I’ve had a Corona Old Boy for a year and I really like it. It lights well and is good and solid in the hand. It certainly improves my smoking experience! I usually smoke inside the house: I’m a widower (sadly) - but it does mean that there is no-one to complain about where and when l smoke. 😉
I've had good success with the Yusud trench lighter. Very consistent lights. Works well outside in a slight breeze too. Has an adjustable soft flame wheel on the bottom that can be turned without the use of a tool or screwdriver. Sort of dressed up in gold with a rosewood shell. Price is right... currently about $15 on Amazon. I also picked up a butane purge tool. Gets the air out before refilling.
Wonderful long term review, Wilson. Thanks! I use my Old Boy for false lights and first lights. I like its precision and small flame. But after the first light, I use a Zippo with the pipe insert. And if I ever smoke outside, I use the Zippo the whole time. The Zippo evenly heats the whole top of the tobacco bed with a single puff, even in my deepest bowls. As much as I love my Old Boy, it's just not as useful as the pipe Zippo.
The zippo only lights where the draw flows. So if a channel forms in the tobacco, that's the only place it's lighting it, no matter how much you move the lighter. In my experience. Which is correct. You are not. Misinformed at best, disingenuous at worst. Please refrain from sharing your opinion in the future. The internet is for posterity, accuracy is of utmost importance.
I got a Zippo when I first got a pipe. Loved the look and feel, naturally. But I didn't like refilling every time I wanted to smoke, due to evaporation, especially with the messy liquid refill fuel. Sadly, I started reaching for a Crocs Handy Lighter I nabbed at the dollar store. Then I found out at that more recently, Zippo made a more modern, butane pipe lighter insert. I got one and it's been golden. Zippo style with modern ease and function. I love it.
Good Afternoon Pastor 😊 Im a Matches Guy 😂 Use a Bic Lighter while im driving 👍🏼 Thanks for the review on this product 👏🏼 Have a wonderful Memorial weekend ❤ God Bless You and Your Family 🙏🏽 Greetings From South Africa 🇿🇦
Appreciate the detail in your video - and there are pros and cons - however with the title being “5 Years” that kind of gives away the overall summary especially for a lighter 😀 if it’s still in the rotation after 5 years I’ll call that a win!
I have an old boy corona that I bought second hand which is a great option to bring the price down. I have heard the Peterson has a bigger gas tank than the Corona as it doesn’t have the pipe tamper. The corona build quality is amazing had no issues. It does need a regular clean as you say. Zippos still look good even when a bit toasty.
I'm thinking about an Old Boy, but I do like more gas though. I never use those built-in tampers. I'll use my finger or a stick on the ground before I go fumbling around with those stupid swiss-army-wannabe tankspace wasters.
I have a IM Corona Old Boy, which I really enjoy using it when I’m smoking my pipe in my office at home while I work during the day. I use Xikar fuel and IM Corona flints and have not had any issues so far with 6 months of daily use. When it’s time to refuel, I take a Qtip dipped in isopropyl alcohol and clean all of the soot off of it, especially around the flame nozzle and valve cap. If you don’t do this occasionally, it gets dirty and can be difficult to light and keep lit even indoors, but if kept clean it lights every time usually on the first strike. As you mentioned Wilson, they are not meant for outdoor use under windy conditions. I live in KS, where the wind constantly blows and if I’m smoking outside on the deck I just grab my zippo with a pipe insert and leave the old boy on the shelf. The IM Corona flints can also be hard to find sometimes. I’ve heard Kiribi flints work fine in an old boy but haven’t tested that yet. If I were only going to buy and keep one lighter though, it would be a zippo. They’re less expensive, more reliable, good quality, and easy to service at home. Having said that, there is something very pleasing and luxurious about lighting your pipe with a more elegant old boy style lighter if you can smoke indoors, don’t mind spending the money on it, and have the patience to maintain it.
@@salazamwas there a question in there? An insightful comment about Peterson or Old Boy style lighters that were discussed in the video perhaps? Or was a smart ass comment about my username the most intelligent thing you were able to contribute to the group conversation today?
@@mountainman0522 Why would I think it worth my time to converse with someone who's very title is disingenuous? Nothing you have to say can be taken seriously. I mean if it's a joke, that would be one thing. However, your response clearly shows you have no sense of humor. Cringe.
