I'm hoping to use mine for a real fire this weekend to get the hang of it before I actually "need" to. I bought two of the backpacker models and they were easy for an inexperienced person like myself to use. This model has a nice heavy duty split keyring and durable looking little cordura pouch. I tried it out by scraping off a small amount of magnesium and striking some sparks on it setting it off. It was pretty easy to get the sparks going within the first few strikes. Had I not been so concervative with my shavings, I'd have had a nice intense little blaze. They did light though and give me an idea of how it would go. The whole kit seems very sturdy and the little piece of cotton in the bottom of the pouch may come in handy if I ever need starter materials. Well worth the small price I paid for it. If the guys in camp like them, I may have to get a few for stocking stuffers this year

. Billing and shipping were prompt and exact and communication was good through the process. Buy with confidence from Kim.