One for the smokers: a cool vintage lighter!
by Andi in Gadget Gift Ideas, Gadget Reviews, Miscellaneous Gadgets, Retro GadgetsA few weeks ago, when ordering some motorcycle gear, I took a random look at the ‘Presents&co.’ section. There I found a lighter that caught my eye.
Made of first-grade but vintage-looking brass, it’s a replica of those used by French soldiers in the first World War.
It’s an inexpensive gadget which is always a pleasure to look at. You’ll see a bigger picture and a video after the break.
This gadget is all about the looks. The solid brass and the flimsy yet sturdy and functional mechanics could even push this toward the steampunk genre.
How it works? Well, I’ve always had difficulties explaining things in words rather than demonstrating them, so here’s a steaming fresh video I just made
As you could see in the movie, it’s not very easy to close it with only one hand. The usual procedure would be to hold the outer shield and push its bottom side against your hand or table or anything.
You can get it at louis.de in Europe (for 9,95 Euros), or for $20 from militarytour.com – four our friends across the ocean.
To wrap this up, here’s a nice big picture of it with a pack of tobacco and a box of small cigarette papers, just where it belongs

One Comment on “One for the smokers: a cool vintage lighter!”
Weekend of Gadget Images » Coolest Gadgets Says:
September 9th, 2007 at 3:33 pm[...] One for the smokers: a cool vintage lighter! [...]
Post a Comment
- CG Forums
- Apple News (117)
- Audio/Video Gadgets (2246)
- iPod gadgets (522)
- Automotive Gadgets (93)
- Bluetooth (27)
- CES 2007 (55)
- CES 2008 (87)
- CES 2009 (67)
- Showstopers (8)
- Childrens Gadgets (351)
- Conceptual Gadgets (635)
- Cooking Gadgets (49)
- Cool Clocks (266)
- Coolest Gadget of the Week (119)
- Coolest Mobile News (143)
- Digital Cameras (142)
- Digital Picture Frame (61)
- DIY Gadgets (145)
- Drinking Gadgets (169)
- Eco Gadgets (317)
- Electronic Gadgets (2544)
- Gadget Competitions (106)
- Gadget Gift Ideas (250)
- Gadget Humor (20)
- Gadget Reviews (61)
- Gadget Thumbs (426)
- Gaming Gadgets (642)
- Gift Guides for 2008 (17)
- GPS gadgets (158)
- Home Gadgets (1895)
- Garden Gadgets (176)
- Home Automation (99)
- Kitchen Gadgets (352)
- Home Theater (109)
- Medical Gadgets (164)
- Miscellaneous Gadgets (1720)
- Mobile Phones (761)
- Office Gadgets (346)
- PC Gadgets (2200)
- Software (234)
- USB Gadgets (901)
- Pet Gadgets (117)
- Photography (211)
- Projectors (45)
- Remote Control (37)
- Retro Gadgets (57)
- Robot Gadgets (176)
- Site News (76)
- Solar Powered Gear (152)
- Sport (294)
- Football Gadgets (21)
- Golf Gadgets (50)
- Spy Stuff (199)
- Tech News (665)
- Toys (621)
- Remote Control Toys (173)
- Vehicle Gadgets (462)
- Wacky Gadgets (890)
-
Signup because it's Saturday







- or via email
- Coolest Gadgets UK The UK specific version of Coolest Gadgets for all your UK gadget news
- Coolest Reviews The latest addition to the coolest network, independant hands on reviews of all the latest gadgets and technology.
- Game Addicts Reports on all the latest news in the gaming industry along with reviews on the latest addictive games
- Say No To Crack A cool and funny humor site for all ages
- Self Made Minds A blog about business and making money on the web
- SoftSift News and reviews on the latest software releases

Email to a friend
Leave a comment
Share