENTSAll payments and refunds are to be handled through eBay's payment and communications channels. Please do not reach out to us on our site regarding eBay orders. SHIPPING - We combine shipping. While our eBay policy states a 1-2 business day handling time to ship an order, we try to get shipments in the mail same day if received before 2pm pacific standard time. Otherwise, we have them packed same day and shipped the next day. We ship all orders through USPS. If your item arrives damaged, please let us know as soon as possible so we can help you start the claims process with USPS. Please take pictures of any damage prior to opening the package for our records if item arrives damaged. RETURNS Our items are checked before shipped out for defects. We accept returns for 30days from purchase if items are sealed in their original packaging and undamaged. We do not cover return shipping. ESC Gear, pronounced Escape Gear, is a brand of camping and survival gear dedicated to offering products that can help with keeping you safe, healthy, and alive in potentially life-thretening situations. Perfect for backpacking, hunting, bushcraft, bug-out bags, disaster preparedness, camping, survival, and hiking, this fire starter kit is a must-have for any outdoor enthusiast. Also makes a great gift for your adventurous loved ones.