It's Time to Get Lit!

Lighters have come a long way from flint rollers and butane refills. 

Gone are the days of needing to have strong fingers or needing to keep an extra container of lighter fluid.

Today, they're handy with quiet, futuristic appeal.  Not only has the design improved but the technology behind the arc and how they are activated.  Nowadays it is not uncommon to find dual arc models with touch induction switches typical of modern cigarette lighters with sleek designs.

Primarily for general use in the home and outdoors, flexible neck lighters are a must.

Eliminate the risk to burning your fingers or having to hide the matchbox from a curious child.  For starters, they're durable and easy to use.

Pros:

• Portable & Convenient since there are no parts to replace nor butane to refill so saves time & money.
• They have a wide application lighting candles, kitchen stoves, fireworks, BBQs, cigarettes, etc..
  
• Wind and Splash proof making it ideal for outdoor use.
• A safety switch by default means they're safer than matches as it produces no open flame (nor sparks) and not needing flammable liquid that could be spilled. 
  
• The ignition switch give you control and turns off after a few seconds if unintentionally pressed and turns off immediately if it leaves your hands. 
  
• The soft crackle or buzz alerts you that the ignition switch is producing a plasma arc.
• Indicates battery level so there are no surprises by giving you a heads up that it will require a charge.
• They're eco friendly with no smell
• You get up to 500 uses before needing a recharge
  

Cons:

• Takes hours to charge depending on charger
• The lower the battery level, the weaker the plasma arc
  

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