Pipe Lighter: Corona Old Boy vs. Xikar Pipeline

Pat1075 · 03-03-2009, 10:28 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, 11:06 AM

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

03-03-2009, 11:25 AM

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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, 11:30 AM

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, 11:48 AM

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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, 12:19 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!

03-03-2009, 10:28 AM	#1
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, 11:06 AM	#2
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, 11:30 AM	#4
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!"