My dad had one, and he passed it down to me even after 82 years it still works beautifully

"Not inexpensive by any means" is an understatement.

@dracodraconias8096

Жыл бұрын

When you make 100,000.00 a check it's not expensive. While everyone else it's a car payment.

@thechairman74

Жыл бұрын

That's putting it mildly.😂

@thechairman74

Жыл бұрын

@@danbee415 I'm sure there's probably other boarding schools that are more exclusive and expensive but there can't be that many. Also, this is Eton, probably the most famous boarding school in the world.

@samthoma2719

Жыл бұрын

⁠@@thechairman74 prices for those types of schools in the UK are pretty inline with that, i went to an “average” private school and it was 1800 a month 😮

@easterneuropeantracksuit3312

Жыл бұрын

Wow I was expecting $70

I’ve got a Linge 2. Paid $15 at a garage sale if you can believe it. Sent it off for service, $150 later it’s perfect

@ThatSoonerGuy

Жыл бұрын

That’s a fantastic find! It’s amazing what you can find at garage sales for really cheap. I found a Ronson Touch-Tip table lighter at a garage sale for $5 a few years back. It’s an art deco style lighter. Really neat looking. Made in Newark, NJ and from the research I’ve done, it seems that it was manufactured in the early to mid 1940’s.

@angusmulcahy7946

10 ай бұрын

goat

@yf1309

8 ай бұрын

bought a soubreny at a flea market for 3 bucks, still cant believe it

@josephmoodie4970

8 ай бұрын

I have also been lucky in my life to have been able to spot rare things at yard sales and have got some unbelievable things you would not believe and if it was not for need of money I would have kept a few things I so regret selling. I have never found a beautiful lighter but being a collector of tobacco baseball cards and all things that are vintage cigar or tobacco I have found an Origional 1913 joe Jackson card in a beautiful antique humidor table with 2 ashtrays that hang from the side that’s lined with cooler and still shines bright. When I flipped it over to check the makers mark I was very surprised to find it was made in Springfield Vermont because I’m a vermonter and is around 100 years old give it take a few years. It was this humidor I also found a 14k white gold Esemco pocket knife which I did keep and will pass down. Believe it or not in the same humidor which I also still have and use daily I found in the bottom under all the stuff packed in it a 1969 gmt faded Pepsi besil rolex ! I didn’t know much about watches but knew what a rolex was but didn’t know just how valuable they were. It was only after talking to my good friend threw texting messages that I mentioned I found a rolex which he chuckled and said “yeah you didn’t find a rolex man,sorry” Then I looked into it and checked the numbers in In the side of the watch and realized I truly found one and sent him the pics and he’s was blown away. I sadly sold it for $10,000 on eBay. Before you say it was to low a price know that it was missing the 18k white gold band which at the time I could only find one band on eBay and it was min $5000 before recent gold prices went up to all time highs. I had my nephew Austin sell it for me so he could make some cash and gave him 10% of what he sold it for to go towards collage spending money which I do not regret. The watch was a gmt faded Pepsi t/25 Swiss but it did not have the line under the word Swiss which was an even more rare watch and it was near flawless in condition. I got the humidor at a seasonal flea market in Waterbury Vermont just outside Stowe Vermont. I paid $42 for the humidor and all inside it. Best find ever!

@flybygaming9678

7 ай бұрын

Gonna keep an eye open for estate sales and garage sales in the more rich parts of town from now on

My obsession with sanji’s lighter has brought me this far I hope I’m not the only one

I owned one of these beauties in 1979. Tortoise shell and gold. Sadly I lost it to a thief. These are so beautiful, I could cry

Me lighting a five dollar cigar with a gas station disposable lighter: 🚬🗿🍷👍🏼

@mitchblackmore5230

2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

If you can't afford it don't buy. But these are the best of the best.

I just bought a golden Dupont, I love just to watch it in my desk and holding it in my hands.... ❤ pure beauty.

The gold and blue is perfect. Have had mine for a while, and I must say its cling is utterly satisfying

Talking from a collector. These lights are 1000000% worth the money. Big fan and really enjoy the channel.

