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published March 30, 2009
How to Buy a Fine Pocket Lighter
by lordkhomar
Whether as a gift or for your own personal use a fine pocket lighter is a nice thing to own. Not only can you use it to light cigarettes or cigars, but you can also use it while camping or whenever. A pocket lighter such as the Zippo is even collectable. Once you're ready to move up from those 50 cent disposable lighters that may or may not work you should look into buying a nice pocket lighter.
Decide on the type of pocket lighter you need
A pocket lighter is actually designed for a specific use. A torch lighter is used for cigars, while a pipe lighter is used for, you guessed it, a pipe. Make sure you get a pocket lighter designed for how you will use it.
Decide on the fuel type you want the pocket lighter to use
There are two main fuel types that a pocket lighter can use. Butane or lighter fluid. Butane is generally used only in a torch lighter as it produces an incredibly hot flame. For general use a pocket lighter that uses lighter fluid is fine.
Decide on the type of ignition system you want the pocket lighter to have
A classic Zippo uses a simple flint system, this is much cheaper but you do have to replace the flints occasionally. A pocket lighter can also have an electronic system which needs no replacement items but can, since it's more complicated, break down occasionally. The electronic pocket lighter is also more expensive.
Will you have the pocket lighter engraved?
If you're going to spend money on a fine pocket lighter I would suggest you get it engraved too, Especially if this is a gift. This can be done after purchase but most pocket lighter merchants can do it at the time of purchase too.
How much does a fine pocket lighter cost?
Pocket Lighters on Amazon.
Obviously this depends on many things such as type of pocket lighter, electronic or not, and if any sales happen to be going on. I suggest you read lighter reviews on such sites as ConsumerSearch or ConsumerReports. These sites have lighter reviews written by unbiased users just like yourself and can really help you get a great price on a pocket lighter. You will of course also find many uselful links right here on this page to help you find a great pocket lighter too.