The best real flints are the French amber flints but they are almost impossible to find these days. There are still some private dealers hoarding their remaining supply and charging an arm and a leg for them. But they really are superior to anything else. I have a secret source that I will not reveal. <P>If all you want is reliable ignition for range shooting and/or hunting try a synthetic Duraflint.<P>Otherwise the English black flints are the next best thing.<P>I'm not a fan of either the German or American cut agate flints but they are still superior to the junk sold by T/C and CVA.<BR>