@BottomLineBassin2

10 ай бұрын

I have a Gatsby model Linge 2 that I found at the Salvation Army thrift store. It's missing a screw on the bottom, is it worth anything ?

I have a 80s ligne 2 in great shape, bought for 55 bucks, repaired by myself because it was leaking. The best lighter in my small collection for sure !

Luxury at expense. Fineness at cost. The way those pieces and the whole scene are lit up is pleasing.

Just purchased one yesterday, what a timing this video is.

Review brah grew up?

The ST Duponts are absolutely gorgeous, but even if I hit the lottery, I could *never* justify spending that much money on a lighter.

I'm a big fan of S.T. Dupont. They make incredibly good lighters and at least in the past they also offered great cufflinks. Over the years I accumulated quite a few of their lighters and cufflinks but the first one is always special. I bought my first STD lighter when I was on my relocation trip to Shanghai back in 2008 and a few months later picked up my first STD cufflinks in Shanghai. They are still the most used from my collections. But that doesn't prevent me from thinking about the platinum coated Ligne D which I discovered today.

These lighters are truly special. S.T. Dupont is such an incredible brand!

Used one of these on the moon, perfect pitch and fire. Would most definitely suggest these for stocking stuffers.

I really like that jacket! Beautiful cloth.

The Blue Flame model is really nice, it is a soft blue flame and does not cook your cigar like a typical jet. It burns at a much lower temperature and is usable outside where the soft flame is not usable. I highly recommend that model since I have one and do enjoy it.

Cling? I always heard it called a ping, PING, P I N G ! Great product and great video!

@GamerNxUSN

Жыл бұрын

One ping, one ping only.

My dad used to smoke cigars so he got one of these as a business gift many years ago but he stopped 3 years ago and gave it to me, i still prefer my trusty zippo but ill carry it every once and awhile when im feelin fancy

Excellent lighters!

I own 2 line 1s one is a BR and im about to pick up a line 2 im in love with those lighters there amazing quality and look gorgeous

The dust lighter is amazing 🌌🔥

Had one of the 'Ligne 2' lighters. Very well made and nice to use. My main gripes with it were that it was terrible in wind and the filler was non-standard - the adapter for using ordinary (non Dupont) butane leaked like a sieve.

@millardfretland4642

8 ай бұрын

I have the filling problem with my L2 as well. I still cant figure out how to fill it.....help!

You should do a "how it's made" tour of the dupont factory. I'm sure all of us would love to see how these lighters are manufactured

04:20 penultimate connoisseur....

@DismasM

Жыл бұрын

Second to last? Who's last? 🙃

I have one and I love it

Wow didn't know these are astronomially priced! I'd rather invest in a watch. But thanks for sharing, these lighters are beautiful.

S.T. DuPont lighters are expensive, but worth every penny. Things that are of great quality cost a lot of money. As well as it should be. This is why I love Kirby’s channel. Really enjoyed this video. Keep the phenomenal content coming.

@GOREDO5

Жыл бұрын

St dupont lighters are of the greatest quality. That being said. No lighter is worth 1000$

@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess

11 ай бұрын

You're kissing this guy's feet when he's just advertising his shop, you probably work with or fo him

@lukemilton8510

11 ай бұрын

@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Actually I don’t. Just love Kirby’s content. That’s it.

@GOREDO5

11 ай бұрын

@Truer words have never been spoken, My Princess! how is he kissing the guys feet.. all he said about him is he loves his channnel... you're a weirdo

@edenassos

6 ай бұрын

Beyond material cost and R&D, worth is subjective. For brokes like you, it's easy to see why you say that.@@GOREDO5

I have the Ligne 2 in gold 'Prince of Wales' check. Beautiful and a classic

@abdullahanwaar7389

Жыл бұрын

What do you do for a living?

