I think I got a dud Xikar lighter

[ktblunden]

On some lighters they just won't work right if the adjustment screw is set too low or too high. Play around with it and see if you can find a setting where the flame is where you want it and it lights almost every time and stays lit. Xikar typically makes a good product, but if you do have a dud you can exchange it for a new one at any Xikar dealer.