Really Good Torch Lighter?

[bvilchez]

Can anyone recommend a really good torch lighter? Nothing absurdly expensive but not cheap either. I've got a few Ronsons and they're starting to crap out on me little by little.

Thanks
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[aich75013]

The last one I bought was a Xikar Eris.
I picked this one because I liked the design and it has a punch.

I went with Xikar because of the lifetime warranty.

[Cigary]

How much are you wanting to spend as I have a variety of lighters that are really good and one is a combo torch/soft flame lighter which works great. http://www.buylighters.com/Double-Flames-Slide-Lighter_p_693.html

Just got this last week and I love it...it's a soft flame but it works and looks exactly as my ST Dupont lighter...with the PING and everything. LGC ST Dupont like lighter
http://www.atlanticcigar.com/beatclockdeals.html

[mosesbotbol]

I have been happy with a $3 Ronson someone gave me. I prefer a soft flame, but the Ronson has be solid.

Might be out of your initial price range, but the Dunhill Trench Torch Lighter is just outsanding in every way. So amazing and a work of art.

[CigarNut]

I like the Lotus torches; they are not very expensive (relative, I know), they hold a lot of fuel and they are pretty reliable. This is my newest:
http://www.qualityimporters.com/qualityimporters/qualityimporters/media/products/CL-SMT_02.jpg
And I have had one of these for several years:
http://www.qualityimporters.com/qualityimporters/qualityimporters/media/products/CL-T3_02.jpg

The nice thing about these larger torches is that they will light and stay lit in the wind (not a gale :)).

[Darrell]

I like the Blazer CG-001. They're the best lighter than I've owned.

[wayner123]

Is this for table top or do you want to carry it around?

[captain53]

Blazer is good but for something dressier I have a Dupont X-tend that is a really nice piece.:tu

[Bax]

Rob at Taboo cigars has a nice selection of cheap torch lighters in 1,2 or 3 flames. I picked up a couple and they have been great so far.

[Neuromancer]

Anything by Blazer...

[md4958]

Blazer PB207
http://www.cvtobacco.com/blazer5.jpg

[kelmac07]

My Xikar Element has worked like a champ...all for under $ 25. :tu

[ripper]

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq302/bartripp/yellow_jet_line_dual_torch_open_lig.jpg

That's the Jetline double torch from Rob & Patrick at Taboo Cigars. It's a bargain -- and well-made. Made in Japan.
For a dressier lighter, I like Nibo Space 6 and 7 torch lighters. Extremely nice construction and a great hand feel. Also made in Japan. joe196220 at Cigar America aka Slippery Rock Cigars has the best prices on Nibo double and triple torches -- $9.95.

[bobarian]

Jay, No worries my friend. Keep an eye on your mailbox. :r;s

[bvilchez]

Is this for table top or do you want to carry it around?

I want to carry for now. I'll look for a tabletop later.


Jay, No worries my friend. Keep an eye on your mailbox. :r;s

Bob has anyone ever told you your crazy?

[theonlybear4CORT]

You cant go wrong with Xikar.

[MiamiE]

Get one!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/MiamiE/96b74c88.jpg

[smokin5]

Blazer PB207 - will never let you down.:tu

[mithrilG60]

Get one!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/MiamiE/96b74c88.jpg


I saw that on the Atlantic site eariler this week, is it an Evertorch? If not, hard to go wrong with an Evertorch, torch for toasting and a soft flame for the final light. I love mine!

[burns]

I have two of these JetLine Vican lighters. They are triple flame and have a punch on the bottom. I got them at my B&M for $10 each. They have been reliable and they have a great flame.

http://www.neptunecigar.com/pr/jet_line_vican_triple_torch_lighter.aspx

JetLine also makes a "Pocket Torch" which looks a lot like my Blazer Little Buddy (which is a GREAT lighter). I haven't used it, but it looks great and sells for about 1/4 the price of the Blazer. If the quality is as good as the Vican, and you like the visible fuel level, this could be great.

http://www.amazon.com/JetLine-Pocket-Torch-Single-Flame/dp/B002M30ALM/ref=sr_1_9/189-6553146-3318754?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1281204284&sr=8-9

I like my Ronson, but for a few dollars more, the Vican beats the crap out of it.

[Chingas]

I want to carry for now. I'll look for a tabletop later.




Bob has anyone ever told you your crazy?


Crazy? How about a great BOTL! Well done Bob!

[bigdix]

Blazer PB207
http://www.cvtobacco.com/blazer5.jpg

:tpd:

[Langod]

I really like the Blazer Z-plus insert. Turns a Zippo into a good jet-torch lighter.
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/oG19Byqi5z4/0.jpg
z-Plus insert (http://www.blazerproducts.com/lighters/zplus.html)

[bigdix]

Blazer PB207
http://www.cvtobacco.com/blazer5.jpg

This is a great torch....but I haven't had any problems with my Xikar Executive either, lights everytime. I just like the clear reservoir on the blazer a bit better. And the trick with any of these is QUALITY butane.

