Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a fire starter tool is provided and includes a hollow case body having an open end and a closed end, a support platform disposed linearly from the closed end of the case body, an arcuate spark tunnel disposed on the end of the support platform the spark tunnel having a first open end facing the support platform and a second open end facing downward, a spark rod mounted to the support platform between the closed end of the case body and the first open end of the spark tunnel, a striker plate contained within the case body, and a cap for closing the open end of the case body.
Abstract: A fire starting kit is configured for easy lighting of fires, particularly by those involved in camping and other outdoor activities. The fire starting kit includes an elongated hollow case having a first casing section and a second casing section which fit together. A pyrophoric element is mounted to one of the casing sections and is enclosed by the case when both casing sections are fitted together. A separate striker is also contained within the case and may be used with the pyrophoric element to create sparks. Also included in the case is a tinder which may be removed and ignited by bringing the striker and the pyrophoric element into contact with each other.