I have the Le Grand Cling in gold and its excellent

I have a a few vintage ligne 2s. Love them. I’ve been collecting before I even started smoking. Dunhill lighters are also great and can be found for under 350

@rafaeltorre1643

Жыл бұрын

Most vintage lighters are sold untested and need servicing before they can be used. So the average condition untested rollagas goes for around $115 but mint condition, serviced and working, and rare editions go for $250 and even way more up! I buy and sell vintage lighters. I love fixing them back up to normal.

@maxdeso9188

Жыл бұрын

got a rollagas from the 80s in great shape for 50€ (pretty lucky). I fixed a leaking problem and it's flawless ! My most reliable lighter for sure, love it

Kirby - Edward is certainly NOT the “penultimate”. anything. What an insult! That would mean he’s second to last. Look it up.

Awesome! I need one of these to light my doobies😂

Love my Slim 7!

Great video Kirby. The lighters are gorgeous! I would like to see a video on shavers in the future 😊. Great bit about the different butane fill tanks. I had no idea there were different styles. I thought they were all the same lol

I own a Le Grande. It is anything but a good choice for outdoor use. The jet flame is very sensitive to moving air and will be blown out by even a gentle breeze.

HI Mr Allison - I've got a quick question, I recently bought a 150th LE ST Dupont lighter - the Ligne 2 Golden Hour, the one plated in 3-gold metals and featuring a double-yellow flame. The instructions manual says not to keep it "lit" for more than 10 seconds, however, this is not practical at all when lighting a cigar. Even in your recent video with Eddie Sahakian he can be seen keeping the lighter lit for well over 40-50 seconds. Appreciate your response, thank you good Sir! Kind Regards, M. de Silva.

I am lucky to have a st dupont line 2 stardust from the 70s in slightly rose gold. the difference with this new st dupont stardust is that ALL faces and sides are coated with lacquer and gold dust, except for the underside of course. I find it a pity that it no longer offers any model with lacquer on the 2 sides, sides, and above. But they still a piece of art, love them ❤

I have a Dupont Windsor , Dupont slim, and recently bought the Dupont Cohiba 55 version cos I own the ciagr cutter of it.

I also like Dunhill lighters. I think they're better built actually.

I found one at an estate sale. I put it on eBay, and bids went to $1,642.48. I paid $5.

Great video ❗💯👍

I just ordered a Slim 7 in brushed "gold". I look forward to receiving it, but my dream lighter is a gold Le Grand.

A grand isn't "expensive"!? Yes, yes it is!!!

I like my bic lighters and opinel no. 8 for lighting and cutting cigars. Nice n cheap

I believe that the first edition of the le grande did not have the cling noise which is why they came out with the le grande cling. I am looking at getting one of those next. This year I got my first St dupont. It was a line 2 in black laquer and palladium. I got a matching stand/cutter and a line d fountain pen. That pen is up there with my montblancs but was only about $400.

I came upon a vintage ligne 1 lighter. Complete with papers and box. I think it's gold. It's missing an o-ring though. I'd love to show it to you and maybe you can know how much it's worth?

I'm 37 with 118$ to my name.. why am I watching this man and smoking an opus x

you should do a video about vintage lighters in general

Hi, what do I save in ordering from yourself or direct to STP I’m in the Uk, thanks

Cant wait for Cuba videos and Hunters and Frankau

I think there a screw pin inside the lighter when open. You can tune the'cling'.... not sure on the newer ones. Mine has it. Its an 80s Dupont....

Sadly, my Ligne 2 which was brand new last year came with a gas leak that I’ve only recently noticed. Plus it never made the right “ping!” noise. DuPont are going to repair it, but it’s going to take 8-12 weeks, starting from June. Well worth it though. Beautiful lighter. Edit: they fixed the gas leak, but the ping is still dull 😕

@rafaeltorre1643

Жыл бұрын

This is extremely common and you have to assume it will leak and need serving to be used. Thats why they are sold as is untested. Because just like anything else, it needs to be serviced every so many years. They practically all leak from one or more places. But if you know what you are doing, it is very easy to replace the o-rings.

Does anyone have an opinion of the le Grande cling? I want to get one but I am afraid that the torch lighter components will not last as long as a simple soft flame. That is why my first purchase was a line 2. But since I rarely get to smoke indoors, it would be great to have a Dupont with a torch.

