Zippo Pipe Lighter

Hello -

I looked around on the forum, but I did not find any information related to this. I have previously lit my pipe with matches or a soft flame butane.

Today I picked up a Zippo lighter with the intent on purchasing a butane insert for lighting cigars, but I saw one that was labeled as a "pipe lighter." I sprung for it thinking it might be a nice pipe lighter instead. I also picked up some Zippo fuel, but it is certainly not odorless in comparison to butane fuel. Cool design though. I definitely won't burn my fingers like before.

Finally to my question....Do you guys think the "odor" will affect the taste of my tobacco? Or should I just buy the butane insert and light up some cigars with it? Just looking for an opinion since I haven't tried it out yet. I'm from Syracuse, NY and its in the 20's outside!!!

[Mister Moo]

One man's opinion: a Zippo-flippo with pipe insert and the black can fuel is the undisputed cat-daddy of not-a-Corona-Old-Boy pipe lighters. Wipe insert sides with Vaseline to extend the time between refills. After a while a pipe being lit without that little hint of naptha seems pointless. If you have the shiny cover you can use it, mirror-like, to check out if your initial light was even, too. And you stick a spare flint in the little hile in the felt if you didn't already know about that. Lifetime warranty? Natch.

[KillerCelt]

My zippo pipe lighter was one of the best pipe purchases I have ever made. You cannot beat the dependability of a zippo and the taste it imparts on the tobacco is very slight.

[Brutus2600]

Kind of on topic...has anybody tried the Xikar Pipeline lighter? It looks pretty nice and I was considering picking one up. At the moment I'm just using a bic to light my pipe.

Originally Posted by Brutus2600

Kind of on topic...has anybody tried the Xikar Pipeline lighter? It looks pretty nice and I was considering picking one up. At the moment I'm just using a bic to light my pipe.

Actually, I friend of mine has one of these. It works great, but somehow I still manage to burn my fingers with it. Then again, that's just me. I'd say go for it! (or you could always get a Zippo like myself )

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

One man's opinion: a Zippo-flippo with pipe insert and the black can fuel is the undisputed cat-daddy of not-a-Corona-Old-Boy pipe lighters. Wipe insert sides with Vaseline to extend the time between refills. After a while a pipe being lit without that little hint of naptha seems pointless. If you have the shiny cover you can use it, mirror-like, to check out if your initial light was even, too. And you stick a spare flint in the little hile in the felt if you didn't already know about that. Lifetime warranty? Natch.

Unfortunately, I do not have the shiny one but thanks for the hints.

[Wolfgang]

I know if you sned it in you can get a free pipe style chimnea,however , this worked for me.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=415

Originally Posted by KillerCelt

My zippo pipe lighter was one of the best pipe purchases I have ever made. You cannot beat the dependability of a zippo and the taste it imparts on the tobacco is very slight.

You're right. There is very little taste imparted on the tobacco. I just tried it tonight with some Habana Premium tobacco (can't remember the blend). Mmmmm delicious

[CigarGuy88]

Its Anniversary Kake just for future reference Nick

Originally Posted by CigarGuy88

Its Anniversary Kake just for future reference Nick

And here I thought it was spelled cake...like chocolate cake.

[CigarGuy88]

nope.... Kake is much tastier than cake

[Slow Triathlete]

I agree wholeheartedly with Moo. I havee had other lighters before but they always crap out and I always come back to my zippo.

I won't stray anymore. They are also awesome with their customer service. I had to send mine back to get it repaired and they send a spare pipe insert and some extra flints when they sent it back to me.

I've been using the zippo pipe lighter with great success and don't want to use anything else.

[JaKaacH]

If you are talking about a butane torch insert for your Zippo they work great for cigars, not so good for pipes..Don't do it...
Here is another option, if odor is your concern, a soft flame butane insert for Zippo's.
Walkers sells them and they have a lifetime warranty.
http://www.walkerbriarworks.com/html..._lighters.html

[justonemorestick]

I use a regular zippo for my pipe I find that I simply rotate the pipe onto its side and light without needing a special insert. By the way I use the zippo with the Zippo fuel to light cigars as well.

[alfredo_buscatti]

I use my Zippo pipe lighter to light cigarettes. I only use it to light a pipe if I'm outdoors and wind is a factor, in which case is a lifesaver. Having to puff so hard to reverse the flame's direction down into the bowl inevitably zorches my tongue.