ferrocerium

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noun A pyrophoric alloy of iron and cerium that is used to make the flints for cigarette lighters

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I think the best firestart for the money is the six inch long 1/2 inch diameter ferrocerium rod.

Firestarter 2009
The alloy ferrocerium is used to a small extent in iron and steel.

The Economic Aspect of Geology 1915
I also dig that the entire system is completely self contained-the ferrocerium rod and steel striker just unscrew from either end of the handle.

Gizmodo Andrew Tarantola 2011
And that if using flint and steel (not to be confused with ferrocerium igniters) to start a fire it is extremely beneficial to use charcloth.

SurvivalBlog.com 2010
So if you're on a tight budget, I'd start out with the necessities like dried or canned goods, garden seeds, matches and ferrocerium fire starters, and other items where the benefits greatly outweigh the cost, like first aid supplies.

SurvivalBlog.com 2010
They make a cool collapsible ferrocerium fire-starter too.

Original Signal - Transmitting Gadgets 2009
They make a cool collapsible ferrocerium fire-starter too.

Original Signal - Transmitting Gadgets 2009