Customer Reviews (9 Total)
I got a lemon...
July 29, 2017
Product: Lighters IM Corona Old Boy Black and Chrome
When I first got this lighter, it worked great. My only complaint was that it didn't work well in even light wind. Then the problems started, and yes I maintained it meticulously following all recommendations. First the flint tube alignment starte... Read More
d shifting out of parallel resulting in having to adjust the flint every time I tried to light it, and excessive flint wear. Then the cap started to spring back with less and less force, resulting in a gas leak that reduced the fill period from 5 days to less than 24 hours in a couple months time. At the same time, the refill valve started to malfunction resulting in excessive sprayback and the valve not springing back when the fill bottle was released resulting in a second leak. The cost of warranty repairs has jumped from $8 to $35, and apparently the warranty period has been reduced, probably due to so many problems (if you do a deep google search you will find others reporting the same problems). I wrote SPC to verify where to send the lighter for warranty repair (it was only 3 months old at this point) and they generously offered to take care of it for me at no cost (other than my cost to ship the lighter to them - thanks SPC for standing behind your products!). It took 3 months to get the lighter back and it worked great again - for a month. Then the problem with the cap not sealing started again and soon a refill was lasting less than a day again. I sometimes rest my lighter on the pipe rim while lighting the bottom part of the bowl to prevent scorching the rim. This has never damaged any of my pipes, but within the short time I used it, the black paint has worn off the case revealing a a large section of the brass tank beneath. This lighter was obviously poorly manufactured - don't know if they're all that way, but the increasing number of complaints since Corona merged with a maker of notoriously bad lighters seems to indicate the quality has gone way downhill. If I get brave enough to risk $100+ on a lighter again, I might try a Kiribi, but for now I'm back to using a Thunderbird butane insert for a Zippo case, which still has a full no-proof lifetime warranty and works much better in the wind than the Old Boy. Mine lasted over 10 years before finally starting to wear out, and when I sent it in for repairs, I had it back in perfect working order in 2 weeks, not 3 months like Corona. They even polished the case. The Corona gets an over-generous 1.5 stars because when it worked, it worked well, but I expect more than a few months use from a lighter of this cost. Read Less
The BEST
December 25, 2021
Product: Lighters IM Corona Old Boy Black and Chrome
Had/have an Old Boy…..for 15 years. Decided to buy a Kiribi…..the Old Boy is by far a much better lighter. The Kiribi has a poor finish, screws that come loose and it quit after less than a year. The old “Old Boy” is still working.. my new Old Boy... Read More
is wonderful! Read Less
Product: Lighters IM Corona Old Boy Black and Chrome
This lighter is great. It has never missed beat. Sorry for the people that had problems with theres. I have ordered another one, one for the pocket one at home. There the best you can get!!
Well worth it
December 18, 2016
Product: Lighters IM Corona Old Boy Black and Chrome
If you are questionable about spending over $100.00 for a lighter, save up and invest in one. Well worth it!
Built like a tank, works every time.
February 18, 2015
Product: Lighters IM Corona Old Boy Black and Chrome
The title of the review says it all (almost), I got one of these when I started out, figuring I'd rather spend a hundred on something that would last me a while. I'm pretty sure I broke even in the first few months, and I'm at month....month....I've ... Read More
been using this so long I've lost track and this thing hasn't missed a beat. Holds a lot of butane, uses flints so it always lights (unlike some of my cigar lighters, which this often has to double for as well), and can take a bit of abuse. And did I mention it looks good to? Read Less
Worth the money
February 09, 2015
Product: Lighters IM Corona Old Boy Black and Chrome
I resisted buying one of these for a long time because of the price, but finally broke down. The Old Boy is perfect for a pipe smoker; I didn't think the angled flame would make that much of a difference but it really does. I'm not sure it works an... Read More
y better than a Zippo with a pipe insert (I alternate between them) but if you're one of those who say you can taste the naptha after lighting with a Zippo, this is for you. The fuel capacity is generous and it'll last for a week or two of normal (for me) use. The flame is adjustable to any level between "small and soft" to "useful for brazing". Best of all possibly, no more burning your thumb while trying to light with one of the disposables. Only bad thing about it is, I can easily see myself losing the screw that covers the fill reservoir. Aside from that, this thing is perfect. Read Less
Old Boy Reliable
July 21, 2013
Product: Lighters IM Corona Old Boy Black and Chrome
I have two of these lighters and love them. Always work and never fail to operate properly. The matte finish lasts and chrome top is a nice touch.
The operating parts appear to be machined and well made. Excellent fitment and finish.
Everything You Need
March 09, 2013
Product: Lighters IM Corona Old Boy Black and Chrome
There is a reason this is the 'go to' lighter for so many pipe smokers. It is a high quality construction, and has a great weight and hand feel to it. The flame can be adjusted from nothing to flamethrower. It has a very simple and easy to use des... Read More
ign with regard to replacing flints. The tamper that is tucked away in this lighter is great, and has a tin rounded tip on the opposing side that is reminiscent of a pipe nail. This lighter is well worth the money. My only complaint is that the instructions are not clear on how to know when the lighter is full, so there is a bit of a learning curve with that. Read Less
Very Impressed
November 05, 2012
Product: Lighters IM Corona Old Boy Black and Chrome
When I was considering this lighter I read the reviews by the shop owners that said almost everyone there used one and that the tank was huge. I thought 'advertising hype'.
After I bought one and used it for a while I wanted to see just how big t... Read More
his tank was so I filled it for a weekend get away Sept 20. Today is Nov 5 and I still haven't filled it! I use it multiple times during the day every day.
I'm impressed! Read Less
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