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product_id: 497634597
title: "Forest Fundamentals™ Sidekick Fire Starter™ | Ferro Rod Fire Steel & Striker Necklace | All-Weather, EDC, Bushcraft, Camping | Bottle Opener & Tinder Scraper | 5,500º F Molten Sparks"
brand: "forest fundamentals"
price: "$53.23"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Forest Fundamentals"
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/497634597-forest-fundamentals-sidekick-fire-starter-ferro-rod-fire-steel-striker
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
---

# 5,500º F molten sparks multi-tool: scraper, opener, wrench 550 survival cord necklace Forest Fundamentals™ Sidekick Fire Starter™ | Ferro Rod Fire Steel & Striker Necklace | All-Weather, EDC, Bushcraft, Camping | Bottle Opener & Tinder Scraper | 5,500º F Molten Sparks

**Brand:** forest fundamentals
**Price:** $53.23
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Ignite your adventure with the ultimate fire-starting sidekick!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Forest Fundamentals™ Sidekick Fire Starter™ | Ferro Rod Fire Steel & Striker Necklace | All-Weather, EDC, Bushcraft, Camping | Bottle Opener & Tinder Scraper | 5,500º F Molten Sparks by forest fundamentals
- **How much does it cost?** $53.23 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/497634597-forest-fundamentals-sidekick-fire-starter-ferro-rod-fire-steel-striker)

## Best For

- forest fundamentals enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted forest fundamentals brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unmatched Spark Power:** Enhanced straight-edged ferro rod delivers up to 20,000 molten sparks at 5,500º F for instant fire ignition.
- • **Effortless Tinder Prep:** Beveled scraper edge ensures smooth, efficient tinder shavings to get your fire roaring faster.
- • **Survival-Grade Necklace:** Equipped with 550 survival cord featuring copper wire, fishing line, and a magnetic breakaway clasp for secure everyday carry.
- • **All-in-One EDC Essential:** Combines fire starter, tinder scraper, mini wrench, and bottle opener in one sleek, lightweight pendant.
- • **Durable & Reliable Build:** Crafted from heat-treated steel and premium ferrocerium blend for longevity and resilience under pressure.

## Overview

The Forest Fundamentals™ Sidekick Fire Starter™ is a premium all-weather ferro rod designed for everyday carry and extended outdoor expeditions. Featuring a larger, sharpened striking edge that produces up to 20,000 sparks at 5,500º F, it guarantees reliable fire ignition. This multi-functional tool doubles as a tinder scraper, mini wrench, and bottle opener, all housed on a durable heat-treated steel pendant with a survival-grade 550 cord necklace and magnetic safety clasp—perfect for bushcraft enthusiasts and professional adventurers alike.

## Description

THE SIDEKICK FIRE STARTER: your trusty companion for all of your fire lighting needs. Designed to be the ultimate lightweight backup Ferro Rod for everyday carry and longer expeditions. The sidekick also performs as a Tinder scraper, mini wrench, and bottle opener, a handy feature when sitting around the campfire! ENHANCED STRIKING EDGE: Our new straight-edged striking area now throws down a lot more sparks. With a lot of Ferro Rod necklaces, it's often hard to create enough sparks due to the Ferro Rod being so small. We have slightly raised and sharpened the striking edge to ensure maximum material is removed when striking. STREAMLINED TINDER SCRAPER: Our new beveled scraping edge ensures a much smoother, and more efficient scraping process and will make light work of processing your tinder shavings. A LARGER FERRO ROD: We have increased the length and width of the Ferro Rod which makes it a lot easier to generate more sparks. The rod also allows for up to 20,000 strikes, as a backup Ferro rod, you definitely don't need to worry about it failing you when you need it most! MADE USING FOREST FUNDAMENTALS FERROCERIUM BLEND: the optimum balance between softness and durability. Our Ferro Rods throw down large showers of molten sparks, but we were also careful not to make the rods too soft to ensure longevity. OTHER FEATURES: As an EDC tool, it was a top priority we squeezed a bottle opener in! The necklace can also be used for wood splitting and as a prying tool. We make them using heat-treated steel to ensure they won't bend under excess pressure. NECKLACE CHAIN & SAFETY CLASP: For the necklace chain we have used 550 'survival' cord which includes strands of copper wire, fishing line, waxed jute, and parachute cord. For safety, we have used a magnetic breakaway clasp. The magnet is very strong and won't detach without pulling.

