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daytona_mania · 25 October 2011, 05:30 PM

Hi guys,

Can anyone recommend some quality brands for butane lighters?

thanks in advance...

PS. Please share pictures if you got em.

Cheers

blackmsport · 25 October 2011, 05:44 PM

don't smoke

so I don't have one

but have this

to fire my BBQ

Demosthene · 25 October 2011, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackmsport

don't smoke

so I don't have one

but have this

to fire my BBQ

You know that’s a fire extinguisher right?
http://www.made-in-china.com/showroo...Gun-SXBQ-.html

daytona_mania · 25 October 2011, 05:52 PM

hahahaha...pretty hard to carry that around all day! ....

yannis · 25 October 2011, 06:45 PM

Dupont is a great brand. Ronson are also OK.

johnswatch · 25 October 2011, 09:22 PM

Butane lighters fall into two categories - blowtorch style or real flame style.

The torch lighters are excellent but have a very high attrition rate. They can cost quite abit and won't last for too loing before they need replacement due to the element burning out.

The real flame (traditional lighter) can last a lifetime depending on brand but are not vey good in high wind.

If you're prepared to spend the money I highly recommend the Dunhill Rollagas. I have looked at other brands such as the ST Dupont but the Rollagas has it in the feel and overall quality.

Mine is similar to the one below but there are hundreds of different finishes available.

It cost me more than a weeks wages over 17 years ago ( I was young and poor) and I've never regretted it. The lighter is a piece of engineering perfection and it's the small details that make all the difference.

The refill area has a beautifully machined spring loaded cover so you won't get pocket lint caught up in it.

Here's a close-up of a refill cover

The cap of the lighter is secured with what looks like a hydraulic (it isn't but it looks like it) telescopic catch which operates flawlessly. The flint is a larger than standard size so it makes a larger than expected spark ensuring it lights first time, every time.

All the interior workings around the flame nozzle and the catch are gold plated not for looks but so they don't corrode over the years.

It's a stunning piece of Swiss precision engineering and can't praise it highly enough. For ten of the 17 years it was used 20 times a day without incident. Since giving up cigarrettes I now only use it for cigars perhaps once or twice a week but if it broke I wouldn't hesitate to get it serviced at the Dunhill Service Centre.

You're supposed to use triple filtered Dunhill gas but I've always used the cheap stuff from the local store and it's worked fine.

It's the lighter equivalent of a Rolex and if it was stolen I'd purchase another without hesitating.

apeogre · 25 October 2011, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnswatch

It's a stunning piece of Swiss precision engineering and can't praise it highly enough.

Isn't Dunhill British?

padi56 · 26 October 2011, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apeogre

Isn't Dunhill British?

Used to be but now part of the Richemont group.

johnswatch · 26 October 2011, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apeogre

Isn't Dunhill British?

British brand but the lighters are Swiss made.

Dan Pierce · 25 October 2011, 09:13 PM

I been using this Colibri torch and very happy with it.

It's got a built in cigar punch too.
Make sure to purchase a lighter w/ a fuel level indicator window.

dP

Tomlino · 25 October 2011, 09:50 PM

I have had many, however nothing compares to my Cartier pasha lighter. The function is full proof, the weight let's you feel good about the money, well spent. After the first few drops it feels like a tool, akin to something else that also bears " Swiss made".

padi56 · 25 October 2011, 10:34 PM

Don't smoke myself but a bit of a cheapskate so a box of matches will do but when I used to smoke 30 odd years ago used gas lighters from Ronson.

daytona_mania · 25 October 2011, 11:27 PM

thanks for all the advice guys! Cheers

yannis · 26 October 2011, 01:20 AM

http://www.st-dupont.com/en/univers-st-dupont/art-fire

The above is the link for Dupont. Pricey though.

daveathall · 26 October 2011, 03:22 AM

ST Dupont.

In the background, goes well with a SD and MB.

beowulf566 · 26 October 2011, 09:39 AM

I have a zykar and it works great

rainman_16 · 26 October 2011, 11:17 AM

My Xikar has lasted me a number of years without any problems. Bought an ST Dupont 2 years ago and am very happy with it.

daytona_mania · 26 October 2011, 06:59 PM

Much appreciated guys!

TheDude · 26 October 2011, 10:14 PM

Nothing like the Dupont ping.

Quality is a relatively term in tobacco accessory land. I often comment that no matter how much you spend, it inevitably breaks. The good companies have lifetime replacement.

Xicar is great, Promethius too. Vector is an up and coming company. I have a Vector insert that is a butane soft flame for zippo. They do a torch version too.

I just got this Room 101 lighter. It's a tank. Has the Vector Thunderbird insert.

