Best Refillable Lighter-- Xikar, IM Corona or Peterson?

[Ceriano]

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I’m currently using a zippo or occasionally matches. I’m looking to get my fist soft flame lighter. Who makes a decent one? Xikar, IM corona or Peterson? IM C is hard to find now.

 

[greysmoke]

Xikar may be considered a soft flame, although not compared to a Zippo. But I really disliked that lighter. It required constant fiddling and would often just fail to perform. I haven't used the others.

 

[bobpnm]

My experience with butane lighters is not great. I’ve gone through a lot of them for lighting cigars. I can’t recommend Xikar. My worst experience by far. I’m interested in what those with experience have to say about other brands.

 

[daveinlax]

The IM Corona is repairable and what I would recommend. The XiKar has a lifetime warranty that you will use over and over.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Spend the extra money and buy an IM Corona. Best performance and reliability I've used.

 

[agnosticpipe]

I guess it depends on if you want something that looks good, works good and is pretty to look at. If so get a Corona lighter. If not.... there's this that just works good.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

I guess it depends on if you want something that looks good, works good and is pretty to look at. If so get a Corona lighter. If not.... there's this that just works good.
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For the cheap and on the go, the EZ Reach is what I use. No fuss or refills required.

Croc has a similar version at the Dollar Tree for $1.25.

 

[agnosticpipe]

For the cheap and on the go, the EZ Reach is what I use. No fuss or refills required.

Croc has a similar version at the Dollar Tree for $1.25.

Wait, so it's buck and quarter tree now? Either way I'll have to check it out.

 

[solideogloria86]

Kiribi

 

[bullet08]

Zippo is softer than other butane lighters. Mainly, it doesn't force out the butane. Other than that, Zippo provides broader coverage. Of course, there are some who doesn't care for smell of fume, or refills. Bic is ok. I'm rather careful of it, Bic can cause damage if you do silly things with it. I guess everything can cause problem.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

Wait, so it's buck and quarter tree now? Either way I'll have to check it out.

I believe they merged with Dollar General in an attempt to diversify products and the price increase was a result, similar to Five Below now having items around $10.

I do a lot of shopping at Dollar Tree. Some things are great deals (canned goods and condiments in particular). Their kitchenware is decent too (except for the can openers). When a friend lost everything in a fire, he stocked up on Dollar Tree cutlery and plates that are still in use today.

 

[Bullmoose]

In terms of butane durability and performance, the IM Corona Old Boy is the way to go. It's a "buy once cry once" proposition. They're phenomenal lighters. I've had mine for close to 18 years now and it's a tank. That said, a lot of depends on where you're going to be smoking. If you're smoking a lot outdoors, you simply cannot beat a Zippo for outdoor smoking. The Old Boy just doesn't do wind well at all. Are you going to be traveling in your vehicle and smoking? My Old Boy does not leave my house. Its too darned expensive (and I bought mine back when they were $90) to risk losing. If money isn't an issue for you, then disregard that and take it wherever you go. Lighters just have a tendency to "walk off" if you know what I mean.

Think of it more as a tool for the job. My Zippo goes with me in the truck, on the jet, on the hiking trail, on a walk. My Old Boy stays home for when I smoke indoors or in my garage.

I'd get an Old Boy & a Zippo and be done with it.

 

[AJL67]

In terms of butane durability and performance, the IM Corona Old Boy is the way to go. It's a "buy once cry once" proposition. They're phenomenal lighters. I've had mine for close to 18 years now and it's a tank. That said, a lot of depends on where you're going to be smoking. If you're smoking a lot outdoors, you simply cannot beat a Zippo for outdoor smoking. The Old Boy just doesn't do wind well at all. Are you going to be traveling in your vehicle and smoking? My Old Boy does not leave my house. Its too darned expensive (and I bought mine back when they were $90) to risk losing. If money isn't an issue for you, then disregard that and take it wherever you go. Lighters just have a tendency to "walk off" if you know what I mean.

Think of it more as a tool for the job. My Zippo goes with me in the truck, on the jet, on the hiking trail, on a walk. My Old Boy stays home for when I smoke indoors or in my garage.

I'd get an Old Boy & a Zippo and be done with it.

My IM will light a pipe just fine even standing on the beach with a wind, just depends on which way you are facing and how you hold your lighters.

 

[Sir Yak]

I’m currently using a zippo or occasionally matches. I’m looking to get my fist soft flame lighter. Who makes a decent one? Xikar, IM corona or Peterson? IM C is hard

The Corona Old Boy is very highly recommended for good reasons. It is a classy and reliable lighter.

 

[Puffaluffaguss]

I use these because I can't justify the price of an old boy, but these look and work just the same. Somebody just might assume you spent alot more then you really did if the didn't know any better lol.

Antique Style Lift Arm Tobacco Pipe Butane Lighter with Tamper & Pick Bronze | eBay

How can we get that?. - Size: 67mm x 31mm x 13mm.

www.ebay.com

 

[jpmcwjr]

They may start that way, but may not stay that way. OTOH, the price is right- buy a couple of 'em.

 

[jpmcwjr]

On the other hand, I agree with the Corona Old Boy fans. The best.

 

[kcghost]

IM Corona is really nice but be prepared to pay well north of you paid for the Zippo. I think you should look at Kiribi if the price is more than you can handle.

 

[Ceriano]

Where’s the best place to order IM corona? Smoking pipes is currently sold out.

 

[Bullmoose]

Boswell Pipes has them for rock bottom prices, even cheaper than Amazon. Check out their website.