I GUESS I MUST BE MISSING SOMETHING.

I lean towards the most robust, reliable, redundant, expensive and brand name when I buy toys. If it ain't high tech and the best, I don't want it.

Relative to fire starters, they are part of my life. In my business I light, burn, melt and ignite all day long.

In the remote Idaho wilderness, I light, burn, melt and ignite to maintain and survive.

I.M.H.O - I have researched and chosen the absolute most robust, reliable, redundant and expensive FIRE STARTER mechanism that is available.

I bought a case of butain lighters for $.52 each. The active unit is in my right front pocket. Backup is in my left front pocket. About twice a year the active unit is empty. I throw it away and replace it with the other. The new one goes in my left pocket.

I GUESS I MUST BE MISSING SOMETHING!