Pipe Lighter: Corona Old Boy vs. Xikar Pipeline

mugwump · 03-01-2009, 08:17 PM

I picked up the Xikar Pipeline for $34 from Lil Brown Smoke Shack and have been very happy with it. I wasn't sure if this style of lighter would be right for me so I was hesitant to invest in an Old Boy. Also if you call the shop they have the other colors as well but only list the blue one on their website. And once you get one you can register it on the Xikar website to get a free leather slipcase for it.

DrDubzz · 03-01-2009, 08:30 PM

I love my old boy, never tried the Xikar

chances are for half the cost it probably works just as well

Pat1075 · 03-03-2009, 11:28 AM

I've played around with both and I have to say the action of the flintwheel on the old boy is far superior. Its almost like you have to put pressure on to the xikar. But either way they are both great lighters.

Mister Moo · 03-03-2009, 12:06 PM

So, do you Old Boy (and Pipeline) guys actually use the tamper thingie or is it too small to bother with?

03-03-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo

So, do you Old Boy (and Pipeline) guys actually use the tamper thingie or is it too small to bother with?

^what he said. am vary curious about wether or not those tampers are very usable or not.

RevSmoke · 03-03-2009, 12:30 PM

Have owned an Old Boy for about 20 years. They too have a lifetime warranty, if I remember correctly. I have never had to have it repaired, so do not know for sure.

Sawyer · 03-03-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo

So, do you Old Boy (and Pipeline) guys actually use the tamper thingie or is it too small to bother with?

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Originally Posted by SixPackSunday

^what he said. am vary curious about wether or not those tampers are very usable or not.

I do not use the tamper on my Old Boy, but it is serviceable in a pinch.

03-03-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawyer

I do not use the tamper on my Old Boy, but it is serviceable in a pinch.

Agreed. I don't use mine regularly, but if I forgot my regular tamper, or can't find a pipe nail where I'm at, it does work just fine!

I think of it more as a backup then anything else. If I had to condense down pocket articles then I would be fine to just use the tamper on the oldboy.

ETA:
I do think I will pick up a Xikar pipeline! I got a Xikar torch that has about had it. I think when I return it to the B&M for exchange I will swap it for a Pipeline instead. Then I can leave the old boy on my desk for regular use, and use the Pipeline for pocket carry!

03-01-2009, 08:17 PM	#1
mugwump Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 133 Trading: (0)	Re: Pipe Lighter: Corona Old Boy vs. Xikar Pipelin I picked up the Xikar Pipeline for $34 from Lil Brown Smoke Shack and have been very happy with it. I wasn't sure if this style of lighter would be right for me so I was hesitant to invest in an Old Boy. Also if you call the shop they have the other colors as well but only list the blue one on their website. And once you get one you can register it on the Xikar website to get a free leather slipcase for it. __________________ Meandering Smoke

03-01-2009, 08:30 PM	#2
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: England Posts: 2,203 Trading: (34)	Re: Pipe Lighter: Corona Old Boy vs. Xikar Pipelin I love my old boy, never tried the Xikar chances are for half the cost it probably works just as well

03-03-2009, 11:28 AM	#3
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: Pipe Lighter: Corona Old Boy vs. Xikar Pipelin I've played around with both and I have to say the action of the flintwheel on the old boy is far superior. Its almost like you have to put pressure on to the xikar. But either way they are both great lighters.

03-03-2009, 12:06 PM	#4
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Pipe Lighter: Corona Old Boy vs. Xikar Pipelin So, do you Old Boy (and Pipeline) guys actually use the tamper thingie or is it too small to bother with? __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

03-03-2009, 12:30 PM	#6
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,893 Trading: (51)	Re: Pipe Lighter: Corona Old Boy vs. Xikar Pipelin Have owned an Old Boy for about 20 years. They too have a lifetime warranty, if I remember correctly. I have never had to have it repaired, so do not know for sure. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"