whats the most reliable lighter? - Page 2

sammyboy405 · 12-02-2010, 10:49 PM

I just got a Xikar for 28 bucks off Cigarbid.com I Hope its a good one.

theoneandonly · 12-02-2010, 11:14 PM

I have a Lotus light that I got from my father-in-law who really introduced me to how to slow down and truly enjoy a cigar. I also have a zippo with the butane insert for it that has been pretty reliable. Also my father-in-law has been using Xikar lighters and cutter for as long as I have known him (at least five years) and he hasn't had any problems with some that he has had for way longer then I have known him. Just remember you get what you pay for.

Lucky_Hippo · 12-03-2010, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by theoneandonly

I have a Lotus light that I got from my father-in-law who really introduced me to how to slow down and truly enjoy a cigar. I also have a zippo with the butane insert for it that has been pretty reliable. Also my father-in-law has been using Xikar lighters and cutter for as long as I have known him (at least five years) and he hasn't had any problems with some that he has had for way longer then I have known him. Just remember you get what you pay for.

Sorry, gotta disagree on this one when it comes to butane torches. I've been smoking cigars for over 15 yrs now and have several 80 and 100 dollar torches that clog every other refill no matter how clean the butane or how precise the purge process is. They are mostly colibri name brand as well. However like many have mentioned here and in other threads, the 2 - 4 dollar ronson is one of the absolute most reliable lighters you can get as well as one of the cheapest. I have a Xikar that I also really enjoy, however the double flame goes through too much butane for my liking when I'm smoking smaller ring gauges.

Pick one up if you get the chance and give it a shot. You may be very surprised.

brigey57 · 12-03-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by theoneandonly

I have a Lotus light that I got from my father-in-law who really introduced me to how to slow down and truly enjoy a cigar. I also have a zippo with the butane insert for it that has been pretty reliable. Also my father-in-law has been using Xikar lighters and cutter for as long as I have known him (at least five years) and he hasn't had any problems with some that he has had for way longer then I have known him. Just remember you get what you pay for.

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Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

Sorry, gotta disagree on this one when it comes to butane torches. I've been smoking cigars for over 15 yrs now and have several 80 and 100 dollar torches that clog every other refill no matter how clean the butane or how precise the purge process is. They are mostly colibri name brand as well. However like many have mentioned here and in other threads, the 2 - 4 dollar ronson is one of the absolute most reliable lighters you can get as well as one of the cheapest. I have a Xikar that I also really enjoy, however the double flame goes through too much butane for my liking when I'm smoking smaller ring gauges.

Pick one up if you get the chance and give it a shot. You may be very surprised.

I have to be honest with you. The best lighter I own was one I bought on a discount table at a local B&M for $10. It is a Colibri Firebird. It is darn near indestructible. I have had it for as long as I can remember and I've been smoking cigars for at least 15 years.

neoflex · 12-02-2010, 11:23 PM

Believe it or not my most reliable lighter is my $14 Z-Plus insert. My only gripe is the small fuel tank but other than that, you can't kill it.

68TriShield · 12-03-2010, 04:58 AM

A dry match.

12-03-2010, 05:59 AM

My favorite and most relable lighter is the XIKAR EX Windproof Lighter. I could light a cigar while driving in my vehicle with my window down.

tchariya · 12-03-2010, 01:33 PM

My gas stove is my most reliable lighter.

captain53 · 12-04-2010, 03:20 PM

Lots of folks use these too, I have had one for about a year now and it is also very dependable. Holds a bunch of fuel and good flame. Only negative is the fuel adjustment valve is not too precise but works ok. Cheap solution to outdoor cigar smoking:

http://www.harborfreight.com/micro-torch-42099.html

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12-20-2010, 02:35 PM

Personally. I have a Blazer PB 207, a Ronson and an old ST Dupont Xtend. My favorite by far out of these is the Dupont, but maybe that's because it goes for ~$150 for the old ones (you get what you pay for?). But the Blazer is relatively inexpensive (I picked mine up for $25 on Amazon). I just received the Ronson last night from a friend, and it seems like a good (cheap) reliable lighter. I think it is a bit of personal preference. However, I would recommend you get a single flame because it is hard to correct a bad burn on a cigar with a two or three flame torch.

maninblack · 12-03-2010, 06:09 AM

I prefer a match but I also like my zippo. When it comes to a torch lighter, I go with my xikar or my ronson.

sammyboy405 · 12-03-2010, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

I prefer a match but I also like my zippo. When it comes to a torch lighter, I go with my xikar or my ronson.

