Blazer Torch Question

[Stevez]

I took the advice offered and rotated it all the way up and it has been fully disabled. It kind of hangs there but doesn't get in the way at all. I will cut it when I can find/borrow the right kind of flush cut pliers. I may have to visit a hardware store this coming weekend. Anyway, it's much better now that I don't have to fool with the safety and I really love this lighter. I have had the freebies that come with cigar purchases and all have sucked for me. I was reluctant to spend even $40 on a lighter that I didn't have confidence in, but this lighter is fantastic and always, always works. I love it! Thanks again for all of the advice. Steve

Originally Posted by daboose

I took the "flap" and rotated it all the way up; it's takes a bit of force to overcome the spring mechanism. And then cut it with wire cutters. Looks great and works fine.

I've been looking into a torch. One question tho, when i first started my 1st cigar the guy at the shop always said if you always start your cigar with a match stick... Any reason in particular...

[KenyanSandBoa]

Originally Posted by ridenlive

I've been looking into a torch. One question tho, when i first started my 1st cigar the guy at the shop always said if you always start your cigar with a match stick... Any reason in particular...

As long as you don't put the torch right up to the foot and light it, you'll be fine. I think the main reason is so you don't heat the cigar up too fast and char the filler or wrapper. I usually keep mine at about a 45 degree angle and use the heat, not the flame, to toast the foot.

[Ogre]

Originally Posted by KenyanSandBoa

As long as you don't put the torch right up to the foot and light it, you'll be fine. I think the main reason is so you don't heat the cigar up too fast and char the filler or wrapper. I usually keep mine at about a 45 degree angle and use the heat, not the flame, to toast the foot.

I learned this the hard way.

[KenyanSandBoa]

Originally Posted by Ogre3239

I learned this the hard way.

I think a lot of people do...I know I did as well.