BellevilleMXZ Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Sick of the cheap stuff, any recos under 100$ is welcome, mine died tonight . Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 FOH lighter. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxG Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Really like my Xikar Turrim. LOVE my Xikar Axia. Only regret for the Axia is limited fuel tank. FOH lighter is for travel. - MG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzArd Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 LOVE my Xikar Element. Have two. One in the car, one at home. Also, this Ronson torch is great for starting fires, soldering, browning a crème brûlée AND firing up a Cuban, and I think it cost me $30 at Home Depot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellevilleMXZ Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 BuzzArd.....using something similar to that now, but want a decent one I can carry that's smaller......damn china crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 The Xikar Axia is a great compact lighter, but if you want a compact lighter with a bigger tank, go for the Blazer PB-207. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwhitt Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Can't go wrong with Xikar. Their warranty policy is great. You can easily send it in for maintenance and cleaning whenever needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzboypro Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I use an Iroda (same as FOH lighter) exclusively when at home. I have 5 or 6 "pocket" lighters for B&M. I like my xikar vitara but honestly i don't see the point on spending big $$$ on lighters. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellevilleMXZ Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 1 minute ago, jazzboypro said: I use an Iroda (same as FOH lighter) exclusively when at home. I have 5 or 6 "pocket" lighters for B&M. I like my xikar vitara but honestly i don't see the point on spending big $$$ on lighters. I thought the same but have had bad luck with the cheap crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzboypro Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I guess it depends on how long you are expecting them to last. I've been using the same Iroda for 2 years (Around 14$ over here) I have a Xikar Genesis that worked for about 6 months and was worth much more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellevilleMXZ Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 Good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzboypro Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 And i have a tendency to lose them so in my case i have to be careful. The only reason i bought my Xikar Vitara is because i had a really good deal on it (46$ delivered to my door). I had one 2 years ago but lost it !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I have used $300 lighters (Bugatti) all the way through to the Iroda/FOH lighter. In the end I use the FOH Iroda lighter 99% of the time. Inexpensive, works. Excellent to travel with. Nothing wrong with having a few lighters. I love the feel of top end lighters. I just love the practicality of the Iroda/FOH lighter with a spare fuel insert. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzboypro Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 And the Iroda/FOH can be refuled if you don't have a spare insert. The insert is basically a modified BIC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Best, low-cost and most reliable torch I've ever used is the Eagle torch: However, it's a bit on the larger side and I like a premium lighter with a built-in punch. I have a Colibri that I use but I'm not that happy with it and was seriously considering the Vertigo by Lotus Triple Jet after doing some research and reading reviews. You can pick one up for under $30: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feral Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Cheap $10 Jetline that I seem to have misplaced again. It's going on 4 years I think. I haven't had a xikar last half as long and trade them in all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeedubbya Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 In the same vein as @NSXCIGAR this is the lighter I have with me all the time. It rarely fails, it's $3, and oftentimes I find myself using it when one of my much more expensive lighters fail. Love the Iroda/FOH but use it for traveling and it almost set my car on fire once (my fault and I still love it). But this Eagle El Cheapo is superb I think. Had this one in my car for 2 years and I just keep filling it up and it keeps lighting cigars perfectly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 1 minute ago, zeedubbya said: In the same vein as @NSXCIGAR this is the lighter I have with me all the time. It rarely fails, it's $3, and oftentimes I find myself using it when one of my much more expensive lighters fail... I do like those Eagles but the tip gets so damn hot and will scald you. The metal tip isn't insulated like the larger one. They're small, cheap and super reliable though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeedubbya Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 2 minutes ago, NSXCIGAR said: I do like those Eagles but the tip gets so damn hot and will scald you. The metal tip isn't insulated like the larger one. They're small, cheap and super reliable though. Yeah I made the mistake of touching the tip of that thing a couple times and that's a painful lesson. Sometimes putting the cap back on will burn my finger if I forget to wait. The hardened steel chain option--gotta love that. I have a Vector Duke which has both soft flame and torch I like pretty well but it runs out of fluid so fast. They're very cheap as well (think around $30). I feel like this is an issue of buy one super high end like a real ST DuPont or go cheap. All the in betweens I have owned have been disappointing in one way or another?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohn007 Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 14 minutes ago, feral said: Cheap $10 Jetline that I seem to have misplaced again. It's going on 4 years I think. I haven't had a xikar last half as long and trade them in all the time. I use a Jetline as well. Getting a DuPonte for Christmas but the Jetline never fails me at Camp Winnepesauke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 55 minutes ago, El Presidente said: I have used $300 lighters (Bugatti) all the way through to the Iroda/FOH lighter. In the end I use the FOH Iroda lighter 99% of the time. Inexpensive, works. Excellent to travel with. Nothing wrong with having a few lighters. I love the feel of top end lighters. I just love the practicality of the Iroda/FOH lighter with a spare fuel insert. Two inserts lasted through the Cuba trip. That's a lot of cigars lit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzboypro Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 This one works well, i've had it for 3 years ans still works, around 10$ Black Ops Lighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzArd Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 7 hours ago, Bohn007 said: I use a Jetline as well. Getting a DuPonte for Christmas but the Jetline never fails me at Camp Winnepesauke Just plug it in to recharge, huh? Seriously, compact is why I mentioned the Xikar Element. Dual flame so it has the power, tip self covers so you don't get burned and it packs a punch in the bottom. Lifetime warranty with a quick turn around. I sent one of their Statosphere (I actually have 6 of their lighters scattered about, Element being the favorite) lighters back and had a brand new (and updated) replacement within two weeks. There are SO many good lighters out there I think this thread could go on for ages. Good luck deciding!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellevilleMXZ Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 Wow thanks guys, lots of great recs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEVOSREVENGE Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I don't buy expensive lighters anymore because I lose them. So, when @Bohn007 lends me his shiny new ST Dupont at Camp W, consider that sucker lost bud! Have one of each of the following and the first one you can actually put in your pocket. Make sure you use the 10,000,000,000 X refined butane, which is the key with any lighter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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