Watch out, Bill, the things are habit forming. They have the highest reliability rating of any stove made. No pump, and are as close to perpetual motion as you can get...mesmerizing to watch chuff to life. I've got three that span 60 years and the oldest works as good as the newest. I bought the first one at a church yard sale for $5 and it lit with the old fuel in the tank! As others have said, the nautical brass is just plain classy compared to ti or stainless steel. I do wish Optimus would come out with a modern light weight ti/aluminum version....they would own the market.