Looking For A Really Good Pipe Lighter

[telescopes]

The Executive model only had leather on the reservoir side. His does look like the gold plating has flaked off though.

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It has flaked a slight amount. However, being that is my father’s old lighter it is only character marks . I wouldn’t sell it and it works flawlessly. I don’t think it is possible for working lighter of that age not to show some wear and tear. The plating wasn’t designed for heavy use and exposure to the conditions of life.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Just wondering how often you all find yourselves refilling your lighters.

Once a week for butane and Zippo.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Cannot say exactly as I have 6 or 7 good butanes that I use. I find myself refilling one of them about every three weeks.

 

[Chasing Embers]

It has flaked a slight amount. However, being that is my father’s old lighter it is only character marks . I wouldn’t sell it and it works flawlessly. I don’t think it is possible for working lighter of that age not to show some wear and tear. The plating wasn’t designed for heavy use and exposure to the conditions of life.

Even NOS ones have dings. Got mine NOS for $25 from ebay several years ago and while cosmetically flawless, I had to drill out the old flint.

 

[telescopes]

Even NOS ones have dings. Got mine NOS for $25 from ebay several years ago and while cosmetically flawless, I had to drill out the old flint.

Mine froze from a bit of non use as well and I had to do the same. Now I use it every few months to insure flint stays free. If I were to use it as a mainstay lighter I would use the sportsman model which is bare aluminum.

 

[telescopes]

Once a week for butane and Zippo.

Yup

 

[RaoulDuke]

Also made by IM Corona. Just don't drop them, the brass fuel tank can crack and costs nearly as much as the lighter to fix.

Thanks mate, I’ll keep that in mind. I’m pretty careful with them. I don’t usually take them out of the house, I have a xikar resource for that.

 

[telescopes]

Mr. telescopes

LOL. Technically, that would be Dr. Telescopes. Now that I am retired, I suppose I’ll have to get use to Mr.

Or just Doc as my friends call me. ??

 

[--dante--]

IM Corona or Kiribi. I have 2 of each. They're cheaper than any of the other lighters. Whoa, you say, the upfront price is double or more. Yeah, but by the time you buy 2 to 4 of the other lighters after the previous ones crap out, they actually cost more. My IM Corona and Kiribi have been going for 2 years and longer. Good luck in your search.

I second the Kiribi recommendation.

 

[--dante--]

No built in tamper, but I dig the Bic EZ Reach:

I actually use these, and you can use that stack as a tamper just fine! You just might have to knock a bit of tobacco out if it after.

 

[--dante--]

The Nimrod of Mr. telescopes- might not there have been a matching cover on the now exposed part? (I have never used one, so don't know if mechanics would prohibit that.)

No, that was the 'executive' model, and only came with that covering where you see it (on the end you hold with your hand).

 

[Chasing Embers]

No, that was the 'executive' model, and only came with that covering where you see it (on the end you hold with your hand).

Beat ya to it.?

 

[elessar]

No mention of the Xikar Resource? Mine has been in constant use for 3 years and never misses a beat. Has a built in tamper, which is a bit on the small side, and a built in scraper. Great lighter.

 

[RaoulDuke]

No mention of the Xikar Resource? Mine has been in constant use for 3 years and never misses a beat. Has a built in tamper, which is a bit on the small side, and a built in scraper. Great lighter.

I have a xikar resource. It’s a good lighter. I’m happy with it, nothing wrong with it all.

But I would describe my IM Coronas as really good. They’re a step above the xikar in quality and aesthetics I feel. In price too mind you.

 

[Effortlessdepths]

No mention of the Xikar Resource? Mine has been in constant use for 3 years and never misses a beat. Has a built in tamper, which is a bit on the small side, and a built in scraper. Great lighter.
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I considered it but I absolutely hate the small tamper

 

[tobefrank]

Maybe you should try to find one of these:

Peterson's Pipe Mate vintage 5-in-1 tool tamper, pick, lighter holder, etc(blue) | #510818203

The Peterson's Pipe Mate is a 5-in-1 tool which has a tight-fitting slot for your BIC lighter, sturdy brass pipe tamper on the bottom, a brass pipe pick, a brass pipe bowl cleaner, and clips to your p

www.worthpoint.com

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

I’ve enjoyed reading the suggestions and have come to the conclusion that no perfect lighter exists.

The reason I went away from matches is the clean up and inconvenience.

I wouldn’t want a BIC because of the burn potential, but some here have found a way to use them.

 

[jpmcwjr]

I don't think there's a perfect lighter, either. But there's another card in the deck: the Faux Ponts! Excellently made lighter that copy DuPont lighters (Ligne 1, IIRC), at a cost ca. $30. Very large and heavy, but great for your desk, car or golf cart.

 

[didimauw]

Once a week for butane and Zippo.

I don't let my lighter run dry. I fill my zippo every 3 days, for about 7 seconds

 

[gamzultovah]

A Maruman GL-67 and Bic are all I ever use. One, old school class and the other, convenience and nothing more.