I ordered 1 piece of black beard fire started, to check it out before buying any more. When my package came. I, not so brightly, decided that my kitchen table would be a good place to test in a "controlled environment". I shaved off a very small piece, and shredded it as best I could. With a few strikes off of a flint rod, it was lit! And it lit FAST. Good news is, is the house is still standing, and the rest of my black beard fire started is safely in my camping gear anxiously waiting warmer we...