Spec me a... Iighter

noj · 3 Jan 2013 at 16:19

Raymond Lin said:
Sometimes I just get it out to flick it open and close it for a few minutes.

they do make a satisfying click dont they

Most of the ones I have still have the seal across the back of them, I bought a cheapo crappy one so I could use it everynow and again without ruining the good ones (yes, I do realise how sad that is)

PardonTheWait · 3 Jan 2013 at 16:20

noj said:
they do make a satisfying click dont they

Most of the ones I have still have the seal across the back of them, I bought a cheapo crappy one so I could use it everynow and again without ruining the good ones (yes, I do realise how sad that is)

They've got a lifetime guarantee! You can run them over and they'll still fix them for free. Use and abuse.

Any Zippo pocket lighter, when returned to our factory, will be put in first-class mechanical condition free of charge, for we have yet to charge a cent for the repair of a Zippo pocket lighter, regardless of age or condition. The finish, however, is not guaranteed.
Other Zippo products carry their own specific warranties.

arctine · 3 Jan 2013 at 16:24

Why exactly do you want a posh lighter?

PardonTheWait · 3 Jan 2013 at 16:25

arctine said:
Why exactly do you want a posh lighter?

This is OcUK.

It's to go with his Swiss Army knife, Merkur razor, and Leatherman multitool.

In his drawer at home.

Mucky_Pup · 3 Jan 2013 at 16:35

Don't smoke, but wants a lighter? :S

Save your money and buy something else.

Sash · 3 Jan 2013 at 16:45

Mucky_Pup said:
Don't smoke, but wants a lighter? :S

Save your money and buy something else.

It's to get the ladies. Hang around the smokers area in clubs and pubs then hope someone attractive asks you for a light. Then you're in.

Mucky_Pup · 3 Jan 2013 at 16:47

Sash said:
It's to get the ladies. Hang around the smokers area in clubs and pubs then hope someone attractive asks you for a light. Then you're in.

No, they then just wonder why there's a creepy loner skulking around the smoking area not smoking.

The Dread Pirate · 3 Jan 2013 at 16:51

Pfft lighter are for wimps get a flamethrower!

ShaolinDreams · 3 Jan 2013 at 17:34

Turbojet lighters are the way mate. As much as Zippo's are classic lighters they are old hat now thetr are better way to get a light without the mess.

I would go with a Colibri http://www.colibri.com/en-zz/home i've had a couple of them and they are awesome

PhillyDee · 3 Jan 2013 at 17:50

I have http://www.turboflame.co.uk/turbo2.php

Its great for setting alight to stuff.

noj · 4 Jan 2013 at 09:57

PardonTheWait said:
They've got a lifetime guarantee! You can run them over and they'll still fix them for free. Use and abuse.

if i take the seals off they loose some of the value, like I said I know I'm a sad case with this but I've got a pretty big collection now with some (relatively) rare ones in mint condition.

I've got a few that I definately dont mind using and abusing

zenf · 4 Jan 2013 at 11:57

I wouldn't recommend any butane lighters as I've got a Zippo and had a Turbojet one and they both burned a ridiculous amount of butane, especially the Zippo.

A normal Zippo is the way to go, looks nice, feels nice in the hand, lasts much longer between refills and of course, the classic Zippo 'clink' sound. :cool: