Xikar & Blazer torch lighter comparison
 

Xikar just came out with the Tech lighter that goes up against the Blazer Little Buddy. Thought you all might like to see em side by side:
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My first impressions: I really like the look and feel of the Xikar Tech and I LOVE the lifetime warranty, (I have yet to own a Blazer that has lasted longer then 14 months, maybe just bad luck). The Xikar does not lock the flame on like the Blazer, but it does not have that pesky child safety either. They come in clean, translucent black and blue, and will run ya about 20.00 to 30.00 depending on where you shop.

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Thanks Kevin!
Nice to know the Xikar doesn't have the child safety!
The safety was giving everybody fits at my Herf!

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Umm I think Blazer just got beat out. The flame lock is not a big deal and the lifetime warranty does make me feel warm at night.

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Maybe there's finally a lighter that'll unseat my Ronson. I'd like to get rid of the pounds of crappy lighters I have.

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Sounds Awesome! :tu Any Reviews??

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That is sweet. Thank you for the review!! Might have to pick one of these up. I am tired of my little single flame pieces of poo. Now to just get my hands on some good butane...

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my blazer has been running fine for years (pb207) and my xikar hasn't worked right from day one. sent it back 3 times I think. Last time it came back with a letter hinting that my problems were due to user error and a can of the same butane that I've been using all along. all luck of the draw I guess.

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I'm still on Blazers I bought back in 1995-96. Talk about reliability...

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Looks good to me. I can't tell you how many time I've tried to show someone how the safey work on my blazer and just end up lighting it for them. Thanks Kevin. :ss

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Thanks Kevin, may have to pick one of these up.

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I've got to have one of these. :tu :tu

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I have to agree, I've sent a lighter back to Xikar 3 times and IMHO it's still f*cked.

Never tried Blazers though.

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They're the bomb Greg, go buy one Bro! (how's that for a review?:r)
I've been using mine for a few days now and really like the way it looks, feels, its ease of flame adjustment , the large fuel tank and the life time warranty. Oh, and the price isn't bad either. Thats why I bought two more. :ss

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Your's is on its way Bro. :D

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It's nice to have friends! :D

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Just ordered one...thanks Kevin. :D

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Just Did From CI! :D They Must Be Good If You Like Them, Brother!:tu

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I have a Xikar soft flame that was gifted to me and I love it!!! I will have to check these out to use as a travel lighter.

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need to buy one of these asap!

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Do It! I Did! :r :D

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only 25 with free shipping from ci!

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Yes, yes it is!

Kevin is a great BOTL!

But I will pay him back :sl:hy

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:tu Exactly!:)

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Kevin: Nice Hit, BTW!:sl :D

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You know what they say Bro, "Whatever smackdown goes down comes around!":=:

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Curse me and my broke @ss, oh well I know where to get one now.

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great idea posting this kevin. thanks!

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Got mine today. Thanks for sharing Kevin. :tu :tu

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Kool! What are your first impressions?

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As a Blazer Little Buddy owner...I'm really digging this Xikar. :tu :tu :tu

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My Blazer PB-207 and Ronson Jetlite both failed this weekend, so I ordered two of the Xikar Tech lighters from CI with free shipping.

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Thanks for sharing, nice to see them side by side!
I will make this my next lighter!

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This is on my list. Does anybody know how it will handle the crappy butane I am stuck with down here?

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Just Got Mine Today!:banger Works Great With Vector 5X. Only Fuel I Use.

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Yeah, rub it in. This is the only thing I can get here.

http://unitedmw.com/images/22150.jpg

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Ordered me one of the Xikar's, should be here soon!

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I will never put that fuel into a lighter again.
I have 2 Callibris (Yes I know they have a bad wrap) I used this cheap Ronson fuel and they barely work now. If I get this new lighter from this thread I will deffinitley buy some high grade fuel.
Even my Ronson JetLite doesn't work "great" with the Ronson fuel!


Adam can't you order fuel on-line?

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I wish I could, but they refuse to use air mail to send Butane, it has something to do with the explosive properties of the fuel. I have been trying to convince my best friend to send me some but it is pretty illegal to mail it. I am stuck with the crappy Ronson stuff that comes over on the barge.

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Got Mine The Other Day, Kevin! Love It! The Automatic Flip Top Cap Is A Nice Surprise!:banger :tu

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Awesome Greg! I've been using mine hard for over a week now and love it! I still think the best thing about this lighter is the lifetime warranty. I really like knowing that if it ever craps out on me I can send it back no problem. :tu

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Very tempted to get one of these, love the giant see thru tank, but don't think I can justify spending money on another lighter right now...

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Got mine yesterday and it works great!! Great look to it and very powerful.

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Bought two of them and they work great. :tu

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I have been watching these on Cbid and they ussualy go for about $22 but then you gotta pay shipping, so $25 with shipping is a good deal!

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Gotta say I love my blazer... but if it needs repairing it takes for freakin ever to get it back! Xikar is very quick

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Just have to find come sticks to buy as well, make that shipping worth it :r:r