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Recommendations for a new lighter

post #1 of 21
3/15/10 at 6:46pm
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I need to get a new cigarettes lighter. I've been using a mini zippo, not the one for lighting candles, but the one that is basically a normal zippo, but 2/3 the size. The problem though is that the flame is tiny, it takes about 4 flicks to light, it goes out right away and needs to be refilled every few days. Before that I used a normal zippo, which worked pretty good, but I broke it when I tried to fit a dunhill flint inside it because I was out of zippo flints. Is it worth it just to get another zippo or are there other brands worth trying? I have a dunhill rollergas, but it doesn't hold gas very well and I don't feel like paying $150 to get it fixed.
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post #2 of 21
3/15/10 at 7:17pm
I returned my zippo for repairs, it was free, just paid shipping of like <$5. They were super nice and sent it back with new parts and extra stuff, no charge. Took at least a month though. plus I'm pretty sure there are a few threads tucked away on this topic, just sayin'
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post #3 of 21
3/15/10 at 7:20pm
Buy a zippo copy off DealExtreme.com for a fraction of the price.
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post #4 of 21
3/15/10 at 7:29pm
My wife gave me this Porsche PD3 lighter a while ago and I love it. It feels great in your hand and is slim in your pocket. It also works in the wind. Many better cigar stores carry them. I would recommend checking it out.

http://www.elighters.com/059300.html
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post #5 of 21
3/15/10 at 11:25pm
I have a fantastic lighter, its St. Dupont. They are more design than function though. I also have a Porsche design lighter which is also very good looking but also is very finctional.
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post #6 of 21
3/16/10 at 3:10am
Check out St Duponts Xtend lighters. I have one. I love it.
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post #7 of 21
3/16/10 at 3:31am
i hate zippos, and i wish i could muster up the strength to throw mine in the garbage although in a way, the putrid taste of butane serves as a gentle reminder that im slowly killing myself and, someday, could conceivably even lead me to change my life's direction. thanks for looking out for me, Zippo Corporation
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post #8 of 21
3/16/10 at 8:06am
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post #9 of 21
3/16/10 at 11:43pm
I was just given one of these for my birthday. I love anything flat black. Unlimited engraving potential.
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post #10 of 21
3/16/10 at 11:58pm
I have a Dupont Xtend. It's fantastic -- feels sturdy and lights well every time. Before that, I had a $50 Lotus, which was a nice lighter, but the Xtend is really just so much better. I disagree strongly about the comment that they are more design than function. They work as well on the 1000th light as they do on the 1st.
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post #11 of 21
3/17/10 at 3:17am
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Originally Posted by leftover_salmon View Post
I disagree strongly about the comment that they are more design than function. They work as well on the 1000th light as they do on the 1st.

Although I think the Xtend is one of the best lighters I've come accross, there are a lot of lighters by Dupont that are more design than function.
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post #12 of 21
3/17/10 at 5:45am
I like the ST Dupont Ligne 2.
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post #13 of 21
3/17/10 at 6:25am
get a nice butane one like the porsche or duponts mentioned here. Gilt had the Porsches not long back-- if you wait around they will probably carry something similar again.
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post #14 of 21
3/17/10 at 12:46pm
[quote=leftover_salmon;3056859
I disagree strongly about the comment that they are more design than function. They work as well on the 1000th light as they do on the 1st.[/QUOTE]

I understand your point but the one i have was a gift and it is a Gatsby with the Chinese lacquer. The one your talking about is definitely very functional
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post #15 of 21
3/17/10 at 2:27pm
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I might just buy another zippo, maybe the gas ones. I tend to lose or damage my lighters so I don't really want to buy a dupont as nice as they are.
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