Welcome to the lifestyle of EDC! Nothing wrong for carrying a lighter and not smoking it’s just you like nice things and understand the craftsmanship. I myself switch out carrying 2&3 hundred dollar pens and only use the one or two aday 😉
I don't smoke either but I've collected and restored lighters for years. I have the L and the Neo 4 but I find myself preferring the cuteness of the Neo 4 and the extra thickness in the fingers. You should also try and look up some vintage engine turned McMurdo lighters if you like high quality brass with heft. I have quite a few McMurdo table and pocket lighters. They are defunct offshot of Dunhill and often 100 years old when they come up but the workmanship is beautiful. They come in a couple of shapes and sizes but the pocket size hexaganol Bijou remains my favourite in terms of looks.
man that's awesome to hear, and thank you for the tip!! i'm always curious about what else is out there in terms of solid lighter brands! there are so many cheap lighters and so many gimmicky ones out there but i like the handmade heirloom quality stuff!!!
When I was younger my daughter said to me "dad why do you always carry a lighter if you don't smoke ?"(little did she know 😂😂) I had to think quickly and my answer was .."If a pretty girl ask me if I have a light I need to have one"😂😂 She accepted this answer😁
I love these lighters. Dont have one but i like them.they dont look like your on the shelf products. And like him i also appreciate the uniqueness of products that are not quantity made. But where detail etc is focused on. That something different that uniqueness.
I have all brass Dougles L, S, Neo3 and Neo 4 lighters. All wonderful lighters and my everyday is the Neo 3 that can be slid in between the plastic on my Marlboro cig case. Get the Neo3 too!!!
I just recently bought the field l. I saw videos and it caught my eye. I smoke everyday so I use bics all the time. As soon as I got the it I ordered the neo model 4 and the field s. If you don’t smoke there’s really no reason to spend this much on a lighter, so I understand where some people say it’s too much. If you enjoy quality you will have no problem spending this much on them. My machinist friend who smokes with me saw it and ordered a couple as well, he said the quality of the machining is top notch for the price. Is there any real difference between zippo and ronsonol? I could only find ronsonol locally and used it.
man the field L is AMAZING!!! yes even though I don't smoke I'm addicted to the lighters! I just love looking at them and lighting them up for some reason. and when there is an excuse to start a fire, I'm more than happy to grab one of them and let the fun begin!!!
I have had the s for awhile and love it, now have the neo 4 as well. Coleman white camp gas can be used as well, it's the same thing. Wish the s flints were Zippo style though just for utility.
Just purchased the L for a great price in copper. I don't smoke or anything so didn't need to spend the extra money for the S. Sure it will be amazing!
I've been depating on a Douglas for a month. 90 clams gives a person pause. My beef with lighters is the flint wheel looses it's jam after a while. Sparks go down-slope. So, I caught on that flints themselves are not created equal. Red Ronsons have a superior reputation. I'll make the switch and combine it with the lighter L perhaps. It's all for naught though if I can't replace a smoothing wheel. Any thoughts? Other than making the wheels of tungsten, heaven forbid someone would add a whopping 5 dollar hardware accoutrement to get it right. Lots of fresh ideas for me in this top notch review. Good vid. Thanks.
this is true, i've had some flints that are awesome and some absolutely suck! the douglass lighters are so well-engineered that i believe the smoothing wheel could be replaced if it ever wears out (which it wouldn't for many years). glad you liked the video sir!! i'm thinking of doing an update here shortly, as i have a few new ones from douglass :-)
Great video Dale! I always appreciate the time and effort you put into your awesome collections. My wife rolled her eyes when she saw I was watching a video about a new thing haha.
Chris Sleeper that’s amazing and hilarious!! Thanks so much, I’m glad you appreciate my videos!! This one was fun to make, I actually started with 1 hr and 15 minutes of footage and managed to get it down to 20 minutes . But yes I love these dang lighters and I hopefully was able to convey that in the video!!!
im having a hard time deciding between the stainless and aluminum version. If you had to pick one. Which would you choose? My thought process is I like the shinier aluminum look better but im afraid it would get scratched up. If this sits in my pocket with my keys would it get full of hairline scratches? I also like the fact that its lighter in weight. On the other side the stainless wont rust and would hide scratches easier.
