Torch VS Match VS Soft Flame Lighters!

There are a number of ways to light your tobacco pipe, from a match, to an explosion. Today, we look at three of the more common methods. The soft flame lighter, torch lighter, and matches.
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[@williamd1891]

Pffft. Amatuers. I use my wand. 10"3/4, firm, Elder wood with Dragon Heat string core. "Flameos" is the spell. Swish and flick. Works better than any muggle lighter.

[@bigernbladesmith]

It's your pipe, light it how you want. I've been known to pull a piece of steel out of my forge and light mine with that.

[@mikejulianoferreiro7654]

I do that also lol

[@samk.2170]

I’m particularly fond of zippo pipe lighters, with the flame opening on the side of the lighter, rather than the top. I really would like to try using a rope lighter, also known as a shepherd’s or sailor’s lighter, to light a pipe.

[@jaredgrzybowski7025]

also love the zippo pipe lighter.

[@nealdavis350]

Great video, Jason! Love the "bait and switch" strategy where you talk about something important to some (but hardly all) people and transition into a philosophical discussion about stuff that REALLY matters. Although I have little interest in tobacco or bourbon, I will not skip these videos because I KNOW that you will also thoughtfully discuss things of much greater significance. Thank you for that! I hope that you, Danielle, and all your family had a great Thanksgiving! 🙂

[@bingomachine]

The torch lighter is like a life hack. Ciggies, pipes, weed, cigars when its windy af - you can light anything with it. 😎😎😎😎😎

[@eyewin7]

I second the zippo pipe lighter. Since I don't smoke often, they do wick out the fuel in between. But I'm okay with it.

[@tommasol9701]

The way you share your views in life while doing a simple review is incredible!! I like how from a simple advice for pipe smokers you give a big advice for life

[@mbiraside]

I like matches and have no problem with breaking , going out etc, but, i feel bad when i see a pile of used matches next to me. I use a softish flame and don't care what anyone uses.

[@TheVince1995]

I like a Zippo pipe lighter

[@Vladimir-Shestakov]

I used a torch lighter. Damaged my pipe a bit. But my torch lighter has 3 flames, so I wasn't too careful using it. Definitely much easier. But now decided to try a simple Zippo lighter.

[@righteous247]

I have a cheap vector soft flame pipe lighter and its wildly inconsistent. For 20 bucks I'm taking a stab at that guevara torch lighter.

[@WY-SP85]

I like to use a double match method, it helps with keeping a flame going when outside, but it can still go out from wind

[@lulitoazul]

not very solid arguments against soft flame lighters: you also have to refill them once in several weeks, they are designed (Zippo) to not fade out to a soft wind blow, so I do not see that much difference with a torch lighter

[@mohdi21]

I’ve had an IM Corona Old Boy for over 15 years. It has a side flame, good wind resistance, no buttons to hold down for a flame and is slender so it carries easy. They have a service center to ship it off to where 1 guy does all the work and will talk on the phone with you for hours about life. Good service from a long standing company. I’ve had it serviced twice in those 15 years costing $40 each time. I think that price included the built in poker that I lost…twice. Love the videos and hope your subscription base grows to keep you coming out with more content.

[@The88ninjas]

The rant at the end lol. I feel like I have the same conversations with my self on a daily basis. Subscribed.

[@garbagemanpiper]

I use a nice soft flame for my pipes. Yes the wind is a pain.🍭🐓👶

[@GamesHobbiesLife]

I assume the "Soft lighter" is like a traditional BIC lighter. I have to assume because it seems like YOU NEVER SHOWED YOUR LIGHTER LIT!!!! 😝

[@VASigSauerFan]

Single flame torch, for pipe or cigar.

[@dilley_esq]

4:50. Who is “they”? These “they” people keep appearing in YT videos. And I don’t think I’d like to hang out with them. Nor do I think my grandpas (who have smoked for longer than I can keep track) would like these “they” people who are just too damn finicky about their smoking hobby.

[@escadrila9271]

Only way to break matchstick is if you hold it wrong

[@vintagelighter8807]

Here is the latest collection of cigar lighter at www.thevintagelighter.com/. You can also customize your lighter with your photo and your signature.

[@elie6769]

Nicotine as addictive as caffeine alone with ammonia and antidepressant and sugar as much as heroine. Stop watching waste of time 5alas yk

[@graemeelliott4147]

Torch for me (guess I'm an idiot too!). If you don't want to burn the bowl then aim the torch at the tobacco!

[@potatokitty]

I personally find soft flame works well, I haven't tried jet or matches yet but soft seems to get a false light just right.

[@d4z_l20svaQ12]

The great thing about matches is not fiddle farting around with an empty lighter

[@campfiretales5780]

I have been using matchbooks just to get rid of them I found folding the flap over and using it to pinch the matchhead on the striker strip it is way safer to light.

[@mushroomleg]

Corona old boy and wooden matches and zippo pipe lighter and bic bodega lighters. Corona if I had to choose one.

[@Der_Kleine_Mann]

Zzz😏 Real men use a Zippo to light their pipes outdoors.

[@sinelocum]

Figurative boxes, of course. I feel like I would maybe get in trouble if I started rounding people up and placing them in actual, physical boxes against their will. Mostly because I’m not the US federal government, so…

[@Jason-Calhoun]

😅

[@tisoccerfan3623]

What's that soft flame lighter you have in this video?

