Some don't like the looks of the poop master, and also don't want to point the flame. (drawing it to the tobacco tends to make a better light- lower temp.)
What Is Your GoTo Lighter?
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I recently bought this lighter. Not my picture, but it's identical.
The updated mechanics of the Old Boy have been very impressive. It has more heft, it lights better, and it closes with more force and security.
The big difference (to me) between this and the older mechanics is the "play" in the arm. The fuel valve and arm have to travel further up than the older style to release the gas. Seems to stop accidental gas leaks when in the pocket, getting jostled around.
I tested them side by side, and the newer version was definitely different. If you buy an Old Boy, I would confirm that it is the newer mechanics. If not, find another place to buy it.
The updated mechanics of the Old Boy have been very impressive. It has more heft, it lights better, and it closes with more force and security.
The big difference (to me) between this and the older mechanics is the "play" in the arm. The fuel valve and arm have to travel further up than the older style to release the gas. Seems to stop accidental gas leaks when in the pocket, getting jostled around.
I tested them side by side, and the newer version was definitely different. If you buy an Old Boy, I would confirm that it is the newer mechanics. If not, find another place to buy it.
Bic has a new mid-size lighter that I just found out about. I am definitely going to give this a try.
Nice collection of Rollagas!
I have my very first coming in a couple of days.
x2.My Rollagas’ and DuPont Line 2s are my legacy lighters but I tend to use my Old Boy and matches more often.
Silver one arrived in the mail today. An unplanned stop at a local antique store gifted me w the gold one for $15. Yes..$15.90 w/ tax. Came w original Dunhill box and a tube of Dunhill flints. Smiling.
It's not an iron cross. It's an anchor.
Sillem's history dates back to the 16th century. They're the company who made that case and put the anchor on it.
OK, whatever you and they say. However with 60 years of sailing, I've not seen an anchor like that! Though I wasn't around much in the fifteen hundreds....
The barbecue strikers work pretty good, so that oughta be a winner. Though maybe not in the portability department. Hard to tell by the picture.
Probably a lot of anchor designs come and gone in over 500 years. No doubt you're familiar with the Bruce anchor, developed in the 1970's... for example.
I doubt many anchor crosses are in use today, as things have certainly evolved since the 1500's or before when it was introduced.
Here's a bit of history on it, for what it's worth.
"The Hanse’s anchor cross is the only decoration added to each piece. The anchor cross has been a long tradition with Hanse traders. The anchor cross is a 4 prong anchor. The anchor was made out hard wood to hold ships in harbors. As the bottom of the Baltic Sea is mainly made of soft sands, it was essential to have an anchor with 4 arms in order to prevent the ship from drifting away from its anchorage. Two arms would not have been sufficient resulting in the loss of ships laden with precious cargoes."
As you're a fellow man of the water, perhaps a Sillem's lighter is in your future...
I'd be smiling too! Love all things Dunhill, the box is a big plus for me. The flints might have gone bad but I love the little "coke" vile. Love the Hammered finish in silver and the Florentine is a favorite finish of mine. They look good with the Dunhill Dress Pipe. Check out the Rollagas Collectors Group on Facebook. ?
Yes, for sure!
My first Googley try at finding more about Hanse anchors was loaded with stuff about Hanse Yachts.... And this is the first image. A nice plow anchor on a pretty spiffy boat.
My first Googley try at finding more about Hanse anchors was loaded with stuff about Hanse Yachts.... And this is the first image. A nice plow anchor on a pretty spiffy boat.
Look at that teak! Sure looks beautiful, until a few seasons have passed and you're standing in the hardware store buying a crate of sandpaper!Yes, for sure!
My first Googley try at finding more about Hanse anchors was loaded with stuff about Hanse Yachts.... And this is the first image. A nice plow anchor on a pretty spiffy boat.
Unless you have some hired hands to do it for you, I guess. Then I'd get wooden boat. No problem. Clink my glass for the steward and fire up another bowl!
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