Suggestion on a cheapy but Good Pipe Lighter. [Archive]

johnnyflake

03-23-2015, 12:11 PM

I'll be going into the field treasure hunting a bit this year and I do not want to bring my Corona Old Boy Lighters with me. I have only used them for the last 10/12 years or so. As a result I have no idea what cheapy but decent pipe lighter are available.

An suggestion will be appreciated. As far as pipes, I will only have a Corn Cobb or two with me.

Tobias Lutz

03-23-2015, 12:15 PM

I have three Zippos with pipe chimneys- I love them. All were around $20.

https://zippo.blob.core.windows.net/images/products/1_1023793_MD.jpg

Rocket Scientologist

03-23-2015, 12:16 PM

Bic - cheap and reliable. And if not reliable, cheap.

cheaphumidors

03-23-2015, 12:16 PM

The Vector Rapidash Pipe Lighter is our top seller for pipe lighters and it is $21.99
https://www.buylighters.com/Vector-KGM-Rapidash-Soft-Flame-Butane-Pipe-Lighter_p_1368.html

BryGuySC

03-23-2015, 01:28 PM

I've never had a problem using a bic, in a pinch. I'm sure it would be fine for fields use with a cob!

Commander Quan

03-23-2015, 01:30 PM

If you will be outside the Zippo is the way to go.

Chris0673

03-23-2015, 02:06 PM

I have three Zippos with pipe chimneys- I love them. All were around $20.

https://zippo.blob.core.windows.net/images/products/1_1023793_MD.jpg

^^^This! Mine saw me faithfully through my tour in Afghanistan. It's a little beat up now (battle scars) but still fires up every time.

quo155

03-23-2015, 02:08 PM

I'll be going into the field treasure hunting a bit this year and I do not want to bring my Corona Old Boy Lighters with me. I have only used them for the last 10/12 years or so. As a result I have no idea what cheapy but decent pipe lighter are available.

An suggestion will be appreciated. As far as pipes, I will only have a Corn Cobb or two with me.

Great question John...

Now, when you say "treasure hunting", are you referring to metal detecting? Just curious as that's something I enjoy from time to time...just not often enough!

Anyway, I too ponder what would be best used for times where loosing one may be inevitable. With camping to hunting, again times that I'd loose such!

Horseshoe

03-23-2015, 02:09 PM

I like pipe lighters that allows flame to be directed into the bowl. I like the lighter that Kayla posted. I have a cheap $8 from ebay that works great. I wish the lighter held more fuel though.

johnnyflake

03-23-2015, 02:42 PM

Great question John...

Now, when you say "treasure hunting", are you referring to metal detecting? Just curious as that's something I enjoy from time to time...just not often enough!

Anyway, I too ponder what would be best used for times where loosing one may be inevitable. With camping to hunting, again times that I'd loose such!

Yes, I'll spend a lot of time Metal Detecting. I have a new 12" circular coil for my Tesoro Outlaw. It goes deep and it picks up small stuff really well, but you need to go slow. We will mainly be hunting Gold Nuggets. We will also be doing some Dry Washing.

johnnyflake

03-23-2015, 02:44 PM

^^^This! Mine saw me faithfully through my tour in Afghanistan. It's a little beat up now (battle scars) but still fires up every time.

First, I'd like to thank you for your service! Well Done!

I have been thinking about the Zippo for Pipes. Many people seem to like them.

quo155

03-23-2015, 02:53 PM

Yes, I'll spend a lot of time Metal Detecting. I have a new 12" circular coil for my Tesoro Outlaw. It goes deep and it picks up small stuff really well, but you need to go slow. We will mainly be hunting Gold Nuggets. We will also be doing some Dry Washing.

Awesome...sounds like some good times ahead! If you've the time, maybe you can start a thread or two about these MD'ing times once you're going at it. I love the "finds" stories...

BTW, sorry to hijack your thread!

Thanks!

Nachman

03-23-2015, 04:38 PM

I've been happy with my Vertigo for about fifteen dollars, but you can't beat a zippo for outdoors.

Desertlifter

03-28-2015, 01:18 PM

Zippo or Jetline. They are all I have. I use my jetline more since it doesn't give the flavors that the Zippo sometimes will.

BryGuySC

03-28-2015, 03:03 PM

I try to stay away from using Zippos on tobacco ever since I ruined a bowl of tobacco with a pipe Zippo. I think it was overfilled. I couldn't shake the lighter fluid taste. I stick to butane now.
I love my Zippos, and had to find a way to continue to use them. I still use my Zippo, but I have a Vector Thunderbird soft flame butane pipe insert, which I love. I still get that sweet Zippo "ping!" but also get the cleanness of butane. The insert is about $13, and I have several old Zippos for cheap from ebay.

One day, I aim to get a dark rusticated briar Old Boy, but I always end up spending my extra money on tobacco! :pipe:
Even if I do get an Old Boy, one day, the old Zippo will still be my every day carry!

JustTroItIn

03-28-2015, 03:08 PM

I have been using a Bic since I started piping. I have a few Zippos knocking around here somewhere, but I just can't find the damn things. I was given a gift card to Amazon. Today I spent it on this:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/418F03lcEnL._SY300_.jpg

Branzig

03-28-2015, 03:23 PM

I have been using a Bic since I started piping. I have a few Zippos knocking around here somewhere, but I just can't find the damn things. I was given a gift card to Amazon. Today I spent it on this:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/418F03lcEnL._SY300_.jpg

You won't regret that purchase.

I have 5 pipe zippos an they all work like champs. My favorite lighters by far!

BryGuySC

03-28-2015, 03:43 PM

I have been using a Bic since I started piping. I have a few Zippos knocking around here somewhere, but I just can't find the damn things. I was given a gift card to Amazon. Today I spent it on this:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/418F03lcEnL._SY300_.jpg

That's a good looking one! I somehow keep acquiring Zippos, too!

rx2man

03-30-2015, 02:37 AM

You can get yourself a Chinese "old boy" on ebay for $15 shipped. I have one and the quality is good on them. Cant beat the price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YIBAO-Antique-Style-Lift-Arm-Butane-Gas-Cigarette-Lighter-Silver-YB-013A-/151482469040?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23450f0ab0

Lostmason

03-30-2015, 08:58 AM

Doesn't Zippo have a butane insert with the pipe chimny ?

BryGuySC

03-30-2015, 09:15 AM

Doesn't Zippo have a butane insert with the pipe chimny ?

This is what I have - the pipe one.

http://cdn3.volusion.com/hcmwv.kcdjz/v/vspfiles/photos/VKTHI-G-3.jpg?1320850664

johnnyflake

03-30-2015, 10:16 AM

You can get yourself a Chinese "old boy" on ebay for $15 shipped. I have one and the quality is good on them. Cant beat the price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YIBAO-Antique-Style-Lift-Arm-Butane-Gas-Cigarette-Lighter-Silver-YB-013A-/151482469040?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23450f0ab0

These are okay, but it doesn't have a directional flame.

Tony78

03-31-2015, 05:43 PM

These are okay, but it doesn't have a directional flame.

I use the Chinese Old boy knockoff but a different brand with a directional flame. It's a fantastic lighter for the price BUT if you're going to be outdoors... go with the pipe Zippo.

Jifeng is the brand you want for a pipe... directional side flame with a tamper / nail that locks in the bottom just like the Corona. Ebay search for Jifeng pipe lighter.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JIFENG-Lift-Arm-flint-butane-lighter-with-pipe-tamper-silver-Refillable-/171546001951?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27f0f0421f