What's a nice butane torch lighter ?

[Squali]

I'm looking for a small , stylish ,reliable torch lighter . I've had 3 , Little Buddies , and none of them has held up . I like the size of them but haven't had any luck with them . Can't remember where I got them , but they were good about replacing them . Somewhere on Amazon I think .

Any suggestions ?

[dangolf18]

ST DuPont Minijet or Maxijet

[CaptainQuintero]

z-plus zippo butane inserts, about $10 each, either single or double torch or a soft flame choice, you can put them into any zippo case of your choice

[Fuzz]

Surprised your Blazer isn't holding up. I've got the Blazer PB-207 (now just called The Torch), and that's lasted me for about 4 years with no problems.

A good slim lighter is the Xikar Axia. Been using one for about a year and it works great. Fuel tank may be a little on the small side, but good for a half dozen cigars before needing a top up.

[jimb2u]

ST DuPont Minijet or Maxijet

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Big fan of the maxi jets. Very reliable and they hold a surprising amount of Butane

[CigarAsh]

I've found that what is more important is using quality butane so the torch jets don't clog. I use cans of quintuple refined butane and haven't had a lighter problem since. My favorite is a Xikar triple torch table top the wife gave me for my birthday.

[seamus]

ST DuPont Minijet or Maxijet

Only lighter that's not let me down. I've had Colibri, Prometheus and a few others and they all broke.

[Blakes]

ST DuPont Minijet or Maxijet

Well worth the money, can't count the amount of times I dropped it/stood on it etc... still never failed me once.

[tmac77]

Surprised your Blazer isn't holding up. I've got the Blazer PB-207 (now just called The Torch), and that's lasted me for about 4 years with no problems.

My PB 207 is also about 4 years old and still going strong.

[TheGipper]

Every spendy lighter I've ever bought has broken eventually. So no more wasting money on expensive lighters for me.

You can find these for $3-$4 at Walmart:

http://www.amazon.com/Ronson-Jetlite-Butane-Torch-Lighter/dp/B006G1KVQ0

Every bit as good as the $85 Colibri or the $60 Xikar or the many others I've overpaid for.

[jrb5783]

Every spendy lighter I've ever bought has broken eventually. So no more wasting money on expensive lighters for me.

You can find these for $3-$4 at Walmart:

http://www.amazon.com/Ronson-Jetlite-Butane-Torch-Lighter/dp/B006G1KVQ0

Every bit as good as the $85 Colibri or the $60 Xikar or the many others I've overpaid for.

This x1000 I have 4 of them right now if I lose one its no big deal

[Philprop]

I have a couple of Firebird by Colibri lighters, paid $20 for each and they're both awesome. My favorite of the two only has one flaw, no fuel window, so it's hard to know when it's going to run out. Bt I've figured it out that usually I get to light 3 cigars with it, that includes touch ups if needed. That ne also has a little light on it too which for some reason always makes me grab that one when I head out somewhere for the night and plan on smoking.

[UpInSmoak]

Maxijet all the way. Very precise flame, and very dependable. If you search online you can find them discounted quite a bit.

[Poohdawg]

Love my maxijet, purchased online for under $100. Any triple refined butane will work for refills, the ST Dupont stuff is very expensive.

[al321]

Agree on the maxijet...a little more expensive up front, but cheaper in the long run.

[Skyfall]

I use a Xikar HC Edition 3 flame table lighter for groups. For everyday use I love my Colibri 3 jet lighter that has 2 different sized spring loaded punches built in the bottom. I've used this Colobri for 12 years with zero issues, and I have another Colibri I've had for 15 years also without any problems.

[Cohiba Stevie]

I will pop another vote for the maxijet, I think if you look anywhere online you will see people singing its praises.

If you dont however want to spend that type of money I seriously suggest looking at the xikar tech series. I used to hate xikar lighters but their customer service and their tech lighters turned me round.

I also understand the palio lighter is getting some good feedback.

[Squali]

Thanks for the feedback guys .

I'll probably go by WalMart tomorrow and pick up something for the short term .

The S T DuPont seems to be getting a lot of votes from the majority . I like what I've seen so far .

How about pros and cons --- mini jet vs maxi jet ?

[poorman]

Check out JetLine $20 or so. My golfcourse and everyday light.

[DrunkenMonkey]

It's true that xikar's warranty service is great. I know that because I've sent my xikar lighter back to them 4 times. It's true they've always replaced it, but... I've had to send it back 4 times.

[mk05]

Chinese Guangda lighter. $2.00. Can't beat that.

[JohnnyChong]

Maxijet. The most reliable lighter I've owned by a country mile.

[andy]

Another vote for maxijet. It is just quality. Not had a problen in over 3 years.

[BradNC]

I had a maxijet for years after having to send back my xikar lighter a few times. Eventually it stopped working (the maxijet). I went with the IM corona soft flame cigar lighter after that. If I bought another torch lighter, it would probably be another maxijet.

[Upnorth3]

Where online can you find the Maxi's for less than 100, I've been looking and it's always a little over even on sale.