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STAR PETROL LIGHTER WOULD MAKE A NICE GIFT OR FOR EVERY DAY USE
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
It isn't a Zippo. It may look like one, but it isn't one. It doesn't cost as much as a Zippo, and it isn't as windproof as a Zippo. Mine was manufactured by a company identifying itself as Jiantai, and they haven't done a bad job. I put fuel in, it lit first time. Like my Zippo then. My Zippo is now 13 years old and has had some use. I wanted a backup for when I go camping, so bought this.
The cam sometimes sticks a little, but that doesn't stop the case from closing. Looking more closely, and doing a side by side comparison, the dimensions are slightly different. The flint wheel centre pins look similar, with the Zippo appearing a little more solid.
The cam hinge pins and the hinges look identical. The hinges and mounting to the bodies look very similar.
Overall, the construction of mine is really rather good. For the money, it is very good indeed. The difference in windproofing was done using the tried and tested 'try to blow the flame out'. There wasn't that much difference.
BTW, use Zippo fuel. There is a difference in performance on my genuine Zippo twixt Zippo fuel and Perma. With Zippo fuel and flints, it is a first time, every time light. With Zippo fuel and Swan flints, first, second or third strike. With Perma fluid, second, third or fourth try no matter what the flint is. The flint as supplied with the copy lighter makes a veritable firework of sparks, just like a Zippo flint.
Overall, happy. Two lighters will take up less space than a lighter and fuel, and I can't abide gas lighters.
Edit:-
Just ordered a spare, and this time its branded as 'Dora'. Not that it makes any difference really as it is still a fairly well made, good looking lighter. Slightly different dimensions again, but still fits in the little 'Zippo' pocket on my jeans just fine. You really can't moan for the price.
The cam sometimes sticks a little, but that doesn't stop the case from closing. Looking more closely, and doing a side by side comparison, the dimensions are slightly different. The flint wheel centre pins look similar, with the Zippo appearing a little more solid.
The cam hinge pins and the hinges look identical. The hinges and mounting to the bodies look very similar.
Overall, the construction of mine is really rather good. For the money, it is very good indeed. The difference in windproofing was done using the tried and tested 'try to blow the flame out'. There wasn't that much difference.
BTW, use Zippo fuel. There is a difference in performance on my genuine Zippo twixt Zippo fuel and Perma. With Zippo fuel and flints, it is a first time, every time light. With Zippo fuel and Swan flints, first, second or third strike. With Perma fluid, second, third or fourth try no matter what the flint is. The flint as supplied with the copy lighter makes a veritable firework of sparks, just like a Zippo flint.
Overall, happy. Two lighters will take up less space than a lighter and fuel, and I can't abide gas lighters.
Edit:-
Just ordered a spare, and this time its branded as 'Dora'. Not that it makes any difference really as it is still a fairly well made, good looking lighter. Slightly different dimensions again, but still fits in the little 'Zippo' pocket on my jeans just fine. You really can't moan for the price.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
I got this lighter because i recently started up smoking, and was tired of all those disposable lighters, and wanted something windproof.
I ended up buying this for cheap, but then soon came to realise upon arrival that it was a cheap rip off of the original 'zippo' lighter.
although yes for the first aprox 50 times it works a dream, after that it all starts going downhill. within 1 week, the hinge started to weaken and cause a little slack when closing, making it seem loose. after the second week i had to replace the flint twice, and loosen the flint wheel. on the third week i ended up having to take it apart and replace the wick, as this was burned all the way down, and i ended up having literally no wick left.
i instead, after the lighter virtually fell to pieces, invested in a zippo. this was a much more wise choice, as i came to realise that the extra money you pay for a zippo, is worth it. as if you get this lighter, you will then have to buy spare parts and fluid for it, whereas a zippo has long lasting components and is not fluid hungry as this one.
Thanks.
Jordan.
I ended up buying this for cheap, but then soon came to realise upon arrival that it was a cheap rip off of the original 'zippo' lighter.
although yes for the first aprox 50 times it works a dream, after that it all starts going downhill. within 1 week, the hinge started to weaken and cause a little slack when closing, making it seem loose. after the second week i had to replace the flint twice, and loosen the flint wheel. on the third week i ended up having to take it apart and replace the wick, as this was burned all the way down, and i ended up having literally no wick left.
i instead, after the lighter virtually fell to pieces, invested in a zippo. this was a much more wise choice, as i came to realise that the extra money you pay for a zippo, is worth it. as if you get this lighter, you will then have to buy spare parts and fluid for it, whereas a zippo has long lasting components and is not fluid hungry as this one.
Thanks.
Jordan.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
This is a low cost Zippo copy that is low cost for a reason. The metals used are far mor flimsy than a Zippo and as a result the quality isn't there. but what do you expect for the price.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
lighter
incredibly cheap... seems to work ok so far but had to scrape the paint
off inside to be able to refill without pliers!
off inside to be able to refill without pliers!
Published 1 day ago by mmaclog
Excellent Choice
Bought this lighter for my son to take on camping trips on Dartmoor to use when lighting stove in wet and windy conditions. Excellent and speedy delivery service. Read more
Published 22 days ago by das67
Great
different design when came all in all great lighter and worth the money trust me love it awesome buy !
Published 2 months ago by Jordan
star black petrol lighter
very pleased with the lighter so far,lights 1st time everytime...dont listen to the other reviews,obviously must have had a 1 in a 1000 bad one...for £1.81 free postage BARGAIN! Read more
Published 2 months ago by wayne
Great product for the price.
This lighter works perfectly and have so far had no issues with it. Not quite sure what these other reviewers were expecting for under £2?! Read more
Published 3 months ago by TimC
Windproof (?) lighter
This unfortunately is not a windproof lighter. It was a specifically requested Christmas gift and would get used as it was for someone who smokes so it wasn't a complete waste of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kim
All As Expected
No complaints, arrived quickly and does exactly what is says it does. No complaints to either quality or dispatch time.
Published 4 months ago by Damo1701
info
hello the star black petrol lighter is ok but not the best I have buyed so far plus the black scroller on the lighter is stiff and not gd
Published 4 months ago by joe
Good little lighter
Good little lighter, for only £2 it dose what in needs too at a very low price. Would make a good gift.
Published 5 months ago by david
Slow Response
Received defective ( lid just falls off! ) sent mail asking for replacment or similar product?
now one month later and two more mails from me ( three from company )saying... Read more
now one month later and two more mails from me ( three from company )saying... Read more
Published 6 months ago by seabass
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