Forney 86102 Striker, Single Flint

The Forney 86102 Striker, Single Flint is truly the epitome of reliability and durability. As someone who has used various strikers in the past, I can confidently say that this product stands out from the rest. Its sturdy construction ensures that it can withstand even the toughest conditions, making it a dependable tool for any task. Furthermore, its single flint design provides consistent sparks with each strike, guaranteeing a hassle-free ignition process. If you're searching for a striker that lives up to its name and delivers exceptional performance, look no further than the Forney 86102 Striker, Single Flint.

I purchased a striker at the local big box store. It was marked with the name of a prominent American welding equipment manufacturer. It looked just like the ones I used 30 years ago, but it would either not make a spark or it would jam after making a spark. I couldn't understand what possible user error I was committing. It turned out that despite the name on it, the striker I purchased was cheap Chinese junk. I'd like to know how they managed to make such a seemingly simple tool not function, but I suppose if you have to make it and ship it 5000 miles and sell it at a retail price of less than $5 something has to give.The Forney striker is made in USA, is made correctly, and works correctly. I can afford the extra $4 for a product that works. I'm glad there is still a company that would rather do things correctly that offer an inferior product at a lower price.

Just like the title says, it works great for the purpose I bought it- lighting my butane/propane mix camping stove without singing my finger hairs every time. Another BIG plus is that you can pack it in your check-on airline bags, unlike bic or barbeque lighters.

I fully support USA made products, I lost my sparker and needed a new one, found this one USA made and ordered it. In my hands it sparks really nice, no problems with build quality, just a fine sparker, my MC tank is happy now it has a sparker again.

See, we CAN make things here in the U.S.A.! This is a fine flint striker. I keep it attached via carabiner to my propane torch canister for use when I'm burning off driveway weeds. So much easier (and probably safer) than carrying around a lighter! Spark is strong and lights first time. Mechanism is reliable, and the price was exceptional for a good quality product. I also like that you can easily buy replacement flints here on Amazon. Although I think it's going to be awhile before I need to replace a flint. Highly recommend this quality tool.

...the one that came with my torch was garbage. This striker, on the other hand, is reliable and works great. Nothing more to say.

Works great - makes a nice big spark. It's safer and more pleasant not to have to use a fluid filled sparker on my gas stove when the electricity goes out.

Feels cheap, not well made. I still find it hard to use for igniting my stove.

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I purchased this as an add on item with the replacement flints. This is actually really good for the price. The even though the flint is small it makes quite a big spark.

Used for chemistry labs

Does the job

Yeah it's kind of flimsy and it doesn't work all the time you got to get at the right spot maybe works like 10% of time properly I wouldn't get it I'm sorry I did but that's the truth