Small metal ring inside Xikar Eris lighter?

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Originally Posted by shopkins82

Well, the ring has been gone for awhile (several months), but just recently the lighter started requiring 5-10 clicks before it will light... upon examination, it looks like the igniter is not sparking most of the time. Will the missing windproof ring cause any problems in getting Xikar to service the lighter as a whole?

It shouldnt. I have had Xikar lighters and cutters for almost 10 years they have replced my lighter 4 times even after the second time when I told them it was my fault the lighter wasnt working and understood if I had to buy a new one. Probably the best lifetime guarantee I have ever worked with.