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Post by papipeguy on Jul 5, 2016 19:29:36 GMT -5
This arrived today from England. Lovely briar case and at a very good price. Works like a dream and I'm thrilled to have it.
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Post by crapgame on Jul 5, 2016 19:32:10 GMT -5
very classy
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Post by Motto on Jul 5, 2016 19:59:29 GMT -5
Very nice John , a quality looking man tool for the cave.
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charl
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Post by charl on Jul 16, 2016 15:20:06 GMT -5
Beautiful!
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Post by philobeddoe on Jul 16, 2016 22:12:43 GMT -5
Very lovely grain on the blast, nice lighter.
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Post by jockchess on Nov 15, 2016 15:26:57 GMT -5
I've had a smooth briar Old Boy for 15 years or more. Great lighter.
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Post by Yohanan on Nov 15, 2016 17:05:55 GMT -5
Super Nice, Congrats!!!
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puffadder
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Post by puffadder on Nov 15, 2016 18:17:47 GMT -5
Classy chassis.
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Post by antb on Nov 16, 2016 2:02:46 GMT -5
That is beautiful!
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Post by papipeguy on Nov 16, 2016 9:04:21 GMT -5
After having used this lighter for several months I can say that I am completely satisfied with its performance. One thing that I really like is that I only have to refill it every 2 weeks. I can appreciate why these have so many fans. It was well worth the price to me.
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Nov 16, 2016 20:25:33 GMT -5
...John; a very nice lighter...I have several and they are great performers!
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Post by oldcajun123 on Nov 17, 2016 9:37:34 GMT -5
Classy John, good gripping also.
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Post by papipeguy on Nov 17, 2016 17:55:03 GMT -5
Thanks, Brad, it lend a certain savior faire; and I can use the help.
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Post by sparks on Nov 20, 2016 20:17:09 GMT -5
I bought a matte black one 6 or 7 years back. Aside from getting beat up a little from carrying it in my pocket, it is a rock solid lighter. I'm with you, John... well worth the money.
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Post by trailboss on Nov 21, 2016 15:24:19 GMT -5
That briar looking treatment really makes that an attractive piece on top of an already cool looking and functioning lighter. Some of the antique shops around here have some pretty impressive lighter collections that I never spend much time looking at...from here on out I will have to look closer. Obviously when looking at them there probably shouldn't be much "slop" in the mechanics...and potential problem areas that a shopper should look for when looking at estate lighters? Edit: On reading the Q&A's, reading the last question, it appears that the newer ones have more refined upgrades. www.amazon.com/Corona-Plate-Sandblast-Lighter-IM/dp/B000VDFI94#customerReviews |
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Post by papipeguy on Nov 21, 2016 15:59:24 GMT -5
Charlie, if you're looking at gas lighters bring a can with you to make sure the lighter holds a charge. You'll know immediately if there is a leak. Also check the spark wheel to make sure it moves freely without a flint and then add a flint for checking spark. Most lighters are pretty simple affairs. As long as the right parts click when they should and the ones that shouldn't don't click it probably worth a gamble. FWIW, lighters are the bane of B&M's. Returns and finding places for repairs are a pain in the butt.
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Post by trailboss on Nov 21, 2016 16:48:32 GMT -5
John, Good advice, that frankly I had not considered...thanks!
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Post by headrott on Jun 21, 2017 8:26:38 GMT -5
This arrived today from England. Lovely briar case and at a very good price. Works like a dream and I'm thrilled to have it.
I have a similar lighter as well as two of the smooth briar Old Boy lighters. I love all three and have not had one fail on me ever, despite my carelessness trying to cause otherwise. Congratulations on the excellent lighter, brother. |
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Post by papipeguy on Jun 21, 2017 9:10:00 GMT -5
Thanks, Greg. I use it every day and never had an issue. I always bleed out the air before filling and that helps a lot.
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Post by stvalentine on Jun 21, 2017 15:28:41 GMT -5
I always had a somewhat disturbed relationship with lighters. They all stopped working properly latest after the first refill, no matter what price I paid. The only exception were a Dupont and the Old Boy. As everyone said - well worth the money!
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