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Just got a Zippo BLU2. Here's my quick review: it sucks! (n) This is basically just a single torch shoved into a traditional Zippo case (I was expecting it to have a traditional flame, not a jet). And it HATES the cold, refusing to light after five minutes at 40 degrees in my garage. Save yourself the scratch guys...for $44, you can get four or five cheap torch lighters and leave them laying around where you need them.

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or you can pay a little more and get a Dupont that will last :)

(or 11 Ronsons - cause I know some people like those)
 
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I have 2 of the blu's and totally agree, they suck. The cases are bigger than a regular zippo and are junky made, thin tinny feel and look. They are very finicky as far as lighting and don't hold fuel very long.
With that said, I love the classic zippo and the zippo pile lighters.....
 
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I just tried the zippo blue at the b&m and had a funny conversation with the counter lady on how its not as nice as a real zippo.

They really are just cheap lighter with the zippo brand name slappedon them imho

I am considering a soft flame insert for my classic zippo now. Where can we get these?
 
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ZippoGeek said:
Just got a Zippo BLU2. Here's my quick review: it sucks! (n) This is basically just a single torch shoved into a traditional Zippo case (I was expecting it to have a traditional flame, not a jet). And it HATES the cold, refusing to light after five minutes at 40 degrees in my garage. Save yourself the scratch guys...for $44, you can get four or five cheap torch lighters and leave them laying around where you need them.

That is all.
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LOL. Love this review. Guess you didn't like it very much, huh?
 
Mikenice81

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It is all I use now. I tried a vintage Camel cigarette lighter that used Zippo fluid and a cheap torch. There really isn't any difference in taste between the torch and the Bic. Plus if the Bic dies or gets lost I'm out a dollar at the most.

The only downside is when trying to light in windy situations. In that case I just hop in the front seat of my car until everything is puffing along.
 
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