Question for pipe smokers

[Alann45]

Butane is simply just too hot for pipes. Matters not the delivery system. Sooner or later (usually sooner) you'll scorch the briar. Use wood matches or a Zippo.

Uhhh, don't think so.

Now, I have seen some butanes that were designed like mini blow torches. That did not seem like a good idea to me. I think their point was to be wind resistant, look macho , or show your friends.

I guess if you always cocked a butane lighter to the max setting it could be a problem, but never saw a reason to do that.

I've used butane, mostly Colibri, for 30+ years and NEVER scorched any briar, nor did the the 100s (1000s?) of customers I dealt with.
Again, I'm talking butane PIPE lighters, not the BIC style.

Some of my customers liked Zippo, but I found a standard one difficult to use as a pipe lighter and much more likely to scorch the top of the bowl. The one you pictured should work ok, particularly with that new odor/taste/less fuel, but I still find a butane easier to control, particularly getting the first/false burn evenly started.

No argument about matches. They are cheap, work well, and are easy to control.

 

[leghog]

Butane is simply just too hot for pipes. Matters not the delivery system. Sooner or later (usually sooner) you'll scorch the briar. Use wood matches or a Zippo.

Uhhh, don't think so.

Your pipes, your choice. Seen hundreds of briar bowls with burnt rims. Not all from butane torches, I assure you. Nearly impossible to do that with matches or zip fluid. Butane burns 2000°F - 3500°F depending on part of flame. Wood matches at 1000°F -1400°F.

 

[Alann45]

Your pipes, your choice.

Thanks .

Seen hundreds of briar bowls with burnt rims. Not all from butane torches, I assure you.

As have I, and almost 100% of those were due to the operator, not the tool.

Nearly impossible to do that with matches or zip fluid. Butane burns 2000°F - 3500°F depending on part of flame. Wood matches at 1000°F -1400°F.

Don't under estimate folks ability to screw things up. I've seen plenty of scorched bowls by folks who only use matches.
To be fair, while I never understood it, some folks don't care about it. Many of these are the same ones who will knock the pipe out on a piece of concrete.

 

[leghog]

As have I, and almost 100% of those were do to the operator, not the tool.

If from wooden matches the "burn" will probably clean off with saliva and toothpaste or with mouthwash and vigorous rubbing.

 

[raindog101]

I've used butane lighters for a few years now. Started with the Thunderbird Zippo insert, then recently went to the Jetline Lacardo. http://www.thompsoncigar.com/product/JETLINE-LACARDO-PIPE-LIGHTER-MAHOGANY/83399.uts
I was intrigued by the integrated tools, so I gave it a try as it was on sale. I've grown to appreciate the flame orientation, and it is certainly a soft flame, not the high-intensity torch that many associate with butane lighters. I find I have better control of the flame than I ever did with the Zippo, and I've owned a few pipe Zippos over the years. I still don't fully trust the piezoelectric ignition system fully, and the tools are a little on the small side. But it lights every time, lasts quite a while between fills, and is rather handy to carry as a one-tool system.

 

[Alann45]

I've used butane lighters for a few years now. Started with the Thunderbird Zippo insert, then recently went to the Jetline Lacardo. http://www.thompsoncigar.com/product/JETLINE-LACARDO-PIPE-LIGHTER-MAHOGANY/83399.uts
I was intrigued by the integrated tools, so I gave it a try as it was on sale.

Thats interesting looking and the price isn't bad.

Would make a nice gift the OP was looking for.

Having the tools and lighter in one can be handy if you smoke on the go and don't care to carry a pipe "purse".
I have to admit I did carry a pipe bag for years since I normally had 4 or 4 pipes with me.

I did a little search on the Colibri pen shaped lighters with the tamper cap and they are no longer made. Darn shame since it was really handy.

I've grown to appreciate the flame orientation, and it is certainly a soft flame, not the high-intensity torch that many associate with butane lighters. I find I have better control of the flame than I ever did with the Zippo, and I've owned a few pipe Zippos over the years.

Thats been my experience and why I and most of the pipe smokers I knew preferred them.

 

[leghog]

I know absolutely nothing about pipes
My son in law recently quit smoking cigarettes and is now smoking his grandfather's pipe
I believe that you have to clean the bowl regularly

So my question is
What traditional folder or blade style would work well not only as an edc, but also for a pipe smoker

His birthday is near the end of the month

Thanks

Can get these for ~$20.

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[Skimo]

To be fair, while I never understood it, some folks don't care about it. Many of these are the same ones who will knock the pipe out on a piece of concrete.

I'm one of those guys, except for the concrete part, I usually knock on the palm of my hand and use a paper towel to clean the bowl.

I guess it's just what fire does, it burns and pipes smoke.

I'd love to find a pipe that smokes well and that I don't mind treating like a red headed step child, corn cobs fit the bill, if only steel or TI was good for smoking, at that point I would knock it on concrete.