Really? Now see Ive been told by Many people to Never use a Zippo style lighter with a Cigar. They said it Ruins the Flavor?

Ive always wanted to buy a zippo, but I keep getting warned away?

maninblack · 12-03-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sammyboy405

Really? Now see Ive been told by Many people to Never use a Zippo style lighter with a Cigar. They said it Ruins the Flavor?

Ive always wanted to buy a zippo, but I keep getting warned away?

I've never noticed and I've lit Many cigars with them. I still prefer a match though.

tsolomon · 12-03-2010, 11:46 AM

Been through a number of lighters and they all have their pros and cons, but I think that the 5x Vector fuel helps.

Here's how I see it.

Best lighter for the price, Ronson Jet Lite. The only downside is that it you can't see the fuel level. I wish they were easier to find, but I have two of them and they work great.

Best lighter to get repaired or replaced, Xikar. Service is fast and easy. I have two of them, but I just don't use them. One stopped working and I sent it back and it was quickly replaced. It worked for awhile and then stopped. The other is a dual flame that has worked for years and I use to carry it as a backup until I got the Ronsons.

Best lighter for fuel capacity and my favorite to use, Blazer PB-207. I'm on my third one. Limited warranty and service takes at least a month. I have returned at least two of them for service and they stopped working shortly after I got them back. Blazer seems to be into repairing rather than replacing.

I use to use a 3X fuel and switched to the Vector 5X and my current Blazer continues to work well. It has lasted longer than the first two, so I think most of my problems were from the fuel I was using.

CasaDooley · 12-03-2010, 11:57 AM

My S.T. Dupont Xtend Has lit every single time I use it. I also trust my Xikar Nautilus (NXT), Blazers, Vectors, Nibos, Ronsons, dealextreme cheapie's and yes, even my Colibri's. I only use Vector or Lava 5x fuel with all my lighters, I always purge them and keep them clean.

neoflex · 12-03-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sammyboy405

Really? Now see Ive been told by Many people to Never use a Zippo style lighter with a Cigar. They said it Ruins the Flavor?

Ive always wanted to buy a zippo, but I keep getting warned away?

You can still have the best of both worlds. You can get a Zippo with the Z-Plus insert. The Z-Plus is rock solid and you still have the convenience of a Zippo.

mosesbotbol · 12-03-2010, 06:47 AM

Either stick with disposable "BIC's" or go for a Dunhill-Davidoff-Dupont.

12-03-2010, 07:59 AM

i absolutely LOVE my dupont line 2...had it for 3 years and it has never failed me...i use it at least two to three times a day and still on the original flint!! holds a TON of gas and go about 3 months before refilling...

Ogre · 12-03-2010, 08:06 AM

I have a Bugatti lighter, single flame. Pick it up on CI for $20. Can find cheap if looked for. Tough lighter with a two hole punch.

bishjd123 · 12-03-2010, 08:17 AM

Ronson. A 3-4 dollar lighter with great reliability. I've been using my for over a year without any problems.

12-02-2010, 10:49 PM	#1
sammyboy405 Cigar & Beer Geek Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Sammy Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 136 Trading: (3)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? I just got a Xikar for 28 bucks off Cigarbid.com I Hope its a good one. __________________ Chuck Norris was once asked why he didnt use an iPhone. He Replied "Same reason I dont use Tampons"

12-02-2010, 11:14 PM	#2
theoneandonly Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Jeff Location: Daly City, CA Posts: 65 Trading: (0)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? I have a Lotus light that I got from my father-in-law who really introduced me to how to slow down and truly enjoy a cigar. I also have a zippo with the butane insert for it that has been pretty reliable. Also my father-in-law has been using Xikar lighters and cutter for as long as I have known him (at least five years) and he hasn't had any problems with some that he has had for way longer then I have known him. Just remember you get what you pay for.

