I am looking for a durable and high capacity soft flame butane lighter that performs comparably to a Bic or Clipper but in a non-rusting metal exterior. Basically, I just want something that looks classier.

I smoke a pipe and the very occasional cigar. For work, I travel generally at least 2 weeks out of the month. So, I generally like to carry a lighter or two with me. However, every lighter I have bought over the last 10 years whether it is $15 or $120 has stopped working or had leak issues within a year or two. Most don’t last 6-8 months.

I have done lighter maintenance and refilled the lighter based on recommendations to ensure there are no air bubbles. From colibri to IM Corona they all have issues. Sure, Xicar and IM Corona have a warranty but that’s still a pain and you don’t have your lighter for a while.

Do you guys have any recommendations for butane lighters that can be knocked around lightly, have high capacity, and will work flawlessly for at least 5-10 years?

I use a Zippo or IMCO at home but the fluid dries up after about 3-4 days even with the Zippo hacks like the sandwich bag insulation on the bottom. It’s wild to me that bics and clippers out survive many more expensive butane lighters on their original fueling.

I know next to nothing about it can't find any hardly like it any info would be greatly appreciated thanks guys

I'm refueling a friend of mines lighter he got as a gift by his uncle, he told me it's a bit old. I took the wick out to fresh cut it and I noticed it has metal on it. Is this normal for lighters?

Hey, i have a question about (older) gas lichters. I collect, and resell some lichters, and often some no matter what i do, just wont seem to work. No gas comes out, not when purged , or when i adjust the flame,nothing seems to work. These are mostly older models where the only problem would be no gas coming out.

Anyone know what this could be?

Just curious if anyone knows how uncommon or common the ronson viceroy is. I find it really interesting and am curious what a fair price for this more obscure of the rondette-type models but know very little about them.

I can’t make this brand name out, I’ve never seen this one… is anyone familiar with this brand? In metro? Maybe?

Thanks !