My Lighter is made By? - Page 3

MajorCaptSilly · 10-08-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Brlesq

x2. I have the dual torch that looks like a railroad passenger car. Its worked well for years

Yep! That's the one I have as well. Still use it.

MCS

10-08-2012, 06:43 PM

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icehog3 · 10-08-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Robulous78

bump

Because it's been a whole 3 1/2 hours? Oh, Rob.....

Sumatra Samurai · 10-08-2012, 07:41 PM

I'm looking to get a non-torch butane lighter that's under $100, anybody have any recommendations?

Scottw · 10-08-2012, 08:29 PM

Ronson and lotus for me

CasaDooley · 10-09-2012, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Xikar, Blazer and then a Coleman for me.

Me too!

Pat1075 · 10-09-2012, 09:07 AM

Dunhill

T.G · 10-09-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Sumatra Samurai

I'm looking to get a non-torch butane lighter that's under $100, anybody have any recommendations?

Bic. About $1.59+tax

pektel · 10-09-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Bic. About $1.59+tax

Actually, this is what I use the majority of the time. Ronson if I'm outside.

T.G · 10-09-2012, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by pektel

Actually, this is what I use the majority of the time. Ronson if I'm outside.

I use bic lighters quite often too. That and the guangda lighters. I was never that impressed by the Ronsons.

pektel · 10-09-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

I use bic lighters quite often too. That and the guangda lighters. I was never that impressed by the Ronsons.

I got a guangda as a gift. The thing will not light. Filled it with fuel, tried to purge, and nothing comes out the spout. Almost like it's clogged. Obviously, my experience is not representative of guangda. I just haven't taken a look at trying to fix it because the ronson still works. I should look at it again soon.

czerbe · 10-09-2012, 10:06 AM

Prometheus Retro Lighter. Bad A%$ ligher

T.G · 10-09-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by pektel

I got a guangda as a gift. The thing will not light. Filled it with fuel, tried to purge, and nothing comes out the spout. Almost like it's clogged. Obviously, my experience is not representative of guangda. I just haven't taken a look at trying to fix it because the ronson still works. I should look at it again soon.

Could happen to any of the $2, $3, $4 lighters.

At $2 /ea from DX, it's hardly worth worrying about.

What I never liked about the Ronsons is their miniscule fuel capacity, the lack of any way to visually tell how full the dinky tank is, the metal triggers that might look cool, but heat up pretty quickly, so if you're lighting a few cigars in a row, by about the 3rd one, you're burning your finger, and, worst of all, the nonsense searching and chasing around needed to acquire one. I mean seriously, I think I can get the newest LE from Tatuaje with less effort than it takes to shop around to find a Ronson.

The DX lighters, I go to the website, click a few buttons and however many of them I want magically show up on my doorstep 2-3 weeks later.

pektel · 10-09-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Could happen to any of the $2, $3, $4 lighters.

At $2 /ea from DX, it's hardly worth worrying about.

What I never liked about the Ronsons is their miniscule fuel capacity, the lack of any way to visually tell how full the dinky tank is, the metal triggers that might look cool, but heat up pretty quickly, so if you're lighting a few cigars in a row, by about the 3rd one, you're burning your finger, and, worst of all, the nonsense searching and chasing around needed to acquire one. I mean seriously, I think I can get the newest LE from Tatuaje with less effort than it takes to shop around to find a Ronson.

The DX lighters, I go to the website, click a few buttons and however many of them I want magically show up on my doorstep 2-3 weeks later.

Agreed on disadvantages of the Ronson. Except the searching for one. I have about a half dozen, because they are always in the express lane at my local Walmart. I have had the Ronson heat up when more than 1 person is using my lighter. But 99.9% of the time, I'm smoking by myself out on my deck. I don't care for the fuel capacity of the Ronson, but then again, I'm most always smoking at home, and always have a can of fuel around.

It would be nice, however, to know when I'm running low on fuel. That's been my biggest pet peeve. Only get the foot halfway toasted, and have the lighter run out of fuel. I've sworn at the Ronson a few times when that happens.

