Blazer PB207CR The Torch Butane Refillable Lighter, Yellow

Over a lifetime, I have owned more different lighters (at least 50)than I can count...from expensive Dunhils and DuPonts to Vectors to Colibris to etc, etc. Typical problems for these lighters are: Difficult to fill, hard to tell if they are full, insufficient resevoirs, electronic igniters that prematurely fail and lighters that fail to shut off, leaking butane. I am particularly hard on lighters using one at least 100 times per day or over 35,000 lights per year. The one and only lighter I have found that fills easy, has a large resevoir, and lights for virtually forever is this particular Blazer Micro Torch. Just got this one for the convenience of having one upstairs and one downstairs but I have had my old Blazer for five years which, for me, is over 180,000 uses!...and still it lights on the first or second strike. It's made in Japan and not China...maybe that helps. It has a blue flame,it's reasonably wind resistant and has a lock switch should you want it to stay continuously lit. It has a chain-attached cover which I tend to remove (the little chain is like a miniatuare dog-training collar which can be re-used for a parakeet or small mouse). This new model, unfortunately comes with child safety device on the starter button which I removed - as I have no children at home...just push the plastic peg out and remove the knurled wheel entirely or snip the little lever from the wheel that blocks the button's downward path, file it smooth and then replace it to maintain a more finished appearance. Granted it's not slick and slim to carry in your pocket but, as far as I know, it is the most dependable, long-lasting lighter available

It was not made clear in the product description on Amazon that gas was not included with the purchase of the lighter. You have to read through all the fine print where at the end it finally mentions that the butane canister is not included. Also, the flame locking lever seems locked in place and doesn't slide back and forth as expected. I resisted the temptation to force it. Perhaps it only slides to the lock position after you fill it with gas and light it. The minimal instructions provided with the torch don't explain why the locking lever might jam or whether there is a trick to make it work. Guess I'll have to investigate further after the gas arrives and I fire the unit up. If at that time the torch works perfectly, then I'll edit this and give the product its fifth star. Nothing worse than a low product evaluation that is not based on the product performance (i.e., giving it one star because it arrived a day late).12Aug16: I just received the butane for this torch. It works like a charm. Very impressive. After the flame is lit, the locking lever can be slid to the right to lock the flame on so you can let go with your thumb and it stays lit.

This is the third Blazer Torch that I have owned.My first was bought in the mid 1990's and lasted at least 20 years, It went trough every abuse possible. But it was Mr. Reliable. It would light the first time no matter where I was. It is for my cigars so I have to smoke outdoors... on the beach by the pool where ever, it lit and stayed lit no matter what.I finally misplaced it and after a suitable period of grieving, I bought another. It was nearly worthless. Hard to light did not stay lit. So I tossed it!So I finally bought another this week, paid extra for second day delivery to arrive in time for my new Habanos... Filled it, tested it, then walked out side on the patio to light a cigar... clicked it... clicked it again... cupped my hand around it like a paper match and it lit. Took my cupped hand away. Blows out... What a piece of garbage. Their ads and literature that comes with the unit says Wind Proof... BS... I works worse than a paper match! Don't buy it, You can not return it... My loss.

My first Lighter was purchased about 8 years ago and it still works. I purchased my 3rd Micro Torch because I think these are solid and well worth the money. I gave my 2nd lighter to a young G.I. that went to Afghanistan. I have no doubt he will return with stories of this serving him for a variety of purposes. If I could afford to send each one in his outfit this lighter I would gladly send them with no reservation. This is a solid lighter and well worth the money. My first lighter eventually lost the screws but it still lights every time I use it. I have to hold it tight but the piezoelectric still sparks and the flame still lights hot blue. I would recommend this to anyone that needed a lighter to depend on. I don't care for the safety feature on the new ones because I have to show people how to use it every time they borrow it. However, I know how to use it and would still recommend it to anyone wanting a lighter that will last for years. Although it is not wind proof, it is wind resistant and it burns hot from day one to year 8. I have had more expensive lighters that get clogged jets or just plain quit, but not this one. Buy it and you won't be disappointed.

I haven't had a ton of time with it, but it is of a much higher quality than the previous Chinese lighters that I used. You can tell as soon as you use it that is is made in a better facility and with higher manufacturing standards. I would definitely recommend spending the money on these higher quality product then spending $15 on something that isn't going to make you happy.

Quality lighter. Interesting design, holds a lot of fuel, and easy to see fuel level (which is great). The cap design is a bit odd. I think its supposed to act as a handsfree base but its not at all intuitive. I'm not sure how durable this lighter is but I suspect the fuel container would not survive a 3' drop onto a hard surface. Good for camping. Good for home. Probably not a good survival lighter despite having a large fuel reservoir. Would recommend this lighter for non-critical uses.

Arrived quickly and was as expected

Awesome!I'm positive that it is the best little torch and is worth the price.

Nice lighter.