Lighters lets see them

[Blade Boy]

how do you like the tbird insert ? they worth the 15 bucks to have one shipped out ? or do you prefer the regular old zippo one ?

I like the Thunderbird for none windy conditions (at home) and the regular for on the go, you can get them on ebay for less, here's a link for the cheapest price I have found http://www.ebay.com/itm/KGM-Vector-B...ht_1075wt_1165

[syngent]

I like the Thunderbird for none windy conditions (at home) and the regular for on the go, you can get them on ebay for less than $15

I seen it for 10 bucks, 5 was for shipping, i trolled the bay, there was cheaper options but shipping to canada was 15 bucks, contacted a vendor that was selling them they only ship with tracking and confirmation which explained the expensive ship, 15 isnt to bad to have it delivered but i didnt research much so ill look into it a bit more tomorrow to see what kind of deal i can get

[JCinPA]

Just ordering a zippo pipe lighter now. Couple questions ...

I know matches burn at a much lower temperature than butane, and are less likely to char the rim. So I don't want a butane insert. What is the temperature of the standard zippo fuel relative to wooden matches and butane, does anyone know?

Flints and fluid are easy to come by, how about wicks. Does the pipe lighter take the same replacement wick as the cigarette lighters do?

Is it really true that if you let the zippo burn for a few moments, the smell largely dissipates? That is the one area where matches rule. But the zippo looks sooooo much more convenient.

Thanks!

[Toxic515]

Quick n dirty from the phone.. My little collection of Zippos and a few others over the years.

[Commander Quan]

Just ordering a zippo pipe lighter now. Couple questions ...

I know matches burn at a much lower temperature than butane, and are less likely to char the rim. So I don't want a butane insert. What is the temperature of the standard zippo fuel relative to wooden matches and butane, does anyone know?
I have no idea but I would assume it's similar to a match. The nice thing is you actually lay the zippo on the side of the rim and the flame is drafted down into the pipe, theirs not a huge risk of charring the rim this way.

Flints and fluid are easy to come by, how about wicks. Does the pipe lighter take the same replacement wick as the cigarette lighters do?
Same wick, but I've been using the same zippo for years and haven't had to change the wick yet.

Is it really true that if you let the zippo burn for a few moments, the smell largely dissipates? That is the one area where matches rule. But the zippo looks sooooo much more convenient.
Yes. Occasionally I'll get a taste of the fluid, but it doesn't taint the flavor the the tobacco, as soon as you move the flame the taste is gone.

Thanks!

De nada

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Quick n dirty from the phone.. My little collection of Zippos and a few others over the years.

That's a awesome collection of Zippos!!! The only other Zippo I have is a 96 Cigar Store Indian Lighter engraved with my initials and the quote...
"To Smoke is Human...To Smoke Cigars is Divine" on the back.

"Every passion borders on the chaotic, but the collector's passion borders on the chaos of memories". Walter Benjamin

[syngent]

Even a soft flame butane will burn hotter then the regular Zippo ?

Just ordering a zippo pipe lighter now. Couple questions ...

I know matches burn at a much lower temperature than butane, and are less likely to char the rim. So I don't want a butane insert. What is the temperature of the standard zippo fuel relative to wooden matches and butane, does anyone know?

Flints and fluid are easy to come by, how about wicks. Does the pipe lighter take the same replacement wick as the cigarette lighters do?

Is it really true that if you let the zippo burn for a few moments, the smell largely dissipates? That is the one area where matches rule. But the zippo looks sooooo much more convenient.

Thanks!

[NexlevMM]

Japanese Tiger single torch lighter from Amazon. Works great for my occasional cigar. I liked the slender ergo style.

[syngent]

Very sleek looking just the right amount of everything and nothing to take away from it... I like it

[SweetOne69]

Here is my collection:

Zippo Pipe Lighter, Vertigo Lighter, Zippo with T-Bird Pipe Insert


Zippo Patriot Collection


Torch Lighters: Zippo BLU, Black OPs, Xikar Enigma and Rocky Patel


Soft Flame: Zippo with T-Bird Insert, Xikar EX II, Montecristo, Xikar Allure, Zippo

[syngent]

wow i dont evenn have that many razors, love the montecristo lighter though

[traps38]

[Stevew443]

Since I am at work and unable to post pictures from this PC, I will just send a link to the lighter that I carry for my every day use.
http://www.aspipes.com/Zippo/2002zippo_brass.gif

[RABIDMONKEY]

My Promethues Xenon

[Jim]

Here are some photos of the "mystery lighter" as promised.





And a bonus 30+ year old Zippo.

[syngent]

wow that zippo looks like its been traveling in a pocket with just about every penny out there over the years, what a cool guy to hang around for so long

have you had it since new Jim >?

[du52]

[Jim]

wow that zippo looks like its been traveling in a pocket with just about every penny out there over the years, what a cool guy to hang around for so long

have you had it since new Jim >?

Yes sir, as they say, its seen some highway. Its hard to make out but my initials are on the cap.

[syngent]

Yes sir, as they say, its seen some highway. Its hard to make out but my initials are on the cap.

still original insert ? or have you had to send it in a few times ?, thats impressive, now i just have to google the old mystery lighter lol

[Kentos]

Here is my Triplex. It's kinda cool cause you can pull out the wick part an use it as "match".