New, Cheap "ST Dupont"

[raevans]

I'd be surprised as hell if they'd touch the knockoffs/fakes/tributes

They won't even look at a knock off. Never have. That was one of the main issues that we had as an authorized dealer. If by chance a fake got by us and we sent it in, they would send it back and then we had to do the explaining to the person who brought it in. I wouldn't expect them to service a lighter that someone ripped off from them, (at least design and name). But then again, would a person that paid thirty bucks for a lighter really pay two hundred to have it looked at?

 

[dochudson]

I suspect most of the big names don't think it's worthwhile to go after folks in China.

 

[ashdigger]

doc, in the field I'm in, my clients are always "trying" to sue Chinese companies for making defective products, but it is very challenging. They change addresses, filings, etc. and hide behind all that is Chinese National protectionist attitudes.

 

[vink]

Sorry about my newb question, but are those butane lighter?

 

[woodsroad]

Yes, the S.T. DuPont knockoffs are butane.

 

[k9shag]

I have one but not the adapter to fill it. Can someone post or send a pic of the fill adapter so I can try and find the right one?

thanks

 

[funtimespipesmoking]

For $30 it might be worth a shot. Have you looked at IM Corona lighters. I think they start around $100 but its much better than $400-$800 for a Dunhill. Japan makes great lighters.

If I remember correctly, IM Corona used to, and perhaps still does, make the "guts" of a lighter for Dunhill and/or Dupont

 

[saintpeter]

Yeppers...on a whim I punched the button on a cheap (7.95) "Tribute" Dupont clone from China. I was pleasantly surprised to find it actually looked good and worked good (after I got the flame adjusted). I can only assume that it replicates the sound of the real thing as when opened it has a God awful ping/clang/knell-of-doom that puts my Zippos to shame.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Mine hasn't arrived yet ,cuz our postal workers went into strike a week ago, resulting all mail traffic&cargo handling came to a dead-end,

 

[BROBS]

alright I've got to order one now.. thanks guys! ?

 

[vates]

Mine has left great China somewhere around Nov.5th. It's fine, I'm patient: rarely it takes less than month to get something from there.

 

[BROBS]

well I did it..
for $26.99 shipped.

 

[saintpeter]

well I did it..
for $26.99 shipped.

LOL I hope it is a good one. I am truly getting attached to mine.

 

[BROBS]

Arrived today from So. Korea. After I figured out how to install the flint (wtf) I used the included brass adapter to fill it.. adjusted the flame, and voila!

 

[kcghost]

Fools and their money are soon parted.

 

[Peter Peachfuzz]

I've had 2 since the beginning of the year and they are solid lighters.. They have been in constant use. I just orders the black lacquer one.

 

[saintpeter]

Fools and their money are soon parted.

LOL, which one did you purchase that failed you? I have only owned one and it seemed functional and durable. I would still have it, but I was gifted a Visol for Christmas and passed mine on as a gift.

 

[philairfoil]

$600+ vs $30? Who the fool?

Anyhow, I have three of the knockoffs in rotation...they still work after, I guess, 6 months. The fill valve and regulator are seemingly less responsive...but they work. I just tightened the tiny screw on the gas regulator valve on one of them, it was loose.

On the other hand, my Kiribi valve is kaput...blows out gas. If I get around to send it back for service, this would be the third time back to the shop. Now that it's out of warranty, don't know if I'll bother, likely to cost more than $30.

Bics and those types are cheaper, but I'm a fool... but not $600 worth.

 

[saintpeter]

And my Visol has grown legs. Should have kept the "tribute" lighter. Oh well breaking out the wooden matches (which people do not steal) until I get more lighter fluid.

 

[BROBS]

On the other hand, my Kiribi valve is kaput...blows out gas. If I get around to send it back for service, this would be the third time back to the shop. Now that it's out of warranty, don't know if I'll bother, likely to cost more than $30.

Same here I had a Peterson branded Kiribi with what they said was bad solder. Whatever the reason I was refunded under warranty. I have Sarome pipe lighters I got off eBay for 20-30$ that still work perfectly after the 3 years I’ve owned them.
this knockoff seems solid enough to me.. and if it fails or breaks, I’m only out $27 and don’t have to deal with shipping anything anywhere or waiting.