I have exactly the same, about 3 months. It has already been on the floor several times and it doesn't like that - I've had the giant flame issue, once, which fixed itself and I've had the overnight leak problem, once. Also, the little grub screw for the cap lever nearly came out after I dropped it - needed a jewelers screwdriver to sort that out. It's a bit dinged up, bent, the top plate is a bit loose... it still works! And I really like it for the soft flame, best.
@@salazam pensioner. And another bit fell off yesterday, which I caught and put back on - the collar on the burner, flew off while striking. Maybe because I'm left handed?
I had to send mine in for repair for the same issues that you did, but after 7 months, it’s happened again and it’s outside warranty now. But I loved it when it worked. And getting almost 3 years out of it was worth it to me. I’m going to get a Corona Old Boy next.
I wonder if you could just do your own repairs on it. I have one and will probably take it apart if an issue arises. I believe little rubber gaskets are used and probably some springs. Just a thought.
I have found on my Peterson lighter does like to leak, I tend to make sure the cap is super clean, every time I clean clean my pipe for the day I run a bit of everclear over the cap and it has helped a lot. The other issue I had was it is a leather wrapped Irish Harp and the leather peeled, sent it in and they fixed it.
I have a Kiribi that I purchase from @ThePipeNook 2+ years ago and it works great. It's my daily lighter, smoking 1-2 bowls a day and have never had a single issue with it. Would highly recommend it. If I'm hiking or fishing I bring Bic EZ reach lighters that have the 1 inch stack on them.
I also purchased a Kiribi (Kenshi) from The Pipe Nook. While I haven’t used mine a ton (I don’t smoke a pipe as often as I should), I have had zero issues with mine. I do go out of my way to clean off the carbon, with a pipe cleaner, after every use.
To be honest had old boy for three years just lost it at work. I am still looking for it but it was best lighter although the fuel was normal butane. I used zippo flints. The only issue i had was the flame tip was stuck when it arrived due to shipping it overseas solved it by inserting a pin at the flame tip hole while it was filled with butane and it worked! Will keep looking around if I didn’t find will be purchasing another one. The feel and the way i can easily light the pipe is far better than any other lighter. The only wish is they release one without a tamper for bigger fuel capacity.
I’m a big fan of the Bic candle lighters. They’re cheap, reliable, and readily available. The extra length is really nice for a pipe. I plan on getting a Corona at some point, but the funds are better spent elsewhere at the moment.
I'll stick with my standard Zippo Lighter, I have two. One is in my computer room and the other is my everyday carry. The maintainance factor is a relatively small price to pay for a long lasting lighter
Myself, like other seasoned smokers probably have a variety of lighters. They all serve the purpose. Old Boy styles are no good outdoors. Zippo is better for that. Best suggestion is use the best quality fuel you can find, Best meaning Highly filtered, and quality flints as well. Zippo flints will work, I think they are a softer material. Also clean the top end when you can. They do get dirty and soot buildup will occur. Mainly just enjoy the hobby. If you get a turd for a lighter dont use it. Dave
I have the IM Corona version of this and it is lovely in design but if there is even the slightest breeze it will blow out. Not a great lighter for outside which is were I predominantly smoke so most cases I end up having to pull out my zippo. I would say for 99% of people a bic lighter or a zippo with a pipe insert is the best lighter you can use.
Good old zippo. I’m glad I made the investment and skipped out on the expensive ones. If I receive one as a gift, so be it, but I don’t think I’ll go and buy one.
Pipe smoking is cheaper than both cigars and cigarettes. You can get cheap corncobs or basket briars and a couple of ounces of cheap bulk blends, and you're set
@@salazam I’m poor because I’d rather not spend upwards of $100 for a fire starter? I can get a pipe, a tin and a Bic for around 35 bucks. Why spend almost 3 times that amount for one item? It’s alright if someone decides to spend that. I don’t fault anyone for owning or using expensive things (expensive being a relative term). $100 for a lighter is expensive, whereas $100 for a car is cheap. The greatest thing about the pipe community, is that it’s accessible to ANYONE. You can be filthy rich, have the finest $1500 Dunhills and meerschaum, and smoke only the choicest tobacco. Or you can be a poor old sap, and smoke only 1 type of blend while only owning a single cheap pipe that you replace only when it burns out. These two gentlemen (or ladies) can sit down together and have one hell of a conversation/friendship over a bowl, and never once feel like they don’t belong there or enjoy the company of someone in a different financial bracket. You may not have meant to, but your comment sure reads like a passive aggressive insult, rather than anything of value.
