I agree that the refillable Butane lighters are throwaway items, in spite of their higher price. They seem prone to failure within a month of use. Also I have had a lot of piezo (sp?) lighters fail to spark or spark enough to light the gas.

The Bic with a striker wheel is simple and reliable. It also can be used to light tinder with the spark. Drier lint or cotton lights very easily with it.

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