Tesla Coil Lighters™ USB Rechargeable Windproof Arc Lighter (1. Gun Metal)

This was the cheapest price I could find on this lighter, only $21.75 Shipped! Every other online listing I could find for this device was $30 or more. I received it 5-days after placing the order & everything was as described. Ive only been using it for a few hours but so far this thing ROCKS! I mean its a lighter that produces a F-ING PLASMA BEAM FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! If you're a Star Wars or SyFy fan in general, how could you not be in AWE over this awesome little device, but I digress.The fact that these are manufactured in China doesn't exactly instill a lot of confidence regarding the build quality & QT (Quality Control), however China occasionally surprises me with decent quality devices at very reasonable prices, so I'm hoping that's the case here. The finish on it is quite nice but as with most glossy finishes it scratches VERY easily, so keep that in mind if you store it in a pocket or bag with loose change or whatnot. I would recommend keeping it in your 5th pocket by itself, however if your going to put it in a back pack, hand bag or purse then I highly suggest you put it into the little velvet pouch that it came with first, that way the finish will be protected from change or other loose items. If scratches on the finish is a concern, then you could always buy a clear vinyl LCD screen protector & cut it to fit the Tesla lighter, just a suggestion.So far I'm pretty impressed with this Tesla Coil Lighter, however this is essentially just a first impressions, only time will tell how good the tech & build quality is in the long run.MAKE SURE TO READ THE SAFETY WARNINGS! This device is so simple to use that it doesn't even need an instruction manual, however it comes with some Safety Warnings that you should ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND! I'll just cover the important ones:DO NOT keep the flame lit for more than 5 seconds at a time. First off, I just want to clarify that this device DOES NOT produce a flame, it produces a Plasma Arc Beam, so I'm not sure why it says "flame" in the safety manual but I digress. In regards to the proper use & longevity of this device I think this is probably the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THING to keep in mind. Plasma arc beams produce a significant amount of heat & energy, so if this device is only designed to handle that heat & energy for 5-seconds at a time, then you would be VERY WISE to heed that advice. I noticed that several of the bad reviews on this device (which are few & far between) seemed like they could very possibly be user error & NOT a defect of the device. I'd bet money that most of the "Mine died in 3 days" or "Worked great for a week & then stopped working" reviews are because of user error & NOT a defect of the device. Now don't get me wrong here, even with the best QT there's always an occasional defective unit, however I strongly suspect that user error is the main cause in a lot of the bad reviews. I can just imagine zealous people getting these & immediately chucking the Safety Warnings in the trash, then ignorantly use the device improperly by continually firing it for over 5sec, WHICH IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR! Then when the device stops working they call it a POS, leave a bad review & then expect a replacement or refund for their own ignorance. You know certain people (Pyro's) will be firing these things like CRAZY, burning as many different materials as possible just to see what happens. Now I completely understand wanting to experiment with these & see how the plasma beam effects different materials, however its not very difficult to READ THE SAFETY WARNINGS FIRST, use the device PROPERLY & ALWAYS DO THINGS RESPONSIBLY!In a nut shell: DO NOT FIRE THE BEAM FOR LONGER THAN 5sec AT A TIME & DO NOT OVERCHARGE THE DEIVCE! When the Red Charging Indicator Light goes out UNPLUG THE DEVICE ASAP! Follow these two VERY SIMPLE instructions & you should enjoy your Tesla Coil Lighter for years.Another important Safety Warning:DO NOT LET CHILDREN GET A HOLD OF THIS DEVICE. These devices are essentially tasers, so if bare skin contacts the plasma beam it will burn the area & send a shock through your body (NOT A FUN EXPERIENCE!). There is a YouTube video where a guy has a similar plasma lighter & he touches the beam with his bare finger, needless to say he quickly regretted it. So if you have kids & especially rebellious teens, KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR TESLA LIGHTER!

This lighter arrived today and I have to say, I love it. Everything from the shiny letters on the top of the box to the sleek drawstring bag to the way the manual is inlaid in the box screams of presentation... and present it does. The lighter comes with some charge right out of the box so you don't have to hold in your excitement while you wait for it to charge. Its shiny outer casing very accurately captures the look of rainbow polished titanium, and gives you a different pattern of swirling colors with each tiny adjustment of the viewing angle. The lighter work not only for cigarettes, but also for lighting up fuse, wood, paper, cardboard, leaves and much more with stunning ease, along with delivering a disorienting and startling shock upon contact making it the perfect all-around survival tool whether you are stranded in the wilderness, being attacked, or just desperate for a smoke. On top of that, there are a lot of other usages in everyday life, such as lighting fireworks or igniting a gas stove. You can tell by the small form factor, elegance, and surprising ruggedness that three basic ideas were in mind when designing the lighter: Portability, Luxury, and Durability. These aspects are all packed into this one gadget, so you don't have to choose between one or two of them. The real shocker, however, is the price: You would expect such a nice device to cost $50, $100, or more, but no - all of this pure greatness packaged into one simple lighter costs no more than a measly $17.99. And the fact that you can charge it with an Android charger (or any microUSB cable) is the delicious cherry on top of this beautiful sundae.

Update: had it about 4 months. The coil plate things seem to have split and the arc doesn't span the coils every time. Like it'll seem to connect with the split on its own side instead of jump across to the other side. Hard to explain. It still works most of the time, but I can tell it's going to get worse. It still charges great, the finish is holding up well, and the battery still lasts as long as it did when I first got it. It comes with a warranty, but I can't find it.If/when it finally breaks, I'll probably get another and hope it lasts longer. And I'll hold onto the warranty paper better.Love it. Got the orange one, great color. Only lights when it's flipped open.Pro: charges fast with mini USB, lasts me (pack a day) about 6 days to a week, fits nicely in a pocket, feels sturdyCon: no warning for it dying, once it's dead-it's dead, hard to light firewood (need paper or something to help), don't drop it on your feet (just fair warning)

I bought this for my son in law for Christmas. He accidentally left it in his pocket and it went through the washer. Not only was it still charged, IT STILL WORKS JUST FINE. We were very surprised. Thank you for making a quality product. I would highly recommend this lighter to anyone. Great value, great size and VERY durable!