Vector Announces Icon V
This weekend, Vector-KGM announced the upcoming release of its newest ICON lighter, the ICON V.
The lighter features six torches arranged in a V-formation, which the company calls a crown-shaped flame, and which makes the ICON V the company’s first “Crown Jet Torch” flame. “This new flame allows for easier even toasting of cigars without being too powerful—even though there are 6 flames—due to its unique conforming shape at the top of the flame,” a company spokesperson told halfwheel.
In terms of features, the ICON V adds a USB-C charging port and a master on/off switch on the bottom of the lighter. Each lighter also comes with a custom Vector lighter pouch to protect the finish.
The ICON line is known for its touch-sensitive ignition panel, which replaces a mechanical piezo ignition with one powered by a rechargeable battery inside the lighter. The original ICON is a triple flame torch with the three burners aligned in a row, while the ICON II moved those burners into a triangular shape and adjusted the body to match that design. The ICON III has thusfar been the biggest of the bunch, as it is a quad-flame tabletop lighter.
The company has not yet announced what colorways the ICON V will be offered in, but images released by the company suggest that it will include the company’s Prizm colorway as well as a rose gold or copper option.
The Vector ICON V is scheduled to be released in January 2025 and will have an MSRP of $100.
Images courtesy of Vector-KGM.
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.
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