Exotac
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How do you like it? Mine is on it's way. I know BICs are quite resistant to water but after my last jet lighter corroded away overnight after contact with salt water I want something waterproof.
In my experience everything ferrorod is very well designed and made. Not a big fan of the novelty items like the sparky or ripspool. But I like that they are trying.
I have the fire sleeve too, seems to work just fine. Only thing is it makes the Bic a bit bulkier, would be great if they made them for the mini Bic!
I like the look of the Matchcase and the ferro rod with tinder holder.
But as the Match case is £30 for what is an alu tube I find myself questioning it.
However - buy once , cry once.
I purchased the Firesleeves and can see how initially they are pricey they are also useful and will last ( i hope ) forever.
But as the Match case is £30 for what is an alu tube I find myself questioning it.
However - buy once , cry once.
I purchased the Firesleeves and can see how initially they are pricey they are also useful and will last ( i hope ) forever.
There are clones. Heavier and not as refined but pretty much identical dimensions. I bought the genuine thing for the bling factor and to support a great brand. Those can be found on ebay and ali:
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I have the Sleeve after supporting them on Kickstarter. Since then I've bought the Firesteel, Match case and recently the Ripspool.
All silly expensive but if you are patient they turn up on eBay etc., cheaper. All have been excellent. I like the fact the firesteel is covered and has its own super efficient striker all in one unit.
All silly expensive but if you are patient they turn up on eBay etc., cheaper. All have been excellent. I like the fact the firesteel is covered and has its own super efficient striker all in one unit.
Just for the record. I believe the have upgraded this model to XL because of that issue. The whole thing is the same apart from the new bigger rod. I had no issues when I played with the XL version.
I have an exotac titan. The titan does not evaporate fuel over the long term unlike Zippo lighters do. It does the job for my needs.
Hmmm. Interesting. Upon closer inspection, I find that what I have is in fact the XL! It is still poor compared to the sparks from my Light My Fire rod, even with the same striker and pressure.
Further more, back in Feb 2020, before I became aware that I didn't think much of the Exotac, someone here advertised a pair, having bought three. I snapped them up and they have been sat in a drawer since. Digging them out they look a little different and I am now certain that they are fakes.
The rods are no better, but the striker and general machining isn't as good as the real one.
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