@@TheSpurgeonPiper Yeah and you can drink Steel Reserve and Natty Ice too. I would think pipe smokers were a little more refined, otherwise just RYO Tops if you're on a budget. Personally I'd rather abstain than dredge the bottom of the barrel just to get a fix.
I got a Norman Rockwell lighter as part of a set. Nice lighter...but it quit working after a month. To me not worth th bother of getting it fixed. Still looking for a nice lighter but for now, wooden matches and off the shelf disposable lighers get the job done.
Man I love the look of these but I hear they are finicky and need repairs. I think I’ll stick with my zippo which I love to use and it’s almost bulletproof. People complain about the taste but I think that’s overrated. You do have to fill them often, but there’s no perfect solution here. You can use a bic lighter but it’s not very elegant. Matches are probably best for taste but they’re terrible to use when relighting alot or if there’s wind. Me personally I like the zippo pipe lighter. It’s a generational piece of good quality that feels good and is nice to use. Who doesn’t love that zippo sound?
A lighter that isn't really impact resistant doesn't seem like a quality lighter to me. Any lighter over $35 should be just as if not more durable than a Bic
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I’ve had a Corona Old Boy for a year and I really like it. It lights well and is good and solid in the hand. It certainly improves my smoking experience! I usually smoke inside the house: I’m a widower (sadly) - but it does mean that there is no-one to complain about where and when l smoke. 😉
Zippo all the way. I appreciate a small whiff of gas before I begin a nice smoke. It’s the American way. Thanks for the video.
I've had good success with the Yusud trench lighter. Very consistent lights. Works well outside in a slight breeze too. Has an adjustable soft flame wheel on the bottom that can be turned without the use of a tool or screwdriver. Sort of dressed up in gold with a rosewood shell. Price is right... currently about $15 on Amazon. I also picked up a butane purge tool. Gets the air out before refilling.
After listening to your thoughts I think I will stay with my Zippo. Thanks
Wonderful long term review, Wilson. Thanks! I use my Old Boy for false lights and first lights. I like its precision and small flame. But after the first light, I use a Zippo with the pipe insert. And if I ever smoke outside, I use the Zippo the whole time. The Zippo evenly heats the whole top of the tobacco bed with a single puff, even in my deepest bowls. As much as I love my Old Boy, it's just not as useful as the pipe Zippo.
The zippo only lights where the draw flows. So if a channel forms in the tobacco, that's the only place it's lighting it, no matter how much you move the lighter. In my experience. Which is correct. You are not. Misinformed at best, disingenuous at worst. Please refrain from sharing your opinion in the future. The internet is for posterity, accuracy is of utmost importance.
@@salazam wow, aren't you a lovely bundle of joy...
@@meanderinoranges I'm sorry, I thought I was speaking to a man. My apologies.
I got a Zippo when I first got a pipe. Loved the look and feel, naturally. But I didn't like refilling every time I wanted to smoke, due to evaporation, especially with the messy liquid refill fuel. Sadly, I started reaching for a Crocs Handy Lighter I nabbed at the dollar store. Then I found out at that more recently, Zippo made a more modern, butane pipe lighter insert. I got one and it's been golden. Zippo style with modern ease and function. I love it.
Hey Wilson! Thanks for following up with a video. It's definitely helpful to hear your thoughts.
Good Afternoon Pastor 😊 Im a Matches Guy 😂 Use a Bic Lighter while im driving 👍🏼 Thanks for the review on this product 👏🏼 Have a wonderful Memorial weekend ❤ God Bless You and Your Family 🙏🏽 Greetings From South Africa 🇿🇦
Digging the Fu. I didn't even realize you were the same guy as the first review of the lighter.
Appreciate the detail in your video - and there are pros and cons - however with the title being “5 Years” that kind of gives away the overall summary especially for a lighter 😀 if it’s still in the rotation after 5 years I’ll call that a win!
I have an old boy corona that I bought second hand which is a great option to bring the price down. I have heard the Peterson has a bigger gas tank than the Corona as it doesn’t have the pipe tamper. The corona build quality is amazing had no issues. It does need a regular clean as you say. Zippos still look good even when a bit toasty.
I'm thinking about an Old Boy, but I do like more gas though. I never use those built-in tampers. I'll use my finger or a stick on the ground before I go fumbling around with those stupid swiss-army-wannabe tankspace wasters.
