XIKAR Meridian I Review

Triple flame lighters are nothing new but almost all triple flame lighters are torch lighters. XIKAR decided to see what happened if three flames were applied to create one larger soft flame. The end result is the Meridian, perhaps the most powerful soft flame lighter ever marketed for cigar smokers. Patrick Lagreid gives his thoughts on whether the larger flame is worth the $150 price point.
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[@jgladieux1964]

Real nice, big tank and big flame, good competition to the Colibri Julius, which I have 3 of. Might just have to pick this up.

[@christopheratkinson5693]

I was torn between this and the Julius, I had my wife decide, and my Meridian will show up on Christmas.🎄

[@potatokitty]

It's beautiful. It'd make lighting pipes easy and efficient.

[@enushalu2548]

excellent overview !

[@zrzrzr79zrzrz69]

Do not open the gate and lock forcefully. . A year ago the gate screw fell from the back of my light

[@committed2thecore]

I was going to buy this but without Siri integration, how do I connect this lighter to my apple Home kit?

[@John8.7]

😅

[@OscarYaw93]

Hell yea imma get that!!

[@martylane2667]

I got one, no spark, returned it. Got the replacement. Still NO spark. No igntion. What in the world is going on?

[@jaronloar1762]

The Flint requires some breaking in. Make sure it is horizontal and then spin the wheel a bunch of times ✌️

[@JohnSmith-tz7iy]

How do I disassemble to remove the limiter or clean the fuel window? Had it for years but can't tell how to disassemble. Can't find anything online on the lighter other than a few reviews

[@JulianJohnston919]

Jesus that price is insane, I think ima have to put Xikar in the "buy for the name" category.

[@denniskarnes8680]

Lifetime warranties come with a price. No one else offers a warranty beyond 2 years unless you pay extra for it. I figure that's why most xikars are a bit pricey.

[@kevinclingaman6277]

Exactly

[@humblesamb9920]

Go check out S.T. Dupont lighters and get ready to have a laugh.

[@desolate282]

Other point to remember is, no one else offers anything like this, most soft flames are small or targeted towards pipe smokers, this is something unique as it's a larger lighter with a big flame for cigar smokers. The build quality and styling are also top notch, it's a fashion piece on top of all the utility it brings. Do I want it cheaper? Yes please! but it is what it is and it's justified in most peoples eyes I think.

[@Spaceman2484]

@@humblesamb9920 Those are far higher quality and aesthetic

[@kevinclingaman6277]

Seems a tad expensive. Plenty of other lighters at half the price or less.

[@rollingchopsticks]

more about design.

[@kevinclingaman6277]

@@rollingchopsticks I can find lighter with a great design and functionality at easily half the price.

[@rollingchopsticks]

@@kevinclingaman6277 can ypu find something exactly the same?? lighter is lighter but designs are different. plus lifetime warranty. we always want to be cheap but how cheap is cheap? I guess you have never hold any St Dupont ,Or high-end on your hands

[@kevinclingaman6277]

@@rollingchopsticks I have smoked cigars for 30 years and owned more than a few expensive lighters and bought some for less. They all light a cigar. My current one was $45 for the lighter and a heavy duty cutter. I just ordered them again to take the second set up to the lake. Just because something is expensive doesn’t make it better.

[@rollingchopsticks]

@@kevinclingaman6277 i just got this lighter and i lịke it more than my st dupont torch

[@geomardomingo1672]

Wonderful lighter. Just got one and it’s pretty damn amazing. And yes... gun metal on gun metal is the tits.

[@michaelelliott330]

Why this over a bic?

[@SlicedBreadMk2]

$149 hahahaha good one

[@verdanthyborian2322]

Seriously, wtf are they thinking?

[@shawnglass108]

It shows how relative price is to people. I was actually thinking how well priced this was for a class soft, tri-flame lighter. Certainly affordable compared to S.T. DuPont.

[@NeverHadFun]

@@shawnglass108 Agreed.

[@carmelogonzales1283]

Sometimes it's not about the price you just like anything if you want your gonna buy it

[@n1ccerouswinters704]

whattttt no blue tooth lol

[@dannyg.1562]

I was stupid enough to buy probably a half dozen Xikars over the years. I thought How can you go wrong since they have a lifetime warranty? The answer is that they always fail and it is a pain in the ass and a $7 postage ding plus delays in use to keep sending these lousy products in for repair. All the time. They inevitably stop working even using their fuel and recommended refilling practices. I now buy 4 Chinese triple torch lighters at a time under $4 each. I am constantly giving them to friends and we all have the same lighters for 4 years or more without failure.

[@matts6551]

I have a Xikar EX soft flame that is 9 years old and still works perfectly. Not all of them are bad, albeit many are. I've used it to light well over 1000 cigars and it's my go-to lighter

[@shawnglass108]

I’ve got the XP4. Quad jet and the Executive II. Both have been excellent. Lighters are a relatively cheap collectible for our cigar smoking hobby. I enjoy all different brands and types.

[@itanamullik]

You bought 6 £150 lighters wow you spent £1000 on lighters that don't work

[@xSWlMx]

Sure buddy

[@ampwattzable]

I think your looking at it wrong. The offer a cash offer vs replacement. Always take the money because you can find promo codes or sales on the website. Typically you can save about 15 bucks each replacement

[@carscigarsscotchnwatches5158]

Purchased last week. Arrived yesterday and it did not work. Wheel spins freely, so something is not connected internally. This is poor QC. Obviously Xikar does not test it's products as they go through assembly. This is the last xikar I buy. Sticking with cheaper lighters or dupont products.

[@abs358]

have you put a flint in it?

[@carscigarsscotchnwatches5158]

@abs358 yes. It was a problem with the barrel engagement. Sent it back and got a replacement very fast and that one works perfect

[@abs358]

@@carscigarsscotchnwatches5158 how was that process? I was looking to buy one but some reviews share your issue but no mention of the flint or replacement. So what would you rate it out of 10!

[@megakenneth100]

I will go with a Bic. Lol

[@nachodaisuki91]

What? No bluetooth nor internet and no Teletoby on that lighter? Pass.

[@themanthemyththelegend1392]

Junk…..