Just picked up a Xikar 568G2 lighter. Not sure if that is the name, but that is what was on the side of the box. B&M said that they got an early release on this item and from the lack of information on this model on Xikars site, it must be a real early release. It is billed as a tabletop lighter which it is as it is pretty solid and heavy but also tall and easy to knock over. I am afraid I will bump it on a glass tabletop and crack the glass because of its weight. It also fits very well in an extra slot in a travel case but is so heavy(relative to a lighter) that it is not really a good travel lighter. That being said it has a strong dual flame torch and the ratcheting flame adjustment is nice and solid. I usually smoke at home so I prefer tabletops and this is a nice one.
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