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The Best Lighter I've Ever Tested!

Todd's Picks

Best Performance

Sand Deco

Average Finish: 2.2

Purchased for: $18

Made In: China

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Safety lock, weight: 206.35 g, ignition: 0.3 s, up to 1300 °C, windproof.

Best Value

BiC Pocket

Purchased for: $12

Made In: USA

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Standard pocket lighter, weight: 21.69 g, ignition: 1.5 s, child-resistant, reliable.

Runner-up

10 Cause

Average Finish: 2.6

Purchased for: $17

Made In: China

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Continuous flame up to 6 in, weight: 221.33 g, ignition: 0.3 s, adjustable flame, up to 2370 °F.

Name	Price ($)	Price Per Piece ($)	Made In	Average Finish	Link	Content
Urgrette Pen	$10.00	$3.33	China		Search on Amazon	6-in pen lighter, weight: 56.55 g, ignition: 0.3 s, full metal alloy, fuel window, adjustable flame.
Topkay Flex Neck	$12.00	$	China		Search on Amazon	Long flexible-neck torch, weight: 82 g, adjustable flame, fuel window, refillable, 2.8 in flame.
BiC Pocket	$12.00	$1.20	USA		Search on Amazon	Standard pocket lighter, weight: 21.69 g, ignition: 1.5 s, child-resistant, reliable.
Click-n-Flame	$12.00	$3.00	China		Search on Amazon	Includes two multipurpose, one wind-resistant, one flexible lighter, weight: 57.8 g, ignition: 0.8 s, fuel window, adjustable flame.
MK Lighter	$14.00	$3.50	China		Search on Amazon	Mini torch, jet flame, windproof, weight: 26.93 g, ignition: 0.5 s, refillable.
BiC Flex	$14.00	$	China		Search on Amazon	Flexible lighter, weight: 80.33 g, ignition: 1.6 s, adjustable flame.
BiC Multi-Purpose	$14.00	$7.00	China		Search on Amazon	Weight: ~100 g, ignition: 1.3 s, refillable, adjustable flame.
Topkay Cigar Lighter	$15.00	$7.50	China		Search on Amazon	Continuous flame, cooling hole, ceramic port, weight: 67.13 g, ignition: 0.3 s, adjustable flame.
Elite Brands USA	$15.00	$3.00	USA		Search on Amazon	Trigger lock, weight: 47.35 g, ignition: 1.5 s, adjustable flame, refillable.
Zippo Butane Torch	$16.00	$	China		Search on Amazon	Dual-flame torch, weight: 47.72 g, ignition: 0.35 s, refillable, butane fuel.
Knights of Armur	$21.00	$1.75	China		Search on Amazon	Weight: 45.57 g, ignition: 1.5 s, refillable, adjustable flame, visible fuel window.
Fukkuda Electric Lighter	$9.00	$	China		Search on Amazon	Plasma arc, weight: 36.08 g, ignition: 1 s, USB rechargeable, windproof, auto-off in 7 s.
LC Fun Electric Lighter	$10.00	$	China		Search on Amazon	Dual arc, weight: 45.65 g, ignition: 0.75 s, USB rechargeable, windproof, waterproof.
Zippo Fluid Lighter	$11.00	$	USA		Search on Amazon	Brass, weight: 60.12 g, ignition: 1 s, refillable, windproof, all-metal.
Sand Deco	$18.00	$	China	2.2	Search on Amazon	Safety lock, weight: 206.35 g, ignition: 0.3 s, up to 1300 °C, windproof.
10 Cause	$17.00	$	China	2.6	Search on Amazon	Continuous flame up to 6 in, weight: 221.33 g, ignition: 0.3 s, adjustable flame, up to 2370 °F.
Ravs	$32.00	$	China	3.4	Search on Amazon	>2000 °F torch, weight: 250.04 g, ignition: 0.3 s, shop/kitchen use.
Urgrette Torch	$9.00	$4.50	China	4.6	Search on Amazon	3-jet flame butane torch, weight: 58.22 g, ignition: 0.3 s, refillable, adjustable flame, 2.8 in max flame, windproof.

Price comparison of all tested lighters.

Lower time indicates faster heat generation.

Lower time indicates faster melting.