Pipe Accessories: Difference between revisions

[[File:Kitchen matches.jpg|Kitchen Matches in an old cast iron holder|thumb|left|Kitchen Matches in cast iron holder]][[File:2002zippo_brass.gif|thumb|2002 A.S.P. Logo Zippo, courtesy [http://aspipes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=80&Itemid=148 aspipes.org]]][[File:Lrg nimrod.jpg|thumb|1947 Nimrod Advertisement]]For many pipe smokers, a quality pipe specific lighter is an integral part of their pipe smoking experience. Others prefer wooden matches, sighting that even the best lighters will tant the experience with fumes from the spent fuel. In matches, a wooden kitchen match works best, and to be sure a wooden match is not only affordable it is relatively safe for your pipe. Even matches can impart fumes, but those can me minimized or eliminated if one is careful to let the sulfur burn off completely before apply flame to tobacco. All experienced pipemen agree that using a torch lighter, such as intended for cigars, can quickly ruin a pipe. They are to be completely avoided by anyone who cares about their pipes. Choosing a good lighter, one designed for pipes and that matches your budget and sense of aesthetic, and then learning to use it carefully is a viable option for those that find matches are not for them.