Good question! I would go stainless steel personally! The aluminum is lightweight but I feel like the steel is more robust and hearty and you’re right it’s more scratch resistant. The aluminum does take on a lot of micro scratches; the only advantage is it’s light weight
out of all my lighters the small one is the one that seems to hold fuel the longest! what's interesting is, they don't seem to lose fuel by how much I light them, but moreso by how much time goes by after filling up. I think the fuel just evaporates out of them. most of them need refilled after 2-3 weeks whether I used them or not.
The Akomplice looks interesting. (VSOP is a term I've only ever associated with cognac meaning Very Superior Old Pale; might be a fun fact) But I must say I'm mainly here to choose between a stainless Field L and the Neo 4. I think I'll go for the Field L, but will most likely get the Neo 4 somewhere in the near future! Thanks for the video :)
@@DalesLeatherworks Not likely. They're right next to each other but Koreans aren't big fans of the Japanese so it can be a chore to get Japanese products here. I have seen four Hondas in almost six years living in South Korea, for example.
@@_bats_ oh man I didn't realize that!! as far as buying them though I ordered these from both urbanedcsupply.com and coolmaterial.com. It's possible they ship overseas? You can also find these on eBay they're just slightly more expensive there
Love your complete review, I recently knew about these Douglas Lighter while searching the Imcoo Lighters from Austria, and instanly fell in love with these douglas Lighters, well done review!.
These Douglass lighters seem a bit of a scam to me. They're now $125 for the L and $180 for the S. I hear the L evaporates after about 4 weeks, which is about the same time it takes my $25 IMCO to evaporate. In my experience, rubber seals don't do much to stop evaporation, but I guess it's possible that the designers of these Douglass lighters have solved the problem, but I don't have much confidence, since reports suggest the cap expands when exposed to heat (which will be happening all the time). But even if that's not the case, I just don't want to spend $125 on a lighter. I'll be sticking with my trusty $25 IMCO, which I bought off eBay years ago, and which I've used since then with no problems.
idk if you understand what a scam is. Yes the fuel will evaporate over time but it's about the craftmanship that goes into these that makes them so special and pricey, as well as the fact they aren't produced in a Chinese sweatshop. The design of these lighters are some of the greatest ever imo, if your lighter does the job then that's all that matters but there is a reason these are the price they are
@@addfuture I've seen reports suggesting that the Douglass Field lighters evaporate faster than $10 Chinese-made IMCO lighters. As for craftsmanship, I'd say the Douglass lighter craftsmanship is questionable at best, with reports of the cap not seating properly, and faulty O-ring design making the seals fail. Quality can be determined by performance, not price, and these seem to underperform. I don't know where these are made, but speaking as an engineer, I can tell when a design is flawed.
WORST experience ever with a manufacturer so far. My Douglas Field S came defective from the factory. The lid wouldn't stay close and always popped open. That was an issue with a tiny ball bearing securing the cap. After several tries, All I had as a response from the seller was that the lighter was just fine and the problem was with me. Horrible customer service to say the least. Mine sits in a drawer, useles, afetr two monts of light use. I cannot say anything positive about this brand as I found myself talking with a dishonnest person who didn't not want to take ANY responsibilities for a defective item. On mmy side, I paid with real non§defective money and just received a piec of garbage for it. Thank you , but, no thanks.....
The Douglass field S lighter from Urban EDC and it’s a piece of Japanese garbage. The lid won’t stay shut unless screwed shut. Spent 150 Canadian (shipping and duty) and it’s going in a drawer and I won’t ever pass it on to my kids. It’s not a DuPont or Dunhill. So don’t kid your self. It gets hot as hell, doesn’t strike consistently and the flame is way too small. Barely can lit a cigarette because of the flame barely getting up above the wind guard. I use a lighter daily and this is not what you want to have in your pocket. It’s nice looking.....but sadly it’s a paper weight. Urban EDC told me to take a hammer to it and use pliers to unscrew the ball bearing ring. Really? Its effin brand new and didn’t work right from day one and they told me to take a hammer and pliers to it. It’s a crap lighter and it’s not an anomaly. There are way better lighters out there.
