Xikar & Blazer torch lighter comparison

CasaDooley · 09-01-2011, 04:26 PM

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:

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.

jonumberone · 09-01-2011, 04:33 PM

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

GreekGodX · 09-01-2011, 04:36 PM

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.

shilala · 09-01-2011, 05:07 PM

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.

longknocker · 09-01-2011, 05:10 PM

Sounds Awesome!

Any Reviews??

WittyUserName · 09-01-2011, 05:27 PM

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...

loki · 09-01-2011, 05:32 PM

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.

TheRiddick · 09-01-2011, 05:54 PM

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

Lear31MX · 09-01-2011, 06:10 PM

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.

irratebass · 09-01-2011, 07:29 PM

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

kelmac07 · 09-01-2011, 09:12 PM

I've got to have one of these.

Bill86 · 09-01-2011, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loki

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.

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.

CasaDooley · 09-02-2011, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longknocker

Sounds Awesome!

Any Reviews??

They're the bomb Greg, go buy one Bro! (how's that for a review?

)
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.

CasaDooley · 09-02-2011, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lear31MX

Looks good to me. I can't tell you how many times I've tried to show someone how the safety works on my blazer and just end up lighting it for them. Thanks Kevin.

Your's is on its way Bro.

jonumberone · 09-02-2011, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CasaDooley

Your's is on its way Bro.

It's nice to have friends!

kelmac07 · 09-02-2011, 07:29 AM

Just ordered one...thanks Kevin.

longknocker · 09-02-2011, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CasaDooley

They're the bomb Greg, go buy one Bro! (how's that for a review?

)
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.

Just Did From CI!

They Must Be Good If You Like Them, Brother!

Ogre · 09-02-2011, 08:19 AM

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.

maninblack · 09-02-2011, 09:07 AM

need to buy one of these asap!

longknocker · 09-02-2011, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maninblack

need to buy one of these asap!

Do It! I Did!

09-01-2011, 04:26 PM	#1
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	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: 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. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

09-01-2011, 04:33 PM	#2
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: Xikar & Blazer torch lighter comparison Thanks Kevin! Nice to know the Xikar doesn't have the child safety! The safety was giving everybody fits at my Herf! __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

09-01-2011, 04:36 PM	#3
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Xikar & Blazer torch lighter comparison 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. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

09-01-2011, 05:07 PM	#4
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Xikar & Blazer torch lighter comparison 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. __________________

09-01-2011, 05:10 PM	#5
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Xikar & Blazer torch lighter comparison Sounds Awesome! Any Reviews??

09-01-2011, 05:27 PM	#6
WittyUserName WOOOHOOO Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Virginia Posts: 1,455 Trading: (15)	Re: Xikar & Blazer torch lighter comparison 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...

09-01-2011, 05:32 PM	#7
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: Xikar & Blazer torch lighter comparison 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.

09-01-2011, 05:54 PM	#8
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: Xikar & Blazer torch lighter comparison I'm still on Blazers I bought back in 1995-96. Talk about reliability...

09-01-2011, 06:10 PM	#9
Lear31MX Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Anthony Location: Pacific Northwest L.C.D.H. Posts: 451 Trading: (8)	Re: Xikar & Blazer torch lighter comparison 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. __________________ Being still and doing nothing are two very different things.

09-01-2011, 07:29 PM	#10
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Xikar & Blazer torch lighter comparison Thanks Kevin, may have to pick one of these up. __________________

09-01-2011, 09:12 PM	#11
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Xikar & Blazer torch lighter comparison I've got to have one of these. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-02-2011, 07:29 AM	#16
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Xikar & Blazer torch lighter comparison Just ordered one...thanks Kevin. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-02-2011, 08:19 AM	#18
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Xikar & Blazer torch lighter comparison 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. __________________

09-02-2011, 09:07 AM	#19
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Xikar & Blazer torch lighter comparison need to buy one of these asap! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA