Zippo Pipe Lighters...Opinions Please!

[PApiper63]

I am thoroughly convinced that something in my body chemistry destroys lighters. In the last year, I've bought several pipe lighters and all of them have failed. Of course are mostly joking, but I would like to find something reliable. Admittedly I'm not spending top dollar on the light I have but they aren't cheap either. Lately I've been using cheap dollar store bics and they get the job done, but there has to be a better way. I read about the zippo pipe lighters and I am interested! I'm curious if any of you use this lighter and what you think of it?

 

[VDL_Piper]

I have two, old faithful Zippo and a Corona Old Boy. Both work flawlessly and have stood the test of time, one is cheap the other not so much.

 

[Andre_T]

I like it. Some people claim that it makes the tobacco taste of the fluid. I disagree. That generally only happens if you either over saturate your lighter or immediately put the flame to the tobacco. Give it a second or two when you light it and the flame will burn off the excess fluid from general use. (Mind you this will not help an over filled lighter)

 

[Dandra777]

This is lighter I'm using at the time. Seems to be durable. I dropped it a couple of times. I have another one like it, but without the pipe stand. Both are butane lighters, and both purchased from the "GREAT AMAZON".

 

[Dandra777]

This is lighter I'm using at the time. Seems to be durable. I dropped it a couple of times. I have another one like it, but without the pipe stand. Both are butane lighters, and both purchased from the "GREAT AMAZON".

I do have a zippo lighter too, but use this one more.

 

[didimauw]

I am a diehard Zippo fan. Haven't NOT had one in my pocket for over 10 years now. This standard one I got new, Has been in my pocket since early 2021.



My brass Armor Zippo, I had on me for 8 years. My daughters birthyear zippo. Sent it in twice in that time to have the hinge replaced. Fantastic customer service.




I love them for cigarettes or pipes.

 

[warren]

I'm a fan of the normal chimney Zippo. Tried the pipe insert but, didn't find any advantage or, for that matter, disadvantage. Bics are normally what I use though, dependable, passable in a wind and easier on pockets.

 

[captpat]

Zippo is hard to beat, especially if your using it in windy conditions, (warranty is pretty good too). I find that Bic EZ Reach lighters are also quite good, though not the first choice if it's windy.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Swear by em. Had this one going on 8 yrs now I & it never let me down. Really all I ever use & always in my pocket. ️

 

[JOHN72]

Zippo. I've always loved these devices. It's been years since I've enjoyed them. I gave them away, I lost them, some of them broke down. Until recently, a good friend, fellow forum member, burleybreath, gave me a second hand one, and then I bought a new one. They are very versatile, ideal for tobacco. The only downside is that in hot weather, the fuel evaporates quickly. Also the kibiri are fantastic, with this one, I have no problems with the fuel, when it is hot.

 

[BrightDarkEyes]

I really didn’t want to get one because of what people say about the fluid taste. Another thread has my post about that.

They are so damn nostalgic. I can remember owning one almost 20 years ago. I wasn’t smoking a pipe back then.

I ordered a vintage one from Germany to try out and plan on ordering a pipe insert from Amazon. The black container of fuel is what I will use and find out for myself of there is any taste.

I hope it works out for me. I can barely wait to use it. You can’t really beat a lifetime warranty, too.

 

[SmokingInTheWind]

I really didn’t want to get one because of what people say about the fluid taste. Another thread has my post about that.

They are so damn nostalgic. I can remember owning one almost 20 years ago. I wasn’t smoking a pipe back then.

I ordered a vintage one from Germany to try out and plan on ordering a pipe insert from Amazon. The black container of fuel is what I will use and find out for myself of there is any taste.

I hope it works out for me. I can barely wait to use it. You can’t really beat a lifetime warranty, too.

I’m fine with matches and Bic lighters but I also want a Zippo for the nostalgia factor. The price is reasonable so why not? I think I will eventually get one with the pipe insert and give it a try.

 

[kcghost]

You could try these types of Bic lighters from Amazon.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Yes. Like them.

 

[jpmcwjr]

I am very happy with the BiCs I use. Also Old Boy and Kiribi.
Zippo is the iconic American lighter. I don't like the odor nor the frequent refilling required.

 

[autumnfog]

Love my Zippo. It's a sturdy classic design.

 

[BCF]

Love my Zippo. Reliable. Great for a pipe or anything else you'd want to set ablaze.

 

[hakchuma]

I actually hate the Zippos lighter made for pipes with the hole on the side. I have to suck really hard just to get the flame down into the pipe. I don't have a lot of experience sucking hard though. I just prefer using a regular zippos and tilt it into the pipe and think it works better.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Especially on relights, you usually don't need to get the flame into the bowl; just the heat off the tip will ignite the tobacco.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Second only to a Beattie, it's the best pipe lighter I've owned.