I have 3 Douglass field S lighters and the lid isn't supposed to stay closed on its own, it's part of the design function to be screwed shut to keep the cap secure. Yes it does get super hot but that's to be expected with the stainless steel/ brass encasement. I find that function useful in the winter to use as a hand warmer.
Unfortunately you are incorrect. The lid is supposed to stay shut on its own even when not screwed down. Screwing the lid down makes the lighter waterproof. This info is straight from Dokei from the Tokyo Pipe company. So if you have 3 and the lids don’t stay shut on their own then you have 3 defective lighters. Thank god I’m getting my money back. Coolest looking lighter I’ve seen, but when it comes to functionality, sadly this lighter completely drops the ball. Inconsistent striking(because lid isn’t working properly in conjunction with a really small striking wheel), super small flame were I have to stick my cigarette way down into the wind guard and then on top, it gets way too hot way too fast. Anyways....it’s all preference. If you like the lighter, great, but I don’t because it’s a better paper weight then lighter. Have a great day.
@@lifesalessonullrnwhnurthru4141 i agree they are the coolest looking lighters ever made! (at least from what i've seen) and i do agree that the flame isn't super big compared to some of my cheaper lighters (one of which shoots flame out like a jet pack!) i think possibly the reason why the cap doesn't remain shut without screwing it down is because the o-ring possibly got warped from heating. i checked and my newest Field S cap does stay shut on its own without screwing it down, but the older ones pop open (they didn't always) so i suspect it's the o-rings have become faulty from heat exposure. and like you said it's all preference. i actually don't use my lighters much because i don't smoke. i really just light them up to interact with them, and of course to admire the phenomenal workmanship. i would analogize the lighter subject to comparing quartz and mechanical watches: quartz watches can be super cheap but keep more accurate time compared to multi-thousand dollar mechanical time pieces which can lose/gain 5 seconds a day! i only wear mechanical watches, as it's the workmanship that i value over functionality in the broad sense.
Welcome to the lifestyle of EDC! Nothing wrong for carrying a lighter and not smoking it’s just you like nice things and understand the craftsmanship. I myself switch out carrying 2&3 hundred dollar pens and only use the one or two aday 😉
I collect vintage lighters for the appreciation of quality and craftsmanship. These actually interest me. Thanks for the video.
I have one WW1 trench lighter. It is made out of brass and still works great over 100 years later.
I think you would like the Japan Higonokami knife grate edc knife blue paper steel blade brass handle friction folder
I don't smoke either but I've collected and restored lighters for years. I have the L and the Neo 4 but I find myself preferring the cuteness of the Neo 4 and the extra thickness in the fingers.
You should also try and look up some vintage engine turned McMurdo lighters if you like high quality brass with heft. I have quite a few McMurdo table and pocket lighters. They are defunct offshot of Dunhill and often 100 years old when they come up but the workmanship is beautiful. They come in a couple of shapes and sizes but the pocket size hexaganol Bijou remains my favourite in terms of looks.
man that's awesome to hear, and thank you for the tip!! i'm always curious about what else is out there in terms of solid lighter brands! there are so many cheap lighters and so many gimmicky ones out there but i like the handmade heirloom quality stuff!!!
When I was younger my daughter said to me "dad why do you always carry a lighter if you don't smoke ?"(little did she know 😂😂) I had to think quickly and my answer was .."If a pretty girl ask me if I have a light I need to have one"😂😂 She accepted this answer😁
I love these lighters. Dont have one but i like them.they dont look like your on the shelf products. And like him i also appreciate the uniqueness of products that are not quantity made. But where detail etc is focused on. That something different that uniqueness.
Wow, beautiful lighters. I share your obsession my friend. I totally feel it.
So happy my obsession translates on film!!! Yes I need to do an update video; I have many new lighters I need to talk about hahahhaa
I have all brass Dougles L, S, Neo3 and Neo 4 lighters. All wonderful lighters and my everyday is the Neo 3 that can be slid in between the plastic on my Marlboro cig case. Get the Neo3 too!!!
