In the Lighter Maintenance Category, I cover a wide range of topics that, in simple terms, teaches you how to fix, fill, service or repair all kinds of lighters.
I said many times on this site I am a Xikar fanboy and believe that I will be for a long time. Recently one of the guys from the cigar shop needed a little help with his Xikar lighter and I tried, but couldn’t fix it. So I ended up helping him through the process … Read more
Updated: May 25, 2026 | By Donny Miller Aside from traditionalists who insist on using cedar spills or wooden matches, the vast majority of cigar enthusiasts, culinary chefs, and DIY hobbyists rely on high-performance jet torch lighters. It doesn’t matter if you are carrying an heirloom-tier $250 S.T. Dupont or a rugged $15 Vertigo pocket … Read more
If you aren’t sure what purging a butane lighter even means, don’t worry it’s all easy to understand. It is simply a way of saying getting all the air and/or butane fuel from your torch lighter. A butane lighter purge tool is a small tool that can make purging or bleeding butane lighters a little … Read more
A torch lighter that doesn’t work, especially when it’s new, just sucks. That’s why having a lighter with a warranty can be really important. For those of you out there who have a Vector lighter, you’re going to be covered. Using the Vector lighter warranty is fairly easy and doesn’t all that long. So, let’s … Read more
Updated: May 24, 2026 | By Dan Milburn When your Clipper jet lighter suddenly stops working, it is an instant buzzkill. Clipper torches are legendary for their affordability, refillable tanks, and eco-friendly designs, but just like premium lighters, their microscopic jets are prone to unexpected failure. If your windproof flame won’t strike, it’s easy to … Read more