Are they made with real gold? I've been thinking about getting back in cigar smoking. Are s.t dupont appropriate for Cigars?

Are you able to send em back to be repaired? The lacquer chipped after a hard fall.

I wonder if they've figured out the G#/A pitch of the ping, like with the minute repeater watches.

The ST DuPont Le Grand Cling palladium blue lighter is such a beautiful piece!! I would love to purchase one but I hear they scratch so easily regardless if you keep in a case 😢

@smithgeo7051

Жыл бұрын

Hi . I have quite a few. If you want them to stay perfect you should keep them in their box . The one I use for day to day dates from the 1950s . But it is still a beautiful piece of engineering. Get one you will never be disappointed. Cordialement

@JackBlackNinja

Жыл бұрын

If you want to use it it’s like a watch, jewelry, clothing, car, cooking utensil, house… anything gets used gets worn. Then comes the business of refurbishment and repair.

@TAEYYO

6 ай бұрын

Sadly the Le Grand is a total piece of crap. Someone has opened it up and it's just cheap plastic inside. A shame. Also, the Ligne 2 he's holding in this video has been downgraded in terms of quality. You can see if you look at the bottom because in the higher-quality versions there are no seams. On the newer ones the bottom piece is a plate held on by tape! Very sad to see from Dupont.

Are the Ligna 8 any good?

The two flames we call it the bunny ears.

Do a video on quality dab rigs.

I’ll gladly pay 10,000 for that cling alone 🤤

I was wondering what the recommended number of cigars to smoke per day is. Some people must have limits, and I can't see smoking ten per day given the time, cost, and health factors.

I'd love a DuPont lighter or solid gold dunhill like my stepdad's. They are expensive, but not if you don't lose them, as if you have a zippo, the amount you pay in fuel could pay for a DuPont or Dunhill instead?

Can you take bong rips with this thing or what?

Can Pine Turpentine be used in a Zippo lighter? 🔥

The lighter cases are $185. Do you sell a protective case for the lighter case?

Never thought I would hear you say big daddy but there is a first for everything

I have a few, but I lose them all the time. I got most back, but they r heavy and tend to fall out when I sit in a sport car or just sit in a deep seat. In my country people give it back still, I don’t want to carry it on a golden chain. Which would be possible with the ring, but not my style.

Kirby, care to say a word about cigar smoke leaving a scent on suits? Is this to be expected and tolerated or is there something one can do about this without taking the suit to the cleaners too often?

@teekue

Жыл бұрын

Good woolen fabrics will only need to be hung in some fresh air for a couple of days. Linen and cotton can be worse but should still be fine if you hang them in your bathroom after showers. Plastic fibers will stink forever.

@bobboban2782

Жыл бұрын

@@teekue Didn't think to hang my suits on the balcony yet. Thank you.

@elevatedsupernova

Жыл бұрын

@@bobboban2782 Make sure you get a good fabric brush and cedar products to prevent any moths from destroying the fabric!

As much I’d love to have a luxury lighter and cutter 1) I can’t really afford it unless I saved for it 2) I LOOSE everything 😭 Does Kirby have any videos on genteel looking lighters that don’t cost and arm and leg. I do adore the look of these type of things

Not trying to brag or anything but I got a 4 pack of lighters from the gas station mini mart down the street from my house. Cost me a whole $3.99.

I have some of this duponts but nothing special about them and they are incredibly expensive and if you use them all the time they do break down and it’s a struggle to get them fixed

@rafaeltorre1643

Жыл бұрын

Break down? The only thing that needs replacing are the o-ring/gaskets and the filter. The only thing that will prematurely will do that is if you use cheap butane and it clogs the filter. Typically they will last 10-15 years after serving. I service them as a hobby and for extra money. Its the knowledge and experience that is the problem. You must practically teach yourself.

