Why waste time and energy finding kindling with regular firestarters that may or may not even catch a spark?! Regular twigs and branches in their natural environments will not light unless they are extremely dry.With this reliable pocket-sized tool, you will always be ready to start a fire. Our SE FS374 2-IN-1 All-Weather Magnesium Firestarter Kit comes complete with a solid compact magnesium bar that can be used hundreds of times, or until the magnesium runs out. Simply shave some magnesium into a pile and easily spark the shavings (yes, even in wet or humid surroundings). The shavings will quickly spark into a flame so you can ignite larger pieces of wood.Waterproof, weatherproof, and built for long-lasting durability-this is an essential addition to your supplies for boating, camping, emergency and survival, hiking, and hunting.PRODUCT FEATURES:-Overall dimensions: 3? x ?? x 1?-Solid magnesium body (silver color)-Black flint striking rod-Serrated metal striker-Mini compass-size: 4.5 mm x 20 mm dia.-Detachable silver ball chain linkHOW TO USE:1 - Gather tinder (bark, dry branches, grass, lint, paper, pine needles, etc.) of the preferred size/amount.2 - Use the serrated edge of the striker to scrape along the length of the magnesium rod to create shavings.3 - You can either sprinkle the magnesium shavings throughout the tinder pile, or scrape the shavings into a cluster to the minimum size of a U.S. quarter coin.4 - Then hold the flint at an angle over the pile, while forcefully sliding your striker along the length of the flint to create sparks.5 - Continue to slide the striker against the flint until the sparks land directly onto the shavings pile and ignite a flame.PLEASE NOTE:For first-time use, stripping the protective layer of paint from the striker before starting your fire will help produce the best results.SE is committed to providing the customer with the best source for value possible. You will enjoy the quality, function and usefulness our SE FS374 2-IN-1 All-Weather Magnesium Firestarter Kit has to offer.IMPORTANT:Avoid receiving counterfeit items. Genuine SE products come with our SE logo on the packaging.SE is a registered trademark protected by US Trademark Law.