I was nervous about that too. But after doing it many times I found that it actually extinguishes the flame reliably. Zippo-type fluid doesn't explode like gasoline and is reluctant to burn at all by itself.
Just a head's up for safety.... Do not use his suggested "plowing motion" to light the match, as that can result in puncturing a finger with the very sharp flint end. Use a regular striking motion, down and away from hand, it works just fine that way.
@dustisdeadbodies85 I don't smoke anymore but sometimes I need a lighter. Just thought this was neat. I definitely don't use lighters enough to keep fluid around the house though.
I bought some of the cheap ones and with plastic threads, the match head strips out in less than 10 uses. This one looks much better. I have another Honest lighter and it does seem to be good quality. And regarding those comments, when you place the match head back into the reservoir, it extinguishes because there is no O2 to support combustion.
I actually quite like my permanent match, it's a really nice option for lighting my pipe, as it lights like a match, but doesn't burn my hand. The downside is that it still may make whatever I may be smoking taste like lighter fluid.
I use a Coleman camping stove for my primary stove because I can't afford a regular kitchen stove and I ordered one of these Everlasting matches about 2 months ago and that just showed up in the mail today. It did not have any instructions how to make it work. I've used Ferro rods in the past and other similar survival fire starters with magnesium but this was the first I'd ever seen like this one and it came without instructions. This video was very helpful for I did not know it also required a liquid fuel like a Zippo. But it throws enough of a spark that it lights the propane on my camp stove without actually lighting move match so this works for me and will probably last the rest of my life if I don't lose it first.
Got the Honest Match for Christmas a few days ago, and this video answered ALL my questions. It is the video! Watch all the way to the end, there is info he adds that is helpful sort of last second there. Great video and even tho its 10 years old, very helpful and hits the nail on the head for me. Thanks Lazy Lizard Gear! Merry Christmas!
For the people complain about his fingers. Imagine there are still some people working with their own hands, daily. For them it even useless to maintain them "proper". And when it come to themes like this, I would rather believe someone with "used" hands and fingers. Means he does and tries things himself.
You can mod these by changing out the cotton wick with a "silica wick" (often sold at vape shops). The advantage of doing this is that silica wicks do not burn up, so you can keep them burning until they run out of fuel. To install it, you first have to remove the striker and the old wick. Next you insert the silica wick into the tube, and insert the striker in the middle of the wick. Lastly you trim off any excess wicking material with a scissor. If you order a wick that is too thick, then you can easily separate the silica threads so you can make a thinner one.
@@vincentjavier5500 I keep my permanent match in an exotac "NanoSpark" flint lighter (my absolute favorite firestarting tool), which makes it much easier to light up than by using the striker on a flint. The downside is that you need to carry a small bottle of fuel, but i just use it for my alcohol stove while camping, so then i have plenty of fuel anyway.
@@vincentjavier5500 Cool! It will not provide as much sparks as a "ferro rod", but certain types of dry grass will brak up into thin fibers if you roll it between the fingers, and these light up pretty easily with the NanoSpark. Other materials may not be as easy to get going, but a permanent match (or a few drops of alcohol on the dry material) will make things a lot easier than a ferrorod. Btw... If you are ordering silica wick from a vape shop, then they usually sell small 10ml dropper bottles that are ideal for carrying fuel for a permanent match 👍
Thank you for showing me how to take care of the match. There is no manual with these, and I just bought four of them. They're a great emergency lighter and if you don't have lighter fluid the spark catches the wick on fire, and you can use that. So, thank you for showing us that. I had no idea that was even a feature.
+Lazy Lizard Gear presentation video. Currently Im getting into only collection decently made lighters to try and collect 1 type of each unique or different looking lighter. I currently bought a ronson jetlite and a zippo style lighter. I will probably buy a real zippo in the near future merely as a collectible piece that I might just light once to try. Also looking to buy permanent match lighter, pipe lighter with side flint, and many more.
iTheGeek well that may be in the US, in canada they cost $25+ at local stores. And about $18+ online. The starting price is the price for the base chrome model. It only goes up from there. Plus I felt they spot weld that attaches the hing to the lid is very fragile. After only opening/closing like 5-10 times its already pretty wobbly.
iTheGeek That price difference is there for some stuff regardless of currency exchange difference. Examples include stuff at starbucks, chapters books and a lot more. Most of these kind of places have price tags on the item in both CAD and USD. So a $10 USD Book will have a permanent price of $14 CAD. And I have seen this whether it was recent with low CAD or a couple years back when CAD was worth more than USD. And looking at the price tags when our CAD was good would piss the hell out of us. And most stores wouldn't honor the And our local walmart doesnt carry zippos. Only the Things Engraved store and Scheffields Convenience Store carry them.
Ok, so I did it! But not at first. First I poured lighter fluid into the chamber. It's hard to tell how much you're pouring, so I poured too much. I put the match in to absorb the fluid for a couple minutes, but it was still too much. So I poured the rest out onto a paper towel which I burned in the wood stove. I was not able to get the match to light, but my husband tried and got it on the third try (and lit the paper towel). My daughter got it on the third try. And I just couldn't get it. So I screwed in the match and let it sit for 24 hours. And I just tried it and it lit on the first try! Patience, people, patience. Supposedly water and wind resistant but I haven't tested that yet.
