Lighter Reviews Ep. 1 - Honest Permanent Match

An unusual lighter that is exactly what the name sounds like, a reusable match.

[Doggieman]

I'm pretty sure it's wiser to blow the thing out before you put it back in the pool of fuel.

[MichelleCasandraMindofChrist]

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.

[recognizerealify]

Anybody here because of an Instagram Ad?

[margaritam]

“Everlasting match” - it’s a perfect romantic gift, for Valentine’s, for example. And a subtle hint...😄

[Daniel_Lindqvist]

Permanent?
Yeah...as long as you keep filling it up with lighter fluid. Might as well get a regular lighter..

[EspenFrafalne]

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.

[tsellers]

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.

[Cartaugrapher]

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.

[Scratchingforcash]

WAIT A MINUTE, THESE ARE ADVERTISED AS
“NO FUEL”!!!!

[littlekingcobrasden]

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.

[TheMijman]

Does the lighter fluid evaporate quickly while the match isn't in the tank? I would think that would be an issue

[suedorward]

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.

[dhooter]

And those are the fingers of a Pyro maniac..burnt up

[tgxilyaork]

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.

[wtxohnthao]

I'll just keep my zippo. It's always been reliable. And it's 1 handed use. Also love the flip open and close sound it makes.

[Jaezxc]

Finally, saw a video how to change the fookin wick. Nice video.

[RMSecurityGroup]

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!

[jknowledgenet]

Your downsides are very accurate but the fact that when it's lit you get a fire for a long time without burning down like a match

[jeffarp]

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.

[vnesom]

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!!