I just recently bought the field l. I saw videos and it caught my eye. I smoke everyday so I use bics all the time. As soon as I got the it I ordered the neo model 4 and the field s. If you don’t smoke there’s really no reason to spend this much on a lighter, so I understand where some people say it’s too much. If you enjoy quality you will have no problem spending this much on them. My machinist friend who smokes with me saw it and ordered a couple as well, he said the quality of the machining is top notch for the price. Is there any real difference between zippo and ronsonol? I could only find ronsonol locally and used it.
man the field L is AMAZING!!! yes even though I don't smoke I'm addicted to the lighters! I just love looking at them and lighting them up for some reason. and when there is an excuse to start a fire, I'm more than happy to grab one of them and let the fun begin!!!
I have had the s for awhile and love it, now have the neo 4 as well. Coleman white camp gas can be used as well, it's the same thing. Wish the s flints were Zippo style though just for utility.
Just purchased the L for a great price in copper. I don't smoke or anything so didn't need to spend the extra money for the S. Sure it will be amazing!
so happy i managed to get a few before they sold out.. 100% my fav lighter used. field S L is also brilliant along with Neo cute little fellow.
I love your collection of lighters 👍
My wabi sabi item is an acorn.
I've been depating on a Douglas for a month. 90 clams gives a person pause. My beef with lighters is the flint wheel looses it's jam after a while. Sparks go down-slope. So, I caught on that flints themselves are not created equal. Red Ronsons have a superior reputation. I'll make the switch and combine it with the lighter L perhaps. It's all for naught though if I can't replace a smoothing wheel. Any thoughts? Other than making the wheels of tungsten, heaven forbid someone would add a whopping 5 dollar hardware accoutrement to get it right. Lots of fresh ideas for me in this top notch review. Good vid. Thanks.
this is true, i've had some flints that are awesome and some absolutely suck! the douglass lighters are so well-engineered that i believe the smoothing wheel could be replaced if it ever wears out (which it wouldn't for many years). glad you liked the video sir!! i'm thinking of doing an update here shortly, as i have a few new ones from douglass :-)
@@DalesLeatherworks Will be watching. Thx.
@@DalesLeatherworks got neo II ?
Thanks for the video, I've been wanting a trench lighter. Your video gives answers. I like brass, think it's really attractive
That’s awesome to hear, and great choice on the brass!!!!
Great video Dale! I always appreciate the time and effort you put into your awesome collections. My wife rolled her eyes when she saw I was watching a video about a new thing haha.
Chris Sleeper that’s amazing and hilarious!! Thanks so much, I’m glad you appreciate my videos!! This one was fun to make, I actually started with 1 hr and 15 minutes of footage and managed to get it down to 20 minutes . But yes I love these dang lighters and I hopefully was able to convey that in the video!!!
Love that “S”!
Could you review the Douglass Neon I, II and III as well?
im having a hard time deciding between the stainless and aluminum version. If you had to pick one. Which would you choose? My thought process is I like the shinier aluminum look better but im afraid it would get scratched up. If this sits in my pocket with my keys would it get full of hairline scratches? I also like the fact that its lighter in weight. On the other side the stainless wont rust and would hide scratches easier.
Good question! I would go stainless steel personally! The aluminum is lightweight but I feel like the steel is more robust and hearty and you’re right it’s more scratch resistant. The aluminum does take on a lot of micro scratches; the only advantage is it’s light weight
@@DalesLeatherworks thanks. wish I can find a stainless version. They are sold out everywhere
Very cool man!!!!
Last year I refused to pay 75 for a Douglas Field L, this year you can't find that lighter on the E-b for less than 140.
Yes they’re hard to find!! But are worthy investments!
Nice vid bro. Was eyeing the vsop one for a min prob grabbing one.
I have so many of these lighters I’m an addict haha! Get one you’ll want them all
same feelings and justifications. but I havent bought any yet :)
Copper is king my dude!