12-02-2010, 11:23 PM	#5
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? Believe it or not my most reliable lighter is my $14 Z-Plus insert. My only gripe is the small fuel tank but other than that, you can't kill it. __________________

12-03-2010, 04:58 AM	#6
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,195 Trading: (40)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? A dry match.

12-03-2010, 05:59 AM	#7
fricky Guest Posts: n/a	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? My favorite and most relable lighter is the XIKAR EX Windproof Lighter. I could light a cigar while driving in my vehicle with my window down.

12-03-2010, 01:33 PM	#8
tchariya Taters of the lost Ark Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 592 Trading: (13)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? My gas stove is my most reliable lighter.

12-04-2010, 03:20 PM	#9
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? Lots of folks use these too, I have had one for about a year now and it is also very dependable. Holds a bunch of fuel and good flame. Only negative is the fuel adjustment valve is not too precise but works ok. Cheap solution to outdoor cigar smoking: http://www.harborfreight.com/micro-torch-42099.html

12-20-2010, 02:35 PM	#10
staminator Guest Posts: n/a	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? Personally. I have a Blazer PB 207, a Ronson and an old ST Dupont Xtend. My favorite by far out of these is the Dupont, but maybe that's because it goes for ~$150 for the old ones (you get what you pay for?). But the Blazer is relatively inexpensive (I picked mine up for $25 on Amazon). I just received the Ronson last night from a friend, and it seems like a good (cheap) reliable lighter. I think it is a bit of personal preference. However, I would recommend you get a single flame because it is hard to correct a bad burn on a cigar with a two or three flame torch.

12-03-2010, 06:09 AM	#11
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? I prefer a match but I also like my zippo. When it comes to a torch lighter, I go with my xikar or my ronson. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

12-03-2010, 11:46 AM	#14
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,251 Trading: (31)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? Been through a number of lighters and they all have their pros and cons, but I think that the 5x Vector fuel helps. Here's how I see it. Best lighter for the price, Ronson Jet Lite. The only downside is that it you can't see the fuel level. I wish they were easier to find, but I have two of them and they work great. Best lighter to get repaired or replaced, Xikar. Service is fast and easy. I have two of them, but I just don't use them. One stopped working and I sent it back and it was quickly replaced. It worked for awhile and then stopped. The other is a dual flame that has worked for years and I use to carry it as a backup until I got the Ronsons. Best lighter for fuel capacity and my favorite to use, Blazer PB-207. I'm on my third one. Limited warranty and service takes at least a month. I have returned at least two of them for service and they stopped working shortly after I got them back. Blazer seems to be into repairing rather than replacing. I use to use a 3X fuel and switched to the Vector 5X and my current Blazer continues to work well. It has lasted longer than the first two, so I think most of my problems were from the fuel I was using.

12-03-2010, 11:57 AM	#15
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? My S.T. Dupont Xtend Has lit every single time I use it. I also trust my Xikar Nautilus (NXT), Blazers, Vectors, Nibos, Ronsons, dealextreme cheapie's and yes, even my Colibri's. *I only use Vector or Lava 5x fuel with all my lighters, I always purge them and keep them clean.* __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

12-03-2010, 06:47 AM	#17
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? Either stick with disposable "BIC's" or go for a Dunhill-Davidoff-Dupont. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

12-03-2010, 07:59 AM	#18
jonan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? i absolutely LOVE my dupont line 2...had it for 3 years and it has never failed me...i use it at least two to three times a day and still on the original flint!! holds a TON of gas and go about 3 months before refilling...

12-03-2010, 08:06 AM	#19
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? I have a Bugatti lighter, single flame. Pick it up on CI for $20. Can find cheap if looked for. Tough lighter with a two hole punch.

12-03-2010, 08:17 AM	#20
bishjd123 Have a Smoke and a Smile Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 196 Trading: (16)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? Ronson. A 3-4 dollar lighter with great reliability. I've been using my for over a year without any problems.