Zippo Flex Neck Utility Lighter

I ordered 2 of these. They are working well so far and I'm glad to have a refillable lighter vs throwing away the cheapies all the time.I really appreciate the child-proofing of this. It might be hard for someone who is older or has hand strength issues to use as it requires a bit of strength and coordination to get it to light. Nothing to worry about normally as even my pre-teens can use it effectively. Filling it was easy but without a window, it's hard to tell if you have filled it right. Follow the instructions and you should be fine.

This is a very high quality lighter. It is made of metal and has a very solid feel, good build quality, it is nothing like those cheap plastic disposable ones. The mat black finish is also very nice.As some others pointed out, it is a little tricky to light at first, you have to press a button with your index finger, then click the trigger, it takes some practice, but once you get the hang of it, it's just fine, I think some people complain for no reason.People complaining about the fact that it is shipped without fuel, there is a reason they do this. They keep it empty so that they can ship it using 2-day air. If it has fuel in it, they have to use ground shipping. So a lot of companies ship their stuff without fuel for this reason. And you have to buy the fuel separately, either locally, or wait for ground shipment. If you look at the butane cans, you will see this: "This product may not be available for 1 or 2 day shipping due to federal regulations that require it to ship via ground ship methods only"And finally, many have said that this thing dies after just a few weeks. I've had mine for about 3 months, and so far so good, no issues. I seriously wonder if these people know how to refill it correctly! Tip: you have to point the fuel can upside down when refilling, if you refill right side up, you won't get any liquid fuel in there.Pro:- great build quality, metal case, nice mat black finish- flexible neck works well, sturdy and good quality- easy to refillCon:- lighting mechanism takes some practice to get used to itTip:- refill with the butane can upside down

Don't make the same mistake I did. I read all the reviews indicating the lighter works 3 times and then quits....and still thought "I'll give it a go". My lighter works but due to the poor design of this device its EXTREMELY difficult to light and as someone else has already pointed out you'll spend more time clicking the igniter trying to get it to light than you would actually using the lighter.There are other flexible lighters on the market that offer much better designs, I bought this unit to replace the one I had that lasted more than 7 years before it failed.Pros:-It's a Lighter: When it works, its a regular lighter. It's not one of those types that have a "jet flame"Cons:-Pro Is Also a Con?: The Pro listed above is also a con, since it's not a jet flame style of lighter when you flex the lighter upside down you get the same effect if you used a 50 cent lighter, and turned it upside down while using the flame. I use this lighter for lightning candles inside of things and this exceedingly difficult when you actually can't control the specific area of the flame.-Filled Much? I have No Idea: There is no view window like other models that give you an indication of lighter fill level: initially, I spent more time trying to determine if I was properly filling the lighter before I realized its a clicking nightmare to get it lit.-Clicking Nightmare: Due to an extremely poor design, it requires a very ambidextrous individual to properly press the back safety button/gas button and move the action on the front to activate the igniter. If you have difficulty with your hands or carpal tunnel, avoid this lighter like the plague.Other Thoughts-The individual(s) that gave this lighter a review of 5 stars indicating "best lighter ever!" or something to that effect must have no clue what a good flexible lighter is like. I on the other hand do know what a good flexible lighter is like and you can safely bet your money that if I could return this thing for a refund, I would.

The media could not be loaded. A really sturdy and rugged feel. It kind of instills a sense of confidence that it will work every time. The only reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is that, honestly, is my mistake. I thought that what they meant by adjustable was the jets, not the flow. It would be awesome if there was a replacement head. I will probably see if I can change it.

Great quality, very durable. Excellent design. Great flame. Easy to use.