[@XxVanTaxX]

I really appreciate the explanation/description of what life's become in the second half of this video !

[@viihuman4416]

I only use the Flames of Mordor for my pipe

[@Zigmeister67]

Zippo pipe lighter.

[@simonjohnson1520]

Torch lighter All day

[@jessehchalfant]

I use a bic

[@WY-SP85]

Different outro song 😲

[@DavidBittinger-e9k]

I've found single flame torch lighters work well lighting and, keeping my pipe going. I'm glad to have the opportunity to say that one pipe that I used was a quad lighter ( four jet flames ) lighting all around for many times has burned up too quickly but, a single torch flame is the best for the pipe does not affect the pipe even a soft flame can burn a pipe. I smoke outside, the breeze sometimes makes me happy having a torch lighter.

[@happyfuntimepewpew]

torch. always torch.

[@thomasmcmahon2817]

I find the taste of hemp wick the nicest for softer flavoured tobacco but if I'm smoking something dark (Captain Earle's Nightwatch) I don't think I can tell the difference between matches, hemp wick or jet. Jet though like you said will get it started no matter what and is a reliable one to use no mater the weather. It's all down to preference and I kind of like the ritual of spending time nursing a good smolder with a wick or a match, when the winds come though out comes ol'reliable jet haha.

[@jessome126]

Bic

[@elie6769]

Match mesh Mnee7. Do zippo with cigars and torch lighters it won't affect flavour pretentious but air makes it go out. And it won't burn the wood

[@ShahzadSultan]

You can safely use a torch lighter ONLY with Porsche Design pipes. They’ve been designed to protect the rim of the pipe bowl.

[@naizokill]

the problem with your videos is that every time i pack a pipe , i automatikaly open your videos :P ! xaxaxaxa maybe youtube works , since you apear on my news feed a lot , but tbh ? i love watching your videos because they are honest ! at least this is the vibe i get ! but anyway , many hello from the other side of the earth ! :P hello from Cyprus !

[@kirkpoff67]

I use a Bic (there cheep). I love a zippo but it’s hard to find fluid and my dog run from the click. I’ve tried torch lighters but the button always fails. 🙄

[@the_belschnikel5985]

fooy and pshaw to all naysayers of the torch lighter! Just like the best whiskey is whichever one you enjoy drinking, the best lighter is whichever one you like using. I use bic lighters, matches, torch lighters, hell I've pulled a small piece of pine from a fire and used that. Just get it lit and enjoy.

[@normanwkaden6928]

I use one of three options. Matches is my main go to. The next is my Shepherd's lighter (rope lighter) and the third is my zippo with the pipe lighter insert.

[@j.b.4340]

My smoking spot is ankle deep in matchsticks. It takes several matches for me to light my tobacco. It’s a coordination issue. I need a third hand, or a lighter.

[@Mike-yv9qs]

Ever since watching Denis Ménochet light his pipe with a match in Inglourious Basterds, I’ve preferred matches. They are fickle though.

[@badhombre1010]

Good luck on your medical exam amigo 👍. I believe it's 72 hrs to clear from your system.

[@lynwoodlewis6002]

I'm enjoying your videos but I'd like to find the music at the beginning and end of the videos.

[@babisvito1994]

Hello from Kefallonia Greece.awesome videos mate 🤘.what brand is the pipe ?thank a lot

[@pnwfarmdog4090]

I generally use a zippo. That’s just cause I have one on me at all times. I’ve used matches in the past and in the most extreme cases a bic.

[@ForwardMotion1222]

I love using a match and or my zippo pipe lighter I may start with a match but if it goes out during the session I’ll just use my zippo and zippo works great in the wind

[@evolucaohunz]

Me thinks pulling the soft flame to light the pipe is a common way to get tongue bite as a beginner doing 500 relights on a session.

[@mikebarthen1270]

Torch works great. If I end up ruining a pipe, ill buy a new pipe. Since my main go too is cigars , i always have a torch lighter on hand.

[@JohnMeadowsSoulPatchPiper]

viva la whatever flame source you use to smoke a pipe - the main thing is the main thing! Another great VR!!

[@shadowmoon044]

i always carry 2 lighters with me, a torch and a soft flame lighter.

[@LeonB1987]

I prefer wood matches but will use a mini barbecue lighter or pipe lighter

[@shorty332]

I use an old Parker Silent Flame to light my pipe.

[@cigarmanhershey9227]

Great video i do us both soft flame and torch lighter to light my pipes have had no issues

[@alandoods]

I use torch lighter never bother any of my pipes

[@TheAsthmatic91]

The last couple minutes had me laughing.

[@Morsoth]

Excellent video!!! Thank you!

[@adamdavis3295]

Where did you get that torch lighter?

[@jayfredrick1367]

Please do a video on corn cob pipes.

[@steveneasley506]

Keep torchin' em' bro! 🔥

[@suspiciousninja1220]

Eww torch lighter 🤢 lol jk

[@j.b.4340]

That rant at the end.😂

[@mikebrpipes8621]

👍👍👍

[@Hoolapoppa]

I am interested in the pipe you are smoking in this video. What kind is it or where can I find a shape like that ? I like the longer stem with slight bend. Thanks for any info Troy from Louisiana

[@hatwithman6518]

Savinelli bing’s favorite pipe.

[@englishmanpipesmoker3425]

Hey dude! I miss seeing your videos man! You need to make more!! MORE!! LOL