Pocket Fire starter - 15,000 striker Ideal camping Accessory

When I first got this I was a little perplexed - after all why do you want a specific tool to start a fire in your pocket?However I tried it a couple of times and it definitely is easier to use outside of your pocket, but I would not advise placing it into any pocket when lit.I did pop it into Alison's handbag and she was livid, and it set the smoke alarms off in The Staunton so it does work..Anyway, it is a handy little gadget - little being the operative word. I'm not a small bloke, but ironically I have really slim fingers which the ladies seem to like, so I found this alright to use.However, under testing at The Hidden Fortress (Matt's back garden) we found that different people experienced varied results.For instance Matt could use it okay, but his Mum has got really big sausage fingers and she couldn't use it at all.Alison was so drunk that she couldn't even get the wick out, and Nobby reckoned it looks like a big hipflask for an Action Man so the results were by no means conclusive.The main thing for me is that it produces fire - that magical creation best know for the tale of Prometheus, the Titan spared from Tartarus, who angered Zeus by giving the secret of fire to mankind. His punishment was a bit harsh in my opinion, but he did get freed by Heracles so it turns out for the best.Anyway thanks to him we have fire, without which you wouldn't be able to light a fire at all, and it comes in a little Action Man sized canteen bottle thing.I like bonfires best of all.I wouldn't use this to start a bonfire as I normally just douse it in diesel and use a couple of emergency flares that Matt's dad has in his garage so I reckon that's more efficient, but for lighting a candle in a church, or similarly sheltered windless environment then this would do the trick.I reckon you could light a cigarette with it but I tend to use a clipper so don't really know, and Matt's mum doesn't let us smoke in his shed so we couldn't test it out fully.I guess the jury will remain out as I lost this ages ago - it's about somewhere but I can't be bothered to go through the boxes in the attic.To be fair, having lost it has meant that it hasn't failed me yet, and I don't light that many candles anyway.It was delivered really quickly, and in plain packaging, but we were out with the dogs so I don't know what the postman looked like on this occasion.UPDATE - Stan had it in the lost property box in The Staunton and it's been there for ages, but Stan thought it was a keyring so he hasn't used it.

After my first review on this, I decided to make an update. After trying diferent brands of fuel, I decided to push out the ignite rope and to try again. Since I've done that, this fire starter actually works good. Despite that, it's a cheap product, made in plastic with some metal (not stainless steel though, since it arrived with a rust spot) glued to it. Also, I don't think it will last long if you use it as a keychain, since the thing where you atach the ring is made in plastic, so I believe it will easily break.It's steel a usefull tool to take with you camping.It's worth the base price, but not with the delivery taxes.

Although at first glance very flimsy and cheaply made, I have to admit that I was pleasantly surpised. Bought as an emergency lighting system, this device will be worth it's weight in gold. I find the best fuel is a 50/50 mix of lighter fuel and parrafin although it works very well with either. I have tried it indoors and out in calm conditions and fairly breezy and had very little trouble lighting it. Not tried in the rain yet, but I would think that with a little shelter from a coat, would light ok. I also get the impression that the spark, which is large and appears very hot, would also light paper or kindling with a little care. Good product and I'm buying more for gifts.

Had something similar over 20 years ago and was keen to replace it. Handy on a day out especially in poor weather but always check fuel levels before taking it out as prone to evaporation. Would reccomentd to all out door users

The lighter is useable, but it is a bit hard to get the correct angle to strick it. As it was a gift, might have been useful to come with some instruction on use. Simple enough for them to work out though.

This product seems great but is very short lived.I have bought to of these over the past few months and both have been disappointing. When you start striking them they light easily but after 5 strikes the wick that comes on the striker has burnt away and you can not only strike for sparks.This is a novelty gimic. Not for the serious outdoorsman.

Fantastic product, very easy to light fires with.I recommend putting your finger over the hole where the match comes from whilst using it so that the lighter fluid cannot leak.In a survival situation normal car fuel will do the trick as it works on the same principle as a Zippo lighter.Product is very small as you can see in the attached picture and is a great addition to any survival/camping kit.

Not a great tool for those who use fire often. The wick burnt out ridiculously quickly and was a real pain in the backside to pull out. As for the fuel quantity it can hold, its pathetic!Honestly, save your money and get a cheap disposable lighter/Clipper. I can guarantee it'll last you infinitely longer than this thing!!