S.T.Dupont Hooked
Frequent readers to this site, particularly those who peruse the PCA Convention & Trade Show—formerly IPCPR—booth posts, are undoubtedly familiar with the offerings of S.T.Dupont….
Dissim Launches Hammer Lighter
Dissim has added a third lighter model, this time a soft flame lighter that looks like a handgun. The Dissim Hammer is a soft-flame lighter…
Thunderbird FT Flat Flame Insert
When it comes to a new cigar smoker learning the lessons of the pastime, one of the first ones is how to properly light a…
XIKAR Astral Debuting at PCA 2021
There will be a new XIKAR lighter coming to store shelves this fall, and it will make its debut at the upcoming PCA Convention &…
Palió Ballista Table Lighter to Debut at PCA 2021
At the upcoming PCA Convention & Trade Show, Quality Importers Trading Co. will be unveiling the Ballista, a new table lighter for its Palió brand….
Vector-KGM Teases Icon IV Lighter
There will be a new member of Vector’s Icon family of lighters, and it will be a flat flame. Over the weekend, the company sent…
Topkay Triple Jet Torch
Most of the lighters that get reviewed on halfwheel come from the companies and brands you are likely to find in your local brick and mortar…
Vector-KGM Announces Clash Lighter
Vector-KGM has announced that the Clash, a new large single flame torch, is coming soon to retailers. The lighter is a table top design that…
Vector Icon II
Whenever I see a new lighter, whether for review or not, I ask myself the same question: what problem does this solve? We’ve clearly mastered…
Visol Ridge
It appears that the cigar industry has its first COVID-19 pandemic-inspired lighter. As the story goes, the Visol Ridge was inspired by observing the experience…
Palió Vesuvio
After being asked what my favorite cigar is, the next most common question is likely what my favorite lighter is. That question is also usually…