Review: Ferro rod - What a lovely little Ferro Rod well worth the money easy to use and makes a lovely pendant around your neck ,would buy from this company again anyone wishing to buy a small present for a bushcraft person I think they would be well impressed with it
Review: Awesome bit of kit - Gave this little rod a go and it's surprisingly effective despite its size. Easier to use if you hold the lanyard while striking. Perfect as an emergency ferro rod for my primary and backup fire kits while in the field.

## Features

- THE SIDEKICK FIRE STARTER: your trusty companion for all of your fire lighting needs. Designed to be the ultimate lightweight backup Ferro Rod for everyday carry and longer expeditions. The sidekick also performs as a Tinder scraper, mini wrench, and bottle opener, a handy feature when sitting around the campfire!
- ENHANCED STRIKING EDGE: Our new straight-edged striking area now throws down a lot more sparks. With a lot of Ferro Rod necklaces, it's often hard to create enough sparks due to the Ferro Rod being so small. We have slightly raised and sharpened the striking edge to ensure maximum material is removed when striking.
- STREAMLINED TINDER SCRAPER: Our new beveled scraping edge ensures a much smoother, and more efficient scraping process and will make light work of processing your tinder shavings.
- A LARGER FERRO ROD: We have increased the length and width of the Ferro Rod which makes it a lot easier to generate more sparks. The rod also allows for up to 20,000 strikes, as a backup Ferro rod, you definitely don't need to worry about it failing you when you need it most!
- MADE USING FOREST FUNDAMENTALS FERROCERIUM BLEND: the optimum balance between softness and durability. Our Ferro Rods throw down large showers of molten sparks, but we were also careful not to make the rods too soft to ensure longevity.
- OTHER FEATURES: As an EDC tool, it was a top priority we squeezed a bottle opener in! The necklace can also be used for wood splitting and as a prying tool. We make them using heat-treated steel to ensure they won't bend under excess pressure.
- NECKLACE CHAIN & SAFETY CLASP: For the necklace chain we have used 550 'survival' cord which includes strands of copper wire, fishing line, waxed jute, and parachute cord. For safety, we have used a magnetic breakaway clasp. The magnet is very strong and won't detach without pulling.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09L8KGQ85 |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #832,219 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #659 in Camping Emergency Fire Starters |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (14) |
| Department | Fire Starters |
| Import | Imported |
| Included Components | 550 'Survival Cord' lanyard, Mini Forest Fundamentals Ferrocerium™ Ferro Rod, Sidekick Ferro Rod Striker |
| Item Weight | 3.53 ounces |
| Item model number | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Forest Fundamentals |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Package Dimensions | 9.84 x 7.09 x 0.2 inches |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Forest Fundamentals
- **Item Weight:** 100 Grams
- **Manufacturer:** Forest Fundamentals
- **Material:** Metal Magnetic Safety Clasp
- **Number of Pieces:** 1

## Images

![Forest Fundamentals™ Sidekick Fire Starter™ | Ferro Rod Fire Steel & Striker Necklace | All-Weather, EDC, Bushcraft, Camping | Bottle Opener & Tinder Scraper | 5,500º F Molten Sparks - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710GNqPdxeL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ferro rod
*by M***S on 23 October 2024*

What a lovely little Ferro Rod well worth the money easy to use and makes a lovely pendant around your neck ,would buy from this company again anyone wishing to buy a small present for a bushcraft person I think they would be well impressed with it

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome bit of kit
*by A***R on 1 January 2024*

Gave this little rod a go and it's surprisingly effective despite its size. Easier to use if you hold the lanyard while striking. Perfect as an emergency ferro rod for my primary and backup fire kits while in the field.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by W***R on 6 October 2025*

Great emergency backup firestarter. Seems to stay on. No problems with it popping loose and falling from my neck. Great to have as a backup item. Generates good sparks and is good quality.

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*Store origin: EC*
*Last updated: 2026-02-22*