IPCPR 2016: Vector KGM

Vector KGM, better known simply as Vector, came to IPCPR with a number of new accessories and a trio of new torch lighter kits that bring humidification and high powered flame together.

The company rounded out its offerings with a new ashtray, a huge new format for its butane and more.

Vector Ashtray 600

It might not have the sexiest of names, but it’s hard not to find the form appealing. Designed for the solo cigar smoker,

• Vector Ashtray 600 — $29.95

Vector Cutter 62 & Cutter 80

A pair of new value double guillotine cutters, both with plastic bodies but impressively sharp blades.

• Vector Cutter 62 — $4
• Vector Cutter 62 — $6

Vector Dual Flame 1DT

A new add-on for your Zippo lighter that give you the option of producing a single torch flame or traditional soft flame.

• Vector Dual Flame 1DT — $49

Vector Hyper, Minitro and Nitro Kits

Each of these three kits come with a powerful torch lighter and stand, mini can of butane, smoker’s tool and small gel humidification  unit.

• Vector Hyper Kit — $75
• Vector Minitro Kit — $65
• Vector Nitro Kit — $85

Vector Magnum

A single action, side squeeze torch with a single jet flame. Available in chrome satin, rose satin, gunmetal satin and black matte.

• Vector Magnum — $19.95

Vector Thump

A triple torch lighter with a touch sensitive ignition that ignites as soon as your finger hits the pad. Available in six color options.

• Vector Thump — $70

Vector Signature Butane – 855 ml

A can of butane that belongs in one of the membership warehouse stores but will be available to all Vector retailers. It holds 855 ml of premium butane, nearly twice as big as the company’s current largest offering and almost eight times as much as the company’s smallest can, which holds 107 ml and is pictured for comparison. It’s still filtered 14 times for purity.

• Vector Butane 855 ml — $12.50

Patrick Lagreid

I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories. For me, it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it, the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together. In addition to my work with halfwheel, I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball, plus I'm a voice over artist. Prior to joining halfwheel, I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com, and was an editor for Cigar Snob magazine.