Private Blends-Pipe Tobacco

Private Blends

If you read pipe tobacco reviews people most often review tinned tobacco; Peterson, Mac Baren, Frog Morton, 1888, etc., but private blends that local tobacconists sell generally don't get the same amount of press. Today I want to review a couple of private blends that enjoy.

The Country Squire (www.thecountrysquireonline.com)

I live outside of Jackson, MS and when I first started pipe smoking I went to different shops hoping to find folks that steer me in the right direction, but tended to find that all of the shops specialized in cigars and sold some pipes and tobacco.   Therefore the people working there were cigar smokers rather than pipe smokers. Them I found The Country Squire. J.D. was and is a huge help in advising me and answering questions about pipes, pipe lighters and tobacco. 

Cherokee & Black Arrow Mix

Of the different private blends that I've tried from them the one that became my favorite was 1/2 Cherokee and 1/2 Black Arrow. Cherokee is a steamed Cavendish and Virginias with a very slight hint if vanilla and Black Arrow is a steamed, toasted Cavendish. I would compare it to Captain Black White.  I would describe it as a mild, yet flavorful aromatic; easy on the tongue with an extremely nice room note. It is my every day smoke. 

Tobacco Corner

(http://www.tobaccocornerltd.com

In my travels I am often in Memphis, Tn and when I'm there I try to work it out during lunch to go and smoke a bowl or two. Great folks and you can always find someone to share a conversation and sit and smoke. 

Nuts To You

This one is definitely not an everyday smoke but if you've ever tried 1888's Mid Day and enjoyed that deep fruity flavor and aroma, you have an idea of what it is like. They refer to it as a Pistachio Blend; I find it as a wonderful diversion from my regulars; Cherokee/Black Arrow, Peterson's University Flake, Sherlock Holmes and Irish Oak. 

Whatever you smoke I'd love to hear abound your favorite private blends and theTobacconist where you buy it. 

Cheers!

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OMG...University Flake

I have just purchased my first tin of Peterson's University Flake. After months of smoking primarily aromatics I bought this on the recommendation of of a friend.  AMAZING!

The first  bowl that I lit with my pipe lighter was all it took. Smooth, even flavor that was not overbearing or too mild. All I can say is, I love it. 

Gotta try it. 

Cheers!

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Do You Like It In Leather?

This solidly built Extended Arm Pipe Lighter is a great addition to your collection, or, to use everyday.

Solid Metal Casing & Parts this inexpensive lighter features all of the attributes of pipe lighters that cost much more.

This attractive all metal lighter features the signature "Extended Arm" flame cap, horizontal flint strike wheel and protected fuel intake valve and flame adjustment wheel.

• This lighter is protected with a 100% "No Questions" Life Time Guarantee!!
• Leather Wrapped Butane Cigar/Pipe Lighter
• Size: 53mm x 24mm x 15mm
• Weight 2 ounces
• All Metal Casing with leather wrapped Accent

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Can You Tell The Difference Between the Old Boy and My Lighter?

Can you tell the difference between the Corona Old Boy and my Pipe Lighter?

Below are seemingly identical pipe lighters.  One is the IM Corona Old Boy Pewter with Pipe Shapes and the other is my new lighter; Premium Butane Pipe Lighter Pewter with Pipe Shapes.  The Old Boy costs around $160 (MSRP) and comes with a 2 year replacement warranty if it cannot be repaired (repairs average around $56) and my new Pipe Lighter cost $79.95 and comes with a Lifetime Replacement Warranty.  See if you can tell the difference.

 

 

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How much should you pay for a good pipe lighter

As the title suggests I’m asking the question, “How much should you pay for a good Pipe Lighter?”  Since lighters range in cost from a $1 Bic to around a $1,000 for a pimped out DuPont, how much is enough to get a good, reliable pipe lighter that will last you for years to come?
At the lower end of the spectrum you can buy an IMCO G77R for around $12-$15.  It has a 45 degree angled flame, flint & wheel ignition with a flame adjustment wheel.  But it is made out of plastic and feels rather flimsey.
  On the other hand you go with the Zippo which should run you somewhere between $15-$25; with the pipe insert.  It also, has flint & wheel ignition and is almost indestructible with its metal casing.  But with it’s liquid lighter fluid the taste transfer of the fluid to the tobacco leaves something to be desired.

