{"id":28801,"date":"2026-11-09T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.survfire.com\/?p=28801"},"modified":"2026-11-09T10:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T02:10:09","slug":"ferro-rod-size-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.survfire.com\/de\/ferro-rod-size-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Ferro Rod Sizes Explained: Diameter, Length and Drilled Holes for Wholesale Orders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ferro rod sizes for wholesale buyers: a chart of the diameters and lengths we make, which size suits which product, and when a rod can be drilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most Feuerstahl<\/a> inquiries we get start with a size. Sometimes it\u2019s metric, sometimes it\u2019s \u201c1\/2 inch by 5 inch with a 4 mm hole\u201d. Both are fine. The trouble is that a size on its own doesn\u2019t tell you whether the rod suits a keychain, a camp kit or a gift box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ferro rod size is diameter \u00d7 length. Thin, short rods (around 6 mm) suit keychains and compact kits. 8 mm rods are the common all-rounder for handled kits. 10 mm and up suit large camp rods and bare-rod kits. Rods from 6 mm diameter up can be drilled, and 4 mm is the common hole size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is the chart of sizes we actually make, then how to pick one and what to send for a quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span><\/a>1. How ferro rod sizes are written<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A size is two numbers: diameter first, then length. \u201c8\u00d770 mm\u201d means an 8 mm thick rod, 70 mm long. US buyers often write inches, so \u201c1\/2\u201d\u00d76\u201d\u201d is about 12.7 mm thick and 152 mm long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing to watch: with a handled rod, the length usually means the rod, not the whole tool. If you are comparing two quotes, ask whether the length is rod-only or overall. If you are new to the product, what a ferro rod is<\/a>\u00a0is a good place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>2. Our ferro rod size chart<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are the rod sizes in our current range. Each model family has its own handle, striker and packaging options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rod size<\/td>Shape<\/td>Models<\/td>Typical use<\/td><\/tr>
\u00d86 \u00d7 35 mm<\/td>Round<\/td>FS25<\/td>Ultra-compact aluminium case with key ring<\/td><\/tr>
\u00d86 mm ferro + \u00d810 mm magnesium, 80 mm<\/td>Round, dual material<\/td>FS23<\/td>Wood-handle ferro and magnesium combo<\/td><\/tr>
\u00d87 \u00d7 80 mm<\/td>Round, dual rod<\/td>FS06<\/td>Ferro plus magnesium dual rod<\/td><\/tr>
\u00d88 \u00d7 70 mm<\/td>Round<\/td>FS01\u2013FS05, FS07, FS20\u2013FS22<\/td>Wood-handle kits, paracord-wrapped handles, tactical kits<\/td><\/tr>
\u00d88 \u00d7 75 mm<\/td>Round<\/td>FS24<\/td>Knurled aluminium handle with waterproof compartment<\/td><\/tr>
\u00d810 \u00d7 100 mm<\/td>Round<\/td>FS09\u2013FS11, FS13\u2013FS19<\/td>Large bare-rod kits, paracord-wrapped rods<\/td><\/tr>
\u00d810 \u00d7 150 mm<\/td>Round<\/td>FS08<\/td>Large rod with paracord wrapped directly on it<\/td><\/tr>
\u00d812.7 \u00d7 152 mm (1\/2\u201d \u00d7 6\u201d)<\/td>Hexagonal<\/td>FRC21<\/td>Large hex rod<\/td><\/tr>
\u00d813 \u00d7 153 mm<\/td>Hexagonal<\/td>FS12<\/td>Large hex bare rod<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If a buyer\u2019s spec isn\u2019t on this list, send it anyway. We\u2019ll tell you plainly whether we can make it or which size is closest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>3. Which size for which product<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keychains and EDC<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Go small. A 6 mm rod keeps a keychain light and pocket-friendly. FS25 is built for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Handled kits for retail<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The 8 mm rod is the common choice for wood or aluminium handles. It fits a hand well, and it\u2019s the size most of our kit models use, so you have the widest choice of handles, strikers and pouches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camp and bushcraft rods<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

For a larger rod that sits in a pack or a kit box, look at 10 mm and up. The 10 \u00d7 100 mm rod covers most bare-rod kits. The 10 \u00d7 150 mm, FRC21 and FS12 are the big ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gift and multi-tool kits<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Here the box or pouch often decides the size. Measure the space first, then pick the rod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>4. Handled or bare rod?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A handle gives the buyer grip and gives you a place for a logo. A bare rod is simpler and packs flatter. If it will hang on a lanyard, it can be drilled (see below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Logo placement matters here. We do not put a logo on the rod itself. A laser logo goes on the handle or on the striker, from 50 pcs. The full process is in our guide to custom logo ferro rods<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>5. Drilled ferro rods<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, we can drill ferro rods. Usually the rod needs to be 6 mm in diameter or more before we drill it. The hole size is your choice; 4 mm is the common one, because it takes a split ring, a lanyard or a small cord loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One buyer put it simply: \u201ci want 1\/2 inch x 5inch with 4mm hole\u201d. That\u2019s a good inquiry. It gives diameter, length and hole in one line. If you want a drilled rod, add the hole size and where it should go, and tell us what will go through it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span><\/a>6. MOQ, samples and lead time<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n