Review on All-In-One Flint And Steel Fire Starter Kit With Waterproof Tinder Wick Rope And Steel Fire Striker - Patented Firestarter Prepared4X - Perfect For Survival And Outdoor Activities by Buddy Camaney

I purchased this on a whim. I have never lit a fire with flint and steel before. I generally get the wick to light after 1 or 2 strikes max. Add fatwood to this, and you will never have problems starting a fire.A few suggestions for using it:1) fraying is key. It lights the wick so much easier.2) after you have lit it, all you have to do is pull the wick into the tube to snuff it.3) after using it, use the striker to scrape off the residual carbon, and this helps to "refray" it.4) try to bend the wick up a little at the end of the tube.5) strike on the ground or on a flat surface not exposed to wind. It seems to make a big difference compared to when standing up and striking.Great product. I have already bought several others for gifts. I keep thinking of Tom Hanks creating fire in Castaway when I use it.