Need a new torch lighter for cigars. What say you?

As the title states.....I need/want a new torch lighter for cigars. I don't smoke cigarettes, or pipes, or light anything on fire just because. It will 99% be used for cigars.

My budget is under $50. The cheaper the better, but I don't want to sacrifice quality.

One question that comes to mind is do I need a 2 flame or a 3 flame torch?
I'm not sure if one would be better than the other.
My current butane torch has one flame, and is roughly 10 years old. I'm ready to replace it.

I've heard good things about Xikar.
Wondering if any other brands are worth checking out in my budget.

Ronson Jetlite from Walmart

It's been years since I bought any, but they were between $4 & $5 at the time. I'd recomend picking up a couple just to have extras.

I'd skip the double or triple jet lighters the flame is so wide and hot that they can burn the sides of the cigar too easily.

Commander Quan said:

Ronson Jetlite from Walmart

It's been years since I bought any, but they were between $4 & $5 at the time. I'd recomend picking up a couple just to have extras.

I'd skip the double or triple jet lighters the flame is so wide and hot that they can burn the sides of the cigar too easily.

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I'll likely be heading to wally world this evening so I'll look for those. I've heard of them but completely forgot bout them!

I've been perfectly happy with my single flame for 10 years. I'm just curious if 2 or 3 flames makes a difference.

I would go with Xikar. They have a no questions asked lifetime warranty. I was discussing this at a local B&M, and the manager said that in order to be a licensed Xikar dealer you have to agree to exchange any Xikar lighter regardless of whether it was purchased there or not. That is why I bought my Pipeliner.

Commander Quan said:

Ronson Jetlite

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+1 Cheap and tough.

Not the prettiest thing but highly functional. There are better looking lighters, and ones with more capacity, but this one isn't bad at all for $5.

i'll be honest, I listen to my head and its true, more parts, more problems. As well as smaller parts that move. SO yes I always prefer single torch lighters. Coil and igniter mechanism is less likely to get ruined. Like I always prefer a manual transmission car. and I live in NYC. lol!

ricardo9505 said:

i'll be honest, I listen to my head and its true, more parts, more problems. As well as smaller parts that move. SO yes I always prefer single torch lighters. Coil and igniter mechanism is less likely to get ruined. Like I always prefer a manual transmission car. and I live in NYC. lol!

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How do you still have knees?

While at Wally World I found no such Ronson lighter. They did have 6.99 multi-too lighter thing that was a torch, knife, screwdriver, yadda yadda yadda. I looked at every register too.

They are usually at the register with the cigarettes. You can also check Walgreens, Rite Aid and other such drugstores.

Commander Quan said:

They are usually at the register with the cigarettes. You can also check Walgreens, Rite Aid and other such drugstores.

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I'll have to check those other stores. Thanks!

I've had some success with the zippo z-plus insert. I got it for 10 bucks here and it hasn't acted up at all. Does need to be refilled frequently though as the tank isn't that big on it.

oc_in_fw said:

I would go with Xikar. They have a no questions asked lifetime warranty. I was discussing this at a local B&M, and the manager said that in order to be a licensed Xikar dealer you have to agree to exchange any Xikar lighter regardless of whether it was purchased there or not. That is why I bought my Pipeliner.

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+1 on the Xikar, the lifetime warranty is hard to beat.

Jason, did you ever end up getting a new cigar torch?

Luke49783 said:

Jason, did you ever end up getting a new cigar torch?

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Not yet. It's still on the list though.
I've been using the ole trusty Tiger torch