Not sure how long I’ve had it / been using this particular one but it has been rock solid for at least 6-7 years. Had another one but kept dropping it and eventually it stopped working. A little more careful with the “new” one but it’s taken a couple of dives.

I know Jetline was sold a few years ago and reports of the product now haven’t been the best so glad I got mine when it was made by the “old” company.

After that I like the xikar single flame jet. Have a few. No troubles yet.

Interesting. All my lighters identify as “She / Her”. I guess yours is “special”. [gonzo]

Still works, too.

yep Bics! I lost two nice torches .that got passed around and never came back

At home I use a Moretti Churchill and my favorite Zippo retro fit

I almost never take my favorite lighters or cutters out into the wild. The one exception is my Jetline New York triple flame. I have another one stashed away so while I would be bummed if I lost or it somehow never came home with me, I have a replacement. As far as cutters go, the 3 that I have in my cigar accessories bag are all CBid cheapies and again, have replacements in reserve.

Still have mine also. It's about 15 years old now and has been dropped about 2 dozen times, all nicked up but never fails to light. Think I paid about $75 but they go for twice that now.

As my dad told me long ago: Buy quality if you can, you'll never be disappointed.

My Dad told me something similar: Buy the best you can afford. It’s sorta been my basic philosophy in life and really manifested itself when I was 19 years old and looking to buy stereo equipment. But after finally assembling my “ultimate” system, was very happy and never thought once about spending even more money to buy a slight upgrade.

I've added a corollary...or filled in a blank, based on life experience...these words of wisdom don't generally apply to everyday purchases, like groceries or short term goods and services...it's OK to have a meal at Mortons every once in a while, or but not everyday...sometimes Taco Bell will do the trick...

I think they were talking about things that are important and expected to last awhile...cars, houses, tools, electronics, work clothes, shoes, jewelry for the wife

my Dad had his own corollary, and always said: Only buy what you can afford