Strike — Keychain Permanent Match

• A refillable match — strike the rod on the flint and the wick lights
• Rides on a key ring: 75 mm long, about the size of a car key
• Metal body that closes over the wick; the manufacturer describes it as waterproof
• Ships empty — add lighter fluid before first use

A match that does not run out after one strike.

Inside the body is cotton that holds lighter fluid. The striker is a steel rod with a wick at one end, and it lives in the fuel. Pull it out, scrape it down the flint on the side of the body, and the wick lights and burns like a match — long enough to get a stove, a candle or a fire lay going. Push it back in and the flame goes out and the wick soaks again. The manufacturer puts the life of the flint at about 10,000 strikes; we have not counted.

It lives on your keys.

Strike is 75 mm long and 18 mm across the body — 3.0 by 0.7 in — with a split ring at one end. That is small enough to forget about until the lighter in the kitchen box is empty or the matches got damp. A swivel cover closes over the striker so nothing catches in a pocket.

How to light it.

Fill the body with lighter fluid and give the cotton a minute to soak. Before the first strike, scrape the dark coating off the flint bar — it is there to protect it in transit. Then hold the rod at about 45 degrees to the flint, press firmly and slide it down in one slow stroke. A light, fast flick throws sparks but will not catch; a firm, slow one does.

It ships empty.

Fuel cannot travel by air, so Strike arrives dry. It takes ordinary lighter fluid — the naphtha kind sold for wick lighters — or kerosene. If it does not light, the wick is almost always dry: push the rod back in, wait, and try again. Top it up when the flame starts to shorten.

Closed, it shrugs off rain.

The striker seats back into the body and the cover swings shut over it. The manufacturer describes the closed case as waterproof and shows it lit after being held under water. There is no depth or time rating published, so treat it as protection against rain, spray and a dropped set of keys — not as dive gear.

Four finishes.

Antique bronze, black, blue and rose gold. The bronze has a brushed, aged surface; black pairs a black cover with a gunmetal body; blue is a blue cover on a silver body; rose gold is one color all over. Each carries the maker's JOBON mark on the body.

Specifications

FAQ

Does it come with fuel?
No. It ships empty because fuel cannot be sent by air. Fill it with lighter fluid before first use.

What fuel does it take?
Standard lighter fluid of the naphtha type sold for wick lighters, or kerosene. It does not use butane gas.

It sparks but will not light. What is wrong?
Usually one of two things. The wick is dry — push the rod back into the body, give it a minute to soak, and top up the fuel if needed. Or the flint still has its dark protective coating — scrape that off, then strike with firm, slow pressure at about 45 degrees.

How many times can I use it?
The manufacturer states about 10,000 strikes for the flint. We have not tested that figure. Fuel is refilled as it is used up.

Is it really waterproof?
The manufacturer describes the closed case as waterproof and shows it working after being held under water. No depth or duration rating is published, so we would trust it in rain and splashes rather than for swimming.

What comes in the two- and three-packs?
Two or three identical matches in the finish you pick — one for the keys, one for the camp box, one for the glove compartment. Each has its own key ring. To mix finishes, add single matches to the cart instead.

Can I take it on a plane?
Rules for lighters and fuel differ by airline and country and they change. Check with your airline before you fly, and empty it first if you are told to.

Is it safe on a key ring?
Closed, the striker sits inside the body under the swivel cover. Do not leave it filled in a hot car, keep it away from children, and let the rod cool before you put it back.

When will it arrive, and what if it is not right?
Orders are prepared in 1–3 business days and delivered in 7–15 business days from dispatch. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery; tell us within 7 days if anything arrives damaged or incorrect, and manufacturing faults are covered for 90 days. We reply within one business day, Monday to Friday.