Looking for a new lighter

lonewolf2011

I haven't had much luck with lighters lately. The best one so far was a no name chienese torch w/ cutter but it finally died too. I don't mind paying more for quality but would like some advice on what is working (or not) from everyone else. Thanks!

xmacro

Xikar - they have a lifetime warranty and no-questions-asked replacement policy.

Diamondog

lonewolf2011:

I haven't had much luck with lighters lately. The best one so far was a no name chienese torch w/ cutter but it finally died too. I don't mind paying more for quality but would like some advice on what is working (or not) from everyone else. Thanks!

Having gone through 2 higher end expensive torchs my suggestion would be to stick with a cheap no name, it'll do just as good a job if not better IMO...To me it seems these torches are doomed to failure self induced or not and shipping and getting a replacement for me is just not worth the hassle...

lonewolf2011

Thats what I was afraid of, thanks for the comment!

lonewolf2011

Any specific model more reliable over another?

boydmcgowan

madurofan

jlmarta

kuzi16

i am a self proclaimed xikar whore. I love my xikar executive lighter. i have had it for 5 years now. it only recently has fallen out of favor because i like the Bugatti b1's fuel tank better. it lasts a bit longer. i am also thinking of buying another xikar. im just not sure what one.

Hawk55

Two words--Vector Thundra (table lighter) Its a monster and it works over and over...

boydmcgowan

xmacro

Hawk55:

Two words--Vector Thundra (table lighter) Its a monster and it works over and over...

This too. I've abused the hell out of mine and leave it outside all the time (out of the rain/on the covered porch). A year later, still lights on the first click, every time

jj20030

Hawk55:

Two words--Vector Thundra (table lighter) Its a monster and it works over and over...

x2 no problem and when i had a problem was told to bleed off and fill up and worked great also some say only fill 3/4 full but over a year and a half still going + I think they have a warranty too, just bought a new one this week caught on sale with free ship for 19.99 , you can almost braze with it or kill crawly bugs and ants when bored,lol

alienmisprint

I am a huge Xikar fan, and I have two of their lighters. BUT.....I have a Colibri something (I believe its called the plunge) that I paid $8 for two and a half years ago. It is still going strong, I only use a different lighter if the Colibri is out of fluid and I don't feel like waiting to fill it again before I light my cigar. It never sputters, always has a crisp flame, and has never given me any issues whatsoever. A buddy of mine bought a different Colibri (same price) at the same time, and his is still going strong as well, never had any issues with it.

The Sniper

BlueRings

Xikar Axia is my recommendation.

docbp87

Xikar EX is the best lighter I've ever owned. Savinelli IM Double Corona is the one lighter I want, but don't want to plop down the cash for. S.T. Dupont Ligne 2 is the one lighter I don't even have the cash to plop down for, even if I wanted to.

YankeeMan

madurofan

leonard

Ronson Jet light. $3 at Wal Mart. Never had a problem yet and I have used them for years.

amz1301

MESKC

I like my Xikar and Nibo lighters. The one I like the most for around the house is the cheap pen torch lighter. The come straight from Hong Kong and cost $6.41 with free shipping. This can be switched between a torch and a soft flame. I have bought three and have given two away. This thing is great. It has a large tank and can be set for a small flame to a 3" flame.

Lasabar

madurofan

Ole Lassie, how's the miller lite treating ya man?

JimmyC

leonard:

Ronson Jet light. $3 at Wal Mart. Never had a problem yet and I have used them for years.

Same here.. great lil workhorse of a torch lighter.

Lasabar

madurofan:

Ole Lassie, how's the miller lite treating ya man?

I'm fine... It's my liver that's pissed

boydmcgowan

boydmcgowan

JimmyC:

leonard:

Ronson Jet light. $3 at Wal Mart. Never had a problem yet and I have used them for years.

Same here.. great lil workhorse of a torch lighter.

tough to argue with ronsons. I have 2.

madurofan

Lasabar:

madurofan:

Ole Lassie, how's the miller lite treating ya man?

I'm fine... It's my liver that's pissed

My liver contacted its congressman a long time ago.

MrGreenMachine

For the cheap in your pocket, another recommendation for the Ronson JetLite and a key ring punch. For other times the Bugatti B1. My only complaint about the B1 is only get 7 or 8 cigars out of a fill up and no fuel level window. The B1 is usually in a deal here at CCOM for dirt cheap.

ENFIDL

I love my MOW Lotus lighter. It has to be refilled every 10 cigars or so but it does a great job. I have a Xikar Executive and it's given me nothing but issues from day 1. The Ronson Jetlite is a solid lighter as stated by other BORK's as well. It's my back up lighter