Yes, it was I <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />Fire Piston Story . The dog survived the incident <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> (has since died of old age), but retained the blanket for the new dog we adopted from the shelter. I too, have purchased from this Ebay seller and have been very happy with his fire piston as well.

By the way, this seller occasionally hand forges nice survival kits with a variety of components including arrow heads, spears, knives, strikers, etc. and then adds tinder and other items. I have no direct connection with him, other then being a satisfied customer.

Pete