I bet you have some gnarly guns! EDC videos get SOOO many views.
hell yes!!! EDC is a way of life!!
THIS IS THE WAY!
I think theyre cool as well
Do you have any idea where to buy them?
Thanks for the video
Wish the stainless one was all stainless and not mixed with brass
how long would you say that little short one holds it's fuel for? At least in comparison to a zippo?
out of all my lighters the small one is the one that seems to hold fuel the longest! what's interesting is, they don't seem to lose fuel by how much I light them, but moreso by how much time goes by after filling up. I think the fuel just evaporates out of them. most of them need refilled after 2-3 weeks whether I used them or not.
aerosurferlv sounds great! Thanks for the reply
The Akomplice looks interesting.
(VSOP is a term I've only ever associated with cognac meaning Very Superior Old Pale; might be a fun fact)
But I must say I'm mainly here to choose between a stainless Field L and the Neo 4.
I think I'll go for the Field L, but will most likely get the Neo 4 somewhere in the near future!
Thanks for the video :)
Too cool
Where do you buy flints these days for the Douglass field lighter?
good question, i actually haven't needed to replace any yet!
All SOLD OUT.
Spence1000 * I’m sure they’ll restock eventually 😁😁😁
How can i order d douglass field-S ligters
i ordered mine from shop.coolmaterial.com/collections/tokyo-pipe-co
to your opinion, which one is more resistance to impacts and rust; d.silver, brass or chrome?
I think they’re pretty much equal 😁
Are there some of them butane fueled so it can be used for pipe or cigar ?
Smooth
What does edc stand for, I'm sure I'll be embarrassed at the obvious answer
no worries! it stands for Every Day Carry. apparently it's a thing right now, I had to look it up myself!!
Does it require special tool to disassemble?
No it does not!
Where can i buy one of those?? I'm from south korea, can they deliver here??
good question, I'm not sure, but they're made in Japan so maybe you'd have a shop accessible to you there!!!
@@DalesLeatherworks Not likely. They're right next to each other but Koreans aren't big fans of the Japanese so it can be a chore to get Japanese products here. I have seen four Hondas in almost six years living in South Korea, for example.
@@_bats_ oh man I didn't realize that!! as far as buying them though I ordered these from both urbanedcsupply.com and coolmaterial.com. It's possible they ship overseas? You can also find these on eBay they're just slightly more expensive there
They do, but the international shipping from the US is pretty steep. I might look into alternatives.
Love your complete review, I recently knew about these Douglas Lighter while searching the Imcoo Lighters from Austria, and instanly fell in love with these douglas Lighters, well done review!.
hey buddy , do all the tokyo lighters use the same flints ?
Yes they do!!! All the ones I have so far anyways, one size fits all
@@DalesLeatherworks thanks buddy , do you know if zippo flints work ?
@@ianleicester7066 i believe they should yes
@@DalesLeatherworks thanks for that buddy i appreciate your help 👍 ian uk
What is that burgundy coat and is it down?
Devin Hurt yessir it is! It’s a puffer jacket from Jcrew, one of the best jackets I own, super lightweight but wind wicking and insulated
Im waiting for the next video when you will be showing a dunhill or st dupont 😂
Does anyone know where to get Douglass Field S model that might have it in stock?
These Douglass lighters seem a bit of a scam to me. They're now $125 for the L and $180 for the S. I hear the L evaporates after about 4 weeks, which is about the same time it takes my $25 IMCO to evaporate. In my experience, rubber seals don't do much to stop evaporation, but I guess it's possible that the designers of these Douglass lighters have solved the problem, but I don't have much confidence, since reports suggest the cap expands when exposed to heat (which will be happening all the time). But even if that's not the case, I just don't want to spend $125 on a lighter. I'll be sticking with my trusty $25 IMCO, which I bought off eBay years ago, and which I've used since then with no problems.
idk if you understand what a scam is. Yes the fuel will evaporate over time but it's about the craftmanship that goes into these that makes them so special and pricey, as well as the fact they aren't produced in a Chinese sweatshop. The design of these lighters are some of the greatest ever imo, if your lighter does the job then that's all that matters but there is a reason these are the price they are
@@addfuture I've seen reports suggesting that the Douglass Field lighters evaporate faster than $10 Chinese-made IMCO lighters. As for craftsmanship, I'd say the Douglass lighter craftsmanship is questionable at best, with reports of the cap not seating properly, and faulty O-ring design making the seals fail. Quality can be determined by performance, not price, and these seem to underperform. I don't know where these are made, but speaking as an engineer, I can tell when a design is flawed.
