Zippo Pipe Lighters...Opinions Please!

[jpmcwjr]

Zippos are solid, iconic and great for high winds; everyone should have one.

But, yeah, I have 58 lighters that beat them. (50 BiCs and 8 nice butane lighters.) I also have 5-6 Zippos.

 

[Hillcrest]

Has anyone ever tried using the Zippo Butane candle lighter to light their pipe ? Just curious.

 

[Roach1]

I have two. One has the pipe insert and the other is normal. Don't use them very often. I use a wooden match for the charring light and my Corona the rest of the time.

 

[Bbailey324]

Has anyone ever tried using the Zippo Butane candle lighter to light their pipe ? Just curious.

Yes, got one as a Christmas present many years ago. Ergonomics of it are awkward at best. Otherwise works fine.

 

[BingBong]

I suppose lighting method ought to be logged in tobacco reviews. Unless "woody" flavour means "lit with a match" etc.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Looks like a torch but more awkward than usual.

 

[Sig]

Ive had many Zippos over the years.
Hate them for pipes though.
I recently bought a pipe insert...... hate them more now.
When I began pipe smoking I HAD to have all the accessories.
Ive got two Old Boy lighters, several DuPont and Xictar and the dang Zippos.
I had to have the best tampers, and stands and......
Now I use a Bic exclusively and my finger as a tamper......exclusively.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Yep. Bought a pack of 50 a year ago, and I am set for life. Still like the Old Boys, though.

 

[Hillcrest]

Yes, got one as a Christmas present many years ago. Ergonomics of it are awkward at best. Otherwise works fine.

Thanks, I gave a few as stocking stuffers several years ago and just found one leftover...but it sounds like its not worth it for lighting a pipe.