You may find you only require the flint not knowing what your knife is this may have enough steel content to be used as a striker. But practice makes perfect so at least have a go before the need arises.<br><br>There is one problem; if you loose your knife you've lost a fire maker! You may find better that you keep your firemaker separate and just premade tinder inside the handle.<br><br>Not that I wish to dissuade you; but Sorry I'm not a hollow handle fan, I prefer the small style folder. Also if your travelling the locals sometimes frown upon knives so you may not always be able to keep on your person. And a man and his kit can sometime be easily separated. Something I've learnt to my cost.<br><br>sorry cant think of a catchphrase but I hope this helps<br><br>many regards Ian<br><br>