Awesome Lighters

This battery-powered arc lighter not only starts fires in windy conditions, but it packs a few other handy features. The IGNIX MK-01 case features a built-in compass, bottle opener, a 100 lumen flashlight, and an LED display that tracks how many times you’ve used it. The bottom of its case also has a metric ruler, though it’s only 2 cm long.

Zippo pays tribute to retro gaming with this lighter with a design inspired by the Nintendo Game Boy, finished in bold matte red with the game Light My Fire! on screen. The windproof, all-metal lighter has the brand’s signature “click” and comes in a gift box. Just add Zippo lighter fluid, flints, and wicks, and you’re ready to spark up in 1990s style.

The latest version of the Geekey is an incredibly versatile and uniquely designed multitool. The stainless steel gadget packs more than 20 functions, including wrenches, a bit driver, an emergency whistle, a bottle opener, a wire stripper, a bike spoke key, a box opener, a ruler, and more. It also works as a lighter case for a standard BIC lighter.

Whether you smoke or not, you’ll appreciate the skill it took to create this lighter that’s the size of a cigarette. Random Hands shows how they started with a rusty bolt, removed its threads, and drilled its center to hold lighter fluid. A double-hinge mechanism allows it to open and exposes its spark wheel and wick. The craftsmanship on display here is stellar.

A good lighter can come in handy even if you don’t smoke. Matthew’s Tools shows how he created a beautiful lighter from stainless steel and brass. To create his functional Art Deco masterpiece, he used precision machining tools, including a mill, lathe, and EDM. Nearly every component of the lighter was made from scratch. We love the flame cutouts.

This beautiful lighter from Zippo’s Japanese product line features a deeply-embossed titanium coating that looks like rippling waves. It comes in a black or blue finish with Zippo’s famously reliable lighter mechanism inside. They also make versions with swirl and abstract geometric patterns.

Mehdi from ElectroBOOM shows us how he modified a battery-powered plasma lighter to produce sound. After showing how it’s possible to listen to an AM radio through a pickle, he moves on to building a circuit that modulates voltage to play audio via the lighter’s arc. Warning: electrical engineering lecture ahead.

This electric plasma arc lighter stands out from the crowd with a metal case and a fold-out arm to extend its reach. Powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it sparks fires using an arc of electric plasma. Its case is made from die-cast zinc and tumbled brass, and it offers about 280 seconds of arc time per charge.

Originally released in 1964, the Prince lighter is an elegant example of mid-century modern design. Topdrawer has brought back this classic Japanese-made lighter for new generations to enjoy. The lighter features a low-profile body with a push-to-light flint striker. It’s available in several colors as well as black leather and marbled finishes.

This rechargeable electric lighter is sure to work even in wind or damp conditions. It uses a pair of plasma arcs to ignite tinder or anything else flammable. It provides about 300 zaps per charge and comes wrapped in a waterproof silicone rubber casing with a flip-top cover.

Ensure you get your lighter back with this snarky leather lighter case from JJ Leathersmith. One side is stamped with the phrase “NOT YOUR F*CKING LIGHTER,” reminding anyone who picks up or borrows your lighter that it’s not theirs to keep. The backside is embossed with the brand’s name. It holds a standard Bic lighter.

This handy gadget converts a spare Zippo lighter case into a pocket screwdriver. It fits all Classic Zippo cases and provides a magnetic bit driver where the flame usually would be, along with storage for three bits on its underside. The set includes four bits: #1 Phillips, #2 Phillips, #2 Flat, and T20 Torx.

This unique lighter features an extendible gooseneck that puts more distance between your hand and the fires it starts. It uses a high-voltage plasma spark to light fires and works in winds up to 80 mph. When closed, its rubberized ABS body provides IPX6-rated water resistance and can float on water if you drop it.

This limited-run CountyComm lighter uses a flint and a scraper to ignite its wick. Its main compartment is made from a hollowed-out block of titanium that holds a small amount of lighter fluid. The striker screws in securely and has an O-ring seal to keep fluid from leaking out. It also includes a spare parts kit with an extra striker, O-rings, and cotton wick.

This unique and eye-catching lighter is filled with fluid and luminous sand that glows in the dark and flows when you turn it. We’re not sure it’s a legit Zippo product, but you can take your chances from Lighter Boutique’s website or one of these generic ones we found on Amazon if you’re willing to give it a shot.

Australian product design firm Rama Works presents an elegant and refined way to carry a BIC Mini lighter. The XO Lighter Mini is a CNC-machined aluminum lighter that takes an impressive 14 tools to create. It features a grooved and grippy texture and a raw metal finish that will patina over time. Personalization is also available. Limited to just 500 pieces.