I have one of
these for getting fires started:
Just have to be careful, sometimes a well-meaning "helper" will think the thing is designed to move logs around in the fire, and the end will melt/fall off (had to build new ends a few times on mine).
However, it sure is handy for getting a fire going! I have been accused of "cheating" by using it, but then the complainers eventually quiet down when they sidle up to the warming blaze that ensues.
