Rather than flood the pipe section with threads of questions, I'll just keep all that fit into this sub-forum in this thread.

I've noticed that the vast majority seem to use Zippos. Doesn't the really pungent odor of the fluid taint at least the first puff after each use?

I know that in the Cigar world, Zippos are frowned upon for exactly that reason, and butane, soft flame or torch, is the universally preferred type.

Curious why Zippos are the preferred lighter, even over butane soft flame or torch lighters.

Anyone able to clue me in, mainly out of curiosity, as although I have 2 Zippos, I think my soft flame lighter with the tools in it posted above would not only work just fine, and not having to bring the included tools separately, is an added bonus.

Someone able to clue me in on why pipe smokers prefer Zippos, while cigar smokers shun them?

I friggin love cigars