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Pipe lighters for precise lighting
A pipe lighter is made specifically to light tobacco in a pipe bowl calmly and precisely. Thanks to the angled flame you reach the tobacco more easily without heating the pipe unnecessarily or having to turn it awkwardly.
In this collection you will find pipe lighters for pipe smokers who want control, ease of use and a pleasant flame. Many models are refillable with lighter gas, so you can keep using the lighter for longer.
If you are after something more heavily finished, also have a look at the luxury lighters. A comparison of models is in the 5 best cigar lighters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a pipe lighter and a regular lighter?
A pipe lighter usually has an angled flame. This makes it easier and more precise to light the tobacco in the pipe bowl than with a regular straight flame.
Are pipe lighters refillable?
Many pipe lighters are refillable with lighter gas. Always check the product information of the model you choose.
Why does a pipe lighter have an angled flame?
Because you have to aim the flame into the bowl without tilting the lighter. With an angled or sideways flame you keep it upright, so you do not burn your fingers and the flame stays stable.
Can you light a pipe with an ordinary lighter?
You can, but then you have to tilt the lighter and that is exactly what you do not want. On top of that a yellow flame leaves a taste in the first few draws. A pipe lighter is designed around shape and flame for that reason.
Are pipe lighters refillable?
Virtually all of them. You fill them with butane gas through the valve at the bottom. Wait a minute after filling before you light it, otherwise there is still air in the tank.
Which gas do you use for a pipe lighter?
Butane gas at 45 PSI. Pure gas prevents residue in the valve, and on the finely adjusted flame of a pipe lighter you notice contamination straight away in a flame that sputters or stays low.
What is the difference from a cigar lighter?
The direction of the flame. A pipe lighter gives an angled or sideways flame so you hold it upright above the bowl. A cigar lighter points straight up and often has a punch or cutter on board.