Bugatti B-1 Lighter - Any reviews...

cdr.wiley

Just picked up the B-1 off the sprint sale for less than $20... Googled reviews seem mainly positive but was wondering if anyone had any personal experience... Let me know what you think...

rwheelwright

Yeah, mine won't stay lit anymore. Have only used 5 times refined butane in it and it died probably within 6 months.

j0z3r

Very nice single torch. I've had one now for closing on two years and it has performed flawlessly the whole time. The punch cutters are a nice addition for when you want to travel light and not carry a cutter or separate punch. My only complaint, and this is quite minor, is the size of the fuel tank, I've found it to be sufficient for about 5-6 cigars providing for a few touch-ups and/or relights. Really a solid lighter though, I'm very happy with mine and think you'll be happy with yours. Good luck and welcome aboard.

kuzi16

my review is about the same as joes. two years and going strong.

rwheelwright:

Yeah, mine won't stay lit anymore. Have only used 5 times refined butane in it and it died probably within 6 months.

did you try blowing it out with pressurized air?

smoke em if you got em

kuzi16:

my review is about the same as joes. two years and going strong.

rwheelwright:

Yeah, mine won't stay lit anymore. Have only used 5 times refined butane in it and it died probably within 6 months.

did you try blowing it out with pressurized air?

Ive had mine since last xmas...love that lighter..havent used it much since I bought a Xikar a few months back...but the B-1 still fires up when I need it.

Shaun.Harrison87

Great very reliable lighter with a pretty decent sized fuel tank compared to other small single flame lighters...plus you get the punch build it which is very convenient

chemforever

j0z3r:

Very nice single torch. I've had one now for closing on two years and it has performed flawlessly the whole time. The punch cutters are a nice addition for when you want to travel light and not carry a cutter or separate punch. My only complaint, and this is quite minor, is the size of the fuel tank, I've found it to be sufficient for about 5-6 cigars providing for a few touch-ups and/or relights. Really a solid lighter though, I'm very happy with mine and think you'll be happy with yours. Good luck and welcome aboard.

I agree the punch is a nice touch and it serves me well as my primary lighter after my ci lotus died. I like that the button (ignition lever) doest get hot after lighting a large ring gauge stick. I'm sure there are much better lighters out there but it sells at a good price point when on sale.

Krieg

yeah, great lighter. no complaints here

Russ55

Got 3 of them during the march madness sales in 2010. 2 of them no longer work, and I've yet to open up the 3rd. It's a nice lighter, but I'm unimpressed with it. Now I use a cheapy Ronson that leonard gave me a couple years ago.

e6specialk

Great deal. Never pay MSRP, why would anyone ever do that.

gaberox

The one I got only worked about a month. Only ever used Xikar butane, tried compressed air. Bled it properly before filling etc. Hate the B1 myself.

ENFIDL

CONGRATS ON THE NEW LIGHTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dennisking

got mine during the first March Madness sale with a God of Fire Carlito for $50. Well worth the money and I've enjoyed using it quite a bit. Much more than the GoF Carlito

docbp87

Got mine for ten bucks as a bonus or whatever with an order a while ago. It has served me well for over a year now. While it sometimes fails to light, and needs pretty regular cleaning and what not, and isn't perfect... for the price you'd be hard pressed to find a heavier, sturdier torch.

Only real complaint is the punches. They are too close together. Sometimes when using one, the other sort of scrapes the shoulder.

bandyt09

dennisking:

got mine during the first March Madness sale with a God of Fire Carlito for $50. Well worth the money and I've enjoyed using it quite a bit. Much more than the GoF Carlito

+1 Dennis..................especially the comment about the Carlito GoF.......

rwheelwright

kuzi16:

my review is about the same as joes. two years and going strong.

rwheelwright:

Yeah, mine won't stay lit anymore. Have only used 5 times refined butane in it and it died probably within 6 months.

did you try blowing it out with pressurized air?

Yeah, it's weird. A got a couple of newer ones that all died rather quickly with one being a prometheus.

docbp87

rwheelwright:

kuzi16:

my review is about the same as joes. two years and going strong.

rwheelwright:

Yeah, mine won't stay lit anymore. Have only used 5 times refined butane in it and it died probably within 6 months.

did you try blowing it out with pressurized air?

Yeah, it's weird. A got a couple of newer ones that all died rather quickly with one being a prometheus.

If all of your lighters are dying, regardless of brand, did you ever think that maybe you might be doing something wrong?

rwheelwright

docbp87:

rwheelwright:

kuzi16:

my review is about the same as joes. two years and going strong.

rwheelwright:

Yeah, mine won't stay lit anymore. Have only used 5 times refined butane in it and it died probably within 6 months.

did you try blowing it out with pressurized air?

Yeah, it's weird. A got a couple of newer ones that all died rather quickly with one being a prometheus.

If all of your lighters are dying, regardless of brand, did you ever think that maybe you might be doing something wrong?

Yeah but I got some others that are still working like my xikar. I also tried other butane thinking maybe that was it but still no go. I purge everytime I fill, blow out with compressed air and use only name brand usually 5 times refined butane. I am gonna try to blow them out with something a little more powerful.