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I bought this key, because I thought fireplace keys are universal. Is it possible that the key's diameter is too large for my fireplace valve to catch on it?

I'm having trouble with the valve for my gas starter fireplace. The fireplace key fits over the valve as it should, but when I turn it I don't feel it catching. No matter how much I turn the key, the valve doesn't rotate at all. I attached a photo of the valve. If a standard fireplace key...