I bought one, couldn’t get it to spark at all. Bought a second one, got a few sparks, is there a trick?

Yes, as mentioned the end of the striker works better for me. The trick I've found is to use a stroke just like you are lighting a wooden match off a box and flicking it off into the fire. A quick snap of the wrist works well to throw a spark once the coating is off.

The Amazon description says machined in USA, but the country of origin is listed as Canada. Where is this item made?

Because it's likely the product was "transformed" in Canada. If it were completely an American production, then for marketing purposes it would certainly be labeled as such. Otherwise, why even mention Canada?

does anybody use this on their keychain?

I believe it would work well on a Keychain.

Would a 4.5mm dog tag ball chain fit through the hole on this?

No. The scratch could be annoying.

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Exotac Men's Nanostriker Firestarter - Gun Metal, Small

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Brand
EXOTAC
Colour
Gun Metal
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Item weight
0.06 Pounds
Manufacturer
Exotac
Material
Aluminium

💧100% waterproof design

🔥Up to 3,000 strikes

⚙️CNC machined aluminum build

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Description

🔥 Strike Boldly, Ignite Instantly 🔥

COMPACT READY - Ultra-small, self-contained design perfect for the modern explorer who values efficiency and style.
PRECISION CRAFTED - CNC machined aluminum housing offers sleek, lightweight strength that fits in your pocket.
BLAZING HEAT OUTPUT - Generates intense sparks burning at nearly 5,500°F (3,000°C) to ignite even the toughest materials.
WEATHERPROOF WONDER - Fully waterproof construction means fire-starting power rain or shine, no compromises.
UNMATCHED DURABILITY - Engineered to deliver up to 3,000 reliable strikes—ignite your adventures without fail.

The Exotac Men's Nanostriker Firestarter in Gun Metal is a premium, ultra-compact ferrocerium fire starter crafted from CNC machined aluminum. Waterproof and durable, it delivers up to 3,000 strikes with sparks reaching nearly 5,500°F, making it an essential tool for lighting stoves, wood shavings, and dry grasses in any weather.

Specifications

ASIN	B007DL7BLK
Brand Name	EXOTAC
Colour	Gun Metal
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (187)
Global Trade Identification Number	00091037401465
Item Type Name	Firestarter
Item Weight	0.06 Pounds
Manufacturer	Exotac
Manufacturer Part Number	003100-GUN
Material Type	Aluminium
Model Number	003100-GUN
Number of Items	1
Style Name	Nanostriker
UPC	091037401465 013964683820

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