Prometheus lighters and cutters

Angry_Pirate · 12-21-2014, 06:03 PM

I'm thinking of purchasing the God of Fire 10th anniversary lighter and cutter set made by prometheus and was wondering if anyone here has had experience with their products mainly concerned with build quality. I've always used plastic cutter in the past so anything would be am improvement.

azar · 12-21-2014, 08:45 PM

No but if you buy me some I will let you know how they are!!!

Angry_Pirate · 12-21-2014, 11:32 PM

I'll get right on that. Thanks for the help

pattersong · 12-22-2014, 09:08 PM

This is my torch...

It's very classy and definitely a well made product. It has 3 jets and a glossy lacquer finish..not heavy but feels solid in the palm of my hand. Fits into my pockets comfortably, and has a built in punch cutter. Since there are 3 jets, it burns through fuel pretty fast. I can light 4 cigars ...then need to refill. This torch usually makes for a nice conversation piece.

Angry_Pirate · 12-22-2014, 09:22 PM

Thanks for the input Greg, I was looking at the Destino and forbidden x versions as well as the God of fire anniversary. I will probably order one when the wife and I return from Xmas vacation

12-22-2014, 10:24 PM

JT -
No experience with that make, but most here will swear by Palio and Xikar cutters. Lots of discussion on lighters. Make sure to get a good warranty. I received a costly lighter as a gift and it crapped out after second use. Warranty was not much good. Ditched it and bought Xikar products and never looked back! Let us know how you like the Promethus.

Angry_Pirate · 12-23-2014, 03:01 AM

Thanks Rob. I have looked Xikar's and really liked the slim carbon fiber cutter they have but haven't gave much thought to looking at their lighters. I'll look into Palio also. I'm hoping I can find a place to do some hands on research. I'll definitely make sure the warranty is good.

mosesbotbol · 12-23-2014, 05:32 AM

I could or would not recommend a Prometheus lighter in good conscious. They are poor quality and won't last.

Check out Atoll lighters if want a nice one, but not ready for Dupont/Dunhill/Davidoff level lighter.

dijit · 12-23-2014, 06:31 AM

Several years ago I had a cigar aficionado Prometheus lighter. It worked well for about 6 months. Then it just quit no sputtering or any warning and I could still light it with a match and use it. When I inquired about a repair or replacement and warranty, I was told I could replace it for $49.99 plus shipping. Personally I now swear by xikar. My oldest lighter from them is arguably almost 15 years old has been replaced twice (for free) under their lifetime warrantee program. In my opinion very much worth the extra 20 bucks I spent on it as opposed to the Prometheus. Yes I am a xikar whore but they really earned it from me in customer service.

12-21-2014, 06:03 PM	#1
Angry_Pirate Traveler Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: J.T. Location: Indiana Posts: 903 Trading: (40)	Prometheus lighters and cutters I'm thinking of purchasing the God of Fire 10th anniversary lighter and cutter set made by prometheus and was wondering if anyone here has had experience with their products mainly concerned with build quality. I've always used plastic cutter in the past so anything would be am improvement.

12-21-2014, 08:45 PM	#2
azar It is what it is! Join Date: Feb 2014 First Name: Mack Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 471 Trading: (18)	Re: Prometheus lighters and cutters No but if you buy me some I will let you know how they are!!! __________________ Hunt, Fish, Smoke, Sleep Repeat...

12-21-2014, 11:32 PM	#3
Angry_Pirate Traveler Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: J.T. Location: Indiana Posts: 903 Trading: (40)	Re: Prometheus lighters and cutters I'll get right on that. Thanks for the help

12-22-2014, 09:08 PM	#4
pattersong Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jun 2014 First Name: Greg Location: Toronto Posts: 100 Trading: (0)	Re: Prometheus lighters and cutters This is my torch... It's very classy and definitely a well made product. It has 3 jets and a glossy lacquer finish..not heavy but feels solid in the palm of my hand. Fits into my pockets comfortably, and has a built in punch cutter. Since there are 3 jets, it burns through fuel pretty fast. I can light 4 cigars ...then need to refill. This torch usually makes for a nice conversation piece.

12-22-2014, 09:22 PM	#5
Angry_Pirate Traveler Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: J.T. Location: Indiana Posts: 903 Trading: (40)	Re: Prometheus lighters and cutters Thanks for the input Greg, I was looking at the Destino and forbidden x versions as well as the God of fire anniversary. I will probably order one when the wife and I return from Xmas vacation

12-22-2014, 10:24 PM	#6
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Prometheus lighters and cutters JT - No experience with that make, but most here will swear by Palio and Xikar cutters. Lots of discussion on lighters. Make sure to get a good warranty. I received a costly lighter as a gift and it crapped out after second use. Warranty was not much good. Ditched it and bought Xikar products and never looked back! Let us know how you like the Promethus.

12-23-2014, 03:01 AM	#7
Angry_Pirate Traveler Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: J.T. Location: Indiana Posts: 903 Trading: (40)	Re: Prometheus lighters and cutters Thanks Rob. I have looked Xikar's and really liked the slim carbon fiber cutter they have but haven't gave much thought to looking at their lighters. I'll look into Palio also. I'm hoping I can find a place to do some hands on research. I'll definitely make sure the warranty is good.

12-23-2014, 05:32 AM	#8
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Prometheus lighters and cutters I could or would not recommend a Prometheus lighter in good conscious. They are poor quality and won't last. Check out Atoll lighters if want a nice one, but not ready for Dupont/Dunhill/Davidoff level lighter. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

12-23-2014, 06:31 AM	#9
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: Prometheus lighters and cutters Several years ago I had a cigar aficionado Prometheus lighter. It worked well for about 6 months. Then it just quit no sputtering or any warning and I could still light it with a match and use it. When I inquired about a repair or replacement and warranty, I was told I could replace it for $49.99 plus shipping. Personally I now swear by xikar. My oldest lighter from them is arguably almost 15 years old has been replaced twice (for free) under their lifetime warrantee program. In my opinion very much worth the extra 20 bucks I spent on it as opposed to the Prometheus. Yes I am a xikar whore but they really earned it from me in customer service. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.