I have a IM Corona Old Boy, which I really enjoy using it when I’m smoking my pipe in my office at home while I work during the day. I use Xikar fuel and IM Corona flints and have not had any issues so far with 6 months of daily use. When it’s time to refuel, I take a Qtip dipped in isopropyl alcohol and clean all of the soot off of it, especially around the flame nozzle and valve cap. If you don’t do this occasionally, it gets dirty and can be difficult to light and keep lit even indoors, but if kept clean it lights every time usually on the first strike. As you mentioned Wilson, they are not meant for outdoor use under windy conditions. I live in KS, where the wind constantly blows and if I’m smoking outside on the deck I just grab my zippo with a pipe insert and leave the old boy on the shelf. The IM Corona flints can also be hard to find sometimes. I’ve heard Kiribi flints work fine in an old boy but haven’t tested that yet. If I were only going to buy and keep one lighter though, it would be a zippo. They’re less expensive, more reliable, good quality, and easy to service at home. Having said that, there is something very pleasing and luxurious about lighting your pipe with a more elegant old boy style lighter if you can smoke indoors, don’t mind spending the money on it, and have the patience to maintain it.
"Mountainman".... lives in Kansas. Okay bud.
@@salazamwas there a question in there? An insightful comment about Peterson or Old Boy style lighters that were discussed in the video perhaps? Or was a smart ass comment about my username the most intelligent thing you were able to contribute to the group conversation today?
@@mountainman0522 Why would I think it worth my time to converse with someone who's very title is disingenuous? Nothing you have to say can be taken seriously. I mean if it's a joke, that would be one thing. However, your response clearly shows you have no sense of humor. Cringe.
I have exactly the same, about 3 months. It has already been on the floor several times and it doesn't like that - I've had the giant flame issue, once, which fixed itself and I've had the overnight leak problem, once. Also, the little grub screw for the cap lever nearly came out after I dropped it - needed a jewelers screwdriver to sort that out. It's a bit dinged up, bent, the top plate is a bit loose... it still works! And I really like it for the soft flame, best.
These lighters are for adults. If you're clumsy like a child, stick with a Bic.
@@salazam pensioner. And another bit fell off yesterday, which I caught and put back on - the collar on the burner, flew off while striking. Maybe because I'm left handed?
Just got this for 70$, finally a nice pipe lighter instead of cheap BICs that start to burn your hand
great price
I had to send mine in for repair for the same issues that you did, but after 7 months, it’s happened again and it’s outside warranty now. But I loved it when it worked. And getting almost 3 years out of it was worth it to me. I’m going to get a Corona Old Boy next.
I wonder if you could just do your own repairs on it. I have one and will probably take it apart if an issue arises. I believe little rubber gaskets are used and probably some springs. Just a thought.
Thanks for the review I put a deposit down on one after my colibri broke and am picking it up later this week
I have found on my Peterson lighter does like to leak, I tend to make sure the cap is super clean, every time I clean clean my pipe for the day I run a bit of everclear over the cap and it has helped a lot. The other issue I had was it is a leather wrapped Irish Harp and the leather peeled, sent it in and they fixed it.
I've had my Peterson lighter for about 6 months now. No problems so far.
I have a Kiribi that I purchase from @ThePipeNook 2+ years ago and it works great. It's my daily lighter, smoking 1-2 bowls a day and have never had a single issue with it. Would highly recommend it. If I'm hiking or fishing I bring Bic EZ reach lighters that have the 1 inch stack on them.
I also purchased a Kiribi (Kenshi) from The Pipe Nook. While I haven’t used mine a ton (I don’t smoke a pipe as often as I should), I have had zero issues with mine. I do go out of my way to clean off the carbon, with a pipe cleaner, after every use.
To be honest had old boy for three years just lost it at work. I am still looking for it but it was best lighter although the fuel was normal butane. I used zippo flints. The only issue i had was the flame tip was stuck when it arrived due to shipping it overseas solved it by inserting a pin at the flame tip hole while it was filled with butane and it worked! Will keep looking around if I didn’t find will be purchasing another one. The feel and the way i can easily light the pipe is far better than any other lighter. The only wish is they release one without a tamper for bigger fuel capacity.
It's gone forever. Time to move on. Stop living in the past.
Thanks for the review! I’ll stick with my Zippo lighter.
I’m a big fan of the Bic candle lighters. They’re cheap, reliable, and readily available. The extra length is really nice for a pipe. I plan on getting a Corona at some point, but the funds are better spent elsewhere at the moment.
Now this guy has class!
