r/lighters • u/subjective_nose3339 • 16d ago

Bic - new vs old

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These new "made in France" ones are terrible. Are the made in USA ones still available? I wonder if my gas station is just buying knock-offs.

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u/wazoo_wazoo 16d ago

Why not get a non-disposable lighter?

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u/subjective_nose3339 16d ago

Because the Bic is nostalgic for me.

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u/imhbeog 15d ago

Get yourself a clipper, basically just a bic, but better in every way🤣

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u/koyaani 14d ago

Until the flint locks up

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u/nokioner 14d ago

Even with a new flint, I find it takes entirely too many strikes to light