Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL Ferrocerium Fire Starter
- 1/4 inch ferro rod
- Up to 3,000 fire-starting strikes
- Waterproof, self contained design
- Stainless steel and tungsten carbide striker
- 27.22 g item weight, gunmetal color
Last refreshed Sep 27, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact ferro rod starter with a built-in striker, described as waterproof. Rod length and any tinder are not listed, so it suits users who already carry their own tinder.
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ASIN: B007DL7BLKCategory: Fire Starters
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Overview
Not a lighter or a match, this is a self contained ferrocerium fire starter that pairs a ferro rod with a stainless steel and tungsten carbide striker.
A self contained design with a large strike count suits a pack or pocket kit. The listing gives no length, no word on how the striker stores and no mention of included tinder, and its item type field wrongly mentions a hunting knife, so rely on the title.
Who it's for
Campers, hikers and kit builders who want a waterproof fire starter. Beginners who expect to light a fire from a single spark without tinder, or who want a knife, should know the listing offers neither tinder nor a blade.
Pros and cons
- Waterproof ferro rod
- Self contained design
- Tungsten carbide striker
- Large strike count
- Rod length not listed
- No tinder included
- Not a knife or blade
Performance notes
Scraping the carbide edge across the ferro rod shaves off hot sparks that ignite tinder, so the quality of the tinder matters as much as the striker. A thicker rod carries more fuel per strike, and the listed strike count reflects how much rod is available.
Where it stands among fire starters
- #5 most-searched brand and model of the 6 fire starters lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 17 fire starters we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Exotac |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Rod diameter | 1/4 inch |
| Item weight | 27.22 g |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel type | Ferrocerium |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Gunmetal |
| Striker | Stainless steel and tungsten carbide |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | nanoSTRIKER XL Firestarter |
| Other details | |
| Strikes | Up to 3,000 |
| Water resistance level | Waterproof |
Frequently asked questions
What is included with the Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL?
The listing names the nanoSTRIKER XL fire starter only. No tinder is mentioned.
Is the Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL a knife?
No. Despite an item type field mentioning a fixed blade knife, the title describes a ferrocerium fire starter.
Does the Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL work when wet?
The title describes the ferro rod as waterproof. Tinder and striker performance in wet conditions are not described.