Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum - S.T. Dupont Defi Extreme lighter review

I was just in Las Vegas for the Big Smoke and went to Casa Fuente a couple times and they had just gotten a couple of the new S.T. Dupont Defi Extreme lighters in stock. I already had an S.T. Minijet lighter and loved its flawless operation so I took a look at the Defi. I wanted something that produced a little bit more of a robust flame. I looked at the maxijet and I liked its smooth lines and it slipped in and out of the pocket easier and it was cheaper, but the rugged design of the Defi won me over.

I usually don't buy expensive lighters everyday but my buddy wanted to buy my minijet so it eased the cash outlay of the $285 Defi Extreme. I live on the coast of Cali so I have not gotten to test the extreme temperature or altitude ratings, but it has worked flawlessly otherwise. I'd rather spend the money on a lighter that works every time than a cheaper lighter that works for a little bit then fails. So far, every time I have pushed the igniter it has worked not once was a double click needed. My minijet was the same.

So if you are in the mood to spend a little and want a flawless lighter, take a good look at the S.T. Dupont Defi Extreme. BTW I got the red version, which is a bright red not a crimson red like some of the online pictures portray. Black version was very classy and chrome finish was decent.