Shorted a 18650 Is it ok?

[3Pig]

Ok so i have some trustfire flame 18650's, I got them off dx and the reviews say they are legit, I have never even fully discharged one with quite a lot of use.

So in anticipation for a phlatlight build (those things can take 9 amps :O) I took the protection circuit off and being way too clumsy for what i was doing, so the conductor for the negative source for the protection circuit shorted with the positive, resulting in it melting in seconds (at least I know they can provide heaps of current )

So the battery didn't vent, it was a little warm and there have been no explosions. The battery still puts out current, I tested by putting it on my tongue because all my multimeters are broken.

It is currently outside in a bottle with holes in it in case it decides to turn into a cylinder of inferno.

Should I be worried? have I lost a 18650? am I making a big deal of this?
Responses are greatly appreciated

 

[djQUAN]

It may still be useable but if you're considering using a crapfire battery for a high current build, it isn't a good idea anyway.

Get a decent high current AW, Panasonic or other trusted battery for your build. Better than having repurposed old cells blow up in your hand after you finish your build.

 

[3Pig]

Your right, don't know why I thought that the trustfire's could take the insane current. I've found some nice Panasonic cells that can take 10 amps continuous from a local vendor. Definitely worth the peace of mind that my lights not going to blow up, also nice to have for future high current builds.