Blazer or Blue Rhino?

J-Man · 06-30-2009, 08:41 PM

Shopping for a new lighter--the Zippo Blu just isn't reliable enough any more.
I know Blazer has a good rep. but has anyone tried a Blue Rhino? Their gas cooks the heck out of a burger, but how is the lighter?

stevieray · 06-30-2009, 08:44 PM

Can't help you with the Blue Rhino, but I have a PB-207 Blazer and it's the best lighter I've ever had.

reggiebuckeye · 06-30-2009, 08:47 PM

I have had both brands. All of my Blazers have taken beatings and keep ticking.

shilala · 06-30-2009, 08:58 PM

I had a Rhino once. Fell apart in no time.
Never had a blazer cause I don't like the looks. I usually use triple flame $5.00 cheapos I get from Rob at Taboo. They do a great job, and I've only had a couple fail on me out of the ten or so that I have.

awsmith4 · 06-30-2009, 09:32 PM

My most reliable lighters are my Z-plus insert by Blazer and my Ronson Jetlight. The warranty on the Xikar does make me want to go that route on my next lighter purchase

shilala · 06-30-2009, 09:35 PM

I have a Xikar that I just bled and fixed last night. It hadn't worked worth a damn cause it was full of air. I drained it, purged it a couple times, then refilled it.
It's sweet, looks awesome, and works every click now. Even has a sheath.
It's gonna be my new fave, I think.

ucla695 · 07-05-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

Can't help you with the Blue Rhino, but I have a PB-207 Blazer and it's the best lighter I've ever had.

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Originally Posted by reggiebuckeye

I have had both brands. All of my Blazers have taken beatings and keep ticking.

One of the best cigar accessories I've purchased! Love it!

M1903A1 · 07-05-2009, 11:01 AM

I have a PB207 and a flip-top Xikar. Both are great.

07-05-2009, 11:29 AM

I have two Blazer CG-001 lighters, they're the best on the market IMO.

07-05-2009, 02:05 PM

I have way too many lighters, but my two favorite are, my Blazer PB-207 and my Blazer Chief II (lighter cutter combo). I don't own a Blue Rhino, so I can't say anything about it. I can say that Blazer makes a very reliable lighter.

J-Man · 07-10-2009, 05:46 PM

Thanks for the input.
Looks like I should add Xkar to the list. Although the one Xikar I have (a freebie from a Cigar-fest) crapped out soon after I got it home.

SmokeyJoe · 07-11-2009, 12:31 AM

I have a Blue Rhino that I love... has been very reliable. My

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dannyboy · 07-11-2009, 12:46 AM

I have a blue rhino that crapped out on me after 1 week, sent it back under the warranty and the service was great, I had a new blue rhino in about 2-3 weeks. That one crapped out after the first tank too, I gave up on sending it back after that. The best lighter I have owned was a Colibri...it lasted about 4-5 years before the fill valve got stuck, but from what I understand I was lucky and a Colibri lasting that long is a rare occurance.

I just got some Ronsons and have been impressed, here good things about the Xikar as well. Those would be my two top choices.

md4958 · 07-11-2009, 07:45 AM

between the two I would say the Blazer every time

wrench turner 85 · 07-11-2009, 10:22 AM

to be honest get a ronson jet light. but out of the two I'd get the blue rhino.

07-11-2009, 10:14 PM

I have a Blazer CG-001 which I've had over a year and it gets daily use. Lights first time every time. Highly recommended.

Never had a Blue Rhino.

06-30-2009, 08:41 PM	#1
J-Man Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Posts: 7 Trading: (0)	Blazer or Blue Rhino? Shopping for a new lighter--the Zippo Blu just isn't reliable enough any more. I know Blazer has a good rep. but has anyone tried a Blue Rhino? Their gas cooks the heck out of a burger, but how is the lighter?

