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I'll be going into the field treasure hunting a bit this year and I do not want to bring my Corona Old Boy Lighters with me. I have only used them for the last 10/12 years or so. As a result I have no idea what cheapy but decent pipe lighter are available.
An suggestion will be appreciated. As far as pipes, I will only have a Corn Cobb or two with me.
I have three Zippos with pipe chimneys- I love them. All were around $20.
https://zippo.blob.core.windows.net/...1023793_MD.jpg
Bic - cheap and reliable. And if not reliable, cheap.
The Vector Rapidash Pipe Lighter is our top seller for pipe lighters and it is $21.99
https://www.buylighters.com/Vector-K...er_p_1368.html
I've never had a problem using a bic, in a pinch. I'm sure it would be fine for fields use with a cob!
If you will be outside the Zippo is the way to go.
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Originally Posted by Tobias Lutz
^^^This! Mine saw me faithfully through my tour in Afghanistan. It's a little beat up now (battle scars) but still fires up every time.
Great question John...Quote:
Originally Posted by johnnyflake
Now, when you say "treasure hunting", are you referring to metal detecting? Just curious as that's something I enjoy from time to time...just not often enough!
Anyway, I too ponder what would be best used for times where loosing one may be inevitable. With camping to hunting, again times that I'd loose such!
I like pipe lighters that allows flame to be directed into the bowl. I like the lighter that Kayla posted. I have a cheap $8 from ebay that works great. I wish the lighter held more fuel though.
Yes, I'll spend a lot of time Metal Detecting. I have a new 12" circular coil for my Tesoro Outlaw. It goes deep and it picks up small stuff really well, but you need to go slow. We will mainly be hunting Gold Nuggets. We will also be doing some Dry Washing.Quote:
Originally Posted by quo155
First, I'd like to thank you for your service! Well Done!Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris0673
I have been thinking about the Zippo for Pipes. Many people seem to like them.
Awesome...sounds like some good times ahead! If you've the time, maybe you can start a thread or two about these MD'ing times once you're going at it. I love the "finds" stories...Quote:
Originally Posted by johnnyflake
BTW, sorry to hijack your thread!
Thanks!
I've been happy with my Vertigo for about fifteen dollars, but you can't beat a zippo for outdoors.
Zippo or Jetline. They are all I have. I use my jetline more since it doesn't give the flavors that the Zippo sometimes will.
I try to stay away from using Zippos on tobacco ever since I ruined a bowl of tobacco with a pipe Zippo. I think it was overfilled. I couldn't shake the lighter fluid taste. I stick to butane now.
I love my Zippos, and had to find a way to continue to use them. I still use my Zippo, but I have a Vector Thunderbird soft flame butane pipe insert, which I love. I still get that sweet Zippo "ping!" but also get the cleanness of butane. The insert is about $13, and I have several old Zippos for cheap from ebay.
One day, I aim to get a dark rusticated briar Old Boy, but I always end up spending my extra money on tobacco! :pipe:
Even if I do get an Old Boy, one day, the old Zippo will still be my every day carry!
I have been using a Bic since I started piping. I have a few Zippos knocking around here somewhere, but I just can't find the damn things. I was given a gift card to Amazon. Today I spent it on this:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...nL._SY300_.jpg
You won't regret that purchase.Quote:
Originally Posted by JustTroItIn
I have 5 pipe zippos an they all work like champs. My favorite lighters by far!
That's a good looking one! I somehow keep acquiring Zippos, too!Quote:
Originally Posted by JustTroItIn
You can get yourself a Chinese "old boy" on ebay for $15 shipped. I have one and the quality is good on them. Cant beat the price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/YIBAO-Antiqu...item23450f0ab0
Doesn't Zippo have a butane insert with the pipe chimny ?
This is what I have - the pipe one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lostmason
http://cdn3.volusion.com/hcmwv.kcdjz...jpg?1320850664
These are okay, but it doesn't have a directional flame.Quote:
Originally Posted by rx2man
I use the Chinese Old boy knockoff but a different brand with a directional flame. It's a fantastic lighter for the price BUT if you're going to be outdoors... go with the pipe Zippo.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnnyflake
Jifeng is the brand you want for a pipe... directional side flame with a tamper / nail that locks in the bottom just like the Corona. Ebay search for Jifeng pipe lighter.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JIFENG-Lift-...item27f0f0421f