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I am still in search for a good pipe lighter. I use both Bics and a Zippo, and both have their own limitations.

BIC has a metal guard which gets hot and burns my thumb. On the other hand, Zippo is high maintenance, and it is not effective if I have overfilled a bowl.

I bought a well constructed Chinese knock of lighter yesterday - it has fantastic looks, a set of pipe tools BUT a torch. I am not sure who needs a pipe lighter with a torch.

I bought another Chinese knock of today from Amazon. I am really hoping this would be the one.
 

vates

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Chasing Embers

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Although I prefer specialized pipe lighters just for the ounce of style, it is really just as easy to light the pipe with a basic BIC (or similar) lighter if held properly.

I've seen this picture here and it was a light-bulb moment, a revelation:
Pipe Lighting :: General Pipe Smoking Discussion - http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/pipe-lighting.72348/page-2#post-35993040
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That thumb looks awfully familiar.?
 
I use it most of the time, and as you mentioned above. But the metal starts getting hot and I still burn the thumb sometimes. Embers asked below how much time I keep the lighter lit - I am assuming 4-7 seconds.
Although I prefer specialized pipe lighters just for the ounce of style, it is really just as easy to light the pipe with a basic BIC (or similar) lighter if held properly.

I've seen this picture here and it was a light-bulb moment, a revelation:
Pipe Lighting :: General Pipe Smoking Discussion - http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/pipe-lighting.72348/page-2#post-35993040
 
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Chasing Embers

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I use it most of the time, and as you mentioned above. But the metal starts getting hot and I still burn the thumb sometimes. Embers asked below how much time I keep the lighter lit - I am assuming 4-7 seconds.
Once struck, my thumb is only on the trigger but the lighter is only burning for 1-2 seconds.
 
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jpmcwjr

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Yup, a very long burn for me would be 4 seconds or more.

Now, as to the lighter you did get- what? Link or photo!
I have a torch which I love and use- only in very high winds or if nothing else is handy,
 
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jaytex1969

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Here's my three regulars.

I found the blue "Panama Jack" version of the Jetline on special at P&C. I love the form factor but they eventually give up the ghost. This is my 3rd one.

The IM Corona was a forum buy and works great. The Xikar Scribe clips in a pocket like a pen. It also works great but has a much smaller tank.

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coyja

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I am still in search for a good pipe lighter. I use both Bics and a Zippo, and both have their own limitations.
I bought another Chinese knock of today from Amazon. I am really hoping this would be the one.

I went through that search and if I would have just bought one really great lighter at the beginning I would have saved a bunch of time and $.
Buy a Matte Black IM Corona Pipemaster, its the best bang for the buck.
No issues with it ever not sparking, no mechanicals to worry about, no burning yourself, and no dirty flints.
I've got two now (one for if I feel fancy) and I'm guessing I'll never need a third.
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weezell

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BICs most of the time. If I'm sitting in my den, it's this. Still uses a BIC but with some hemp line.
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2Barrels

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I came close to ordering either a Peterson or Kiribi Kubuto (sp?) but ended up with a cheap bic mega lighter twin pack. I seldom smoke outside of home and the bic seems to work just fine.
I can still see how a smart lighter would be an attractive addition to the hobby.
 
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