I'm looking at some different IMCO lighters, and while they are all stamped 'Austria', clearly some aren't. I'd like to get a vintage real one, or perhaps a NOS one. The question is, how do you discern a real one from a fake? Any clues?
Marked for later response.Should I just be looking for a worn one?
If they are on aliexpress they are most likely fakes.
@mikethompson
Are you looking for the trench lighter?
If so, the Bowers lighter's slide operates more smoothly.
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Never had any luck with them with pipes. The wind guard and flame sniffer get in the way.I've always liked the looks of the trench lighter, but wonder about its functionality when it comes to pipes.
it's a badass looking lighter tho ?Never had any luck with them with pipes. The wind guard and flame sniffer get in the way.
I gets broken out for cigar time.it's a badass looking lighter tho ?