cigarette lighter?

erkishhorde · January 31, 2011, 08:52:04 PM

There's gotta be at least a few smokers here. I was looking into getting one for my dad. It's more of a novelty thing since none of us actually smoke. It's most likely use would be burning the end of a nylon rope. Haha. I'm looking for something that is refillable and stays on without you holding a button. Is there some kind of special term for that function? Any suggestions?

IZ · January 31, 2011, 09:15:05 PM

You thinking about one of those mini torch lighters?

Not a smoker either but I was thinking about one recently to burn the ends of paracord.

I have a cigar store a block away. I'll check some out and get back to ya.

Dietrich · January 31, 2011, 09:19:39 PM

IZ - If you're thinking of "Ye Olde Tobacco Shoppe" on 24th St....they have a TON of lighters in all price ranges. I can't think of any that stay on without holding the button unless you're maybe talking about a butane torch. I think the feature you're looking for is called "fire starter".

Punx Clever · January 31, 2011, 09:35:10 PM

I keep one of these cigarette lighters in my truck all the time

IZ · January 31, 2011, 09:35:29 PM

Quote from: Dietrich on January 31, 2011, 09:19:39 PM
IZ - If you're thinking of "Ye Olde Tobacco Shoppe" on 24th St....they have a TON of lighters in all price ranges. I can't think of any that stay on without holding the button unless you're maybe talking about a butane torch. I think the feature you're looking for is called "fire starter".

Thanks D. That'd be the one!!

Turf · January 31, 2011, 11:31:47 PM

Zippo, can't go wrong

indiana jones had one

Speedbag · February 01, 2011, 04:20:45 AM

Zippos are cool.

ducpainter · February 01, 2011, 04:37:42 AM

Quote from: Speedbag on February 01, 2011, 04:20:45 AM
Zippos are cool.

They are, but they can dry up just sitting around.

Not the best choice for occasional use I don't think.

Colibri makes some nice butane lighters that might work better. Kind of pricey though.

zooom · February 01, 2011, 04:43:29 AM

also a thought...look at a kitchen supply store for a brulee torch...they are small and easy to store but large enough for doing the kinds of things you are looking to do and have the kind of functionality you seek...

akmnstr · February 01, 2011, 05:48:05 AM

Check out REI or some other outdoor shops. There are lighters made for extreme outdoor conditions that you
would find on a mountain climb etc. I don't smoke either, but always having one of these extreme lighters as a great outdoor safety item. These things work under almost any conditions. If I can find a link I'll post it.

akmnstr · February 01, 2011, 05:51:42 AM

Not hard at all to find this link. Used the REI search. As far as survival tools go, these rate up there with a good knife. http://www.rei.com/search?query=lighters

WarrenJ · February 01, 2011, 06:04:53 AM

Take a look at Countycomm.com - they have lots of interesting stuff including a "peanut" lighter - works like a zippo but is sealed and does not dry out.

JEFF_H · February 01, 2011, 10:44:56 AM

Quote from: WarrenJ on February 01, 2011, 06:04:53 AM
Take a look at Countycomm.com - they have lots of interesting stuff including a "peanut" lighter - works like a zippo but is sealed and does not dry out.

and an even smaller one-

handy for the glovebox for emergencies

WarrenJ · February 01, 2011, 10:52:39 AM

They have no end of interesting stuff at that site.

erkishhorde · February 01, 2011, 12:35:10 PM

Oooh, spiffy... Says it has a stand for hands free work which implies that it stays lit. Could be just what I was looking for.

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