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Okay, check this out:

http://www.travelready.net/product_info.php/products_id/981

I have one of these. I tested it out. I followed the instructions, and operating the striker is quite intuitive (easy to figure out even without instructions).


I just bought one recently too. It works well to throw a spark, certainly well enough to light the tinder. Remember though, It is also a permanent match. Put a little lighter fluid in the hole in the plastic case and once the cloth wick on the metal match part gets saturated you can light it like a match on the flint. This means not only do you have a ferrocium rod, but basically a waterproof zippo......with the ability to keep the fluid longer. Keep in mind though that it is a bit dangerous which is probibly why it isn't mentioned in the instructions. (When you light it this way keep your finger over the hole and make sure the match is completely out before you put it back in) However, I see it as a much better version of a Zippo for survival purposes. You get the ability to use different fuels like a zippo, but you have a waterproof, non-leaking, non-evaporating version. It's like having the best of a Zippo and a Bic in one. <img src="images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />