Created and manufactured by Solo Scientific in the USA to be used to start your campfires. Our goal was to design and manufacture the best all-around survival fire starter in the world and we have absolutely done it! These New Models are AEROSPACE QUALITY! Our Aurora Fire Starter™ (Patent Pending) is a true survival tool and will work in any environment that will support life! Always be prepared! Our Aurora Fire Starter™ will start a lifetime of campfires for most users. Two models are now available both equipped with a built-in striking blade and ferrocerium flint steel rod with magnesium within its composition - yielding sparks as hot as 5000 degrees F. Your color choice of either silver or black anodized for both models. This standard 440C model comes with our great 440C Fully Hardened Stainless Steel Striking Blade installed that can be flipped over or sharpened if dulled (standard on units shipped on or after 07/31/09) or click at left for information about our Aurora Fire Starter™ 2SA equipped with our life-time Super Alloy Striking Blade (made from tungsten, carbide, and, cobalt).