Question 1

How this usually carried? Is the extra paracord used as a necklace lanyard? Any suggestions will be helpful.

Accepted Answer

The good news is - any way that is convenient for you.  The means and ways are as unique as the individual carrying it.  I carry it in an outside  pack pocket or outside pouch along with a waterproof  container that holds my tinder and a container of my backup fire starter: matches.

Without modification the lanyard is more a handy grip that allows you to get a full sparking strike down the length of the ferro rod than anything else.  Although I'm sure mods can be made if you wanted to carry it around your neck.  Personally I don't like anything as strong as paracord wrapped around my neck or hanging from my neck, however loosely.

When hiking I take both  TinderQuik, and Wetfire tinder along with strike anywhere matches that I've waterproofed with wax.  I'm  experimenting with PyroPutty as well.  And depending on distance and likely weather I may take two Pull Start Fire units (they're very light weight).  But I've always got matches, tinder, and the REHTAEL kit.

Note, I just got the REHTAEL Tinder Wick and Bellow, [40-Inch] Hemp Wick Cord Waterproof with Aluminum Tube Sleeve for Fire Starting and am experimenting with that as an accompaniment to the ferro rod.  Although I haven't yet tested it under wet conditions, when dry it's instant flame on the first strike, and you can feed the wick through the tube to keep the flame going - and the tube ("bellow") allows you to easily keep the flame right in the middle of your tinder/kindling mix.  My current thinking is that since I keep it in a waterproof container, it will always be dry enough for a first strike flame.

Question 2

Where is it made?

Accepted Answer

Made in China

Question 3

Is the whistle attached to it loud enough to be used as a legitimate emergency whistle?

Accepted Answer

well its not as loud as a referees whistle. I have seen them in bear scat along with pepper spray and bells . seriously its loud enough to here from a pretty good distance.

Question 4

Can the metal striker be detached easily? I already have a knife with a 90° spine.

Accepted Answer

Yes very easy. I removed whistle and steel.

Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	9.45 x 2.72 x 0.75 inches
Package Weight	0.2 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH	6 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches
Item Weight	5.7 Ounces
Brand Name	REHTAEL
Color	Army Green
Material	Steel
Manufacturer	REHTAEL
Part Number	6*1/2inches
Included Components	Paracord, Scraper, Hex Wrench, Fire Starter, Bottle Opener
Size	1/2 x 6 Inch

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REHTAEL Flint and Steel Fire Starter Survival kit, [1/2 x 6 Inch] Large Ferro Rod with Multi-Tool Fire Striker/Paracord Lanyard for Camping, Hiking (Army Green)

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