Lighter Review: Xikar Pipeline Lighter

Comments Off by / March 4, 2010 / Posted in Lighter Reviews

Lighter Review: Ever Tech Shark Jet Torch Lighter

Comments Off by / February 5, 2010 / Posted in Lighter Reviews

This torch lighter features a very large reservoir tank that holds a lot of fuel. The bottom has a refill valve and flame adjustment knob as well as a stand. The top  has a chain-attached cap to protect the burner jets. It also has a flame lock switch so that it can be kept on and a safety lock to prevent the ignitor button from being pressed. This lighter includes a strong butane flame.

Lighter Review: Colibri Firebird Factor Torch Lighter

Comments Off by / January 11, 2010 / Posted in Lighter Reviews

Lighter Review: Lotus 25 Dual Flame Lighter

Comments Off by / December 28, 2009 / Posted in Lighter Reviews

 

This lighter has an almost futuristic look to it, has a great weight and employs a rubberized grip so it won’t easily slip out of your hand. On the bottom, you have a refill and adjustment knob and on the side you have a visible fuel gauge. This a a dual flame lighter and has a nice, strong torch flame as well as a soft flame – both of which function with a single action ignition system.

Lighter Review: Double Flames Slide Lighter

Comments Off by / December 18, 2009 / Posted in Lighter Reviews

This unique lighter has a slim profile and easy to hold shape. The back includes a flame adjustment knob and refill valve. The lighter features a single action ignition system and both a torch and soft flame.

Lighter Review: Blazer Little Buddy Torch Lighter

Comments Off by / December 2, 2009 / Posted in Lighter Reviews
This lighter has a very big fuel tank and can store quite a bit of fuel. On the bottom, it has a refill valve and very easy to use flame adjustment knob. This lighter has a cap that can be opened manually or by pushing the ignition button down. You can also lock the flame when the lighter is on and this lighter will sit on a flat surface easily.

How Windproof Lighters Work

Comments Off by / November 25, 2009 / Posted in Lighter Reviews

A windproof lighter is a basic piece of equipment for those who enjoy the outdoors. These devices come in several different designs. There are different characteristics that make them windproof. Some of them are made windproof by the flame they generate and some by the fuel they use. Others simply have extended wind guards that provide extra shelter for the flame. No matter what method is used, these are very useful devices for luxury and for emergencies.

Windproof lighters generally accomplish their advertised ability to light in very windy conditions through one of two means. Fluid-filled lighters employ a fuel which does not dissipate or evaporate in the presence of high winds. This ensures that the wick remains soaked with fuel and able to light even when it is wet or very windy. The trade-off is that the wind may blow this flame over the side of the lighter which may present a hazard to the user.

A fluid-filled lighter offers windproof performance because the fuel is too viscous to be taken off of the wick by the action of the wind. These lighters do have one disadvantage in strong winds. The flame may be pushed over the side of the lighter by the wind and it may end up being very large because of the amount of oxygen being introduced into the flame. For that reason, these lighters should always be held away from one’s face when they are lit.

Butane lighters also have the advantage of using a much cleaner-burning fuel. Cigar and pipe smokers generally prefer these models because fluid tends to pollute the taste of tobacco. In cases where the lighter is simply being used for utilitarian purposes, such as lighting campfires, the butane lighters have another advantage. The flame can be directed at any angle which means that one need not engage in odd contortions to get a flame underneath kindling or into a grill.

Where fluid-filled lighters are concerned, there is a caveat. These lighters may produce a very large flame when under high-wind conditions. The flame may also fly to the side of the lighter which can present a hazard. The butane models have the strong jets which prevent this from happening. While fluid-lighters are reliable and time-tested, torch lighters have the advantage of cutting-edge technology. Either will provide excellent and reliable service.

Lighter Review: Lotus 29 Designer Torch Lighter

Comments Off by / November 23, 2009 / Posted in Lighter Reviews

This lighter has a great weight and holds a lot of fuel. Includes refill valve, adjustment knob and visible fuel window. This lighter has a single action, push-button ignition system and a super strong torch flame.

Lighter Review: Blazer CG-001 Cigar Torch Lighter

Comments Off by / November 9, 2009 / Posted in Lighter Reviews
The Blazer CG 001 is lightweight and perfect for camping and hiking. It has a small clip to attach the lighter to a backpack or your pants.  The lighter includes a sold, strong 120 degree torch flame as well as a really big fuel window. Has the standard refill valve and flame adjustment.

Lighter Review: Blazer Chief II Cigar Torch Lighter and Guillotine Cutter

Comments Off by / October 30, 2009 / Posted in Lighter Reviews
The Blazer Chief II comes in an attractive gift box. A very cool lighter with a slick, slim design. On the bottom of the lighter you have a refill valve and adjustment knob. This lighter has a built-in guillotin cutter – just slide it down and it unlocks. When you’re done cutting, it just snaps right back into place so you won’t lose it. This single action lighter has a nice, strong single torch flame. The other benefit of the lighter is a visable fuel gauge under the cutter.