100% Handmade in the USA. This is a limited edition ferro rod by Bushcraft Supply with a total of three available for purchase. Flame Maple is highly sought after and praised for its striking beauty. The characteristic “tiger stripes” can be seen in fine musical instruments such as violins and guitars. Flame Maple is part of the fabric of America because as we expanded westward past the Appalachian mountains, this wood was used for the stock of the Kentucky Rifle. As a final step before finishing, the maple is roasted for 3 hours to drive out all moisture and give it a dark amber hue. I decided to start crafting these myself in my shop because I was tired of plastic handles breaking, lanyard holes wearing down because they had no metal lining, and ferro rods coming loose from the handle on strikers I bought. My Ferro rods are reliable and will give you thousands of strikes. Rod is 3/8″ in diameter giving more striking surface area than most other ferro rods on the market. Overall length is approximately 5″ with a 3″ striking surface. These measurements may vary somewhat due to their handmade nature. The lanyard hole for convenient storage is reinforced with stainless steel. We now have lanyard options! Choose between shock cord or other lanyard options listed above to personalize your ferro rod! Be sure to use this product using all necessary safety precautions at all times and be safe! Great for Bushcraft, Camping, Survival.