I'm not saying that I've given up on matches, but I definitely wanna invest in a dedicated cigar lighter and I could use some suggestions.

I'd like something with as close to the features listed here:

- Triple or quad flame

- A switch that's not near the flame

- Fuel window

- Pocketable/Portable

- Quality made, perhaps with a warranty

Not important, but would be nice:

- Brushed, silver, chrome, gunmetal, black

- Simple/minimalist looking. I'm not too fond of carrying a see-through neon green and carbon fiber handheld Decepticon.

I don't care much for any built-in punch tools either, I just want a nice, sleek, dependable lighter in the ~$50 range.

Any suggestions?

Bic.

They only cost a buck, and often cost less than a candy bar. Who cares is you lose it.

-Jerry

-ZRX

Is that where you hold a checker hostage until Walmart pays you in matches?

Watch the auctions . . . they are ALWAYS available.

If you buy an expensive lighter, you'll just feel bad when you inevitably lose it !

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I only use Jet Liner or Xikar. Warranty on Xikar rocks. I have a couple and just get them replaced at the local if something goes wrong. Well worth a lifetime lighter IMO.

It's almost always windy where I smoke. Does the trick. Can't use matches.

http://www.cigarbid.com/auction/lot/2300772/bugatti-b-2002-dual-torch-lighter-blackcopper/ 

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But for daily smoking - which for me is mostly outside - the Jet Line is my choice. I like the 3 jet ones with the clear tank for the butane so you can easily see how much juice left. I like the full clear tank, just a window not enough for me.

Others like Xihar are also great but i travel a lot so losing them always a worry.

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I've had a couple Jet Lines crap out on me. Others report good experiences with them. My local shpo stopped carrying them because of too many returns.

My personal favorite for a nice inexpensive lighter is the Bugatti CEO ... large tank, triple flame, made by Lotus, decent finish. MSRP was Stupid Money (like $100) but you can usually find one here for $16 or so. I have a couple and have given a couple as gifts. The recipients seemed to like them, and AFAIK the lighters are still working.

I also like the Lotus Black Label Kronos -- triple flame, OK capacity, nice finish. They show up on here occasionally in the $19 range. FWIW, my local outfit replaced their Jet Line stuff with Lotus ... now they basically sell Lotus brands (Vertigo and Lotus) and Xikar. The one thing I have found about the Lotus lighters is that they seem to need to be bled a little more often than other lighters I've had. I don't know if that's a design thing or my own ineptitude.