Next you go opt for the Vertigo Briar which costs in the neighborhood of $25-$35.
 It is also made of metal and is fashioned after the IM Corona Old Boy.  I must say an attractive lighter.  It feels rather hefty and sound, but they tend to get somewhat “loose”  around the extended arm and the strike wheel causing some issues after a few months.

Or, you could step up to the Xikar Pipe Line; another Old Boy look alike, which weighs in at around $50-$60.  It comes with the horizontal strike wheel, flint ignition, 90 degree side angled soft flame and built in tamp. Not a bad lighter.

And if you want to have the coolest pipe lighter on the block you can empty your piggy bank and splurge for the IM Corona Old Boy ($100-$250); truly a nice lighter.   Again, it has flint ignition, horizontal double strike wheel, built in tamp, 90 degree side angled soft flame, but again costs over $100 and only has a 2 year warranty.  Most repairs (and all lighters need them at some time) will cost you around $50 or so.  So, is it worth the money?

So, how much should you pay? $15? $30? $50? or over $100?

What if I told you that you could have all the features of the $160 lighter; flint ignition, 90 degree side angled soft flame, built in tamp, horizontal double strike wheel, solid metal materials and construction AND a LIFETIME WARRANTY?  and no one would know the difference between your amazing lighter and the $160 IM Corona?  You’d have the best of both worlds; the coolest lighter on the block and the satisfaction of knowing you paid HALF price for it?  That’s right HALF PRICE of the IM Corona Pewter or Gold with Pipe Shapes (MSRP at $160) WITH A LIFETIME REPLACEMENT WARRANTY!

So if you’d thought about buying the Old Boy you should think about buying this BAD BOY. Here, take a look.

Pipe Lighter Gold Finish with Pipe Shapes

Pipe Lighter with Pipe Charts This beautiful Pipe Lighter with Pipe Shapes engraved in the Gold Finish is sure to become your favorite pipe lighter.  Featuring "turn of the century" antique styling with the flint wheel ignition; the most reliable form of flame ignition, this 90 degree side angled soft flame makes lighting your pipe a joy.  Don't miss this limited offer. Other similar brands sell between $125-$160!!!

 

• Horizontal Double Strike Wheel
• 90 degree side angled soft flame
• Generous Fuel Supply/Refillable
• Built in Pipe Tamp & Pick
• Extended Arm Flame Snuffer
• Recessed Fuel Intake Valve to eliminate leakage
• Easy Access Flame Adjustment Wheel
• LIFE TIME GUARANTEE!!!

Pipe Lighter Pewter Finish with Pipe Charts

Pipe Lighter with Pipe Charts This beautiful Pipe Lighter with Pipe Shapes engraved in the Pewter Finish is sure to become your favorite pipe lighter.  Featuring "turn of the century" antique styling with the flint wheel ignition; the most reliable form of flame ignition, this 90 degree side angled soft flame makes lighting your pipe a joy.  Don't miss this limited offer. Other similar brands sell between $125-$160!!!

• Horizontal Double Strike Wheel
• 90 degree side angled soft flame
• Generous Fuel Supply/Refillable
• Built in Pipe Tamp & Pick
• Extended Arm Flame Snuffer
• Recessed Fuel Intake Valve to eliminate leakage
• Easy Access Flame Adjustment Wheel
• LIFE TIME GUARANTEE!!!

 

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Best Pipe Lighter Period!!!!

