Xikar still backs the Linea with a lifetime warranty, just like the other Xikar lighters that cost two or three times as much. And don’t go thinking that this “budget” lighter isn’t still a performer. That brings us to one of the best features- The price. The evenness of the paint application and the joints between stainless headpieces are not the best on the market, but far better still than a lot of lighters that cost more than the Linea. The only real con that I found was the general fit and finish. The adjustment wheel is east to turn and yet not so loose that it will be spun around unintentionally. It is lightweight, and yet seems to hold way more butane than the size would suggest. The articulated cover keeps the jet protected from lint and dust while in the pocket. The push-button igniter has a smooth motion and positive click. The flame it puts off is bold and accurate, and I had no problems covering the whole foot of the cigar, even on cigars over a 52 ring gauge. And though I am not usually a fan of single torch lighters, the jet on the Linea is more robust than I have seen on most other single torch lighters. This Linea lighter has proven reliable for me the entire time I’ve used it. I have a feeling if we were to poll cigar smokers about the number 1 most important feature in a lighter, it would be reliability. Even in my cold Minnesota temperatures, it works. After using this Linea for a couple of months, I am loving the reliability. Yes, I realize that may seem silly, but how many times have you been frustrated because your lighter won’t work a week after you bought it and nothing seems to help. The Linea seems simple by design, but is has one thing that every cigar smoker wants in a lighter. Affordability, without sacrificing performance. Xikar has been solving that problem for us for a long time now. The Xikar | Linea Single Flame Lighter adds another dimension to the already stellar reputation for Xikar. Travel humidors, cutters, lighters, nub tools, and all of the other implements that we use can become an afterthought to the cigar itself. That is not only true for our cigars, but can also be true of the tools we use for the enjoyment of those cigars. We can be stubborn at times, and yet still looking for the next great thing. It’s interesting how cigar smokers operate.
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