What do YOU want in a lighter?

[NullSmurf]

No offense, but it'd be a COLD day in hell when I pay $250 for a lighter. I've been focked so many times with butanes that I have no expectations. I've gotten them from my kids, wife, amd brother. All have disappointed. Like Jamie, my pillar is the Bic. However, I have a Xikar dual flame that has outlasted them all (but the Bic). I'd swear that sucker produces thrust when it burns.

[basil]

I'm with ya Bruce - the torches are unreliable, expensive, require maintenance, etc. Give me a disposable.

[Schwit]

I agree with all the complaints about torches, but I always smoke in the backyard where breezes make Djeep disposables (the best by far) and matches impractical. My B&M guy recommended a Lotus L21 double torch, and it works like a charm every time. Dependable and no maintenance required. Unlike those temperamental Colibris, you don't have to take an online course to learn how to use them effectively.

[Smoky Contemplation]

The number one thing that I'm looking for in a lighter is reliability. I've had many a butane torch lighters that have crapped out on me. My lighters have primarily been Colibri and Xikar.

I do like the ergonomics/design of Xikar lighters..........on the Xikar Executive, the ignition is on the side which keeps your thumb from feeling the heat when lighting.

As far as price, I don't think I would pay more than $40 for a good lighter. Also, I prefer a torch lighter over a regular lighter.

Hope this helps. When you do create your lighter, feel free to send me one as a test product! Good luck.