Thanks to my knowledge gained in practice I know that quality tools are key. Unfortunately, this flint striker did not pass the test. While it was inexpensive, it only lasted a short while before fizzling out. .
When I tried this product, it was difficult to use and provided inconsistent sparks. The price might be affordable but it`s not worth the time and effort to get it to work. As a slightly polished flint is included, it should have worked better than it did. The Industrial and Scientific category deserves better quality for replacement flints striker than this..
Item arrived quickly and exactly as described. We use the Hobart Striker in our emergency kit as a fire starter. The extra flints ensure we always have a working firing pin should we ever need one.