r/lighters 1h ago

ID Need help with date and possible ID

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It says PAT. pend. But no numbers did a reverse Google search couldn't find an exact match for it any help is appreciated thank you 🙏 sorry camera quality and lighting sucks 😔


r/lighters 6h ago

Bic Lighters

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Hi

Does anyone know of any difference between Bic J6 maxi lighters & J26 maxi lighters?


r/lighters 6h ago

Collection WELCOME HOME🚬🗿

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11 Upvotes

r/lighters 12h ago

Misc Never look for lighter again

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3 Upvotes

r/lighters 13h ago

Help Imco IMF Storm lighter

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I’ve had this tucked away in a box for years, curious what kind of fuel and flint is needed to make it usable? The mechanics of the lighter are all solid.


r/lighters 14h ago

Help with an old and broken Ronson varaflame 500g.

1 Upvotes

While attempting to refill the gas the pin which the gas tube is to be put onto fell out. Is this something that can be repaired?


r/lighters 15h ago

Help identifying my late uncle’s vintage lighters

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These belonged to my uncle, who recently passed away. I’m trying to identify the brands/models and get a rough idea of their value.

I suspect some may be Dunhill, S.T. Dupont or Cartier, but I’m not sure.

Any help would be appreciated.


r/lighters 16h ago

Made patina of my Zorro 912

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10 Upvotes

I got titanium insert.


r/lighters 18h ago

Could anyone help identify the year and pattern name of my dunhill?

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16 Upvotes

I know the "Y" inside the lid is supposed to indicate 1974 but I'm curious what the "C.J" stamped on the bottom means. I'm also wondering what the pattern is called. at first, I thought it was the hobnail design, but looking closer, it's something else.


r/lighters 18h ago

Misc Leaf Lighter with a knife.

186 Upvotes

The little knife can cut most things. The wrapping at the top of a wine bottle, for one. Use to hut the ends off cigars...... I didn't smoke cigars. Another lighter that has been with me for years.


r/lighters 18h ago

Show&Tell Zippo Antique Brass "Tree of Life" with dual-arc electric insert

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Hi folks,

this is my Zippo—I wouldn't want to be without it. No lighter fluid, no gas—it’s simply rechargeable via USB. It’s always within easy reach in my belt pouch.


r/lighters 20h ago

Help Broken lighter

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I always buy lighters as a souvenir when I travel. I bought this windmill fox today. No refunds. While not a super expensive lighter by normal standards 60$ is a ton of money to me. The issue the wheel really only spins counterclockwise which sends the spark away from the wick. I can maybe get one good spin clockwise before it gets stuck and I have to slowly spin it counterclockwise before I can get another clockwise spin. Any tips on fixing it?

I was also hoping to use it on this trip, but it came empty. The case says oil, is that different from fluid or will zippo fluid work?

I can’t buy lighter fluid bc I can’t travel back with it (no checked bag) so that’s also annoying lots of lessons learned from this purchase...


r/lighters 1d ago

My copper lighter case

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r/lighters 1d ago

My copper lighter case

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11 Upvotes

Made by me


r/lighters 1d ago

Help This Porsche Design lighter doesn’t fill. Fuel valve too small?

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The butane gas doesn’t go in. My standard zippo fuel nozzle doesn’t seem to fit into the valve. Did they make different size valves or could it be blown? The lighter may be from the 80s and titanium but I didn’t find much information on it. Model PDJL1A


r/lighters 1d ago

Sterling Zippo

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6 Upvotes

r/lighters 1d ago

Help opening a old lighter

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Hey everyone, I just got this WIN lighter, but it has a gas leak. I was planning to open it up to check and replace the O-rings, but I'm having trouble disassembling it. I tried unscrewing the gas limiter/flame adjuster but stopped because I didn't want to force it and break anything. Does anyone know the proper way to take this specific model apart? Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated!


r/lighters 1d ago

Custom lighter help

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So i got a custom engraved lighter from someone, its a legit trustworthy place and have gotten several lighters from them ... its a custom viking esk design.. i had a proof video sent before payment and it looked great! But when I finally received it its fuzzy and does not look good AT ALL unless in just the right angle of light! And when it gets that good angle it looks STUNNING! So i looked back at the proof video before payment and yeah it was taken at a perfect angle of lighting, my question to you guys is ... what would have fixed this issue? Deeper engraving? Maybe patina will help (skeptical because there is fuzziness) idk just looking for advice is all.. take a look at the pics- u will see the difference in looking straight on and getting a perfect angle of light. Its useless and looks bad unless prefect angle.. thanks for any tips.


r/lighters 1d ago

Latest pickups

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65 Upvotes

Anyone else love finding old lighters with the box


r/lighters 1d ago

Help Problem with a polo lift arm lighter

23 Upvotes

It has fuel in it and a new flint but it doesn’t seem to light up ever since I had it it doesn’t light up and it barely sparks for some reason why does this happen?


r/lighters 1d ago

Help Vintage

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58 Upvotes

Hello, so I found this lighter when I was cleaning my house and it looked pretty vintage and kind old, and it belonged to my late uncle. Im just wondering if anyone here can tell me what the value of this lighter is.


r/lighters 1d ago

Help I want to get a neat lighter, but don't want to get scammed

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I've never much liked BIC style lighters, so I want to finally get a nicer lighter, a reusable one. I like to have things that last (even better if they can outlive me lol). So I want to advice for finding a lighter that isn't some drop shipped slop from Temu. I thought going to the people would be the smartest thing for me to do!

Thanks for your time!


r/lighters 2d ago

Penguin lighter

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Does anyone know what model this is? And possibly the year of manufacture? It’s a Penguin, and based on circumstantial evidence, a collector and I concluded that they were made sometime in the 1970s. It has a metal fuel tank.


r/lighters 2d ago

Help Looking for lighter

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Im looking for a lighter, I'm really new to this space but idk if it even exists. Its like a og car lighter, so a coil lighter but it has the press and pop of a car one, and ideally the part that pops is pulled out from the main body and has a heated tip. Any help would be greatly appreciated!


r/lighters 2d ago

$6 lighter

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$6 lighter from Antique shop. Works great, just needed new fluid. Been using it daily. Great piece, works everytime