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How To Light A Cigar | Smoke Rings University

February 20, 2020 by Tim Vanderpool

Whether you are brand new to cigars or have smoked them for years, you've likely had an issue with an improper burn or a bad light at some point. Sometimes it's user error, but often it's product malfunction. Cigars are handmade products, after all, and occasionally you will happen across an improper roll or poor ... Read More

Kiribi Kenshi: Every Pipesmoker's Everyday Lighter

December 12, 2019 by Truett Smith

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For two years, I've relied on a Kiribi Kabuto lighter for my pipesmoking needs. I appreciate the simple, classic presentation of the Kabuto, its chic finish, Old Boy-style striking wheel, and sound reliability. It's been a mainstay within my coterie of accessories, and I've traveled with it to pipe shows and camp sites alike ... Read More

Lighters Need Cleaning Too

November 20, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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I've managed to destroy a number of items by running them through the laundry in various pockets I've neglected to empty: valuable checks, essential phone numbers, flash drives, and a chocolate chip cookie I left in a shirt pocket, a cookie whose flavor was detrimentally mutated by the soap cycle. I still miss that cookie. ... Read More

Holiday Survival Guide

November 22, 2017 by Adam O'Neill

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In our Holiday Survival Guide, I run through my must have items to get through this holiday season in one piece.

The History Of The Zippo Lighter

August 11, 2017 by Andrew Wike

Even if you're new to pipe smoking, chances are you've heard of the Zippo lighter. Once ubiquitous to the every day carry, the unassuming instrument with the snappy name has transcended walks of life, not to mention generations. Hell, most anyone over a certain age will likely say it's an iconic piece of American history, akin ... Read More

How To Care For Your New Kiribi Lighter

June 20, 2017 by Adam O'Neill

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So you've been eyeing off that leather wrapped Kiribi Tomo for a while now, and have finally pulled the trigger. Maybe you're lucky enough to have been able to buy it on instinct, but just as likely you've had to scrimp and save for a while. With your shiny new lighter in hand, what do you need to know? Pipe lighters can be ... Read More

How To Be A Pipe Smoker: 5 Ways To Accessorize In Style

May 16, 2017 by Ted Swearingen

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While the pipes that make up your rotation certainly say a lot about your style, the accessories you use can also be statements. That said, there's a lot to think about; you have to balance practicality with aesthetics, functionality with design — they also need to be fairly accessible price wise, as well. ... Read More

No More Bad Smokes: 5 Tips For A Perfect Daily Pipe

July 15, 2016 by Adam O'Neill

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As we'll mention a couple of times in this post, there is no definitive way to enjoy, or even smoke a pipe "correctly". I mean, if there were, the various pipe forums out there would have very little to talk about outside of new tobacco blends and how hipsters are ruining everything. ... Read More

5 Pipe Accessories For Your Everyday Carry

August 14, 2015 by Adam O'Neill

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I don't know about you, but I consider my pipe to be an extension of myself. Like any fashion the shape and finish of a pipe become a statement about who I am, or at least who I consider myself to be, and most definitely whom I wish to be seen as.

Lighter Vs. Pipe Lighter: What's the Difference ?

January 28, 2015 by Adam O'Neill

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In the pipe world we talk a lot about pipe lighters, whether they be IM Coronas, Kiribis, or the trusty old Zippo. But what exactly is a pipe lighter? Or, maybe more to the point, what makes a pipe lighter distinct from any other lighter? ... Read More

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