Xikar lighters

The camaro show · 08-29-2021, 09:11 AM

Looking for a new lighter and cigar page has some good deals currently. Does anyone have experience with the following?
Xikar vitara
Xikar pulsar
Xikar ELX

These are the 3 I narrowed it down to for these reasons
Double or triple flame
Built in punch cutter

Other suggestions are always welcomed!

icehog3 · 08-29-2021, 09:38 AM

I haven't spent more that 5 bucks on a lighter for over 10 years, and my frustration level in very low.

The Poet · 08-29-2021, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I haven't spent more that 5 bucks on a lighter for over 10 years, and my frustration level in very low.

Either I'm with Stupid, or he is.

Ashcan Bill · 08-29-2021, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I haven't spent more that 5 bucks on a lighter for over 10 years, and my frustration level in very low.

You spend 5 clams for a lighter? Dude, you are a high roller indeed. My last purchase was four for ten bucks on Amazon.

Unfortunately DealeXtreme doesn't seem to carry lighters anymore. Now that was the place to score 'em cheap!

markem · 08-29-2021, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

Unfortunately DealeXtreme doesn't seem to carry lighters anymore. Now that was the place to score 'em cheap!

Yeah, but they started taking your money and not shipping. Didn't happen to me, but to many of my friends.

Mind you, I still have 6 of those. Last for years even with daily use.

Ashcan Bill · 08-29-2021, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

Yeah, but they started taking your money and not shipping. Didn't happen to me, but to many of my friends.

Mind you, I still have 6 of those. Last for years even with daily use.

I hadn't heard that but not surprised. I still have a number of their triple flames laying around somewhere. Ran out of their single flames though.

As far as the original question, I consider lighters expendable and buy them cheap. The four I recently bought on Amazon work great and were like two and a half bucks each. Punches and cutters on the other hand I look for decent quality. Personally I prefer Xikar punches, and I use my old Palio for the rare times I need a cutter.

icehog3 · 08-29-2021, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

You spend 5 clams for a lighter? Dude, you are a high roller indeed. My last purchase was four for ten bucks on Amazon.

Unfortunately DealeXtreme doesn't seem to carry lighters anymore. Now that was the place to score 'em cheap!

Bill, I have half a drawer full of the Eagle torches that are like 10 for $19. Even if they only work for a month or two, they were less than $2 apiece.

The first $5 was a necessity, I was heading out and forgot a lighter. Found the $5 torches at Ace Hardware, and they actually work a little better than the Eagles.

Ashcan Bill · 08-29-2021, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Bill, I have half a drawer full of the Eagle torches that are like 10 for $19. Even if they only work for a month or two, they were less than $2 apiece.

Great balls of weasel snot, you really know how to set that bar high.

Or low.

I feel my frugality under threat.

icehog3 · 08-29-2021, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

Great balls of weasel snot, you really know how to set that bar high.

Or low.

I feel my frugality under threat.

AdamJoshua · 08-29-2021, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I haven't spent more that 5 bucks on a lighter for over 10 years, and my frustration level in very low.

I just take this guys ^^^ lighters home

markem · 08-29-2021, 09:54 AM

Lighters are a personal choice, as are cigars. I hope that you find good information from the inmates here at CA.

Wharf Rat · 08-29-2021, 11:14 AM

Basically, the more you spend on a lighter, the more disappointed you will end up. I'd buy a nice punch and stick with cheap lighters that you understand won't last long.

PS: The cheap "5 for" lighters on the page you are asking about are worthless. Most do work at all.

markem · 08-29-2021, 12:50 PM

One side note: if you haven't already done so, experiment with lighting cigars from stick matches (not match books). Very cool and teaches you about toasting the foot.

Don't buy into the "3 matches" chit. Just play around.

hammondc · 08-30-2021, 06:19 AM

Plus one for cheapo lighters. I have been using the Dollar General torches recently and they are fantastic. Spend the $$ on cutters/punches.

longknocker · 08-30-2021, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Plus one for cheapo lighters. I have been using the Dollar General torches recently and they are fantastic. Spend the $$ on cutters/punches.

