Lighter Review : Colibri Beam Sensor

[@brainiac_brian]

14 years later I see the lighter I've been looking for since 1979. Thanks. Now I remember what it was called!

[@cutlerylover]

sorry if you dont have time or patients fotr a long video, there are plenty of short videos on here you woudl enjoy better, the battery was talked about, and this comes with spares...

[@leanndavis126]

This is the coolest thing! My dad had 1 when I was younger and I swore I'd have a duplicate when I could. Looked for awhile, stumbled on ur review and yes! That's it!! Thanks so much!

[@cutlerylover]

This is an eltrci lighter, no flint at all, but yes it takes 2 batteries watch size, forgot the exact kidn but I show it in the video it comes weith 2 spares...they are easy to replace...

[@cutlerylover]

I will mention this is a new vid very soon, but I just foudn otu that colirbri went out of buisness so there is no warrenty...

[@cutlerylover]

if Im wrong forgive me, I am just aware of what LED's are and they dotn fuinction like that, but im not interested enough to look it up, howvere if you provide me with a link to information about it Ill be glad to check it out...

[@RedcoatsReturn]

A have seen a few Collibri similar, Japanese beam sensor lighters from the 1960s on sale in ebay. The battery needed is out of production but some chat rooms offer advice on alternatives. I did not know they are still being made. I also love lighters and have a modest collection! I love your channel and your reviews, my sincere thanks for sharing.

[@11samere]

I have one of these and when I put my finger on it it doesn't work. What exactly is the fault and where can I find spare parts?

[@Survivalist31]

Hey that's a nice lighter i bought one of there cheaper ones. Im just wondering can i put any kind of butane in it.

[@paulbrister2675]

I would like to ask where did you purchase your battery 🔋from? I know mine takes a cr1240

[@jameshanna5658]

Hey bro. I watched your video and the next weekend I found an older Kreisler Light Sensor at a swap meet for $4!!! The person sold it at such a low price because neither of us could figure out how to replace the battery. Believe it or not I could find any videos on KZbin or Google. Can you help and post a battery replacement video? That would be super rad, plus can kick down a few crypto(s) of whatever floats your boat... Thanks bud,keep up the awesome work!

[@hussein.elagaty]

I have that same lighter and I unscrewed that one screw at the bottom, but that's as far as I went. How to disassemble the lighter for battery replacement?

[@zillsburyy1]

regular flame no good and so many things can go wrong with that model. colibri made a good one that would relight itself if the wind blew it out as long as you hold down the clicker

[@MadMaxC137]

I got one at a yard sale. But it has no batteries. What kind does it take? Thanks in advance.

[@theblasto]

Very cool idea. A friend of mine got one when the first came out. We're trying to come up with a similar (but cheaper) mechanic to be able to light a cigar spill (thin cedar strip), when the spill breaks the electronic eye's path (so you could light it one-handed). Turns out this this is harder than you'd think... even on a table-top model. I've always been really impressed with this beam-sensor lighter. Very cool buy.

[@cutlerylover]

@sirpau1 dont know what comment your talking about, but if I was wrong, sorry to whoever is reading this

[@schymcgee]

I'm assuming no one has asked this question but where can you get the CR1240E Battery or is there maybe a replacement?

[@pollyaloy]

ebay

[@schymcgee]

pollyaloy Ebay? Where www.ebay.mars.uv? Cant find that lil sucker anywhere :(

[@pollyaloy]

schymcgee www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Energizer-e2-Lithium-Photo-Battery-CR2-3Volt-/231006891319?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item35c9156d37

[@ARCSTREAMS]

i would keep the price tag to impress ,,,what kind of bat? must take a bit of juice to run the laser ,i take it the sparker is piezo electric and may not need power?

[@patlucas8227]

piezo electric lighters have no need for a battery and they are ten a penny...this is an electronic ignition lighter powered by a 1.5v cell battery...the power transfers through a fairly complicated integrated circuit which has 2 pathways..one to power the laser and its sensor and the other powers the spark...both have capacitors the larger of which stores the spark energy...no doubt your be thinking that just a 1.5 cell would make the lighter unreliable but if you were to pop your finger over the flame aperture and block the sensor i guarantee you would not try it a second time...the jolt you get is extremely unpleasant to say the least

[@ARCSTREAMS]

"piezo electric lighters have no need for a battery " i know that already ,thats what i said

[@Tigermx]

Is this a wind proof flame lighter? if not; which one will you recommend that is?

