The Dupont Knock-off

[telescopes]

I have a Dupont lighter knock-off from China and it has worked without issues for many months. I regret I don't have pictures to share, but I thought I would post a few comments about it. First of all, it lights effortlessly. The controls for the flame and the refill are the same as the real thing. The Ping is there - what a nice sound. But, even in the small details, the lighter is amazing. The slide that holds the flint works flawlessly and underneath the slide is a "spare" flint - a nice touch that could have gone unnoticed or left out by the maker of these knock-offs.

In cigar bars, smokers who use the lighter are impressed that I am carrying a real Dupont. They all assure me they can spot a knock-off. That probably says more about cigar smoker bravado than anything else. It clearly says ST Dunant on the bottom of the lighter.

I started this thread not to provide a place for those who want to post that they would NEVER buy a knock-off. Fine. Don't. But for those who want a decent lighter at a decent price that works day after day, has some weight to it - yes, it weights about a 1/4 of an ounce more than the real thing, why not avail yourself of a nice 38 dollar lighter. Anyway, who else has one of these and are you happy with it? I'll post a few pics when I have my phone with me - no, I don't carry my phone with me - I am a wanna be luddite.

 

[Snook]

I'll post a few pics when I have my phone with me - no, I don't carry my phone with me - I am a wanna be luddite.

I respect that and try to do the same as often as possible. Regarding the lighter: I was just looking at these the other day. Or at least another knockoff of a Dupont. They seem just as good, so I couldn't imagine paying full price. I also like the fact that the knockoff is a little bit heavier. In my mind heavier = better.

 

[woodsroad]

I have four of these lighters. Two are in constant use, and have performed as good or better than any of my other lighters. In fact, I'd place them near the top of the list in terms of usability and reliability. And they are so cool. Beautiful and hefty.

Last time I checked, the striker wheels were available as spare parts on eBay. I'd advise getting some.

Only caveat: Since these are counterfeits, made in China, the quality and consistency of what is offered for sale over time can not be guaranteed.

 

[OzPiper]

My sister wears knock-off Chinese watches, even though she can afford Rolexes
She says they are cheap, keeps good time, and when the battery is done, she just gets a new watch because it’s cheaper than buying a battery and getting it installed.
And she is not bothered if it goes through the washing machine

 

[doug535]

My sister wears knock-off Chinese watches, even though she can afford Rolexes
She says they are cheap, keeps good time, and when the battery is done, she just gets a new watch because it’s cheaper than buying a battery and getting it installed.
And she is not bothered if it goes through the washing machine

Hopefully not while still on her wrist, if so, you need to find out who's pushing her in and starting it.

 

[coming to_falling too]

I would be interested in getting one of these.

 

[telescopes]

I have four of these lighters. Two are in constant use, and have performed as good or better than any of my other lighters. In fact, I'd place them near the top of the list in terms of usability and reliability. And they are so cool. Beautiful and hefty.

Last time I checked, the striker wheels were available as spare parts on eBay. I'd advise getting some.

Only caveat: Since these are counterfeits, made in China, the quality and consistency of what is offered for sale over time can not be guaranteed.

Excellent validation. I am thinking about getting one more.

 

[geoffreybeene]

I got a DuPont Memorial Lighter, not even a Dunant... fake serial and everything. Works great. Works better with corona flints... got a pack of wheels coming in like you mentioned. Pings perfect!!

 

[Peter Peachfuzz]

I have a couple these that at least 3 years old.. Still going strong

 

[atwaterville]

I have an original Dupont and also recently acquired a fake one. Aside from some cosmetic annoyance such as a few small air bubbles in the laminate, it works really well and produces that much sought after ping sound. The hefty weight and good construction make it feel like its not a cheap lighter.