Plus You Don't Worry About Scratching Up The Cheap Lighters!

Sailchaser · 08-30-2021, 11:30 AM

I use my self igniting, adjustable flame torch form the garage refill bottles last for months.
Kat has all the good lighters

lbowles2 · 09-08-2021, 11:32 AM

My favorite lighter right now is the Palio Vesuvio. We have sold about 150 of them at the cigar shop I work at and have only had to replace one because of a leaky valve. Nice light for $9 and has a huge reservoir.

If you prefer single torches (the Vesuvio is a triple) Palio just released the Siena which is essentially the same lighter but just a single slightly more powerful torch.

icehog3 · 09-08-2021, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lbowles2

My favorite lighter right now is the Palio Vesuvio. We have sold about 150 of them at the cigar shop I work at and have only had to replace one because of a leaky valve. Nice light for $9 and has a huge reservoir.

If you prefer single torches (the Vesuvio is a triple) Palio just released the Siena which is essentially the same lighter but just a single slightly more powerful torch.

Nice! At $9, I would take a chance on these.

longknocker · 09-09-2021, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Nice! At $9, I would take a chance on these.

I Just Bought The Palio Vesuvio & Love It!

Brian D. · 09-10-2021, 06:23 AM

Chayse, by now have you gotten the idea that a bunch of people who could afford expensive lighters, don't spend their cigar money that way? Most Xikar stuff I've ever had was won at event raffles.

08-29-2021, 09:11 AM	#1
The camaro show Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2018 First Name: Chayse Location: West Virginia Posts: 497 Trading: (1)	Xikar lighters Looking for a new lighter and cigar page has some good deals currently. Does anyone have experience with the following? Xikar vitara Xikar pulsar Xikar ELX These are the 3 I narrowed it down to for these reasons Double or triple flame Built in punch cutter Other suggestions are always welcomed!

08-29-2021, 09:38 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,253 Trading: (60)	Re: Xikar lighters I haven't spent more that 5 bucks on a lighter for over 10 years, and my frustration level in very low. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-29-2021, 09:54 AM	#11
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Xikar lighters Lighters are a personal choice, as are cigars. I hope that you find good information from the inmates here at CA. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

08-29-2021, 11:14 AM	#12
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 786 Trading: (7)	Re: Xikar lighters Basically, the more you spend on a lighter, the more disappointed you will end up. I'd buy a nice punch and stick with cheap lighters that you understand won't last long. PS: The cheap "5 for" lighters on the page you are asking about are worthless. Most do work at all.

08-29-2021, 12:50 PM	#13
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Xikar lighters One side note: if you haven't already done so, experiment with lighting cigars from stick matches (not match books). Very cool and teaches you about toasting the foot. Don't buy into the "3 matches" chit. Just play around. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

08-30-2021, 06:19 AM	#14
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: Xikar lighters Plus one for cheapo lighters. I have been using the Dollar General torches recently and they are fantastic. Spend the $$ on cutters/punches.

08-30-2021, 11:30 AM	#16
Sailchaser Black Ops-SOB Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: SCS,MI(Somewere Cigar Smoking) Posts: 1,735 Trading: (7)	Re: Xikar lighters I use my self igniting, adjustable flame torch form the garage refill bottles last for months. Kat has all the good lighters __________________ "Sail Fast, Shoot Straight, Fish Hard and Save Time For The Important Things In Life"

09-08-2021, 11:32 AM	#17
lbowles2 Luv me some broadleaf!! Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Topeka KS Posts: 887 Trading: (84)	Re: Xikar lighters My favorite lighter right now is the Palio Vesuvio. We have sold about 150 of them at the cigar shop I work at and have only had to replace one because of a leaky valve. Nice light for $9 and has a huge reservoir. If you prefer single torches (the Vesuvio is a triple) Palio just released the Siena which is essentially the same lighter but just a single slightly more powerful torch. __________________ Larry

09-10-2021, 06:23 AM	#20
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,616 Trading: (1)	Re: Xikar lighters Chayse, by now have you gotten the idea that a bunch of people who could afford expensive lighters, don't spend their cigar money that way? Most Xikar stuff I've ever had was won at event raffles. __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.