@@jordanbanko5347 I managed to find an amazon listing, I feel like it could be found cheaper on aliexpress though. www.amazon.com/dp/B081GZSQTZ/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_0uSyFbMVXSNBZ
I have a few lighters similar to that one. The best way I've found to lite it especially when it's full of fuel is to put your thumb over the hole in the top this stops the fuel from spilling out and your social finger on the bottom and strike downwards leaning the match toward the direction you strike it once you get the hang of it it almost lights every time. If you ever need an extra wick for it dont go spending money on one all you need that you probably already have is a small birthday cake candle melt the wax off the wick and you have a new wick for your zippo or your permanent match you dont necessarily have to have the fine copper wire but if you do get a needle and use the old wire.
Thanks for telling me. Link repaired. This is an old video and I changed the store name slightly after making it. I'm on vacation right now though so it's closed.
"Let me wipe my hands, I don't want to light them on fire." - proceeds to touch wet wick. "I like to ignite the match using a plowing motion." - supplemental information: ignites with a common match strike.
I like your videos..you are smart and give helpful advice.thank you for making videos like this one..and putting it out the way you did is fine....dont listen to the nay-sayers.
I have several of these both thw round and square ones. The only thing I was shocked about was that the fuel still disapates if let to set over time.. As in a week or so. The square ones have been around since the 50s and 60s originally made from bakelite
He says to use an upward thrust motion to ignite then extinguish by putting the lit match into the fuel res but at the end of the video he uses the easy and simple strike down motion then extinguishes it by blowing it out before putting it back in and in my opinion the better way of doing it.
I will never stop laughing at folk, for struggling to flip up the nozzle on the lighter fluid, when refilling a Zippo-type lighter or permanent match... When the lighter or match is an obvious choice to flip up the nozzle.
Thank you!! We did not get instructions with ours (which are NOT Honor brand). We actually wore out the wick on one, determined to make the spark catch the wick on fire. No, it did not, because it needs the lighter fluid. GAME-CHANGER!! Thanks!!
That's a nice one. My camel one looks like a cigarette kinda junky. Yours can be for fishing or even in a back pack for hiking/survival. Thanks for showing.
+AncientGems Why would it blow up, only fumes of fuel burn when there is air, and when container is weak. If it's a metal container and it's a liquid fuel no danger at all. It's only dangerous for flammable gas or when it's in larger containers that has ample supply of fresh air around it, on small scale no danger at all. You saw too many movies I guess..
stephen oconnor If it develops cracks it won't be dangerous at all because the fuel will evaporate pretty quickly. That same fuel evaporates in zippos after a week or two because they're not sealed at all. BTW, have any of you noticed how a zippo is extinguished? Hint: you close the lid while the wick is still lit.
Thank you 😊 that was a great guide on how too I Just received mine and had No clue on how to do anything & it didn’t come with no instructions at all and yes it came from overseas of course most likely why but your guide was very helpful and now I know-how to do everything thanks appreciate it 💕
Never return the striker to the canister while still lit. Always extinguish the flame beforehand. Failure to do so could result in damage to the tool and potential harm to the user. It's just fire safety man.
Lol "drill down" I'm no pyrotechnician, but I imagine worst case scenario going something like this: the pressurized gas ignites from the flame as your screwing the top down, causing the canister to explode in your hand. So now your tool is destroyed, better keep that fire going, you have third degree burns on your hands and maybe face. Now guessing you were already in a survival situation, (because why else would you use such means to start a fire?) this makes your situation just that much more dangerous. Now you're injured with no means to start another fire, so if it rains, you're screwed. I agree the conditions would have to be perfect for it to explode, but I believe the possibility still exists. Why else would they bother writing it on the warning?
its a cool little item that you can fill up and put it with your camping gear JUST in case your lighter stops working or if you lost your lighter. thanx for the video.
Regular lighter : only have fill up the fuel Permanent lighter : Have to fill up the fuel & the thread(wig) after burning out.. 'Pain in the ass' lighter.
Many thanks. I purchased a cheap twofer Permanent Match on Amazon earlier today but upon your recommendation I just found an HONEST for myself on e-Bay. They told me that your store is no longer open on e-Bay.
Excellent review, I had a lot of questions about how to operate one of these, since mine didn't come with instructions of any kind, and I ended up trying to fill it up with butane :/ the last bit about the hidden wick was also great to know. Thanks a lot!
the tubing isn't what you should be thinking about. the container isn't completely full of fuel which leaves room for oxygen. it doesn't take much to ignite.
there are many many benefits. It is about the same size as any old lighter, but you can hold it away from your hand to light things at a steeeper angle. And you get to look like a badass, so...
I believe I have the exact same one but it was under kerosene lighter, not that I imagine it won't work but is there much of a difference between that and zippo fuel? If so which do you think would burn longer
Directions say "oil" and no mention of lighter fluid. Also, strike starting at the top and move towards the bottom. Says to not let the match stay lit for more than 10 seconds.
Thank you for making your video. I looked and even contacted the company from which I purchased my lighter to find out how to replace the wick without favorable results. 😊
The funny thing about it is that it works exactly like any regular lighter. Even more so like a zippo. Which stands to reason that maybe you should just get a zippo instead? I personally just like making fires with a 5/16 four inch long ferro rod and a knife. Just more badass to me 🙂
