Mine just arrived, and I obviously haven't had time to put it through any kind of testing, but first impresions are EXCELLENT! I got the Satin Dusk Embossed finished, and it looks and feels like a $50 lighter. It's cheaper than my Tiger lighters, but looks and feels much more expensive. As the ad/marketing type folks would say, it has a much higher "perceived value" than its actual cost.
I tried the flame, and it popped right up the first time. I'll put it through its paces on a few sticks and let you know how it holds up. For me, the acid tests for any lighter are how hard it is to fill and how it works after a refill.