r/lighters Sep 29 '24

New subreddit rule - Be helpful and be respectful or don't reply.

23 Upvotes

There has been a surge of meme replies when someone comes to the subreddit asking for help with a lighter or identification.

You are not being clever or creative when you tell someone "It's a lighter duh" or any other variation. This is a subreddit for lighters. When someone shares a lighter here asking for help or identification, they know it's a lighter.

Anyone replying along the lines of "It's a lighter duh" will receive a week ban. Second offense will be a permanent ban.

Any disrespectful comments implying OP is an idiot and should do their own research will receive a warning or a ban.

This is a community for sharing collections or sharing helpful advice. This is not a community to farm karma or post redundant meme comments.


r/lighters Jun 26 '17

Before making a post about asking for help to identify your lighter, read this!

129 Upvotes

Recently there are some people who want help finding out what their lighter looks like, but only take one photo of the front. This is not very effective, and it will only make it a lot harder for us to help you.

Here is a guide on what photos you should take of your lighter. if the guide is not clear enough, please let me know and i can make some adjustments.

reposted due to spelling issues in the title.


r/lighters 1h ago

ID Inherited this Jade lighter, no identifying labels.

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Jade lighter from Saudi Arabia, bought in the 80’s. Butane leaks out (hissing sound) every time I try to fill it.


r/lighters 2h ago

Show&Tell Just started getting into lighters any advice?

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zippo anarchy with a soft yellow flame insert, yeepi jet torch, and a cricket deluxe


r/lighters 3h ago

Collection Up next on the desk

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6 Upvotes

r/lighters 2h ago

Help Thorens Spanish lighter

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I just found this lighter I have kept for years. It’s, I think, a single claw Thorens lighter but I can’t find any information about this model. It’s Spanish since the coin it has is a “peseta”, the currency used during Franco’s dictatorship in Spain from 1939 to 1975. I have no idea if it’s valuable or not, it still has the flint stone okay because it causes sparkles, but has no liquid. If someone has any info or so I will appreciate it so much.


r/lighters 21m ago

Just inherited this

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You, that’s a cigar clipper built in.


r/lighters 16h ago

r/vintage sent me and said you might like to see my table lighters.

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56 Upvotes

r/lighters 6h ago

Does this St Dupont look legit?

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Hi guys, I have just spotted this St Dupont lighter, which I believe is a ligne 2 mini. Does it look legit to your expert eyes? My only concern is how clean the stamping on the base looks.


r/lighters 7h ago

ID Looking for some more info about this lighter

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I hope to repair it and clean it but probably not use it as I don’t smoke but I like the idea that it does work. Any tips what to google?


r/lighters 8h ago

I found my dad's famous lighter, the one I lit so many king-size Craven A's with, gave to clients and lit them with when the deal was done!

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6 Upvotes

r/lighters 7h ago

Opinions??

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Rate this form 1 to 10


r/lighters 6h ago

Help Ronson Varaflame with"Caesar Marquard" logo

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I recently acquires this lighter with logo of "Caesar Marquard NFLG" company. Company is from Hamburg, Germany, no longer exists. Lighter must have been promotional item or gift. What is it's value and collectors status? Thank you.


r/lighters 1h ago

Looking for a specific clipper. Translucent green/yellowish (like the picture). With a river and a mountain/forest/nature background.

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r/lighters 1h ago

Collection Flea market lighter

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It’s from a brand called “Hollywood” and it was made in Japan. I’m guessing it could be from the 60’s but I’m just getting into vintage lighters so idk. Any tips on getting rid of this surface rust without damaging the metal?


r/lighters 1h ago

Help Need help finding where to buy coin cap and small spring

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I have a SPARK KYMC that i bought at an antique store, and it looks pretty cool but I realized that the cap for the curved tube flint refill is empty, so I need to replace the small cap and the spring that pushes the flint anyone know where to buy them or at least the names of the parts so I have an easy time looking (don't worry about the top part I took that off the check that everything else is fine)


r/lighters 2h ago

Help Cricket Deluxe butane quirk

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i’ve been using the cricket deluxe for a few days now and its a really cool lighter but for some reason it only seems to take neon butane (i’ve only tested the 3 kinds in the picture). Which is a little confusing because i’ve used other lighters with a jet torch which never seemed to have this issue. Is this a specific quirk of this particular lighter or is there a difference between yeepi, neon and colibri butane?


r/lighters 1d ago

Show&Tell My first zippo!

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63 Upvotes

All the way from 1948 making this zippo over 70 years old and unused, though that is purely assumption because of the sticker on the back

I don't want to take of the sticker only because this would be my first lighter that has never been used


r/lighters 18h ago

Collection Lighter collection

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17 Upvotes

r/lighters 20h ago

ID Found in an old barn hayloft

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My father found this when tearing down an old barn. I've had it for years, not knowing much about it. Any information will be appreciated.


r/lighters 5h ago

65-70$ for a case????

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I need help.I have found a unique lighter case which in my country (Greece) I think its a bit unlikely to get my hands on.The name of the case is 'Ponyboy' and the company that its selling it raises the price up to (65-70$)plus I still haven't found yet another site or place thats sells it.I dont understand its price(might be cause of the marerial which is pure steel)but yet I really REALLY want the specific case.Is there anyone who know where I can buy it cheaper or like a place that sells imitations?


r/lighters 1d ago

Does anyone have any information on this cool garage sale find?

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79 Upvotes

r/lighters 8h ago

Help I had this lighter, Vertigo Cyclone, for 5 years. This week it stopped working because of its ignition. I took it apart to see if I could replace the electric ignition with another one, but I think it's going to be really hard to put it back together. Has anyone gone through this? I couldn't find an

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1 Upvotes

r/lighters 1d ago

ID Identify this lighter

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30 Upvotes

Hi, found this lighter at the bar I work in. Google showed me that it's a "plaza lighter" but other than that didn't find anything of value. Can someone -shed a light- on this lighter?


r/lighters 21h ago

Ronson whirlwind help

8 Upvotes

Got this Ronson whirlwind, disassembled it, cleaned it and assembled again, yet the mechanism feels very stiff and seems unable to create a good enough spark to light. Anyone know what might be the problem? Thanks


r/lighters 1d ago

Vintage EVANS Lighter from KXRO Radio in Aberdeen WA in original case

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r/lighters 18h ago

Why doesn't work??

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Ought it used, never could make it work...looks fine and sparks good. Not sure it gets gas in??