[@brengamarmoha]

i got the same lighter, it was my dad lighter it might be older than yours (my father had it in 1980) !.. it would be great if you could let me know what battery shall I use to make it work. many thanks

[@80brax04]

Brenga Mar 2 engergizer SR-386 silver oxide batteries will work in it.

[@cutlerylover]

the only way tio light is with the eletric spark...if you ditn have another source for a spark...

[@cutlerylover]

@toddman22410 no offense taken Im gettign back to knife vids, knives are my biggest poassion but I ahve MANY hobbies and wanted to share other oens on here as well for variety...Ill always have knife reviews on ym channel...

[@bilalsayed7297]

Hello, I have same lighter but the flame is not coming Please help

[@corkey159]

Just wondering, when you traded all of your zippos did you get rid of this?

[@FutureNcSWAT]

I just opened my package with this lighter in it five minutes ago! Awesome lighter......it works and looks great! Colibri went out of business though...hopefully it doesnt break!

[@MooTaters]

i hope they don't "lose their element" from what i hear ones that use the electric shock can break from that. I don't know what it means but I'd also guess being such a high priced classy brand that they go through a lot to make sure it doesn't break on you.

[@shodanxx]

I got a chinese copy of this lighter. It worked great for about 9 months of intensive use but now I can't fill it ! Seems like the inlet valve is clogged. Any idea where I can find another inlet valve ? Are they all the same or is there a dozen different kind of inlet valve ? Also when I fill it, it always leaks butane on my fingers, really annoying and probably dangerous. My butane can came with a bunch of adapter and none worked ! I had to fill with the one that was most similar but not a perfect fit.

[@Jurgenels7]

If you like the ligther enough to want to purchase a spare part for it, then I would say you should absolutely get an original! Imagibe if a copy impressed you, how you will enjoy the real deal. You also don't know what will go wrong next, even if you do find a replacement part.

[@shodanxx]

Well even the best butane inlet valves eventually get clogged, I don't think the one from the real thing would last much long despite costing several times more (mine cost 15$USD)

[@pdecker79]

this is like my 3rd time asking what web site do u get ur balisongs?

[@cutlerylover]

LED's dont tramit tight beams of light like that, it more or less a 5mw laser...led emit lioght, not a line of light...not unless its focused, but even then its very doubtgul thats what it is in this case

[@viss3n]

hey. do they make it with the jet flame or not? cous i really like the jet flame.

[@jaseth1337]

Try to find a "Z-plus!" insert for Zippos. You can put it in any Zippo case and change it whenever you want.. and I have had no problems with it. Lights up every time and has a strong jetflame which can be changed in power.

[@FutureNcSWAT]

Just got done buying this lighter off ebay! Can't wait for it to get here! Thanks for the video!

[@ryknife13]

I think that Colibri just filed for bankruptcy or something similar. They state on there website that they are in receivership and can no longer accept repairs or orders.

[@theindianbar8964]

I have this lighters also..but for some days its not working....what is d reason..can u know me

[@JohnMackey-h3s]

We're can I get battery for the silver beam lighter

[@cutlerylover]

Thanks, I own an IMCO model right now, I think I showed it in my novelty lighter colection vid...

[@MooTaters]

It sadly ran out of fuel after a nice day of use so now i have to buy a can of colibri fuel as they suggest at least. I tried my zippo butane in it and it created a surprisingly large flame for it. It seemed to already have a pretty huge flame for the lowest setting anyways. I still like it but we will see I'm curious if the fuel that came in it was colibri's or not. I think I may stick with bic lighters for more heavy use though =/

[@icychap]

My favorite lighting instrument is my Colibri Triplex. It's considered old(er) school now, as they've tried to replace it. The newer incarnations just aren't as good. It's heavy, well-made and reliable, has a window to view your fuel level, and a cigar punch in the bottom. I paid $100 for mine. if you can find one, buy it. You won't regret it.

[@TheTRURUDBOI]

My calibri says Korea on it. Im new to the designer lighter scene. But no marks pertaining to London at all. What gives?

