JT,

<< Do you really find it difficult to strike these types of matches normally? >>

No - but they break frequently and can be difficult to light IME when scrubbed conventionally. The "stab" method works first time, everytime for me and since learning it, I have not broken a single match.

I found the conventional method works reliably for me only if I support the head of the match, much like many folks strike a paper match. Based on my experiences with paper matches, that could lead to an occasional "exciting" moment if my finger temporarily adheres to the match, so I switched to the "stab" method and learned it.

On two super-unit occasions, Scouts broke enough of these using conventional method to make my wallet wince...

If your method works, stick to it, eh?

Regards,

Tom