This little flint fire starter lighter is a great replacement for the old corroded one I kept in my truck. The design is simple and reliable, and the flint sparks easily every time. Once filled with kerosene, it lights quickly and holds a flame better than standard matches, especially in windy conditions. The metal body feels sturdy, and the compact size makes it easy to keep in a glove box, backpack, or emergency kit. It’s clearly meant for practical use—camping, hiking, or as a backup fire starter—so the “gift for lover” suggestion in the listing gave me a good laugh. This is not exactly a romantic present, but it is a genuinely useful tool. For the same reason the "gold bar" design is a bit odd, and carrying this on a keychain would also be not so great choice as i'd be worried of leakage. But as an emergency lighter in a vehicle or hiking kit its great. Overall, it’s durable, dependable, and works exactly the way a match‑style fire starter should. Great value as well since you get two in the pack. Read more
The idea of having a little portable matchstick lighter is a good one. A match you can carry with you anywhere would be very convenient. This product unfortunately has problems. First, it comes without any documentation whatsoever. You have to figure it out on your own. I can’t imagine why the vendor would sell something like this without any instructions, but they do. After doing a bit of research I understood how this match worked. I added some kerosene/lamp oil to the reservoir – enough to dampen the wick without having liquid pouring out of the lighter. So far so good. I proceeded to strike the match along the magnesium bar. And strike. And strike. And strike. Only a few times did I actually get a spark, and none of those times did the wick light. Neither of the two lighters want to strike a spark. I finally realized the devices just weren’t going to ignite despite my repeated attempts to create a spark. The fact the matches won’t spark leads me to believe it’s a manufacturing problem, probably due to poor materials being used. Either way, my advice is to save yourself from the frustration I went through and stay away from this one. Read more
