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Post by djo on Oct 9, 2019 13:30:59 GMT -5
Recently I've seen a couple of posts denigrating the Old Boy, so I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents. I've got an Old Boy that I've been using for about ten years. It has been dropped, and even run through the laundry with no problems. My smoking area on the back porch is shielded from the wind, so no problems there. It's a great lighter. I keep the flame adjuster set fairly low, so no problems scorching the rims of pipes. It doesn't need to be filled very often as long as you bleed it before you fill. No lighter fluid taste - I know that Zippo fans claim that, if you use the right fuel, there's no taste, but I have not found this to be true. My only complaint is that the finish is fairly worn, but this does not affect the performance of the lighter. Sure, an Old Boy is expensive, but it's less than a pipe. Next time you have a PAD attack, consider buying the lighter instead of a pipe. You won't regret it.
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Post by daveinlax on Oct 9, 2019 14:25:08 GMT -5
I enjoy collecting lighters. I keep my butane pipe and cigar lighters at hand. As much I like my Old Boy and Unique's this Davidoff pipe lighter is my favorite. 
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 9, 2019 15:27:57 GMT -5
I haven't heard many bad posts about the old boy. What I hear most is more about the cost compared to what you get or compared to what you can get much much cheaper.
P.S. I'm glad this thread is not what I first imagined.
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Post by papipeguy on Oct 9, 2019 15:45:46 GMT -5
I love mine and given the current price for this model, I got a great deal when I bought several years ago.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2019 16:58:56 GMT -5
I love my Old Boy. I've had it about ten years and sent it in for servicing after eight years. It's been well worth the money. Highly recommended.  |
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Post by Mac on Oct 9, 2019 18:21:01 GMT -5
Echo all the above. The one John shows above is really superb. My favorite is also briar clad, but it's smooth brown. The black rusticated one is even better.
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Post by trailboss on Oct 9, 2019 23:02:39 GMT -5
I bought a slightly blemished one from Mars Cigar that was discounted a year or two ago...it took about 4 shipments back and forth and it supposedly always worked fine on his end...on my end it always needed a match to light the fuel.
My Zippo does not need triple filtered fuel, works better in the wind than any butane, and I do not taste the fuel, and it has never scorched a rim...at $20.00, it is a kick-arse lighter and has lasted 7 years with no maintenance.
But if I was in Monaco ala James Bond, the Old boy has more flair...as long as I was inside the casino.
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Post by Mac on Oct 10, 2019 10:45:49 GMT -5
I recently bought a Zippo for nostalgia and high winds use. There is most definitely a fuel smell which I experience. Butane works fine for me up to about 10-12 knots, but that requires shielding the flame with hands, trees or any other handy barrier.
Of my eight or so refillable butanes, all work, no trips to repair shops. No scorched rims, even with the torch, which requires great care in using, and is not recommended.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2019 17:00:46 GMT -5
I recently bought a Zippo for nostalgia and high winds use. There is most definitely a fuel smell which I experience. I have several Zippos and love the very nostalgic Zippo "click", but I get the fuel smell too. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2019 17:26:19 GMT -5
Buy 100% Naptha by the quart ($8.00) from your local hardware store. It does not have the smell of factory Zippo fuel.
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Post by sperrytops on Oct 11, 2019 10:49:10 GMT -5
I haven't heard many bad posts about the old boy. What I hear most is more about the cost compared to what you get or compared to what you can get much much cheaper. P.S. I'm glad this thread is not what I first imagined. lol |
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Post by sperrytops on Oct 11, 2019 10:55:12 GMT -5
Never heard anything bad about the Old Boy. And it's not near as expensive as Dunhill, Davidoff or Dupont. I have several different lighters, including a Dunhill, two Kiribi's, a Zippo and Bics. The Dunhill is may favorite, but I only use it at home. Carry a Kiribi when I go out and Bics when I travel. Don't use the Zippo anymore as I've grown unaccustomed to the smell. But I still like to pick it up and do the one handed flip to open it.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 11, 2019 20:34:14 GMT -5
I just picked up a IM Corona Pipe master. No idea what I am getting into, but it looks nice.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2019 21:24:56 GMT -5
SP posted 3 Peterson themed Old Boy Lighters earlier today.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 11, 2019 21:42:34 GMT -5
Something about the title of this thread is disturbing.
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Post by trailboss on Oct 11, 2019 21:52:32 GMT -5
Something about the title of this thread is disturbing. Initially I thought the same thing. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2019 23:17:59 GMT -5
agree!
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 12, 2019 11:28:08 GMT -5
Some people were disappointed when they opened the thread.
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Post by calabash on Oct 13, 2019 8:43:55 GMT -5
SP posted 3 Peterson themed Old Boy Lighters earlier today. The description says "Old Boy style." Any info on who actually makes them? They are nice looking.
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Post by kxg on Oct 13, 2019 9:46:28 GMT -5
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Post by qmechanics on Oct 13, 2019 9:53:16 GMT -5
When the Chinese lighter gets anywhere close to the five years and counting my Japanese model has, please let me know.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 13, 2019 10:29:27 GMT -5
I have bought a couple of the knockoffs, one marked Peterson and one Mr Brog. Both failed suddenly. One after 3 months and one after 2.5 years. They were great up to the point of failure. Probably worth it up to $20
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Post by daveinlax on Oct 13, 2019 10:46:49 GMT -5
I just picked up a IM Corona Pipe master. No idea what I am getting into, but it looks nice. I really like my Pipe Master. I've had mine for years with no issues (knock wood). |
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Post by daveinlax on Oct 13, 2019 10:54:27 GMT -5
The description says "Old Boy style." Any info on who actually makes them? They are nice looking.
If you want an authentic Old Boy, that is well and good. The IM Corona Old Boy is a Dunhill Unique knock off. If you want real deal get a Dunhill. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2019 14:08:46 GMT -5
So who did Dunhill steal the design from a swiss company, Douglass?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2019 16:16:37 GMT -5
I just picked up a IM Corona Pipe master. No idea what I am getting into, but it looks nice. Let us know how you like it, Ron. Dramatwist, if memory serves, bought one of those earlier this year. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 13, 2019 16:28:46 GMT -5
That's the second time you shared this. The first time had me intrigued. The second time (just now) I bought one. Guaranteed to be here by 22nd December or my money back (although it didn't say which year). |
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Post by monbla256 on Oct 13, 2019 17:28:46 GMT -5
So who did Dunhill steal the design from a swiss company, Douglass?  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2019 18:47:29 GMT -5
They stole/borrowed that from Greenwood and Wise. Here benzinaky.com/Dunhill_E.html . Later versions were based on Clark see the Patents under images www.clarklighters.com/ Dunhill does hold a patent for a flint striker and wick 1914 Edite. Ronson had the first butane lighter. |
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Post by kxg on Oct 13, 2019 19:18:48 GMT -5
When the Chinese lighter gets anywhere close to the five years and counting my Japanese model has, please let me know. 😁 I’m in no way suggesting the Chinese lighters are as good as the Japanese authentic Old Boy lighters. I merely advise against paying authentic prices for what is likely knockoff quality with the “Old Boy Design” lighters. At ~$13 delivered, I paid knockoff pricing but I have knockoff expectations as well! I will try to remember to report if/when it fails. |
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