Most reliable butane lighter

[Phi Delt]

Awaiting delivery of my Alec Bradley table lighter and have a couple of Perdomo Vectors on the way as well. I'm good for lighters for awhile, I think. heh.

 

[tenuki]

+1 for Ronson JetLight - awesome little lighter for 3 bucks, runs on any fuel. I do put it in the fridge for 10 minutes before filling it to get longer use out of each refill, otherwise it is only good for about 1 or 2 cigs tops. Also, warm it in your hand before using it if it's cold out.

I also have a Vector Thundra that rocks to relight or get the party started, but I still use the ronson for touchups.

 

[Donk]

I would vote for Xikar everytime, great quality and less than 50 dollars.

I use only vector fuel so I have not had any problems at all.

I've used this lighter for almost 4 years, same lighter lights the first time everytime.

 

[Baldanders]

Ronson Jetlite

 

[Robinsond]

I use a wolf (I think it's made by Xikar but I'm not sure)

Seems to work well for me, no issues yet after almost a year!

-Dave

 

[Cigary43]

Ronson Jet Lite and I bought a dozen of them which will last for 2 lifetimes for less than most lighters on the market.

 

[vperlman]

+1 for Ronson JetLight - awesome little lighter for 3 bucks, runs on any fuel. I do put it in the fridge for 10 minutes before filling it to get longer use out of each refill, otherwise it is only good for about 1 or 2 cigs tops...

Damn! I get a helluva lot more lights out of the 3 or 4 of those Jet-lites than that! BTW, I agree with chilling it first. I usually put both the lighter and the fuel in the freezer for about 15 minutes before filling, then let it come back to room temp before using

 

[Liteumup]

Ronson ROCKS- easy to find in the Walmart "tobacco product" checkout line.........When they have them buy them in bulk because they have a tendency of selling out:yes:

 

[Halon]

Blazer makes the most reliable torches on the market. I think it's the PB-207 or something that just kicks total ass.

Xikar has a lifetime warranty, tho -- ANY Xikar retailer will give you a new one (in exchange for the old one) on the spot.

 

[vperlman]

Blazer makes the most reliable torches on the market. I think it's the PB-207 or something that just kicks total ass...

I really have to disagree about the Blazers, especially the PB-207. They USED to be great, but their quality control seems to have gone to hell in recent years. A couple of friends of mine and I have all had several of these, each, crap out and/or start out not working right over the past couple of years. If you have had good experience, you either lucked out and got one of the good ones, or you have owned it for a few years. JMO, YMMV.

 

[cigarluxuries09]

For a long time i tried to get my hands on the new Zippo Blu lighter. I tried to track one down from local retailers as well as harassing the people at the US Zippo headquarters. The problem being, that the Zippo Blu had not landed European soil yet.

 

[okia42]

Blazer little buddy. Great lighter

 

[vperlman]

... The problem being, that the Zippo Blu had not landed European soil yet.

From everything I have heard, that means that the folks in Europe are lucky! :rolling:

 

[Big Frank]

The Ronson Jetlite is one of the best values out there. My only complaint is that hey don't seem to hold enough fuel.

Another consideration is a vintage Dunhill Rollagas. I have 3 from the 60's and 70's and they are very reliable. My only issue is that an adapter os required for refilling it if you cannot get Dunhill gas. I've often find them for under $50 in antiques stores or flea markets here in the Midwwest.