whats the most reliable lighter? - Page 3

My gas stove is my most reliable lighter.
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Cant beat a Ronson for the price
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Thanks for the info. Do they sell the Vector 5x at walmart as well?
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Originally Posted by Steelergar:
Thanks for the info. Do they sell the Vector 5x at walmart as well?

The one here just has the Ronson fuel (which I've used without issue in several of my Jet Lites).
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Originally Posted by theoneandonly:
I have a Lotus light that I got from my father-in-law who really introduced me to how to slow down and truly enjoy a cigar. I also have a zippo with the butane insert for it that has been pretty reliable. Also my father-in-law has been using Xikar lighters and cutter for as long as I have known him (at least five years) and he hasn't had any problems with some that he has had for way longer then I have known him. Just remember you get what you pay for.

Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo:
Sorry, gotta disagree on this one when it comes to butane torches. I've been smoking cigars for over 15 yrs now and have several 80 and 100 dollar torches that clog every other refill no matter how clean the butane or how precise the purge process is. They are mostly colibri name brand as well. However like many have mentioned here and in other threads, the 2 - 4 dollar ronson is one of the absolute most reliable lighters you can get as well as one of the cheapest. I have a Xikar that I also really enjoy, however the double flame goes through too much butane for my liking when I'm smoking smaller ring gauges.

Pick one up if you get the chance and give it a shot. You may be very surprised. :-)

I have to be honest with you. The best lighter I own was one I bought on a discount table at a local B&M for $10. It is a Colibri Firebird. It is darn near indestructible. I have had it for as long as I can remember and I've been smoking cigars for at least 15 years.:-)
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I get bashed for this al the time... but my Colibri Boss II is by far my most reliable lighter. Guess I got the one that worked.
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my xikar havana because whenever it breaks they give me a new one or my dupont ligne 2 because it never breaks
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Ok, ok, I'll bite on this and give my :-)

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Xikar NXT. The customer service from Xikar is second-to-none (not to mention the lifetime warranty) and I'm a huge fan of single-torch lighters above that of the dual or triple flame. Why, you're probably wanting to ask? (or not lol) It's simply because when I'm toasting the foot of my cigar, too many sources of flame-age will not only toast the foot, but scorch the sides as well.

Now if you're on a budget, let me echo the sentiments of every other BOTL and his mom who has posted the same thing and recommend the Ronson Jetlite. They're $2.94 at the local Walmart here and you're lucky they're out because I just checked before posting this as I was gonna bomb your arse with one! :-)

Tim (smokeyscotch) handed me one at a herf in Birmingham two or three years ago and I've never been the same. I miss seeing Tim around here, but I'll never forget that act of kindness. Sorry to get sentimental, but has anyone heard from him lately?
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Yeah I had a ronson but somehow it got lost somewhere, haven't found one sense but I use to light up A LOT of cigarettes with it. It was great for highway chain smoking.
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Originally Posted by Bill86:
Yeah I had a ronson but somehow it got lost somewhere, haven't found one sense but I use to light up A LOT of cigarettes with it. It was great for highway chain smoking.

Bill, I gotta come clean and admit....I heard you were using my favorite cigar lighter for *cringe* cigarettes, and I had to take it from you and give it to someone who wouldn't abuse it any longer. :-)
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What, no love for Caran d'Ache? It will be the best couple thousand dollars you spend, lol.

Honestly I have to go with Xikar because of their warranty and their customer service. If you still need something cheaper but with a lifetime warranty, check out Jetline. I dont know how their customer service is though.
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Originally Posted by auburnfan1980:
Bill, I gotta come clean and admit....I heard you were using my favorite cigar lighter for *cringe* cigarettes, and I had to take it from you and give it to someone who wouldn't abuse it any longer. :-)

So that's where it went! I lost so many cheap cutters and lighters I thought the interstate was eating them. I figure I'm done about 20-50 bics, 2 ronsons and 3-5 cheap cigar cutters. Oh and probably a zippo or two.
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Lots of folks use these too, I have had one for about a year now and it is also very dependable. Holds a bunch of fuel and good flame. Only negative is the fuel adjustment valve is not too precise but works ok. Cheap solution to outdoor cigar smoking:

http://www.harborfreight.com/micro-torch-42099.html

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Originally Posted by Steelergar:
Thanks for the info. Do they sell the Vector 5x at walmart as well?

No, usually only found at B&M's or Online. My local B&M sells a 320 ml can for $7.95. They sell it at a lot of online shops, also at Amazon.com.

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Originally Posted by CigarNut:
This is kind of like asking "what's the best cigar?" It all depends on what you like, what you can afford, and any specific needs you might have.

I like Lotus lighters -- they are relatively inexpensive and hold a lot of fuel. But there are many other good lighters.

I agree, go and test some and see which one fits you the best. But as an suggestion I have both a xikar and Rocky Patel, both of which has pull out cigar punches on them and lifetime warranties. Couldnt be happier with either.
Hope you pick out a good one man:-), update us on what you decided to go with.
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RONSON!!!! in my pocket everyday, used everyday for well over a year. All the pretty name brands are still pretty and broken in a drawer.
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I picked up a Ronson over the weekend and its what I was looking for.I'm gonna do an office space on that piece of junk I picked up at a gun show. Thanks for the info.
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Originally Posted by BTcigars:
What, no love for Caran d'Ache? It will be the best couple thousand dollars you spend, lol.

What's a precision flame limiter? lol.
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My most reliable lighter is my ST Dupont Xtend. Keeps going and going! (Vector fuel only in this bad boy)
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My tastes aren't nearly sensitive enough to notice a difference if I use a Zippo and it's hard to beat a Zippo for reliability.
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