The Leviathan tube fire starter utilizes a 5/16"x 3" ferro rod permanantly attached to a 9" metal tube that holds a 10 mm waxed jute rope. Simply fluff the rope end and strike with the supplied piece of flint or metal striker and instantly your rope is on fire. once lit, lay under your fire lay and wait for your campfire to come to life! Each 10 mm jute rope burns for 45 minutes( two are supplied at 18" in length) . The handle is wrapped with 7' of bright colored 550 paracord and your strikers are attached so you dont lose them. Watch the above video for instructions. These are the perfect firestarter for those inexperienced or surviving outside during wet conditions!