hakko dash for cigar lighting.

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brsmith21

I've never tried that, but I guess it would be okay so long as the iron hadn't been used for actual soldering as I would think the lead from most solder would be much worse than butane or even naptha.

kuzi16

madurofan

You know you hear all this stuff about traditional and the proper way. I watched Don Pepin cut the cap off his cigar with his thumbnail and light his cigar with what looked like a Bic lighter. Now I don't now how much more traditional you get than a guy nearly fresh off the boat from Cuba. Don't get me wrong I have a ritual to cutting and lighting mine, but seeing him do that was awesome.

Luko

madurofan:

You know you hear all this stuff about traditional and the proper way. I watched Don Pepin cut the cap off his cigar with his thumbnail and light his cigar with what looked like a Bic lighter. Now I don't now how much more traditional you get than a guy nearly fresh off the boat from Cuba. Don't get me wrong I have a ritual to cutting and lighting mine, but seeing him do that was awesome.

This has always been my theory on cigar smoking...as noobs, we're always asking how you do x, y and z. But once you've got a little time under your belt, it's much easier and more enjoyable to just do what works for you. It can be intimidating ready all these posts about how things should be done. For me, lighting has always been a prime example. I use matches, a bic, whatever I have nearby. Have never invested in a good butane and frankly don't have that much desire to. I'll probably get around to it someday.

Smoky the Bear

I'm with Luko, if it will light it, use it. I played cards with a long time cigar enthusiast about a month ago and he used a blow torch to light his Opus X. After seeing that, I figured if it works then go for it.....

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