Any Recommendation for a Decent Lighter Under $60?

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jason64

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Dec 12, 2012
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Hi folks,
I appreciate any suggestion for a good lighter under $60. The one I have now is crappy and drives me crazy.
Many thanks

 
May 9, 2018
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Cant go wrong with a zippo. For less than $60 you could buy at least 3. You could get a nice zippo with a butane insert as well if you like. I have one it works quite well.

 

dochudson

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May 11, 2012
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judcasper

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Jan 9, 2019
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Define 'good'.
I have a pipe lighter I bought on a market stall for £1.50. It lights my pipes very nicely and is refillable. What more do you need?
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Jul 28, 2016
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Peterson and Kiribis kabutos if You mainly are using them lighters indoors, Yet Bics are always my backups anyway, as for these Dupont knock offs,do they work satisfactorily as pipe lighters?, I mean how is the angle of the flame directed?

 

sablebrush52

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Jun 15, 2013
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BIC or a match. When in the futile attempt to appear sophisticated I use my Dupont. They're a little bit more than $60. Years ago I used to use Colibri. Are they still around and if so, do they still make pipe lighters?

 

milehighpiper

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Sep 10, 2018
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I have the Zippo pipe lighter which I use outside. I prefer to use butane indoors or when it is not windy. I really enjoy my xikar pipeline lighter (~$45 on amazon) see picture below. I also have a Vector pipe lighter which cost me $30 at my B&M so you may be able to get them a little cheaper online. Best part is that the Xikar has a built in tamper with a punch/flathead to adjust the flame. The Vector has a tamper, punch and scraper all built in. I use them when I am walking my dog so I don't have a pocket full of tools. Just my pipe, lighter and a pipe cleaner.
Xikar

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jpmcwjr

Lifer
May 12, 2015
26,273
30,334
Carmel Valley, CA
The angle of the flame of those "DuPont" lighter- and all my lighters- is directed by pulling the tip of the flame near the top of the tobacco by drawing through the stem. I am not a fan of angled do-hickeys.

 

jason64

Might Stick Around
Dec 12, 2012
87
3
how dod you guys use Bic????
yes Colibri still makes lighters. Are these authentic Dupont? I thought Dupont should be way more expensive than that

 

milehighpiper

Can't Leave
Sep 10, 2018
418
310
Denver, CO
I started out with a bic then moved to a djeep. They will get the job done but I prefer to have a pipe lighter that makes it easier to light. I need all the help I can get. If you enjoy working with a Bic or matches - good on you! I, however, am not as nimble and like to use an angled pipe lighter.

 

jpmcwjr

Lifer
May 12, 2015
26,273
30,334
Carmel Valley, CA
From the Dupont site, $700 for the model similar to the fake one I posted above.
From a domestic seller, this one is about $225, though quite different.
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judcasper

Can't Leave
Jan 9, 2019
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I honestly don't get the expensive lighter thing. And it's not because I can't afford one. They're nice, sure. Very well made I have no doubt. But at the end of the day you need a device that provides a soft flame, preferably at 90° to the lighter. Well, you can get all that for less than $3

 

davet

Lifer
May 9, 2015
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333
Estey's Bridge N.B Canada
I honestly don't get the expensive lighter thing. And it's not because I can't afford one. They're nice, sure. Very well made I have no doubt. But at the end of the day you need a device that provides a soft flame, preferably at 90° to the lighter. Well, you can get all that for less than $3
I can see your point and agree somewhat but apply that same reasoning to pipes, cars and clothes.... we would all be smoking cobs, driving Yugos while wearing burlap onesies :rofl:

 
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