Match case review

[g4ghb]

When Mike was setting up his passaround for the iTP torch I was cheeky and asked if he could add a match case to the package ( I was first to receive it) to save postage.

As a thank you I thought i'd write a little review

• The container is well built and looks machined from 2 pieces of metal so there are no seams to leak

• It has a o-ring seal to keep things nice and dry

• The lid has a coarse screw thread which invokes confidence

• It is slightly long for our uk 'non safety' matches (Swan vestas) but with a ball of cotten wool you have some emergancy tinder and it stops any rattleing

• It holds 35 matches though you could force a couple more in if you wished but I think you would then have problems getting them out easily

• the base is slightly larger then the barel so it stands well and is difficult to knock over

• the knurled base gives a secure grip and can be used to strike the matches (works very well)

all in all a nice little package that will last years (asuming I don't loose it! - however with a nice bright paracord lanyard through the slip ring in the lid will help guard against that )

 

[Wayland]

I have one of these in my pocket most days.

Mine has a bit of cycle inner tube wrapped around it which stops it wearing my pocket, rolls back when I need the striker and can be used as a fire lighter if needed too.

 

[Dangerous Dan]

Be advised: the bases of these things may not be as watertight as you'd think. I bought a batch of 5 - from another vendor - but 2 had a tiny leak. Before relying on them I suggest inserting a piece of tissue paper and giving them an overnight immersion test - you'll need to weigh it down. Fellow BCUK member Trunks suggests a light smudge of silicone sealer in the bottom if a leak is found. Aside from this they are indeed a handy thing to carry, certainly recommended.