Is There A Lighter That Doesn't Leak?

[Chasing Embers]

I've had decent luck with these not leaking.

 

[bullet08]

Ben Franklin had a leak proof lighter. But wasn't very conductive to pipe smoking.

 

[huckleberry]

I‘ve heard this before, but I find that this is a non-argument. If you light a Zippo and wait a few seconds before actually lighting your tobacco, the fuel taste evaporates.

I've heard that also, but I was taught how to light a Cigar from a old Gentleman who owned and worked at his Tobacco shop all his life. He told me about the zippo fuel which has stuck with me all these years.

When I did smoke cigarettes I used a zippo lighter to light them, but never inhaled the "Lighting Draw" as it tasted of lighter fluid.
I guess I never let my zippo burn long enough to rid it of the smell of the fluid, but I very rarely see anyone light a good cigar with a Zippo. Thanks for the information though

 

[Searock Fan]

No; it means you need to send each moderator a tin of his favorite tobacco. For me, Margate will do.

Please PM me when you are ready to send and I'll PM you my address.

I just sent you a large bag of a wonderful blend. Don't pay any attention to the markings on the bag that say "Churchhill Downs". And be sure you let us know if it tastes natural enough for you.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Well, if it's been aged more than five years, I'll be very grateful!

 

[Browntrout on a 2 wt]

Don't say a Bic.

Is there any nicer lighters out there that don't leak? My Zippo is perpetually empty and I've tried all the tricks.

I bought an old stock IMCO and even that leaks, although not as much.

Has anyone made a liquid fueled / gas fueled lighter that never leaks?

Hi Mike
In exasperation with a Xikar “Resolute “ lighter that only lasted 3 months before it became uncontrollable and I could “weld” with it! I stumbled across Smokingpipes.eu in Dublin Ireland .

I am a perfectionist and reliability is what I strive for .

Most all my woodworking precision machinery is INCA from Switzerland.

I just ordered a Japanese Kiribi Tomo Gold for 88 Euros or $93.69 and spare flints At the same time 20/corked bottle .

Looks like an Old Boy but then IM ‘s Old Boy is through Xikar whom I will never buy anything again ,cause they jerk you around with opening a “Case File ‘ ,really not customer service at all. So similar to Canadian retailers making you beg to get customer service!!

Ive bought 3 Savinelli Bent Apple ? rusticated pipes, Petersen pipe ,9mm and Savinelli 6mm charcoal filters and have no qualms recommending them highly.
Within 8 days ( day by day tracking) their parcels arrive here in Raleigh NC to my door by US Post. Shipping is 8 euros or free over a certain amount.
Hope this helps beat risking your pipe’s briars with uncontrollable Bic flames.
Cheers -Old Brown Tr

 

[hairvise]

These give me a few extra days on the Zippo: https://www.amazon.com/5PCS-Lighter-Evaporation-Gasket-Black/dp/B07N4G13RG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38IVSRPG1U7JT&keywords=lighter+gasket&qid=1651364166&sprefix=lighter+gas,aps,132&sr=8-1

I just bought a set of six and will never need more than two. If you would like to try one, send me a message and I’ll drop one in the mail for you.