[@PoisouSGaS]

+Tru Rudboi a lot of these kinds of lighters are mass produced in china and sold to companies for rebranding. so you could see many different brands selling the same exact product. cheers edit: wanted to say it could also be a knockoff of a well known lighter..not really sure but either one is a possibility. usually it's the former explaination

[@cutlerylover]

a good review is one that every thought on the product is expressed as well as showing the operation and or talk about techincal dat about the product, thats just my opinion, anyone cna make a 1 minutre video and say yeah its cool or nah dont get it this product sucks, but what do you really get out of a video0 like that? a long detailed video helps one to decide for themselves and NOT just listen to the users opinion...

[@cutlerylover]

I know a few cigar guys who are into their lighers and have no problem paying $300 for a lighter and using it...

[@independantdeath]

I had one of those in the mid 80's. It was gold and it was AWESOME Those have been around for a while If you think that's cool now Imagine how cool it was in the 80s.

[@XxSpatsaAddictxX]

Hey Jeff, I'm really into your visa and u do a great job of explaining how the lighters function and your overall view of them, your totally my type of guy bro, knives guns and lighters hah. But do you think u could point out a few genuine brand lighters for my reccomendation? I'm a huge fan of lighters, but I don't smoke, Im a sort of pyro just like you too.

[@justinkrzynowek9166]

i really want one but they are so hard to find. any ideas where i can buy one other than ebay?

[@محمدداود-ذ3ك]

لو سمحت محتاج اسم البطاريه بتاعة الولاعة لانها مش شغاله. علشان مش عارف اصل عليها

[@bestSVMS]

so when you break the beam, does a moter press a pizzo sparker or does a transformer make the spark

[@eskee1]

transformer

[@dokimthanh]

What type of battery for this lighter?

[@cutlerylover]

no, this woudl be considered a low pressure flame, liek a regular zippo...

[@bunnystew]

That could be one of the sexiest lighters ive ever seen. Nice buy man

[@ninelivecat]

Back in the day the Batteries for that lighter where very expensive

[@MrWayneploof]

I know this is an old video but i will say i am going to look for this lighter. i have a Colibri touch sensor lighter i think is pretty cool now i would like to get this one

[@DwightSchrood]

so it has not jet flame capability? thanks

[@TheGUNSnKNIVES]

whats the cost for a vintage japanese colibri

[@daleypaper17]

y cant they hav ads for zippos cuz its not tabaco but i guess its main use is cigeretts

[@aaronr112]

yes, but i would buy zippo or ronson butane, anything else has impurites that will ruin your lighter

[@m91nagant]

does that have an electro quartz igniter?

[@discrepancy666]

Thats really a wonderful mechanism! but what i think, this would be the COOLEST ignitor on a spudgun xD with the laser and everything you woulld win every contest! :D

[@Mooohrhuhn]

wow, quit a good effect, but it's not windproof or have a blue flame and because of this, i don't think, it's good in use outdoor.

[@byaah19]

That is one of the coolest lighters I have ever seen, but I cant fathom paying 50-100 dollars for a lighter that is not a survival lighter or as good of quality as a zippo. Awsome lighter though

[@winnerdoozy]

i agree - we dont need to know that his grandfather, his mother father, had a pipe collection which he cherishes to this day.

[@theswagmaster5698]

Where can I get a battery for one of these? Think the one it needs was discontinued. Any helps appreciated

[@lucitt91303]

You can use 2 energizer SR-386 silver oxide. i collect these. Wanna sell yours?

[@McRemmyBaby]

I have the dark satin black one 😂💯... just took it out the box, been over 10 years, batteries still work, bout to get some butane soon... I remember having a hard time getting the shit in, pretty much why I stopped using it☹️... I might have been doing it wrong or sumthing, going to find out...

[@Jemoeder86]

common problem is that there comes too much gas out the lighter. So much there is no more air, and just gas. You need air as much as the gas and the spark, so try to turn the gas down. If that wont work I hope you have a guarantee

[@diarronmontgomery9512]

were can i buy that lighter

[@FrenchConnectionV12]

wtf was this filmed with a abacus?

[@ManyYearsOld99]

No a potato

[@ProGamer1515]

How is 480p that bad

[@hazimreitz]

You pleb

[@loppy96]

help i filled my colibri firebird with ronson and it doesnt work how do i fix it ?

[@YayILikePie]

Yeah, it went out of business just a couple months ago. Real shame. They made some really nice lighters.

