Was About to Bid on This Peterson Lighter, When...

[numbersix]

I had doubts that this was a genuine "Peterson" (of Dublin) lighter. The logo doesn't match any logo I've seen of Peterson and I've not heard of Peterson using an apostrophe "S" at the end.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-PETERSONS-BUTANE-LIGHTER-NIB-MOD-43805-JAPAN-FREE-SHIP-IN-USA-/251328971596
It's a nice looking lighter, and I wanted to go for it - but figuring it's going to run up towards $50-60 bucks, I'd like to know for sure if the manufacturer is really Peterson of Dublin.
Anyone know if this is a knock-off or if it is an actual Peterson lighter?

 

[dcrguns]

Looks like a Chinese knock off to me. The manual does not look right. Also, has Japan stamped on it. Not sure but it does not look right.

 

[numbersix]

And the logo isn't like any I've seen too.
Made in Japan to me is a good sign for an older pipe from the 70s (which I am guessing it is from), but all in all, I just don't think this is a Peterson product.

 

[dcrguns]

The "Peterson" logo does not look right either.

 

[numbersix]

I agree, but I have to take back the apostrophe "S". One of my pete's does use the 's
But the "P" is unlike any I've seen. Hmm...

 

[mrjerke]

Logo definitely doesn't look right. Also has a $15.99 sticker in one of the pictures...
Here's actual logo for comparison.

 

[dcrguns]

And it is only $32.00. Something is not right. If it does not seem right, it usually isn't. IMHO

 

[captainsousie]

I can't find anything specific but it looks like a different brand. There are several other types of lighters and even a few hand warmers made by "Peterson's" out there and they seem to have no connection with the Irish brand. It looks like a nice, quality piece but I would wait for one to come around a little cheaper. The last few went for $10-20.

 

[numbersix]

Thanks everyone for your comments. I didn't bid. It went for $32, which is likely fair since it looks like a decent lighter no matter what - but I'm glad I held off.