Vector-KGM has announced that is has a trio of new lighters slated for release in mid-September, the Speed, the VTorque, and the Vantage, which in addition to offering new models, debut some new multi-fade color options that the company has developed.

The Vector Speed offers a single, large jet torch that the company says can reach a temperature of 2,400 °F (1,316 °C). It offers a combined ignition and continuous flame lock button, as well as a dual-sided transparent fuel window. Measuring 2.45 x 1 x 3.25 inches and weighing 0.16 pounds, it’s designed to be small and portable for on-the-go use.

It is offered in eight colors, each priced at $24.95:

  • Rainbow
  • Black Matte
  • Yellow/Red/Navy Blue
  • Blue/Black
  • Green
  • Red/Black
  • Mint
  • Turquoise

The Vector VTorque also offers a single, large jet torch, though this one reaches 2,800 °F (1,538 °C), according to the company. It offers an adjustable burner head, a flame lock button, and an ergonomic hand grip with a base stand. It meases 2.75 x 1.65 x 8.07 inches and weighs 0.5 pounds.

It is priced at $50 and offered in eight colors:

  • Yellow/Red/Purple
  • Black Matte
  • Neon Blue/Black
  • Blue/Black
  • Green/Black
  • Red/Black
  • Purple/Pink
  • Turquoise/Black

Rounding out the new offerings is the Vector Vantage, a small, compact lighter that offers a single, large jet torch that the company says reaches 2,600 °F (1,427 °C). It also offers an adjustable burner head, with a large flame adjuster on the bottom of the lighter. It measures 1.85 x 1.5 x 5.20 inches and weighs 0.3 pounds.

It is priced at $30 and offered in the same eight colors as the VTorque.

The company is now accepting pre-orders from retailers.

Images courtesy of Vector-KGM.

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