Zippo Pipe Lighter, Black Matte

Zippo lighters are the best out there, period. I have been smoking a pipe for a long time, and my trusty zippo pipe lighter has always (and continues to) work reliably. I have had a chrome Zippo pipe lighter for over 8 years (matches before that) and it still, to this day, works like the day I got it. The ony reason I got this particular one (same one, different color) is that I wanted to treat myself to a different color. Nothing, absolutely NOTHING has ever gone wrong with my Zippo, and the only things nI have ever had to do to it have been: refuel, change flint, change wick. I have dropped it, sat on it, and it still works.There are a lot of pipe lighters out there, many will cost you several times more than this and will not last you. Go ahead and research the fancier pipe lighters out there, you will find that something always goes wrong with them. Zippo has, for generations, made a quality product at a low price, and it continues to do so. They stand behind their product 100% and, in the unlikely event that something does break they will send you a replacement part FREE.Butane lighters are cool looking, but do not last without costly repairs. If you want consistent performance, year after year, either get matches or a Zippo, a fancy and expensive lighter with electric ignition will not last you. Go ahead, search the "main players" out there and see waht people are saying.A few things to keep in mind:- People complain that the lighter spills fluid, but this only happens if you over fill it. Add fluid until you see the wick gets moist (without dripping) and you will be fine.- People out there complain that they can taste the lighter fluid. Well, I never had this issue.- People complain they have to re-fill the lighter (DUH! it's a re-fillable lighter). A fill will last you about a week, I'd say that's reasonable.- One thin I heard that it is absolutely and utterly ridiculuous is that you have to such the flame down too hard to get it to the tobacco. If you have to suck like a vacuum cleaner to light your tobacco, you simply do not know how to pack your pipe, period.I will not spend 10 times as much for Chinese made garbage when I can get a good, quality product, at a fraction of the price, made in the U.S. and guaranteed for life. Trust me, you are unlikely to ever have to use the warranty.Matches are great for lighting a pipe, but not as convenient. Bic lighters are good to have stuck in a drawer if you run out of fluid or matches. If you want a proper pipe lighter that will last you your entire life time and will be easy on the wallet, get a Zippo.

I have multiple pipe lighters, all of them have, at some point, failed...except...the Zippo. This lighter is easy to use and reliable. It is in the classic zippo shape and size. IT WORKS...no fuss, no 50-click butane's, or using failed lighters as projectiles out of frustration...simple, quality, and peace-of-mind is what you get with the Zippo Pipe Lighter it just works every time, no question. They come in a variety of color options (case options). Of course, as with all Zippo's, the guts can fit any standard Zippo case. Zippo's are windproof (that's a HUGE BENEFIT). Zippo has a lifetime warranty, their trademark is, "It works or we fix it free." They have GREAT customer service. With a Zippo you get the COOL factor. Some have complained about the fuel taste...I found that not to be an issue. I "smell" the fuel, I don't taste it. When you light your pipe the Zippo is close to the nose area so you will smell the Zippo fuel, but it's not overwhelming or terrible. It is a very mild issue, it certainly should not prevent the purchase of this lighter. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Zippo Pipe Lighter for the Briar and YTPC community, you won't be disappointed.

This is a nice little thing to have if you aren't good at using matches to light your pipe, or if you are paranoid about damaging a briar pipe.The way it works is simple. Light like a normal zippo, then turn on it's side. Behold the Flame of Olympus (seriously, the flame can get HIGH), then drag lightly in your pipe. The flame will be directed safely away from the sides of the pipe, and will light your tobacco evenly. Make sure to have the lighter lit for a few seconds before using to light the pipe tobacco. If you don't, you will get some delicious zippo flavored tobacco. Make sure you turn the zippo sideways QUICKLY! if you don't, the metal cage will get insanely hot.The upside: Makes lighting your pipe really easy. If you are using good lighter fluid, you won't have to deal with adding Zippo flavor to the tobacco (most standard zippo fluid, in the black can, works really well). Like any zippo, it's easy to transport, though it gets warm/hot really fast.Downside:-The cage can get exceedingly hot in a few seconds. Turn the lighter on it's side immediately after lighting. If you don't, than even after closing the sleeves lid, you can still hurt yourself with just how hot the top gets.-If you have never used a zippo lighter before, enjoy the first time you fill it and light it. Make sure you aren't somewhere...flammable. The flame on this thing can get NASTY. Since it's not confined to a windproof cage, and since lighter fluid likes to spread all over the zippo's sleeve and body without your knowledge, the flame on this can startle you if you aren't ready for it, especially when the flame shoots inside of your sleeves open lid (although that does look pretty friggen cool).-The cage thingy where the wick sits starts off a little loose. Since the zippo body fits so tightly inside the sleeve, it may be a bit nerve wracking the first two or so times you take the body out of the sleeve to fill it.Overall, this is a fantastic lighter. I highly recommend it to any pipe smoker, especially if you are worried about damaging the briar on most pipes.