06-30-2009, 08:44 PM	#2
stevieray Just slacking off Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: CT Posts: 721 Trading: (42)	Re: Blazer or Blue Rhino? Can't help you with the Blue Rhino, but I have a PB-207 Blazer and it's the best lighter I've ever had. __________________

06-30-2009, 08:47 PM	#3
reggiebuckeye Exploring all slopes Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ummm Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 348 Trading: (17)	Re: Blazer or Blue Rhino? I have had both brands. All of my Blazers have taken beatings and keep ticking. __________________ Exploring new slopes everyday.

06-30-2009, 08:58 PM	#4
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Blazer or Blue Rhino? I had a Rhino once. Fell apart in no time. Never had a blazer cause I don't like the looks. I usually use triple flame $5.00 cheapos I get from Rob at Taboo. They do a great job, and I've only had a couple fail on me out of the ten or so that I have. __________________

06-30-2009, 09:32 PM	#5
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Blazer or Blue Rhino? My most reliable lighters are my Z-plus insert by Blazer and my Ronson Jetlight. The warranty on the Xikar does make me want to go that route on my next lighter purchase __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

06-30-2009, 09:35 PM	#6
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Blazer or Blue Rhino? I have a Xikar that I just bled and fixed last night. It hadn't worked worth a damn cause it was full of air. I drained it, purged it a couple times, then refilled it. It's sweet, looks awesome, and works every click now. Even has a sheath. It's gonna be my new fave, I think. __________________

07-05-2009, 11:01 AM	#8
M1903A1 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 1060 W. Addison Posts: 1,573 Trading: (4)	Re: Blazer or Blue Rhino? I have a PB207 and a flip-top Xikar. Both are great. __________________ "It's the cigars that bring us together, but it's the people that cause us to stay."

07-05-2009, 11:29 AM	#9
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Blazer or Blue Rhino? I have two Blazer CG-001 lighters, they're the best on the market IMO.

07-05-2009, 02:05 PM	#10
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Blazer or Blue Rhino? I have way too many lighters, but my two favorite are, my Blazer PB-207 and my Blazer Chief II (lighter cutter combo). I don't own a Blue Rhino, so I can't say anything about it. I can say that Blazer makes a very reliable lighter.

07-10-2009, 05:46 PM	#11
J-Man Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Posts: 7 Trading: (0)	Re: Blazer or Blue Rhino? Thanks for the input. Looks like I should add Xkar to the list. Although the one Xikar I have (a freebie from a Cigar-fest) crapped out soon after I got it home.

07-11-2009, 12:31 AM	#12
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,160 Trading: (28)	Re: Blazer or Blue Rhino? I have a Blue Rhino that I love... has been very reliable. My . __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

07-11-2009, 12:46 AM	#13
dannyboy Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Daniel Location: Maui, HI Posts: 202 Trading: (31)	Re: Blazer or Blue Rhino? I have a blue rhino that crapped out on me after 1 week, sent it back under the warranty and the service was great, I had a new blue rhino in about 2-3 weeks. That one crapped out after the first tank too, I gave up on sending it back after that. The best lighter I have owned was a Colibri...it lasted about 4-5 years before the fill valve got stuck, but from what I understand I was lucky and a Colibri lasting that long is a rare occurance. I just got some Ronsons and have been impressed, here good things about the Xikar as well. Those would be my two top choices.

07-11-2009, 07:45 AM	#14
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Blazer or Blue Rhino? between the two I would say the Blazer every time __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

07-11-2009, 10:22 AM	#15
wrench turner 85 I'm the Ocho Cinco! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 276 Trading: (0)	Re: Blazer or Blue Rhino? to be honest get a ronson jet light. but out of the two I'd get the blue rhino. __________________ dam you party liquor

07-11-2009, 10:14 PM	#16
robofan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Blazer or Blue Rhino? I have a Blazer CG-001 which I've had over a year and it gets daily use. Lights first time every time. Highly recommended. Never had a Blue Rhino.