A few months ago I bought a Chinese made lighter for my collection. To my utter surprise I was shocked at what I received! Instead of a flimsy, plastic, poorly made piece of crap I received a high quality, precision crafted pipe lighter that immediately became my everyday go to lighter. This lighter is the epitome of what a pipe lighter should be. It has all the bells and whistles; flint ignition, horizontal strike wheel, side angled soft flame, engraved pipe charts displaying 25 if the most recognized pipe shapes, built in tamp and pick, extra large butane fuel tank, easy access flame adjustment a LIFE TIME WARRANTY and at HALF THE PRICE of the Japanese made Corona (which only has a two year replacement warranty)!!!
It was then that I decided that the only thing better than owning a high priced Corona Old Boy was getting a better lighter with a better warranty at HALF THE PRICE!
I was so impressed with this lighter that I contacted the distributor and ordered 30 of them which sold out in only two weeks. This your chance to own this amazing lighter. Just click the link below for more information. www.pipelighters.net

Copy of IM Corona Old Boy Pipe Lighter

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Happy Father's Day

Extended Arm Pipe Lighter with Pipe Charts 

This beautiful extended arm Pipe Lighter with engraved pipe shapes is sure to become your Dad's favorite pipe lighter.  Featuring "turn of the century" antique styling with the flint wheel ignition; the most reliable form of flame ignition, this 90 degree side angled soft flame makes lighting your pipe a joy.  Don't miss this limited offer. The original Corona Old Boy sells at $125-$160!!!

90 degree side angled soft flame

Generous Fuel Supply/Refillable

Built in Pipe Tamp & Pick

Lift Arm Flame Snuffer

Recessed Fuel Intake Valve to eliminate leakage

Easy Access Flame Adjustment Wheel

LIFE TIME guarantee!!!

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Jifeng Extended Arm Pipe Lighter

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FEATURED PIPE LIGHTERS

Jifeng Pipe Lighter Pewter Finish with Pipe Charts

Replica of IM Corona Old Boy Pipe Lighter with Pipe Charts This beautiful replica of the Savinelli IM Corona Old Boy Pipe Lighter with Pipe Shapes engraved in the Pewter Finish is sure to become your favorite pipe lighter.  Featuring "turn of the century" antique styling with the flint wheel ignition; the most reliable form of flame ignition, this 90 degree side angled soft flame makes lighting your pipe a joy.  Don't miss this limited offer. The original Corona Old Boy sells at $125-$160!!!

• Horizontal Strike Wheel
• 90 degree side angled soft flame
• Generous Fuel Supply/Refillable
• Built in Pipe Tamp & Pick
• Lift Arm Flame Snuffer
• Recessed Fuel Intake Valve to eliminate leakage
• Easy Access Flame Adjustment Wheel
• Replica of Savinelli IM Corona Old Boy Pipe Lighter-Pewter Finish with Pipe Images
• Full 12 month guarantee!!!

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How It's Made - Zippo Lighters

So you want to know how zippo lighters are made. In thjs video you will see the step by step process of manufacturing a zippo lighter. Check out this video on YouTube:

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Copy of IM Corona Old Boy Pipe Lighter

So, you want an IM Corona Old Boy but don't want to pay $150? Here's the answer to your prayers. http://www.flixya.com/video/4953624/Copy-of-IM-Corona-Old-Boy-Pipe-Lighter

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Pipe Lighters Vs. Matches - The Best Way to light Your Pipe

What lights your fire? Here are the pros and cons on the running debate of pipe lighters vs. matches in this video on Flixya

http://www.flixya.com/video/4953738/Pipe-Lighters-Vs-Matches-The-Best-Way-to-...

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Changing the Flint in Your Old Boy Pipe Lighter

Here is a video on Flixya that shows how to replace the flint in your Old Boy style pipe lighter. Enjoy!

http://www.flixya.com/video/4953746/Changing-the-Flint-in-Your-Old-Boy-Pipe-L...

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You'd be Stylin' with this Old Boy "knock-off"

Only $21.99. Only 4 left

Yibao Butane Pipe Lighter Silver Plated Wenzhou Yibao Hardware

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Pipe Lighters Vs. Matches

Among pipe smokers there is a running debate about the proper way to light your pipe. Some say matches are the only "proper" method while others purport that having just the right angled flame pipe lighter answers better to the task. 

