Deliberately going against the grain, Tsubota would opt to take a super spartan approach, pairing a flip-top Zippo-style housing with a polycarbonate construction, decidedly square edges, and an overall seamless and extremely minimalist form, ultimately resulting in the Tsubota Hard Edge lighter
(Only some of the lighters I evaluated were able to light votive-style candles that had burned down somewhat, because of the increased distance between the lighter and the wick.) I also used them to light our home gas range and learned that wand- or stick-style lighters were best for this job because your hand is not close to the gas when it ignites
With its solid alloy construction and adjustable butane-powered flame, the Xikar Tactical 1 Single Jet Flame Lighter makes for a stellar choice of an EDC lighter for any cigar enthusiasts
There are also lighters that utilize a windproof flame
While it didnt make the final cut for our best EDC lighters, its still a great pick for someone who loves carbon fiber EDC