Your fetish is nothing unusual. I love gadgets and high quality knives, lighters, flashlights etc.
Are you an every day cigarette smoker..?
he doesn’t but he addicted to lighters
You should learn to smoke a pipe. You will enjoy it.
WORST experience ever with a manufacturer so far. My Douglas Field S came defective from the factory. The lid wouldn't stay close and always popped open. That was an issue with a tiny ball bearing securing the cap. After several tries, All I had as a response from the seller was that the lighter was just fine and the problem was with me. Horrible customer service to say the least. Mine sits in a drawer, useles, afetr two monts of light use. I cannot say anything positive about this brand as I found myself talking with a dishonnest person who didn't not want to take ANY responsibilities for a defective item. On mmy side, I paid with real non§defective money and just received a piec of garbage for it. Thank you , but, no thanks.....
The Douglass field S lighter from Urban EDC and it’s a piece of Japanese garbage. The lid won’t stay shut unless screwed shut.
Spent 150 Canadian (shipping and duty) and it’s going in a drawer and I won’t ever pass it on to my kids. It’s not a DuPont or Dunhill. So don’t kid your self.
It gets hot as hell, doesn’t strike consistently and the flame is way too small. Barely can lit a cigarette because of the flame barely getting up above the wind guard.
I use a lighter daily and this is not what you want to have in your pocket.
It’s nice looking.....but sadly it’s a paper weight.
Urban EDC told me to take a hammer to it and use pliers to unscrew the ball bearing ring.
Really? Its effin brand new and didn’t work right from day one and they told me to take a hammer and pliers to it.
It’s a crap lighter and it’s not an anomaly. There are way better lighters out there.
I have 3 Douglass field S lighters and the lid isn't supposed to stay closed on its own, it's part of the design function to be screwed shut to keep the cap secure. Yes it does get super hot but that's to be expected with the stainless steel/ brass encasement. I find that function useful in the winter to use as a hand warmer.
Unfortunately you are incorrect. The lid is supposed to stay shut on its own even when not screwed down. Screwing the lid down makes the lighter waterproof.
This info is straight from Dokei from the Tokyo Pipe company. So if you have 3 and the lids don’t stay shut on their own then you have 3 defective lighters. Thank god I’m getting my money back. Coolest looking lighter I’ve seen, but when it comes to functionality, sadly this lighter completely drops the ball. Inconsistent striking(because lid isn’t working properly in conjunction with a really small striking wheel), super small flame were I have to stick my cigarette way down into the wind guard and then on top, it gets way too hot way too fast.
Anyways....it’s all preference. If you like the lighter, great, but I don’t because it’s a better paper weight then lighter.
Have a great day.
@@lifesalessonullrnwhnurthru4141 i agree they are the coolest looking lighters ever made! (at least from what i've seen) and i do agree that the flame isn't super big compared to some of my cheaper lighters (one of which shoots flame out like a jet pack!) i think possibly the reason why the cap doesn't remain shut without screwing it down is because the o-ring possibly got warped from heating. i checked and my newest Field S cap does stay shut on its own without screwing it down, but the older ones pop open (they didn't always) so i suspect it's the o-rings have become faulty from heat exposure. and like you said it's all preference. i actually don't use my lighters much because i don't smoke. i really just light them up to interact with them, and of course to admire the phenomenal workmanship. i would analogize the lighter subject to comparing quartz and mechanical watches: quartz watches can be super cheap but keep more accurate time compared to multi-thousand dollar mechanical time pieces which can lose/gain 5 seconds a day! i only wear mechanical watches, as it's the workmanship that i value over functionality in the broad sense.