BE WEARY OF FIRESTEEL CLAIMS!

The Light My Fire "Scout" Model is advertised as been able to start 3000 fires.

I've worn out two of them in as many camping seasons. They are NOT as long lasting as the manufacturers would have you believe. The key to a ferro rod is using the factory striker - using a knife blade accelerates the wear dramatically.

JYD #123 The great one formerly known as Architect.

I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.