I was able to fray the ends very easily and spark an ember glow with just 4 strikes on my 6"Hexagon ferro rod,
which I had purchased from your company previously. Utilizing the 'bellow' staff,I was impressed by the increased airflow,which expedited the onset of a flame. A 'must have',especially for the hiker/backpacker,hunter,outdoorsman,survivalist or in your SNAP(Situation Not As Planned) bag beside your first-aid kit,in every vehicle that you own.