This kit has the capability to allow you to start a fire every day for well over 100 years. This is less expensive than you could buy yourself, unless you bought individual componenets in bulk. This is the same kit I personally have and use often, which is why I like it so much (I keep them in both vehicles, another in 72-hour kits, camping supplies, etc). Several family members and friends have them and all have been extremely pleased. They make great gifts as well!

The kit includes:
3/8" x 4" firesteel w/ lanyard and scraper (well over 12,000 strike capacity)
3/16" x 2.5" firesteel (backup)
Fire striker
Shard (like flint)
Magnifying glass (catches char on fire on a sunny day in about 1 second)
Char (made from cotton)
Extra cotton for more char (can also be made from rotting wood, jeans, cotton shirts, etc)
Jute twine (to build a nest and help start fire when environment is wet)
7-hour candle (to dry wet tinder in emergency)
Tin (Altoid-sized, for making char and holding items - required hole prepunched)
Denim bag w/ pull string to hold all contents (approx 4.75" wide x 7" high)
Detailed Instructions on how to use these items is also included.

I'm including a picture of everything, which all fits in the bag, with room to spare. Several individual components are stored in tiny plastic bags.

You can get these kits here: http://www.preparednessdeals.com/servlet/the-326/Firestarting-Kit-Firesteel-Lanyard/Detail . If satisfied, please tell others.