I'll stick with my standard Zippo Lighter, I have two. One is in my computer room and the other is my everyday carry. The maintainance factor is a relatively small price to pay for a long lasting lighter
Myself, like other seasoned smokers probably have a variety of lighters. They all serve the purpose.
Old Boy styles are no good outdoors. Zippo is better for that. Best suggestion is use the best quality fuel you can find, Best meaning Highly filtered, and quality flints as well. Zippo flints will work, I think they are a softer material. Also clean the top end when you can. They do get dirty and soot buildup will occur. Mainly just enjoy the hobby. If you get a turd for a lighter dont use it.
Dave
If you watch the video at speed 1.2 it's so much better!
I have the IM Corona version of this and it is lovely in design but if there is even the slightest breeze it will blow out. Not a great lighter for outside which is were I predominantly smoke so most cases I end up having to pull out my zippo. I would say for 99% of people a bic lighter or a zippo with a pipe insert is the best lighter you can use.
Or just learn how to block the wind with your hand. The only time I'm ever unable to light my pipe is when I'm driving with the windows down.
Lol is that a Juul I see in the background? 😆
While not stylish, I find a small but stemmed Bic lighter suits my needs. I could just get a large regular bic but they always burn my thumb.
Wilson, love the waistcoats and the stach. Where do you get your vests from?
Good old zippo. I’m glad I made the investment and skipped out on the expensive ones. If I receive one as a gift, so be it, but I don’t think I’ll go and buy one.
I never understood how poor people can afford to smoke. Do you just eat beans so you can save up for tobacco?
Pipe smoking is cheaper than both cigars and cigarettes. You can get cheap corncobs or basket briars and a couple of ounces of cheap bulk blends, and you're set
@@salazam I’m poor because I’d rather not spend upwards of $100 for a fire starter? I can get a pipe, a tin and a Bic for around 35 bucks. Why spend almost 3 times that amount for one item? It’s alright if someone decides to spend that. I don’t fault anyone for owning or using expensive things (expensive being a relative term). $100 for a lighter is expensive, whereas $100 for a car is cheap.
The greatest thing about the pipe community, is that it’s accessible to ANYONE. You can be filthy rich, have the finest $1500 Dunhills and meerschaum, and smoke only the choicest tobacco. Or you can be a poor old sap, and smoke only 1 type of blend while only owning a single cheap pipe that you replace only when it burns out. These two gentlemen (or ladies) can sit down together and have one hell of a conversation/friendship over a bowl, and never once feel like they don’t belong there or enjoy the company of someone in a different financial bracket.
You may not have meant to, but your comment sure reads like a passive aggressive insult, rather than anything of value.
@@TheSpurgeonPiper Yeah and you can drink Steel Reserve and Natty Ice too. I would think pipe smokers were a little more refined, otherwise just RYO Tops if you're on a budget. Personally I'd rather abstain than dredge the bottom of the barrel just to get a fix.
@@aaronmutch1883 Sorry, I don't read comments written by common people. I wish you well with all that cope.
Solid review. Thanks
Zippo, butane pipe insert, job done, and would easily get you to a 10, 15, 25 +++ year review while still smiling
You ever smoke that MacQueen Ranger? It’s one of my favorites.
I got a Norman Rockwell lighter as part of a set. Nice lighter...but it quit working after a month. To me not worth th bother of getting it fixed. Still looking for a nice lighter but for now, wooden matches and off the shelf disposable lighers get the job done.
Man I love the look of these but I hear they are finicky and need repairs. I think I’ll stick with my zippo which I love to use and it’s almost bulletproof. People complain about the taste but I think that’s overrated. You do have to fill them often, but there’s no perfect solution here. You can use a bic lighter but it’s not very elegant. Matches are probably best for taste but they’re terrible to use when relighting alot or if there’s wind. Me personally I like the zippo pipe lighter. It’s a generational piece of good quality that feels good and is nice to use. Who doesn’t love that zippo sound?
Hey Wilson, these seem really nice. Where are they made?
Japan
Definitely NOT wind resistant
I’d rather put that money towards more tobacco or another pipe. Flames are flames.
A lighter that isn't really impact resistant doesn't seem like a quality lighter to me. Any lighter over $35 should be just as if not more durable than a Bic
There's a difference between a Ferrari and an F-150. You should stick to riding the bus.
Im still looking for my lighter fir my pipes
IM Coronas Old Boy….all others are copies.
I bought a zippo shell on ebay and put a butane insert in it. so far so good for $25.
I saw it under the couch in the corner.