The Holy Grail of Lighters: S.T. Dupont Lighters and Accessories
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- There are simply no finer lighters in the world than those from S.T. Dupont. Famous for their "perfect cling," S.T. Dupont lighters are highly sought-after and collected by connoisseurs of fine tobacco that appreciate quality, craftsmanship, and tradition. They are true luxury accessories - on par with the finest writing instruments - and bring as much aesthetic pleasure when being used as they do functional value.
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The Perfect Cling: S.T. Dupont Lighters and Accessories | Kirby Allison
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1:57 The Line 2 Perfect Ping
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11:33 S.T. Dupont Blue Flame Lighters
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"Not inexpensive by any means" is an understatement.
When you make 100,000.00 a check it's not expensive. While everyone else it's a car payment.
That's putting it mildly.😂
@@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.
@@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 😮
Wow I was expecting $70
My dad had one, and he passed it down to me even after 82 years it still works beautifully
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
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.
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bought a soubreny at a flea market for 3 bucks, still cant believe it
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!
Gonna keep an eye open for estate sales and garage sales in the more rich parts of town from now on
The gold and blue is perfect. Have had mine for a while, and I must say its cling is utterly satisfying
I just bought a golden Dupont, I love just to watch it in my desk and holding it in my hands.... ❤ pure beauty.
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.
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 !
Me lighting a five dollar cigar with a gas station disposable lighter:
🚬🗿🍷👍🏼
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Luxury at expense. Fineness at cost. The way those pieces and the whole scene are lit up is pleasing.
These lighters are truly special. S.T. Dupont is such an incredible brand!
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
Just purchased one yesterday, what a timing this video is.
Used one of these on the moon, perfect pitch and fire. Would most definitely suggest these for stocking stuffers.
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.
I really like that jacket! Beautiful cloth.
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
Talking from a collector. These lights are 1000000% worth the money. Big fan and really enjoy the channel.
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 ?
The dust lighter is amazing 🌌🔥
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
If you can't afford it don't buy. But these are the best of the best.
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.
I have the filling problem with my L2 as well. I still cant figure out how to fill it.....help!
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
Excellent lighters!
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
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 have the Ligne 2 in gold 'Prince of Wales' check. Beautiful and a classic
What do you do for a living?
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
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 $250 and even way more up! I buy and sell vintage lighters. I love fixing them back up to normal.
got a rollagas from the 80s in great shape for 50€ (pretty lucky). I fixed a leaking problem and it's flawless ! My most reliable lighter for sure, love it
Cling? I always heard it called a ping, PING, P I N G ! Great product and great video!
One ping, one ping only.
I am lucky to have a st dupont line 2 stardust from the 70s in slightly rose gold. the difference with this new st dupont stardust is that ALL faces and sides are coated with lacquer and gold dust, except for the underside of course. I find it a pity that it no longer offers any model with lacquer on the 2 sides, sides, and above. But they still a piece of art, love them ❤
I just ordered a Slim 7 in brushed "gold". I look forward to receiving it, but my dream lighter is a gold Le Grand.
I own a Le Grande. It is anything but a good choice for outdoor use. The jet flame is very sensitive to moving air and will be blown out by even a gentle breeze.
I have the Le Grand Cling in gold and its excellent
S.T. DuPont lighters are expensive, but worth every penny. Things that are of great quality cost a lot of money. As well as it should be. This is why I love Kirby’s channel. Really enjoyed this video. Keep the phenomenal content coming.
St dupont lighters are of the greatest quality. That being said. No lighter is worth 1000$
You're kissing this guy's feet when he's just advertising his shop, you probably work with or fo him
@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Actually I don’t. Just love Kirby’s content. That’s it.
@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
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 a Dupont Windsor , Dupont slim, and recently bought the Dupont Cohiba 55 version cos I own the ciagr cutter of it.
I have one and I love it
Review brah grew up?
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.
Great video ❗💯👍
Love my Slim 7!
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 😕
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.
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.
04:20 penultimate connoisseur....
Second to last? Who's last? 🙃
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?
Awesome! I need one of these to light my doobies😂
you should do a video about vintage lighters in general
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 like my bic lighters and opinel no. 8 for lighting and cutting cigars. Nice n cheap
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 - Edward is certainly NOT the “penultimate”. anything. What an insult! That would mean he’s second to last. Look it up.
Cant wait for Cuba videos and Hunters and Frankau
Are they made with real gold?
I've been thinking about getting back in cigar smoking.
Are s.t dupont appropriate for Cigars?
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 found one at an estate sale. I put it on eBay, and bids went to $1,642.48. I paid $5.
I also like Dunhill lighters. I think they're better built actually.
Hi, what do I save in ordering from yourself or direct to STP I’m in the Uk, thanks
A grand isn't "expensive"!? Yes, yes it is!!!
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....
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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.
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.
You should learn how to fix them. You would have instant business 😂
@@Cryptidsmethodology I really would, lol
Ha, that's actually somewhat funny. Thanks for the story
i love this lighters but i am to poor for it ...... they look awesome
Never thought I would hear you say big daddy but there is a first for everything
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 😢
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
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.
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?
Can Pine Turpentine be used in a Zippo lighter? 🔥
Do a video on quality dab rigs.
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
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.
I wonder if they've figured out the G#/A pitch of the ping, like with the minute repeater watches.
Are you able to send em back to be repaired? The lacquer chipped after a hard fall.
I’ll gladly pay 10,000 for that cling alone 🤤
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.
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.
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. 😁
The lighter cases are $185. Do you sell a protective case for the lighter case?
Sure can't beat a vintage Zippo.
HAHAHHAHHAHAHHA
I was wondering what the recommended number of cigars to smoke per day is. Some people must have limits, and I can't see smoking ten per day given the time, cost, and health factors.
Just looked at their prices.
Holy crap!
I'm 37 with 118$ to my name.. why am I watching this man and smoking an opus x
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?
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.
@@teekue Didn't think to hang my suits on the balcony yet. Thank you.
@@bobboban2782 Make sure you get a good fabric brush and cedar products to prevent any moths from destroying the fabric!
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.
Cartier and Dunhill also make great lighters.
The two flames we call it the bunny ears.
Can you take bong rips with this thing or what?
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I almost fell out of my chair when I saw the prices 😂😂😂
I felt like the guy kept getting his mouth watered cause he was craving a cigar 😂
Okay you Working Class Heroes, I’m with you on buying a $20 lighter for my needs, just like I got a Casio rice watch to keep time. But I do appreciate that these things are as much about an investment or art piece,like those fancy watches that I also can’t afford. If you got the bucks, it’s a fun investment. Too bad they should like cheap metal when they open up.
Not a great investment when they cost $1,100 new and sell for $400 used 😂
Watching this as I order a cigar lighter and cutter for £20…
These models are also called De Chine.
My dad had a pen and a lighter it had an amazing design on it like marble green and white i hope i find it online its lost long ago 😂😂😂😂
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.
Duponts use butane gas.
Thats an old wives tale.....
I picked up a st DuPont at a pawn shop for 250. I felt like that was good deal
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
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.
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.
hello is there any way to convert regular ligne 2 into dual flame or pipe flame?
Not that I know of. But we have some vintage diagonal pipe flame DuPonts in the vintage section of the website.
"Edward Sahakian is the penultimate connoisseur" So second to last? Or did you mean ultimate lol
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….
Yea you can. Put in your carry on tho
Wish you had an EU store.
Has a QVC vibe.
😂 ain’t you the sweetest thing. I’ll spend my money on a zippo.
That ping🥴