Traditional Zippo for lighting cigars?

NCRadioMan · 03-16-2009, 10:11 AM

It's not butane it's naptha. As long as you let it burn a few seconds, you can't really taste it, in my experience.

taltos · 03-16-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

It's not butane it's naptha. As long as you let it burn a few seconds, you can't really taste it, in my experience.

My only problem with using a traditional Zippo is that the flame tends to cook my hand by the time the cigar is lit if it is windy out.

RGD. · 03-16-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

It's not butane it's naptha. As long as you let it burn a few seconds, you can't really taste it, in my experience.

Yep.

I used a regular ole Zippo all through the 70's and 80's - didn't start using butane until the 90's really. My everyday lighter though here on my desk is a standard Zippo, although I do use the newer "low odor" fuel in it.

Ron

Kreth · 03-16-2009, 10:26 AM

Just blow out through the cigar before you start smoking it. I've even used cheap Bic lighters before. You can also get a butane insert for the Zippos.

03-16-2009, 10:33 AM

Thanks for the info fellas. Just to be clear, I have no interest in using a Zippo. I'm a die hard Blazer fan, I just heard it messed with the flavors so wanted to see if their was some special flavorless fluid or something.

RGD. · 03-16-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Thanks for the info fellas. Just to be clear, I have no interest in using a Zippo. I'm a die hard Blazer fan, I just heard it messed with the flavors so wanted to see if their was some special flavorless fluid or something.

It's an old wives tale as far as I'm concerned. Then again if a person is one of those who can taste the seven year old burnt Madagascar vanilla deal - then I guess that same person could detect it.

Ron

doctorcue · 03-16-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RGD.

Then again if a person is one of those who can taste the seven year old burnt Madagascar vanilla deal

Wait you can't??? I thought everyone could. No wonder CI wouldn't give me a RMA for all these flavored sticks I've been buying.

03-16-2009, 10:11 AM	#1
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,291 Trading: (67)	Re: Traditional Zippo for lighting cigars? It's not butane it's naptha. As long as you let it burn a few seconds, you can't really taste it, in my experience. __________________ That's when I got it. - Tristan (Shack XX)

03-16-2009, 10:26 AM	#4
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Traditional Zippo for lighting cigars? Just blow out through the cigar before you start smoking it. I've even used cheap Bic lighters before. You can also get a butane insert for the Zippos.

03-16-2009, 10:33 AM	#5
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Traditional Zippo for lighting cigars? Thanks for the info fellas. Just to be clear, I have no interest in using a Zippo. I'm a die hard Blazer fan, I just heard it messed with the flavors so wanted to see if their was some special flavorless fluid or something.