In recent weeks, Vector-KGM has released a trio of new lighters to retailers, the Maxtech, the VBoom and the Vectorch 1.

The most recent lighter to hit stores is the Maxtech, a large single flame torch that the company says equals the power to two standard torch flames. It comes in a cylindrical body that measures  six color options: gunmetal satin, rose gold satin, black matte, blue matte, red matte and yellow matte, each priced at $35. Additionally, the company says that the lighter will work at altitudes up to 12,000 feet.

 

The release of the Maxtech comes on the heels of the release of the VBoom, an interestingly shaped single flame torch lighter. It offers a push button ignition with the ability to lock the flame in place, and measures 1.77″ x 1.41″ x 6″ while checking in at 0.4 pounds. It is offered in six colors: silver, gray, copper gold, black, blue and red, all of which come in a rubber matte finish and an MSRP of $45

Along with the VBoom, the company shipped the Vectorch 1 as a follow-up to the Vectorch 2, which was released on Sept. 9. As the name implies, the Vectorch 1 is a single flame lighter, while the Vectorch 2 is a dual flame torch. Both are angled head designs that measure 2.3″ x 3.5″ x 7.5″, feature push button ignitions with a flame lock button, and are guaranteed to work at altitudes up to 12,000 feet and are priced at $50. The Vectorch 1 is available in six colors: silver, gray, copper gold, black, blue and red, all in a rubber matte finish.

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