@Harry-tb8yo

11 ай бұрын

The oldest S.T. Dupont in my small collection is a Ligne 2 from 2008. I use it regularly and it still keeps working as on its first day. All the other ones I bought since then also work quite well. There was only one S.T. Dupont lighter which needed to get its seals replaced and that was a Ligne D I purchased for my then girlfriend. Fortunately I noticed that before the purchase, the dealer got it serviced and when it came back hegave me a nice discount on it. Can't say anything against a freshly serviced gold plated Ligne D for 300 Euros. But none of all these lighters broke during normal usage. These things are solid as a rock.

Save one of those Line 2 Cuba Motif lighters for me Kirby! I'm saving up and I have all loved ones on notice that I'll be taking donations for the holidays :) Don't sell out!!

I’ll stick to zippos. If I lose those it won’t hurt.

@831inquietos

11 ай бұрын

💯%

@r.deeblanche6939

10 ай бұрын

Zactly 😂

🔥🔥

I got a new phone number a couple years back and now I get calls from time-to-time from old timers asking if I can fix their Dupont lighter. Apparently my number was some kind of Dupont repair service or something lol.

@Cryptidsmethodology

7 ай бұрын

You should learn how to fix them. You would have instant business 😂

@kevorka3281

7 ай бұрын

@@Cryptidsmethodology I really would, lol

@BuffaloNickel9

6 ай бұрын

Ha, that's actually somewhat funny. Thanks for the story

i love this lighters but i am to poor for it ...... they look awesome

I almost fell out of my chair when I saw the prices 😂😂😂

That ping🥴

Has a QVC vibe.

I much prefer the clunking shut of my Dunhill Rollagas lighter. Likened to the shutting of an old school Mercedes car door! I think the DuPont sounds a tad tinny.

Man I want a S.T Dupont but that price tag man. I bought a vintage Zaima instead. No ping but still a classic piece.

Had a question Kirby… can you take a ST DuPont Lighter as a carry on in a plane? I figured you have had some experience with this….

@jaquanpowell4605

9 ай бұрын

Yea you can. Put in your carry on tho

4:20 he’s the penultimate? Why stop there? I want the best!

Just looked at their prices. Holy crap!

Sure can't beat a vintage Zippo.

@shellshock10

Ай бұрын

HAHAHHAHHAHAHHA

Cartier and Dunhill also make great lighters.

Do you not get the taste of fuel through the cigar if you are using soft flame lighters? Zippos are generally frowned upon for said reasons. Most folks use matches or butane lighters.

@Harry-tb8yo

Жыл бұрын

Duponts use butane gas.

@alexanderrosales7675

8 ай бұрын

Thats an old wives tale.....

hello is there any way to convert regular ligne 2 into dual flame or pipe flame?

@kirbyallison

6 ай бұрын

Not that I know of. But we have some vintage diagonal pipe flame DuPonts in the vintage section of the website.

I felt like the guy kept getting his mouth watered cause he was craving a cigar 😂

These models are also called De Chine.

If I am not mistaken, ST is the acronym for Saint, so the lighted is called Saint DuPont not ST Dupont

@azrael6280

11 ай бұрын

S. T. Dupont, not St. Dupont

❤

When I was 11 year's old I told my dad that I'm going to invest my Christmas money on a big expensive nerf gun. He looked at me dead serious and asked "What will it provide you?", I'll never forget that. If I'd have 1200$ for a lighter I'd buy a Zippo and butane refils for 100$, and I give the rest to someone who needs them more than me. We fill the emptiness of our inflated self image with vanity, missing the point that life's best when it's simple.

@blairsaid

8 ай бұрын

Your comment means something. Because you are right. There is no amount of materialistic goods that can fulfill an individual. The only real joy comes from pure relationships, but these are forged through the labor of love, and this often requires commitment and sacrifices in other areas. I want to get to a point where I feel so wealthy that I'm literally overflowing with opportunities for other people. In secret, I will have and cherish these novelty items, recognizing that God owns everything, and I am just it's current trustee. Thanks for the comment, may you find a way to have the cake and eat it too. 😁

Luckily I changed to vaping and can now walk a block without stopping to catch my breath

You’re not taking the Havana cityscape one to Cuba?!