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  Deadalready on 07/10/2017 - 02:13

  So I was trying to understand the design and the fire wheel uses a "ferro rod" to apply friction to the wheel to create sparks.
  It seems odd that you need a tool to adjust the ferro rod on a survival tool as the rod is the part that wears down…

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    AssociatedTomtek-Outdoors @ TomTEK Outdoors on 07/10/2017 - 13:33

    Hello Deadalready,
    The Ferro Rod is fed inside the Firebiner and is spring loaded, held by a stopper screw. It is pushed towards the wheel and creates the needed spark when sparked. After multiple uses, the ferro rod wears down and can be tensioned again or replaced through the screw with a small screwdriver (which is also available in the accessory kit)…similar to zippo lighters.

    Rest assured, you won't need to adjust it on a regular basis (probably once only per ferro rod). The one I have started 3 bonfires and multiple stove light ups and still didn't need to be adjusted.

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  pegaxs on 07/10/2017 - 08:19

  +1

  Sooooo, it’s a belt/bag clip with a sparkler on one end. Totally innovative. I’m no survival nut/outdoorsman, but I have seen for more useful survival tools. This is just a water bottle/gear holder with a striker on one end.

  For a similar price, the Nomad Survival Tool looks like it has more features.

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    4wd on 07/10/2017 - 12:46

    +1

    For a similar price, the Nomad Survival Tool(kickstarter.com) looks like it has more features.

    That thing is huge, bigger all round than my Gerber Multi-Pliers.

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      WARvault on 07/10/2017 - 13:10

      Like knuckleduster sized?

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    AssociatedTomtek-Outdoors @ TomTEK Outdoors on 07/10/2017 - 13:46

    +3

    Hello pegaxs,
    I checked out your link and that seems like a good product…though after I factored in the shipping (at $30) it does become quite expensive. I'll try to get in touch with the manufacturer, as they might have better wholesale pricing.

    The Firebiner also has a safety blade (good for cutting paracord, even seatbelts) and a nice flat screwdriver (I was quite surprised how many times I already used mine actually), apart from the Firestarter and bottle opener.

    The top reason I like the Firebiner is I actually am obliged to carry it since it houses my car and house keys! I have a few other EDC survival tools which I admit, outperforms it at every aspect; but I always end up leaving them at home or in my car due to their size and lack of regular use.

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  Kossac on 07/10/2017 - 23:33

  +1

  thanks op. looks a great product! got one:)

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    AssociatedTomtek-Outdoors @ TomTEK Outdoors on 08/10/2017 - 21:47

    Thank you Kossac.
    All orders are now packed and ready for pickup tomorrow by Auspost. It should arrive by Fri the latest.