The Basics Of The Fireplace Poker
While it may not seem important, a fireplace poker is an essential tool in any set you buy. Anyone who has a wood burning fireplace needs a fire poker because they help you stay safe while maintaining your fire.
The quick video below highlights how a poker’s curved hook helps you safely reposition logs without getting too close to the flames.
A fireplace poker is made fully of steel or has a steel shank with a cast iron end. The poker is typically a straight rod with a curved end to help push and pull logs while you keep a safe distance. A pointed tip can move logs a bit, but the curve is better for pulling and adjusting as needed for an efficient fire.
Most fireplace pokers have one hook on the end, though some have two or more. eFireplaceStore tends to sell pokers with a single hook and a slightly crooked profile for a traditional look.
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Most of our pokers are under $50, with some around $75, so there’s an option for nearly every budget. If you want more than just a poker, we offer several fireplace tool sets that can include a poker, broom, shovel, and tongs—the tools in each set vary by price and style.
To keep your fireplace poker looking good, wipe it with a damp cloth at the end of each burn season, then rub on a thin coat of vegetable oil. It restores shine and avoids the fumes that some other oils can produce when heated.
We hope this helps you understand more about fireplace pokers and managing a wood burning fire. If you have any other questions, call us at 800.203.1642.
