Does it have magnesium

Yes. Ferrocerium rod is made from Iron, Magnesium and mostly of an alloy of rare earth metals called mischmetal with an excellent pyrophoric percentage : 98%min.

Can you scrape pieces of the rod into your kindling with the striker itself? Or only use it to strike?

My experience with this rod is you cannot scrape off bits of rod material like the inexpensive fire starters you can get at Harbor Freight. BUT... you do not need to. Striking this rod produces some very strong and hot sparks. I have had no problems starting a fire by striking sparks into a cotton ball coated with petroleum jelly.

Approximately how many strikes will it last?

This Ferro Rod showers sparks! Of course, you have to scrape the top layer off first. I only scrape off about 20% of the coating so the coating to extend the life of the rod. I agree that this Rod should provide 100's of strikes...even though the company says 1,000's. Excellent product.

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4 Inch Survival Ferrocerium Drilled Flint Fire Starter, Ferro Rod Kit with Paracord Landyard Handle and Striker, 4"(Long) x 3/8"(Diameter) | Ferrocerium Rod with Paracord Landyard Handle and Striker, 4"(Long) x 3/8"(Diameter)

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Brand
bayite
Included components
Paracord
Item weight
2.46 Ounces
Material
Ferrocerium
Number of pieces
1

🔥5500°F spark temp

🪢5ft paracord grip

⚙️HSS steel striker

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Description

🔥 Strike fast, survive smarter — your firestarter for every adventure!

COMPACT YET MIGHTY - 4-inch ferro rod with 3/8-inch diameter—perfectly sized for portability without compromising spark volume.
PRECISION STRIKER PRO - Crafted from tool-grade HSS steel with 6 striking edges for maximum spark output, ambidextrous use guaranteed.
IGNITE ANYWHERE ANYTIME - Generates blazing 5500°F sparks even in wet, windy conditions—your ultimate fire-starting ally.
WEATHERPROOF RELIABILITY - Waterproof and rust-resistant ferrocerium rod built to perform flawlessly in any environment or altitude.
ERGONOMIC PARACORD HANDLE - 5ft durable paracord ensures a secure grip and doubles as an emergency survival tool.

The bayite 4 Inch Survival Ferrocerium Fire Starter combines a high-performance 4" ferro rod with a rugged 5ft paracord handle and a precision HSS steel striker. Designed for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts, it produces 5500°F sparks to ignite fires in any weather or altitude. Compact, waterproof, and built for durability, this kit ensures you're always ready to spark up survival, camping, or emergency situations with confidence.

Specifications

ASIN	B00PSGOM32
Best Sellers Rank	#29,326 in Sporting Goods ( See Top 100 in Sporting Goods ) #79 in Camping Fire Starters
Brand Name	bayite
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (12,229)
Included Components	Paracord, Striker-Pro striker
Item Weight	2.46 Ounces
Manufacturer	bayite
Manufacturer Part Number	1A333
Material Type	Ferrocerium
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	1
Set Name	Yes
UPC	708624425840
Unit Count	1.0 Count

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