What do you guys typically prefer for lighting your pipe? I've been using matches almost exclusively but the other night I ran out and had to use a Bic lighter. I didn't notice a difference as far as taste goes but I'd imagine that ligher fluid can affect the flavor. Do they make special "pipe lighters" ?
Lighting your pipe?
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danthebugman
BoM Nov '10
They do, usually the flame comes out the side of the lighter so it's easier to light the pipe. A quick Google search should get you started. Don't own one personally so can't really give any recommendations.
Dan
Dan
Thats what im going to use good ol stick match until I get one of those gadgets Dan is talking about. I just ordered my pipe the other day now im waiting...and waiting...I read you should wait until the sulfur burns then light. Then there's a false light????
Take a look at these:
http://www.tobacco-barn.com/s-167-pipe-lighters.aspx
http://www.pipesandcigars.com/imcooldboype.html
http://www.pipesandcigars.com/pipelighters.html
I really like my Old Boy, soft flame with a pick/tamper
http://www.tobacco-barn.com/s-167-pipe-lighters.aspx
http://www.pipesandcigars.com/imcooldboype.html
http://www.pipesandcigars.com/pipelighters.html
I really like my Old Boy, soft flame with a pick/tamper
I mostly use matches, but when I'm outside or traveling with my pipes I use a Zippo with a pipe chimney. I guess my taste buds are messed up but I can't taste any lighter fuild. The only problems I have with using a BIC is you have to be careful not to scorch the top of the pipe.
I hear ya bro, I'll probably end up just sticking with matches and maybe pick up a pipe lighter eventually. I've already been looking at picking up a 2nd pipe. I'll prob get a 2nd pipe before I get the lighter.
I love my Xikar Pipe lighter. Soft butane flame at 90-degrees. It's a beautiful lighter with a lifetime warrantee.
http://www.xikar.com/product_lighter_pipeline.asp
http://www.xikar.com/product_lighter_pipeline.asp
Oh don't worry, it will!!
I've got a few pipe lighters but usually just end up grabbing a bic. Butane's butane in my book, and having the flame come out at an angle can be nice, but definitely not a necessity. Xikar's FlintFire II is great, it's not technically a pipe lighter but fits well in the watch pocket so I always have it on me.
Great sound advice fellas! I guess if I enjoy it as much as everyone else it will befitting to buy all the nooks and crannies that come with pipe smoking -
"I've already been looking at picking up a 2nd pipe." Me too?? Why is that, I haven't even received my 1st one and I'm looking for another? Then again, there is a showcase of artistic talent, in which people sculp fantastic looking pipes that's where the *cool factor* takes part, where your enjoying your smoke from a fierce looking pipe. I see it coming :thumbsup:
"I've already been looking at picking up a 2nd pipe." Me too?? Why is that, I haven't even received my 1st one and I'm looking for another? Then again, there is a showcase of artistic talent, in which people sculp fantastic looking pipes that's where the *cool factor* takes part, where your enjoying your smoke from a fierce looking pipe. I see it coming :thumbsup:
I love my Xikar Pipe lighter. Soft butane flame at 90-degrees. It's a beautiful lighter with a lifetime warrantee.
http://www.xikar.com/product_lighter_pipeline.asp
Have the same lighter. Great for when you forget to put your damn tamper in your pipe pouch and you can still toast your cigars nicely with it as well.
I have this lighter and I loved it. I say love in the past tense because like all Xikar lighters, this one has failed me. I want to say get it, because it has te tamper and scraper, and the 45* angled flame. But For the life of my, I can't get a flame to get bigger than 3mm tall. Worked great for a month or two and then nothing. I guess I'll send it back someday.I love my Xikar Pipe lighter. Soft butane flame at 90-degrees. It's a beautiful lighter with a lifetime warrantee.
http://www.xikar.com/product_lighter_pipeline.asp