Who makes your favorite lighter?
roland_7707
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I have a Xikar torch that my wife got me for my birthday, and I really like it.
But I was wondering who makes your favorite and what type of flame it is.
But if there is already a thread in this please point me too it.
But I was wondering who makes your favorite and what type of flame it is.
But if there is already a thread in this please point me too it.
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Ok, it's my only option But I do like it quite a bit
for spot touch ups i use a Bugatti B1 single flame torch.
for a more "disposable" option i got with DJEEP.
My favorite pocket lighter is still to be determined. Even the few that I consider to be my best, each one has at least one flaw that keeps me from committing to it as my favorite.
Colibri NASCAR Rebel $5 - Great lighter (when it works). The reason I say that is that I liked the first one so much that I bought another one and it was a dud. I had it exchanged and the replacement was a dud as well. It's a single jet with a viewable fuel tank and a good flame adjustment wheel. The first one I still have and it works like a champ but the other two had to be returned so I can't recommend it.
Then there's the Xikar Element. Dual jet flame and a built-in punch. But I've had trouble with the spark. Had it replaced and still had trouble with the spark arcing to the side where it wouldn't ignite the jets. But my B&M guy adjusted it for me and it functions well now. The only complaint at this point is that it gets too hot around the thumb switch if I spend very much time toasting the foot of my cigar. For that reason I don't call it my favorite either. But I do think enough of it that I grabbed another one at a steep discount from one of the bid sites.
Plus I use a Bic sometimes for a soft flame and I've had some good results from a $3 Ronson JetLite.