Design Your Own Fire Poker

This DIY fire poker is the perfect tool for any fireplace enthusiast or outdoor adventurer. Don’t use sticks and other random objects to manage your fire (I’ve heard some interesting stories), but instead use a tool built for the job.

Not only is the fire poker functional but it’s rustic, sleek, and elegant at the same time. You’ll be able to choose the twist in the center of the poker as well as the style of tip. The length is another choice you have so you can get one that fits your needs: fireplace, wood stove, or campfire. You can get a fire poker that looks great and does the exact job you need it to do.

The solid steel not only ensures a strong fire poker you won’t bend or snap, but it also makes it far more heat tolerant than brass or the cheaper hollow metal alloys you often see. Less dense metal like that heats up fast, especially if it’s hollow. With solid steel you’ll be able to hang on to that handle without feeling warmth for a very long time.

As someone who uses a wood stove 6 months out of the year, I spent a great deal of time ensuring the handle feels comfortable and natural in your hand. Unlike other fire pokers that have you grab the metal stock (no handle at all), this handle feels good and gives a great grip for moving around those heavier pieces of wood. It feels like an extension of your arm.

You can move around your firewood without worry of bending the poker. Heck, you can leave it sitting in the fire and you won’t harm it. Sure, it’ll get warm if you leave it in there for a good long while, but you won’t destroy the poker itself. I’ve had to repair brass fire tools where they were left in the fire accidentally. This is not an issue here.

I do offer various lengths for the fire poker. You can scroll down a bit more to see an explanation of those lengths if you’re unsure which is right for you.

The fire poker is finished with a wax finish that’s buffed to a shine. The wax will give it protection to help prevent rust. If you keep the poker inside you won’t have any issues with rust. You can use it outside but be sure to bring it in and not leave it to the elements.

Below are some options explained for different tip and twist styles so you can design something that suits you. Check the pictures to see what the options look like.

Tip Style

Two options are available for the DIY fire poker tip (end).

• Pointed – The pointed tip is your traditional style. It’s great for moving wood since you can get into any space.
• Rake – This flatter style is great for raking hot coals and ash.

Both tip styles will do both jobs (move wood and rake) but each one is better suited to one or the other. It’s just a matter of preference. I find the rake is more ideal for wood stoves where you’re moving coals around to manage the heat. The pointed tip is great for fireplaces or fire pits where you’re moving wood and are less concerned about coals.

Twist

In the center of the fire poker I do a twist, or none if you prefer. Below at the twist options and you can check the images above for reference.

• No Twist – No twist is done to the center of the fire poker and it remains square.
• Plain – A plain twist is the fire poker twisted to give a classic look.
• Veined – This twist is done with all 4 sides chiseled first and then twisted to give a veined look which adds depth.
• Reverse – A reverse twist is like a plain twist only that the twist continues back and forth in opposing directions. It’s kind of mesmerizing.
• Stair – The stair twist is done by chiseling a line on all 4 sides and cutting in cubes on two opposing corners. It’s then twisted to give the look of a spiral staircase.

Length

If you’re unsure what length you need, then see my recommendations.

• 28″ – This is a great size for wood stoves and most fire places.
• 36″ – Suitable for fire places and also campfires.
• 46″ – An extra long length for campfires or even bonfires.

Personalization

You can have your fire poker personalized. I can stamp letters, numbers, ampersands, dashes, underscores, and periods. This will be placed near the handle along the shaft of the fire poker