T.G · 10-09-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by pektel

Agreed on disadvantages of the Ronson. Except the searching for one. I have about a half dozen, because they are always in the express lane at my local Walmart. I have had the Ronson heat up when more than 1 person is using my lighter. But 99.9% of the time, I'm smoking by myself out on my deck. I don't care for the fuel capacity of the Ronson, but then again, I'm most always smoking at home, and always have a can of fuel around.

It would be nice, however, to know when I'm running low on fuel. That's been my biggest pet peeve. Only get the foot halfway toasted, and have the lighter run out of fuel. I've sworn at the Ronson a few times when that happens.

True, Ronson availability has always seemed to vary by region.

ucla695 · 10-09-2012, 01:47 PM

ST Dupont and Blazer here.

Steve · 10-09-2012, 02:23 PM

Other...

10-09-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ucla695

ST Dupont and Blazer here.

ST Duponts look like lighters for high society, got a picture of yours?

10-09-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by steve

Other...

Well Done Steve

bet wind isnt a problem for you till it comes head on and sweeps the flame over you face... LoL

shopkins82 · 11-14-2012, 01:26 PM

I voted Black Ops because I use a Kilo that I keep in my desk at work. I like a triple-flame in general and it has a nice larger-gauge punch on it... most lighters with built-in punches, especially cheaper ones, have a smaller gauge than what I prefer.

I also have plenty of Ronson Jet Lites floating around. I buy one or two whenever they're in stock at Wal-Mart... my favorite is the dark chrome with the art-deco pattern on the side. I stash them random places (golf bag, glove compartment, briefcase, etc) and PIF plenty of them as well.

I've been jonesing for a Xikar Element for awhile (also has a larger-gauge punch built in), but I'll never drop more than $20 for any lighter. As a substitute I'll probably pick up one of these from DX for $5ish, and also try a few of the different Blazed clones everyone else here has been pleased with...

View Poll Results: My Lighter is Made By?
Xikar	38	29.01%
JetLine	3	2.29%
Lotus	8	6.11%
Bugatti	4	3.05%
Vector	5	3.82%
Vertigo	0	0%
Ronson	24	18.32%
Nibo	1	0.76%
Alec Bradley	1	0.76%
Zippo	0	0%
St Dupont	6	4.58%
Porsche	0	0%
Davidoff	0	0%
Black Ops	3	2.29%
Blazer	12	9.16%
Blue Rhino	0	0%
Coleman	0	0%
Bic	3	2.29%
Other	20	15.27%
I use Matches	3	2.29%
Voters: 131. You may not vote on this poll

10-08-2012, 06:43 PM	#42
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My Lighter is made By? bump

10-08-2012, 07:41 PM	#44
Sumatra Samurai Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2012 First Name: Jordan Location: Denver Posts: 53 Trading: (0)	Re: My Lighter is made By? I'm looking to get a non-torch butane lighter that's under $100, anybody have any recommendations? __________________ When I buy cigars online I smoke a virtual cigar in my mind...

10-08-2012, 08:29 PM	#45
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: My Lighter is made By? Ronson and lotus for me __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

10-09-2012, 09:07 AM	#47
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: My Lighter is made By? Dunhill

10-09-2012, 10:06 AM	#52
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: My Lighter is made By? Prometheus Retro Lighter. Bad A%$ ligher __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

10-09-2012, 01:47 PM	#56
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: My Lighter is made By? ST Dupont and Blazer here.

10-09-2012, 02:23 PM	#57
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: My Lighter is made By? Other... __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

11-14-2012, 01:26 PM	#60
shopkins82 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 222 Trading: (1)	Re: My Lighter is made By? I voted Black Ops because I use a Kilo that I keep in my desk at work. I like a triple-flame in general and it has a nice larger-gauge punch on it... most lighters with built-in punches, especially cheaper ones, have a smaller gauge than what I prefer. I also have plenty of Ronson Jet Lites floating around. I buy one or two whenever they're in stock at Wal-Mart... my favorite is the dark chrome with the art-deco pattern on the side. I stash them random places (golf bag, glove compartment, briefcase, etc) and PIF plenty of them as well. I've been jonesing for a Xikar Element for awhile (also has a larger-gauge punch built in), but I'll never drop more than $20 for any lighter. As a substitute I'll probably pick up one of these from DX for $5ish, and also try a few of the different Blazed clones everyone else here has been pleased with...