Lighters

[BkCloud114]

Anybody have any preference on what to use to light a cigar?

Wooden matches (from CBid, I love that site)
Zippo lighter
Torch lighter

I used to smoke cigarettes so I have a few Zippo lighters but was able to pick up a couple of torch lighters really cheap and they seem to be holding up pretty good.

Somebody once told me never to use a Zippo...

 

[Josh]

Let the Zippo burn for a couple of seconds before it touches your cigar and you're fine IMO. I use nothing but a Zippo anymore.

 

[Eshaw99]

Yeah, you got to be careful with a Zippo or you can make your cigar taste like lighter fluid. Let it burn first and don't actually hold the flame in direct contact with the foot. Hold it about 1/2 inch away and draw it in. Should be fine.

Eric

 

[lucasbuck]

I like torches personally but any flame will do in a pinch.

 

[mrjinglesusa]

Don't know if anyone has used this before:

http://www.bargainhumidors.com/bh/itemdeta...?SKU=ACC-N12678

GREAT little triple flame torch. I've had mine for a few months and it works fantastic. Good price too I think.

Just an FYI

 

[MilesMingusMonk]

I've posted this a few times before, but here it is again for you nooblers.

A fantastic torch at a great price...

Price: $22.00 ( includes free shipping from Hong Kong! )
Delivery time: 5 Days
Four colors available: black, red, transparent and yellow( as pictured)

Prince PB 207: Made by Yoshinaga Prince Lmtd., the Japanese company that imports the Blazer branded version PB-207 into the United States.

Available here: Next Cigars Link




Also, use the search option for numerous previous posts and threads regarding lighter choices...lots of information already availablefor you!

 

[ricmac25]

I've been using my Zippo with the torch insert lately. Love the size of the zippo. The insert is made by blazer. I had only used my zippo once before the transplant and I definitely tasted a difference. Considering I don't taste subtleties, I guess it was pretty strong.

I bought the insert here.
$13.95 shipping included.

 

[psyktek]

Got a Zippo with a torch insert that my wife has appropriated when here at home. Finally got a Blazer (thanks to Craig's nagging. ) and use it almost exclusively now.
Lessee....a single flame nibu torch for cigarettes (filthy habit I know, hope to end this one soon. At least I smoke Sherman's), a Nibu triple flame torch, a little ASG pocket torch, a Solo dual flame, 2 xikar's, a xikar punch, a Havana case and cutter combo to get smokes to and from work, several single blade freebies, couple of dual blades....



Help me......................................................................... :blush:

 

[lucasbuck]

Finally got a Blazer (thanks to Craig's nagging. )

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[mu mike]

If I'm inside, usually just use wooden matches. Otherwise, the Dupont Extend works nicely.

 

[SFG75]

You just had to go and mention CBid didn't ya!. I received my last order and just couldn't believe that I got free matches from them. I don't know why, but I really like wooden matches. I guess I'm a cheapo in the regard that I absolutely hate to think of plopping down roughly $100.00 for a great lighter. A good cigar bar that I've been to has piles of matches and I collected them all since a smoking ban went into effect. It's nice to look at the matchboxes of various places, kind of a nostalgic thing I guess.

 

[txmatt]

I'm kind of a lighter whore, my current lighters:

My home lighter, a Roburn MT-770 Micro Torch (froogle culinary torch to find 'em for ~$25) the Roburn is nicer than the "cartridge style" torches IMO.

Nibo Space 6: $8 - $10 online

Vector KGM Stratos: $20 retail

I have this Vector KGM Emperor on the way as of today. It merges 3 flames to get a nice broad flame.: $40 from bargainhumidors

I am going to order one or two of these Nibo VIP 1 lighters soon. They did a great job knocking off a St. Dupont: $15 bargainhumidors

-Matt

 

[stevehawk]

I have a Colibri Quantum... a torch is the only way to go when you smoke on the porch in an Idaho winter!

 

[KayakinBoy]

I like torches personally but any flame will do in a pinch.

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In a pinch.... sounds like a skoal ad.

I'm also in the same boat. I used a zippo forever, but it's broken and I really want is the Prometheus OpusX Gladiator S. It would match my cutter, but might be hard to find. If anyone has an idea to where I can find one, tell me quickly! lol. If not I'll probably buy a Prometheus Hammer lighter.

 

[BkCloud114]

I love the Tabletop torches, will probably have a bunch of them in my "smoking room" when we buy a house... I still prefer a zippo on a non windy day

 

[Eins]

Zippo here as well, but only with the torch insert. I picked up a brass Zippo and often wonder what I like more, to fondle my cigars or the Zippo :love: