I think you have defined my "need"....Toy Value, with perceived/actual/unique usefullness.<br><br>Ever since Pete started smoldering the blanket, just knew I had to have one of these. The fact that they look very well made is also a bonus. I like the horn model in the gallery (custom?) page also. Fairly certain I am going for the Standard (Hunter) offering however.<br><br>I carry or have just about every type of fire making device available. I have had very limited success with a homemade fire drill....lots of sweat and a bit of smoke, no flame. Traditional flint and steel with charcloth, actually got a fire twice after just about using up a whole piece of flint. Then of course the more techno methods which always have worked well, Firesteels, lighters, matches, various chemicals. The Piston has all the neat stuff and traditional appeal that is just calling out to me. I too, have a blanket that needs some spark holes