Comments on: Zippo BLU Lighter

By: J Kane

J Kane — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:18:49 +0000

I’ve always been a fan of the traditional Zippo’s but have never tried one of the BLU ones.

By: bricpeter

bricpeter — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:12:20 +0000

I purchased a Zippo the end of Sept 2009 and I must say that I am a dissapointed with the purchase.

The unit started leaking only a couple weeks after purchase. I did not drop it or treat it poorly. In addition to this, the BLU really seems to have a hard time keeping a flame in a medium/strong wind (just a steady slight breeze can cause problems). Lastly, my Zippo has a tendency to be hard to re-light after toasting a cigar for ~30 seconds. It gets warm and just refuses to relight for upwards of 10 minutes. I have been left with half lit cigars several times which causes funky burns. It is just a shame.

I have had an orignal Zippo for over 6 years and have had no issues with it. It is a little tank. I was expecting the same rock-solid reliability in the Zippo BLU but that has not happened. I am left disappointed and looking for a new lighter.

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By: Brent (Mudboy)

Brent (Mudboy) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:53:52 +0000

Great Review, good detail. I’ve been thinking about pulling my old Zippo out and getting an insert, but now, I might just have to try the BLU.

By: Don

Don — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:14:28 +0000

I Love me BLU! You just have to get used to the wheel.

By: Mike - KnightRid

Mike - KnightRid — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:38:46 +0000

Great review. Sounds like a nice lighter that carries the traditional Zippo quality. I actually visited the Zippo factory here in PA, I think back when the wife and I just got married. I might have to snag one of these to keep on hand!

Mike

By: Stephen P aka empeg9000

Stephen P aka empeg9000 — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:52:32 +0000

I still prefer my traditional zippo with a Z-PLus insert. Nice review with good detailed info. Thanks!

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By: DJ

DJ — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:34:51 +0000

All righty!

But seriously: I *was* getting worried about you… trusting all is well and good. Happy holidays!

By: Charlie

Charlie — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:25:06 +0000

@DJ

Patience my good man. That’s coming later today.