I am an avid cigar enthusiast, and I've amassed a large collection of dozens of butane lighters over the years. I generally keep 8-10 lighters in my active rotation at any given time. I usually smoke 2-3 cigars per day.When searching for a new cigar lighter, I prioritize several features: a fuel window, a large tactile ignition switch, a toolless flame adjustment wheel, good build quality and high reliability. While I can't yet vouch for this lighter's reliability, it meets most of my other expectations. The only area it falls a little short is the flame adjustment mechanism. I often adjust the flame, and so I much prefer a large and toolless flame adjustment wheel. This lighter's flame adjustment is better than the ones that absolutely 100% require a small flathead, however, as its design allows for adjustments using a fingernail. It also comes with a small flame adjustment tool.There's a pull-out punch on the top left side of the lighter that functions as expected. There's also a V-cutter (my prefered cut) that's sharp and cuts clean. On the top right side of the lighter you'll find a handy draw tool.The ignition switch is large and circular, which is is a cool and somewhat rare design choice. The 3 flames are powerful and reliable so far.The fuel tank is on the small side, which is to be expected with the V-cutter consuming a large amount of real estate.The lighter seems well constructed with all metal parts. The finish is premium looking and feeling, and the styling is attractive. It's small enough that I would consider it a good carry lighter, especially with the 2 cutters and the draw tool.Longevity is where most lighters, even those significantly more pricey, often fall short. I'll keep this lighter in my rotation and will update my review if I encounter any issues. That said, I own servel XIFEI lighters, and they have all been reliable with no issues.

In my personal collection, I have quite a few lighters at this point - so I will be doing a bit of nit-picking here as well as admiring. My first nit-pick, and I think this is an important one, is that the V-cut is a bit too deep. I know what you're thinking already: "why don't you just not put it all the way in and cut it less deep" - and you're probably right for thinking that. But I'd further argue that part of the point of using a v-cut or a punch is that you don't have to be so calculating in the cut and you should just be able to put it in to where it stops, cut, and be on your way. This certainly is NOT a deal breaker, but someone had to say it.Another minor nit-pick is that the flame protector doesn't open when you push the button. This is the new "norm" for many lighters, but why does it need to be? I couldn't imagine a scenario where you'd push the button to ignite the flame and you'd want the protector down. This is likely a safety feature to prevent you from setting your pockets on fire - but to that point, if you can easily just flip it up, then it isn't doing much protecting anyway. Again a VERY MINOR nit-pick.With all of my complaining out of the way, let me get into what I like about this lighter and why I am giving it 5 stars anyway. First and foremost, the v-cut is on a spring, so when you push down on it, it springs to the "ready" position, and when you close it, it locks closed. This is normally something that drives me crazy that this cutter appears to have fixed, and to the makers, I salute you!On top of that, it functions exactly as it should - with good gas it lights when you push the button, it makes a nice flame that is a little less aggressive than you'd normally see in a butane lighter, and both the v-cut and the punch are sharp enough to make a clean-cut every time. Between uses, I didn't notice any leakage either, which (while it should be a given) is a nice thing to note.Furthermore, the lighter has a very sleek and cool design that is rounded enough to fit comfortably in your pocket while also being edgy-enough to look masculine. It's also big enough that you aren't refilling it every time you go to smoke, but not so big that you couldn't carry it with you every day. The build quality also feels top-notch, with a premium finish and with everything moving smoothly.With all of that in mind, this lighter is a great value for your collection - and makes for a great gift for someone else who enjoys the hobby. If you are looking for a birthday or father's day gift, this is probably a great lighter to pick that won't disappoint. If you are getting it for yourself, like I did, it will make for a great daily-driver.

I've got quite a collection of cigar lighters, and I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I do. Usually, when there's a collection of features on something like this, something suffers, or is just so-so with how well it works. This is definitely not the case with this great lighter, but there IS one thing that needs to be fixed. This has become my go-to lighter for the golf course, but if the one flaw is fixed, this could easily move to my favorite lighter.First off, there's a V-cutter built into the body, as well as a punch cutter. The punch cutter is 9mm, and is a good compromise in size. The only thing missing is a guillotine cutter, but I don't know how it could be added to this without making it bigger.Speaking of size, this is a LOT bigger than I thought it would be. I knew it was larger than my typical lighters, but this is almost into tabletop lighter territory. Given the size, I think this is PERFECT for the golf course, and with the large reservoir, I won't have to worry about running out of fuel for at least a few rounds! There's a visual gauge on the side to see how much fuel is left, and the refill port on the bottom can be easily manipulated with a normal screwdriver or other implement if you happen to misplace or lose the enclosed tool they supply for refilling. If you have any refillable lighters already, you'll already know how these things work, so that tool shouldn't be anything that you'll worry about if it goes missing.There's also a draw tool in case you've got a stick with a plugged area, and while this isn't the perfect solution to this problem, the twisted pick attached to the side is WAY better than a golf tee, and far less likely to split your wrappers and bring a halt to your cigar enjoyment on the course. If there were a few teeth or threads on the end, this would definitely help, but this isn't a deal-breaker for me either.If you've never used a V-cutter before, you're in luck, as the design of this has a bowl or dished area for you to hold the end of your stick up to, while you work the V-blade, leaving you a nicely cut notch. I've never had a V-cutter that feels especially sharp, but every blade has worked perfectly, and this one is no exception.The button to fire up the triple flame is on the front below the V-cutter, and is large and easy to use. I prefer a triple flame to be in a triangle formation, but the single-row setup of this lighter has the 2 outside flames angled inward, so you really get a nice quick light with the more-concentrated flame. The ONLY drawback to this lighter for me, is that unlike every other lighter I own, you MUST flip open the lid before lighting. Every other lighter I have flips open when you start to depress the lighter button/lever. This one CAN be lit with the lid closed, so this may be something you want to keep out of reach of little troublemaker's hands in case they think it's just a clicky toy and end up branding themselves with the hot lid. There IS an upside to having to flip the lid open, and that's going to be a good thing for longevity, as I have a few lighters that flip open at the slightest pressure on the lid, even while in my pocket. This lighter doesn't seem like it'll suffer that same fate, but time will tell.The pic I've added should give you an idea of the scale of this thing. I'd put this right in between any of my pocket lighters, and a true tabletop lighter. If you're a golfer who smokes out on the course, I'd say this is a must-buy.

Awesome triple flame lighter. High quality and heavy. Excellent V cutter. This has quickly become my favorite lighter. Even over those that cost triple the price. Awesome!!

Nice heavy duty lighter. I like the deep v cutter. That is the main reason I have bought it. The lighter works fine for lighting my cigars. I wish it would hold more butane. It uses half of the reservoir to light one. The draw enhancer is pretty much useless. I guess it's OK if you want to hold the nub. The punch is a decent add on if your into that kind of cut. A cigar holder on a lighter is just a little crazy. I rarely set my cigar down.