[mosesbotbol]

Porsche Design makes a few nice ones.

[hartumpire]

How much are you wanting to spend as I have a variety of lighters that are really good and one is a combo torch/soft flame lighter which works great. http://www.buylighters.com/Double-Flames-Slide-Lighter_p_693.html

Just got this last week and I love it...it's a soft flame but it works and looks exactly as my ST Dupont lighter...with the PING and everything. LGC ST Dupont like lighter
http://www.atlanticcigar.com/beatclockdeals.html


I wouldnt recommend buying lighters from this company. I purchased a 3 lighter special about 4 months ago. 2 of the 3 lighters didnt work when they arrived right out of the box. They did send 2 replacement lighters which worked for about a month. And as of today NONE of the lighters no longer work. Spend the extra money and buy yourself a REAL LIGHTER.....

[Ncpsycho]

Get one!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/MiamiE/96b74c88.jpg

Thats an Xikar? Im trying to find it

[MurphysLaw]

Thats an Xikar? Im trying to find it

It looks to be a Dupont copy, given away with a box purchase. A quick google search found one retailer still running the promotion, there may be others as well.

[levrac68]

I have an Xikar single flame which looks, feels and works great, but its a bit small and doesn't hold a lot of fuel. I picked up a dbbl flame BlackOps on cigar bid for 8 bucks and it could cook a ribeye well done with fuel to spare. If you're like me and bring a few sticks out for a walk, the BlackOps might be to your liking.

[ripper]

Bobarian steered this old bart to the 1300-C butane jet lighter from dealextreme. The lighter and their service used to be excellent.
Now their service is non-existent. I ordered 7 lighters on March 6, they charged my card, never received anything. They say the item is out of stick, though the web site states they are in-stock, still waiting for them to credit my VISA.
Serves me right to deal with Hong Kong. Dave at buylighters.com does not suffer from this foolishness. Have been a steady consumer of the extremely stylish and reliable Nibo Space 7 double-flame torch. More $ but I don't worry about getting bunco'd.

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq302/bartripp/NiboSpace7.jpg
http://www.buylighters.com/Nibo-Space-7-Double-Flame-Lighter_p_78.html

[ripper]

UPDATE:
After 3 messages, DealExtreme responded. A woman (I think) named Sherry took good care of me. She cancelled the order and refunded my credit card charge.
Funny the web site says the lighters and cutters I ordered are IN Stock. But she replied that the items are backordered.

[TheBigAsh]

My 1st lighter is still my hardest worker.
Lights up and keeps the flame effortlessly.
It's a single torch Vector "Max"

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd403/Lumponwwls/vector-max-black.jpg



My 2nd lighter is the triple torch "Heatranc"
This one has given me problems in the past.
Some operator caused. After spending time
with it and learning some basic maintenence.
It's become a solid lighter.

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd403/Lumponwwls/1.jpg
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd403/Lumponwwls/2.jpg

Now, this Bad boy is on my wish list!!
The Vector THUNDRA

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd403/Lumponwwls/thundrapage2011.jpg

Can't go wrong with the VECTOR brand. They stand behind them.

[fsjonsey]

My 1st lighter is still my hardest worker.
Lights up and keeps the flame effortlessly.
It's a single torch Vector "Max"

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd403/Lumponwwls/vector-max-black.jpg



My 2nd lighter is the triple torch "Heatranc"
This one has given me problems in the past.
Some operator caused. After spending time
with it and learning some basic maintenence.
It's become a solid lighter.

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd403/Lumponwwls/1.jpg
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd403/Lumponwwls/2.jpg

Now, this Bad boy is on my wish list!!
The Vector THUNDRA

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd403/Lumponwwls/thundrapage2011.jpg

Can't go wrong with the VECTOR brand. They stand behind them.

Vector rules. My shop stopped carrying Xikar lighters after maybe 3/4ths of the lighters we sold started coming back for repairs within two months. We switched to Vector products last June. Since then, not one lighter has been returned as defective. The $12 Urbano triple torch is our best seller. The cheapest Xikar that has comparable features retails for at least $60.
http://i.imgur.com/6bdjm.jpg (http://imgur.com/6bdjm)
Here's a dirty little secret, the guts of that Thundra lighter are the same as the Urbano, with the execption of a slightly larger fuel tank. The Thundra has weights in the bottom to make it feel heftier.

[area51]

+1 for Vector

[lenguamor]

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/dirtyrottenbastard27/6078036707psrchttp3A2F2Fwww.jpg

[TwiceTheJava]

I'd pay a lot of money for a reliable torch lighter. I haven't found one yet.

I'm going to send my Xikar Tech back. I've had it less than a year and I can't get it to light anymore.

I'll probably end up sending back my Xikar Element too. It lights about 1/3 of the time and it's getting worse.

My Xikar xi2 cutter is also jammed up and no longer works after less than a year.

