True enough on all points, but the idea of redundant fire-starting capability is still valid. Besides, if I were physically unable to start a fire myself, I would much rather give whoever might be available the option of using whatever medium is most familiar to them - even if special instructions might be required to get those stupid LB safety matches to light. Frankly it appalls me that anyone would market a match as a survival implement without strike-anywhere capability. If anyone can tell me where my logic has derailed here, I would be grateful.