[@NicJamesT]

same thing happened with my lotus, i made sure that i got at least triple filtered fuel and then just used a little compressed air where the flame comes out.

[@tylerwalker2]

i love lighter reviews you should do more! :D

[@RayRay-rk5bd]

How to change the battery?

[@landocommando8]

I have one and i love it! ...excellent lighter!

[@techn0FTW]

why did you get rid of all your zippos?

[@doll367]

that sounds like a cool lighter. i might get one for my fiance if he likes it too. kind of funny how you had to explain the laser when you could have just shown it right away.

[@Gogoplata07]

Sweet lighter thanx for the review

[@cja245]

nice lighter dude. really classy. I have a fairly inexpensive lighter i think you would like. Its an IMCO Super Triplex 6700. Its got a lot of cool features for a 5-10 dollar lighter. You should check it out if you don't already know about it

[@LedZeppelin13k7]

that is the coolest thing ive ever seen.

[@_wize6058]

I got my hands on a black one lucky me I didn't even pay for it it was a gift ... I agree very classy very cool and I'm happy I have one and I use it all the time it even has my initials Engraved on the side

[@robjonson3491]

how about wind??

[@ToolshedEd3TF]

@cutlerylover I love your knife videos but I also love your other reviews and can appreciate other hobbies, I collect knives but I'm also a pipe smoker, and thanks to this video I'm going to be picking up this lighter

[@techn0FTW]

@cutlerylover You traded ALLLLLLLLLLLL your zippos?

[@theblasto]

Wow, I didn't know they filed for bankruptcy! I got a lighter back for warranty work about 2 months ago. Not a moment too soon it sounds like. (note: 1 month AFTER the repair, the metal logo plate just fell off.) I've had 3 colibri's, and for the price I paid, I've been disappointed with the quality. But I keep buying them because I get all impulse-spendy when I'm in a cigar shop, and their lighters are great eye-candy. :)

[@viflag]

Hello Where I can buy it?

[@victory01]

i don't mind wear and tear on my things either. gives them some character i think....

[@qemzzz]

there are none left :( wanted to buy one for my dad..know of any other websites i can get it for cheap..i live in london and in the lighter shop, it costs £120....which is about $200 :S hellppp plllzz

[@eskee1]

For sale now?

[@garrity5]

thats mint! it stays gong like a zippo till you shut it.. awesome

[@cutlerylover]

no I still have this and still carry it sometiems...

[@eskee1]

Will you sell it or know where i can find one?

[@drmoo46]

That is a really cool lighter! It's really too bad that Colibri is out of business now. My dad told me he had a really nice pen made by them too.

[@Cokecanninja]

So awesome. Lasers make everything better. Someone needs to make a balisong with lasers.

[@E4STWOOD]

Did anyone else get confused at 1:40? Looks like the black box is actually clear plastic with a Calibri logo on it, had to watch it a few times before I worked it out.

[@creepyloner1979]

+E4STWOOD it's a black box inside a grey outer sleeve with a cutout on the front. wtf is confusing about that?

[@E4STWOOD]

+Maltfalc We can only see the side of the box closest to us and the top, so it isn't necessarily clear that it's a black box with a grey sleeve. When watching this for the first time, I assumed it was a grey box with a black logo and a clear sleeve with the Colibri text on. So, what's confusing about it? Well, at the timestamp in my original comment, he slides the sleeve off to reveal the black box - that was confusing for a split second since I had assumed the box was designed differently.

[@patlucas8227]

colibri...

[@melbendigo]

I see Colibri is gone now, but does anyone know if anyone if offering anything like this? Thanks!

[@gardensneedwalls]

That pretty awesome, kind of weird that you'd need to put batteries in a lighter...

[@MightyJustas]

Kewl! I would like to have one like that someday

[@gnomehater63]

i just got a vintage ( but in fine shape) colibri alumode at an antique store for 12 bucks they had no idea what they were selling =)

[@gnomehater63]

wow fancy lighter

[@knifenewbie456]

i know i was just wandering and did you see the comment after that

[@johnengland8619]

Thanks again for the content

[@EvTheWeebslayer]

That is so cool, my mouth fell right open.

[@DC-kz7cd]

Extremely loquacious review!

[@jaydaflexarmy254]

he didnt smoke in 2009 wow 2 years or so later smoking everything you can think of