Blazer Torch Question

[daboose]

I took the "flap" and rotated it all the way up; it's takes a bit of force to overcome the spring mechanism. And then cut it with wire cutters. Looks great and works fine.

[Savor the Stick]

I did the same with mine about 2 years ago.

Still looks and works great!

Go for it!

[pds]

These were originally sold as tools for soldering in tight spaces. About 10 years ago during the first cigar boom they saw another market. Unfortunately the feds jumped in and said they have to have safeties if sold to the general public.

You can still get some of the un-safety ones on certain tool websites.

[Stevez]

I took the advice offered and rotated it all the way up and it has been fully disabled. It kind of hangs there but doesn't get in the way at all. I will cut it when I can find/borrow the right kind of flush cut pliers. I may have to visit a hardware store this coming weekend. Anyway, it's much better now that I don't have to fool with the safety and I really love this lighter. I have had the freebies that come with cigar purchases and all have sucked for me. I was reluctant to spend even $40 on a lighter that I didn't have confidence in, but this lighter is fantastic and always, always works. I love it! Thanks again for all of the advice. Steve

Originally Posted by daboose

I took the "flap" and rotated it all the way up; it's takes a bit of force to overcome the spring mechanism. And then cut it with wire cutters. Looks great and works fine.

I've been looking into a torch. One question tho, when i first started my 1st cigar the guy at the shop always said if you always start your cigar with a match stick... Any reason in particular...

[KenyanSandBoa]

Originally Posted by ridenlive

I've been looking into a torch. One question tho, when i first started my 1st cigar the guy at the shop always said if you always start your cigar with a match stick... Any reason in particular...

As long as you don't put the torch right up to the foot and light it, you'll be fine. I think the main reason is so you don't heat the cigar up too fast and char the filler or wrapper. I usually keep mine at about a 45 degree angle and use the heat, not the flame, to toast the foot.

[Ogre]

Originally Posted by KenyanSandBoa

As long as you don't put the torch right up to the foot and light it, you'll be fine. I think the main reason is so you don't heat the cigar up too fast and char the filler or wrapper. I usually keep mine at about a 45 degree angle and use the heat, not the flame, to toast the foot.

I learned this the hard way.

[KenyanSandBoa]

Originally Posted by Ogre3239

I learned this the hard way.

I think a lot of people do...I know I did as well.