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25 October 2011, 05:30 PM	#1
daytona_mania "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 278	Quality Butane Lighters? Care to share Hi guys, Can anyone recommend some quality brands for butane lighters? thanks in advance... PS. Please share pictures if you got em. Cheers

25 October 2011, 06:45 PM	#5
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Dupont is a great brand. Ronson are also OK. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

25 October 2011, 09:22 PM	#6
johnswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a dream world Posts: 488	My recommendation Butane lighters fall into two categories - blowtorch style or real flame style. The torch lighters are excellent but have a very high attrition rate. They can cost quite abit and won't last for too loing before they need replacement due to the element burning out. The real flame (traditional lighter) can last a lifetime depending on brand but are not vey good in high wind. If you're prepared to spend the money I highly recommend the Dunhill Rollagas. I have looked at other brands such as the ST Dupont but the Rollagas has it in the feel and overall quality. Mine is similar to the one below but there are hundreds of different finishes available. It cost me more than a weeks wages over 17 years ago ( I was young and poor) and I've never regretted it. The lighter is a piece of engineering perfection and it's the small details that make all the difference. The refill area has a beautifully machined spring loaded cover so you won't get pocket lint caught up in it. Here's a close-up of a refill cover The cap of the lighter is secured with what looks like a hydraulic (it isn't but it looks like it) telescopic catch which operates flawlessly. The flint is a larger than standard size so it makes a larger than expected spark ensuring it lights first time, every time. All the interior workings around the flame nozzle and the catch are gold plated not for looks but so they don't corrode over the years. It's a stunning piece of Swiss precision engineering and can't praise it highly enough. For ten of the 17 years it was used 20 times a day without incident. Since giving up cigarrettes I now only use it for cigars perhaps once or twice a week but if it broke I wouldn't hesitate to get it serviced at the Dunhill Service Centre. You're supposed to use triple filtered Dunhill gas but I've always used the cheap stuff from the local store and it's worked fine. It's the lighter equivalent of a Rolex and if it was stolen I'd purchase another without hesitating. __________________ 18k GMTIIc, II,16013 DJ, PAM 112, Patek ref 96J, Helson Bronze, Elgin Trench, Gruen Curvex, Omega F300 and a few others......

25 October 2011, 09:13 PM	#10
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	I been using this Colibri torch and very happy with it. It's got a built in cigar punch too. Make sure to purchase a lighter w/ a fuel level indicator window. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

25 October 2011, 10:34 PM	#12
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,064	Don't smoke myself but a bit of a cheapskate so a box of matches will do but when I used to smoke 30 odd years ago used gas lighters from Ronson. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

25 October 2011, 05:44 PM	#2
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	don't smoke so I don't have one but have this to fire my BBQ

25 October 2011, 05:52 PM	#4
daytona_mania "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 278	hahahaha...pretty hard to carry that around all day! ....

25 October 2011, 09:50 PM	#11
Tomlino "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: J Location: Easton pa Watch: Gmt II c Posts: 37	I have had many, however nothing compares to my Cartier pasha lighter. The function is full proof, the weight let's you feel good about the money, well spent. After the first few drops it feels like a tool, akin to something else that also bears " Swiss made".

25 October 2011, 11:27 PM	#13
daytona_mania "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 278	thanks for all the advice guys! Cheers

26 October 2011, 01:20 AM	#14
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	http://www.st-dupont.com/en/univers-st-dupont/art-fire The above is the link for Dupont. Pricey though. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

26 October 2011, 03:22 AM	#15
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	ST Dupont. In the background, goes well with a SD and MB. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

26 October 2011, 09:39 AM	#16
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	I have a zykar and it works great __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

26 October 2011, 11:17 AM	#17
rainman_16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Alec Location: Canada Watch: Al Jazeera English Posts: 596	My Xikar has lasted me a number of years without any problems. Bought an ST Dupont 2 years ago and am very happy with it.

26 October 2011, 06:59 PM	#18
daytona_mania "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 278	Much appreciated guys!

26 October 2011, 10:14 PM	#19
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Nothing like the Dupont ping. Quality is a relatively term in tobacco accessory land. I often comment that no matter how much you spend, it inevitably breaks. The good companies have lifetime replacement. Xicar is great, Promethius too. Vector is an up and coming company. I have a Vector insert that is a butane soft flame for zippo. They do a torch version too. I just got this Room 101 lighter. It's a tank. Has the Vector Thunderbird insert. uploadfromtaptalk1319631215239.jpg uploadfromtaptalk1319631242438.jpg uploadfromtaptalk1319631263985.jpg Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk

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