DURABLE- Lasts approximately 15,000 strikes STAINLESS STEEL STRIKER- This fire starter has many uses and can ignite tinder or be used to light a campfire, gas stove or gas barbeque WATERPROOF- Produces a 5,400°F (3,000°C) spark and works when wet COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT- It’s fast-lighting ferrocerium rod sparks twice as hot as a regular match MULTIFUNCTION- It also comes with a stainless steel striker which also is a multifunctional survival tool with 8 functions. Functions include screwdriver, bottle opener, 4 hex sizes and striker This fire starter has many uses and can ignite tinder or be used to light a campfire, gas stove or gas barbeque. The robust Ferrocerium rod is capable of 15,000 strikes (at 5400 degrees F) in all conditions (at all altitudes and in cold weather).