Watch my YouTube video and decide for yourself

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Bentley "Arango" Austrian Pipe Lighter

The Bentley “Arango” Pipe Lighter by Prometheus

Fuel: Butane Lighter

Flame: 90 Degree Angled Flame

Ignition: Flint & Wheel

Price: $9.99

Extras: Built in Tamp

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Jifeng Pipe Lighter Old Boy Copy

If I told you that you could have a replica of an Old Boy Pipe Lighter for under $20 that was solid metal, good stiff strike wheel, and worked really well, you’d call me crazy.  However, I just purchased one of these from China and I am amazed.  I bought the Silver Plated version without the pipe motif on the side for only $8!  It lights on the first strike, everytime.  Holds butane well.  Nice strong flame.  It has a great “weighty” feel and all the moving pieces feel nice & tight.  All I have to say is I am impressed.

If you can see yourself buying one of these, let me know as I am exploring importing them for the U.S. market.

Fuel Type: Butane

Ignition: Side Wheel & Flint

Flame: Side Angled Soft Flame

Price Range: Under $20

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Yibao Butane Pipe Lighter Leather

Yibao Butane Pipe Lighter Leather by pipelighterexpert Two months ago I ordered a Yibao Pipe Lighter off of EBay. It was actually this leather wrapped butane pipe lighter that I'm reviewing today. However, they sent me the silver finished model by accident. Yesterday, this correct model arrived in the mail. It measures about 2" tall x 1" wide x 1/2" thick. It is made in the IM Corona Old Boy styling with the flip up arm arm and flame cover, horizontal strike wheel, flint ignition and butane fuel. The Yibao Pipe Lighter is made in China and this one cost me $8.20 INCLUDING SHIPPING! Can you believe that? One might expect to receive a plastic, cheaply made "Bic" type lighter. But instead this pipe lighter is all metal (with exception of the leather wrapped accent). The moving parts are nice and tight and it works extremely well. To light this pipe lighter you just flick up the flame cover arm with you thumb and rotate the strike wheel inward with the same thumb. Butane is released whenever the flame cover arm is up so when the strike wheel scrapes the flint and creates a spark the lighter ignites. To light your pile just hold the flame slightly over the bowl of your pipe and draw the flame in. To extinguish the flame lower the flame cover arm. There is a small cover in the bottom of the pipe lighter that unscrews that protects the flame adjustment screw and butane intake valve. The flame adjustment screw works easily to raise or lower the height of the flame, and, you can use regular premium refined butane to refill the lighter. I've included a YouTube video below if you want to see this pipe lighter in action. I have to say I really like this little lighter and enjoy using it. We'll see how well it works over time. But for eight bucks its hard to go wrong. www.pipelighters.net

IM Corona Classico Sandblasted Briar $175

IM Corona Classico Sandblasted Briar $175

Fuel: Butane
Ignition: Flint & Wheel
Flame: 90 Degree Side Angled
Price: $175

This beautiful pipe lighter is indeed a classic and will make your fellow puffers green with envy when they see it.  Whether you intend to use it for daily lighting or as a an addition to your collection, you can't go wrong with this top quality Corona.  Normally priced over $200, soft flame, side angled pipe lighter can gently ignite your tobacco without charring your rim.  Solid, hefty and backed up with a life time warranty (including Free repairs!) you will find yourself taking it out every day just to look at it.  And all of this for only $175.  

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Check out my copy of the IM Corona Old Boy with engraved pipe images for ONLY $34.98

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Replica of Savinelli IM Corona's Old Boy

Flame: 90 Degree Side Angled Soft Flame

Ignition: Horizontal Strike Wheel & Flint

Fuel: Butane

Tools: Built in Tamp and Pick

Flame Adjustment: Easy Access Flame Adjustment Screw

Price Range: Corona Old Boy $150. THIS REPLICA MODEL ONLY $34.99!!!

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