Überleben

Handcrafted Hardwood Ferro Rod

Name: Handcrafted Hardwood Ferro Rod
Brand: Überleben
SKU: UB-ZUPR-0101
Price: 18.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$18.00 USD

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The Artisan Window:
Handcrafted and curated for the Kempain Family Outfitters Mercantile, every Überleben piece is selected for its precision and field performance. Because the hardwood handles are individually handmade, please allow a standard fulfillment window of 1–2 business days for our team to prepare your order with care before it enters transit.

Standard Shipping:
Once your order is ready, it is dispatched via Standard Shipping. Shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on your delivery location. We provide tracking information for every journey, ensuring your gear arrives safely from the facility to your door. Note: Ships within 2-3 business days.

Quality Guarantee & Support:
We stand behind the craftsmanship of our collective partners. If your order arrives with a material or manufacturing defect, please email hello@kempain.com with a description and photos of the issue so we can provide a swift resolution.

The Überleben Promise:
Überleben creates gear that is "Timeless as Fire." By choosing high-grade ferrocerium and natural wood fibers, they ensure your purchase supports both your survival in the field and a commitment to heritage-grade tools. This is a "mark of quality" designed to provide ultimate reliability for years to come.

Additional Details

Kit Specifications:
— Rod Thickness: 3/8" (9.5mm) Sånft-korr™ ferro rod.
— Striker: Coated A3 high-carbon steel AmbiStriker.
— Lanyard: Mil-spec 550 paracord.

Materials & Weight:
— Construction: High-grade ferrocerium, carbon steel, and 100% hardwood.
— Weight: 2.5 oz (Ultralight for field carry).
— Dimensions: 4.5" Overall Length.

The Selection

At Kempain Family Outfitters, we look for tools that honor the fundamental elements of outdoor survival without the fluff of modern gadgets. We selected the Zünden because it is a study in natural integrity and reliability. In a field dominated by plastic and synthetic grips, the handcrafted hardwood handle stands out as a disciplined choice that feels at home in a calloused hand. It aligns with our "buy less, buy better" philosophy—a single tool capable of 15,000 strikes that functions just as effectively in a Connecticut rainstorm as it does at high altitude.

The Product

The Zünden Fire Starter is the ferrocerium rod that established Überleben as a leader in field-grade ignition. Utilizing their proprietary Sånft-korr™ ferrocerium, this rod is engineered to find the perfect balance between softness and durability, throwing molten spark showers at 5,500ºF even when soaking wet.

The 100% hardwood handle is handmade to provide a natural, textured grip that earns a seasoned patina over years of use. Each kit comes equipped with an AmbiStriker multi-tool—featuring a straight-edge spine and concave tinder scraper—and is secured by a mil-spec 550 paracord lanyard. It is a timeless, mission-ready essential for the minimalist woodsman.

Product Details:

Proprietary Ferro Blend: Sånft-korr™ ferrocerium yields 15,000+ strikes.
All-Weather Reliability: Ignites fires in any weather condition, even when wet or at high altitude.
Handcrafted Handle: 100% natural hardwood with an ergonomic, textured grip.
Integrated Multi-Tool: Includes a 6-function scraper (tinder scraper, map scale, ruler, and hex wrench).
Field Carry Ready: Includes mil-spec 550 paracord for secure attachment to packs or belts.