Fed up with my Xikar lighter...advice on a replacement?

gripnrip

I just mailed in my Xikar "Plunge" lighter for replacement for the 4th time. I've had this model (I say model, as obviously it's not the same lighter) for approximately 2 years. I've always used Xikar butane and am pretty careful with my cigar accessories. I am definatley a Xikar fan...love my Xi1 cutter. I also have a Xikar "Executive II" (gifted to me by my son) that works ok (translation, works ok intermittantly), but I don't use it much as I prefer to be able to see my butane level. So, I'm in the market for a new lighter and was hoping I could get recommendations for a quality replacement. Not too hung up on price, just want something reliable. Thanks in advance for the help.

Rain

This is why I'm using matches now.

MTuccelli

Colibri Reload

bbass2

I have a Ronson Jetlite and also bought a pack of Ronson soft flame lighters. These have been more reliable than my Xikar Tech.

scarlin

Just to let you know, Xikar recalled all plunges and actually cut the line due to a dangerous wear on something with em. http://www.halfwheel.com/news-xikar-discontinuing-recalling-plunge-lighters/

gripnrip

scarlin:

Just to let you know, Xikar recalled all plunges and actually cut the line due to a dangerous wear on something with em. http://www.halfwheel.com/news-xikar-discontinuing-recalling-plunge-lighters/

Thanks for the info. It will be interesting to see how they respond to my return.

Toombes

MTuccelli:

Colibri Reload

I've been eyeballing one of those, just haven't pulled the trigger.

MTuccelli

Toombes:

MTuccelli:

Colibri Reload

I've been eyeballing one of those, just haven't pulled the trigger.

I really like it. Sometimes the hands don't want to work so the cartridges make refills easy and the lighter lights with little effort.

Steve2010

+1 on the Ronson JetLite. Cheap and extremely reliable. I think Walgreen's still carries them.
Bonus added: If you lose it or it "walks away", you don't feel too bad because you're only out $6.

JDH

gripnrip:

I just mailed in my Xikar "Plunge" lighter for replacement for the 4th time. I've had this model (I say model, as obviously it's not the same lighter) for approximately 2 years. I've always used Xikar butane and am pretty careful with my cigar accessories. I am definatley a Xikar fan...love my Xi1 cutter. I also have a Xikar "Executive II" (gifted to me by my son) that works ok (translation, works ok intermittantly), but I don't use it much as I prefer to be able to see my butane level. So, I'm in the market for a new lighter and was hoping I could get recommendations for a quality replacement. Not too hung up on price, just want something reliable. Thanks in advance for the help.

Go to Amazon or Home Depot or Lowes. Buy a "solder it microjet".

http://www.amazon.com/Solder-It-SODMJ300-Micro-Jet-Extended-Refillable/dp/B0002UNOHY

They may be ugly and a bit cumbersome, but they are not expensive, they never fail, never plug up, and the butane cartriges are disposable and replacable.

catfishbluezz

Had a consistent issue with a Xikar model, then just traded it in towards another model at the B&M. They get credit for them as they turn them in from Xikar, so getting store credit on one isn't hard. A good Xikar rep will stand behind the product like that anytime, no need to mail it in. The new lighter I got works like a champ...

gripnrip

Thanks for the input guys. Looks like I'm doing some lighter hunting this weekend.

*Petey*

Steve2010:

+1 on the Ronson JetLite. Cheap and extremely reliable. I think Walgreen's still carries them.
Bonus added: If you lose it or it "walks away", you don't feel too bad because you're only out $6.

+2 for the ronson onall accounts here. They look allright too and becuase of the price I bought a couple so I can keep them in different places. great lighter.

Gaetano7890

I will always praise vector butane have not found another fluid that can even come close. I have a colibri hybrid which I believe they discontinued but I had it for almost two years with no issue. I also have a black ops triple flame with a punch that has really functioned well I def contribute it to the vector fluid. Always had issues with my lighter using colibri fluid.

Rhamlin

Ronson! 4$ at Walmart . I've jasmine for overayear and it still works great.

gripnrip

Rhamlin:

Ronson! 4$ at Walmart . I've jasmine for overayear and it still works great.

Picked one up at Walgreen's-breaking it in on the golf course this afternoon.

ddubridge

I've had a Bugatti B-1 for just over a year. Not a single problem yet. Single flame but I f'n love this lighter. You can pull the triger under $25 bucks on Sprint Sale.

ENFIDL

Any Room 101 Lighter! They're badass

Big T smokes

I LOVE my Zippo Blu. It's got a traditional zippo flint and it's so satisfying to hear the sounds of the zippo without the gasoline taste ruining my sticks.

gripnrip

Just a quick update-Xikar sent me the Executive model as a replacement (too bad I already had one of these) with a letter saying the Plunge had been "discontinued". The Executive works great, as well as the Ronson Jetlite that I picked up at Walgreens for $4.

phobicsquirrel

I've had a duel lighter from them and I like it though it keeps on dying on me. I've cleaned it and everything. one flame seems to be always having a problem. However my perdomo table lighter triple flame has been working like a champ for years. Best thing I've ever won.

Lee.mcglynn

The other day I splurged on a st DuPont extend...needless to say it will last forever since ill hardly use it lol

bripper

Any Nibo in metal. The plastic ones are ordinary. I like the Space 7 dual-flame in black & gold. The Space 6 triple-flame works well on thick cigars, but gobbles the butane. Nibo lighters Work great, look cool and have a nice heft.

nickiam

Steve2010:

+1 on the Ronson JetLite. Cheap and extremely reliable. I think Walgreen's still carries them.
Bonus added: If you lose it or it "walks away", you don't feel too bad because you're only out $6.

they are only $3.47 at Walmart.

twistedstem

ddubridge:

I've had a Bugatti B-1 for just over a year. Not a single problem yet. Single flame but I f'n love this lighter. You can pull the triger under $25 bucks on Sprint Sale.

+1 to this got a bugatti from my wife for fathers day has been reliable and trouble since day 1