Not not rag on Xikar, I had another expensive torch lighter (Colibri I think) that frustrated me so much with not working that I threw it away. I also have a CI lighter that sucks. Every torch lighter I've owned can be blown out simply by having it too close to my face and not holding my breath, to say nothing of a gentle breeze. I use Xikar fuel, so I don't think they're getting clogged up.

At this point I'm willing to go as high as $200 for a reliable torch lighter.

[bobarian]

I'd pay a lot of money for a reliable torch lighter. I haven't found one yet.

I'm going to send my Xikar Tech back. I've had it less than a year and I can't get it to light anymore.

I'll probably end up sending back my Xikar Element too. It lights about 1/3 of the time and it's getting worse.

My Xikar xi2 cutter is also jammed up and no longer works after less than a year.

Not not rag on Xikar, I had another expensive torch lighter (Colibri I think) that frustrated me so much with not working that I threw it away. I also have a CI lighter that sucks. Every torch lighter I've owned can be blown out simply by having it too close to my face and not holding my breath, to say nothing of a gentle breeze. I use Xikar fuel, so I don't think they're getting clogged up.

At this point I'm willing to go as high as $200 for a reliable torch lighter.

PM me your address and I will send you a $2 lighter that will outlast all your Xikar's. :tu

[CRIMPS]

I have a lotus lighter I keep at the house. The travel lighter is a cheaper triple flame something or nother. Love my lotus.

[alfredo_buscatti]

I'm in the market for a quality torch but keep returning to what appears to be the sad fact that they don't exist, no matter how much you pay. Am I wrong? If I can't get something reliable that will last unto death can I at least find such that will last 2 or 3 years and work reliably and well? I'm willing to spend as much as $150.

Although it's apparent that some posters have lighters that they feel work well, what that says to me is that it is true that some lighters work well while the majority of the comments that I read say otherwise.

I talked with a guy from elighters.com a few years back who said that the guts of all lighters are made in one factory.

Thanks for your help.

[Blak Smyth]

I'm in the market for a quality torch but keep returning to what appears to be the sad fact that they don't exist, no matter how much you pay. Am I wrong? If I can't get something reliable that will last unto death can I at least find such that will last 2 or 3 years and work reliably and well? I'm willing to spend as much as $150.

Although it's apparent that some posters have lighters that they feel work well, what that says to me is that it is true that some lighters work well while the majority of the comments that I read say otherwise.

I talked with a guy from elighters.com a few years back who said that the guts of all lighters are made in one factory.

Thanks for your help.

I have been using this one for a couple years without any issues, love this thing and I have tried most other options.
Big tank, lights everytime, strong flame, metal construction. (it is a large lighter but I don't mind, it fits in my pocket)
I have a really nice Xikar I never use as well as Ronsons and the $3 DX lighters, z-torch insert, I prefer this one:

http://dx.com/p/portable-1300-c-stainless-steel-butane-jet-torch-lighter-black-grey-147254?Utm_rid=94204968&Utm_sid=1&Utm_source=affiliate&Utm_medium=dealextreme

[CigarNut]

I am a big fan of the Blazer lighters. I have had mine for a couple of years and it still works great. http://www.blazerproducts.com/lighters/details.php?prodId=33

http://www.blazerproducts.com/lighters/images/Torch_allColors.jpg

[stearns]

I talked with a guy from elighters.com a few years back who said that the guts of all lighters are made in one factory.

While I can't prove it, I would bet everything I own that this is not true. In fact, this statement would make me not want to purchase from the website.

[dave]

Go to dealextreme, search torch lighter and sort the under $6 ones. I've liked every lighter I've gotten from them and never spent more than $4 for one. I lose them or give them away before they fail. In fact, I don't think I've ever had a dx lighter that stopped working. I've dropped them and broken covers/latches, but never had one I recall that just wouldn't light anymore.

[OnePyroTec]

http://us.colibri.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/Q/T/QTR705504_m_3.png
I picked up a Colibri Providence over a year ago. I needed a triple jet flame that is tested & rated for high altitudes because I spend some time in the Sierras polluting the air. -(P So far no complaints and it gets used a lot.

I also have an Xikar single jet. It hasn't quit working but sometimes takes several clicks before igniting, even at only 4750' elevation.

[Frank-D-Tank]

I had been looking for a reliable torch for a while, too. I had a few cheapies, tried the inserts for the zippo, etc, with mixed results. Some were OK, but nothing great.

Just bought the Palio lighter (about $50 IIRC).

I've only had it for about 2 weeks now, but definately my favorite so far. And from what I hear, their customer service is top notch, although I don't have any first hand expierience with it yet.

I have had the Palio cutter for a few years now, and it has been great, so I figured I'd give the lighter a try. It appears well made, and I am happy with it so far. :2

[bruceolee]

Just bought a Jetline DT-101 table torch and so far it's been really nice. I've always wanted a table torch :tu

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Also I have a Blazer EVO and this lighter WILL NOT die. It's my most reliable lighter period and it has a tank that lasts a long time. Highly recommended :)

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