Corona Old Boy? Worth it?
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Sorry to hear that. Was that the actual Zippo brand insert?
I have the same problem with my recent purchase of a Pipemaster. Multiple clicks to ignite, as well as the flame adjustment not staying true.
But to the OP, I have a Corona Old Boy and am quite happy with it. Feels well made and it's reliable. If you can spare the extra cash for one, do it.
Not sure about the Peterson old boy, but I did have a Kiribi for a few months before it started leaking fuel.
They outsourced those to China so I avoided purchasing one. Glad now that I didn't.
Only smoke outside. Zippo never ever failed me. I just check the fuel before going out, and carry Bic as a backup. Bic lights fine in most conditions outside.
I have not hseen where anyone mentions the availability of the black rubber fuel chamber insert for the Zippo. I have one in each of my Zippos. The fuel lasts about a week and a half to 2 weeks with them. They have a trap door for refilling and a storeage space for an extra flint. Total game changer!
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The Old Boy is a great lighter, I've never had an issue with it, I can't say whether it's worth it to the OP. I've been using Bic EZ Reach lighters when I use a butane lighter. Pretty inexpensive, when they're out of fuel it's off to the trash -- no fuss, no muss. Zippo is king if there's any sort of wind.
I really like the Petersons but bought an Old Boy and it is more solidly constructed, wheel to light it turns more effortlessly, I like the cover on the bottom, etc. I still use them all, but not in any breeze.
Also have Zippos and a couple of Beatties.
They all have their uses.
Also have Zippos and a couple of Beatties.
They all have their uses.
The Pipemaster is the he only one I'd consider at this point. Always had my eye on one..
Buddy in pipe club has one and I always pick it up and play with it when he brings it.
Says he's never had a problem in a couple years - and it always lights first try for me.
I guess some are just lemons, or lemony.
Another important aspect is the butane regardless of which lighter you choose. I switched to the high performance butane several years ago. What a huge difference it makes. I buy Xikar, I think there are other brands.
Corona's are very good lighters. If you can't afford one buy one of them or very concerned about whether it's "worth" it, then buy one of their competitors. Remember it's just a device to light something with.
My PipeMaster can get fussy like that after I fill it. I suspect I might be overfilling it. After a few multi click lights the flame seem to find a stable sweet spot. You can always test if the gas is blowing out or by the spark by lighting it with another lighter
My go-to are Zippos, but received a Corona Old Boy for Christmas a couple years ago and it’s very nice. I use it when I want to feel special… ha. Yes, it’s worth it 
My Peterson's strike wheel dulled afrer 3 years of use (Zippo and IM flints only) rendering the lighter barely usable.
I don't know if IM Corona's wheel is any better, but I'm sort of disappointed with my Peterson.
I don't know if IM Corona's wheel is any better, but I'm sort of disappointed with my Peterson.
I will mention the Clipper lighters, refillable, reflintable, adjustable flame, work everytime. I have used mine every day for the last few years. I bought one with a metal shell on amazon for 20 bucks.
I have a Peterson I love. No complaints. Huge fuel tank. Fellow Canadian with 3 kids in hockey and one is a goalie. One is just aging out of Rep. hockey. Good luck!
Try the Kiribi flints. They are softer. Since the Petersons are made in Japan like the Kiribis, it may help prolong the wheel life.
I have a Clipper pipe lighter too. I use it instead of my crippled Peterson. A nice lighter indeed!
The only thing, after having worked out the original flintstone, the Clipper came to ignite only 1 time in 10 to 20 strikes. Tired of a blister on my thumb, I replaced the original wheel with one taken from a small-format BiC. Now it works like a charm with any flint.
Too late an advise to me, unfortunately. My Peterson is already barely usable and dulled (what's weird, dulled by Zippo flints, which are supposed to be very soft too).
The only thing, after having worked out the original flintstone, the Clipper came to ignite only 1 time in 10 to 20 strikes. Tired of a blister on my thumb, I replaced the original wheel with one taken from a small-format BiC. Now it works like a charm with any flint.
Yes, I've seen a posting somewhere on this board that Tsubota, the producer of Peterson's lighters, were recommending exactly Kiribi flints for their "Peterson old boys".
Too late an advise to me, unfortunately. My Peterson is already barely usable and dulled (what's weird, dulled by Zippo flints, which are supposed to be very soft too).