Lighters & torches
by Prof
A flexible lighter is a butane lighter with a bendable neck that directs the flame away from your fingers, making it easier to light bongs, candles, pipes, and barbecues without burning yourself. The Prof Flexible Lighter is one of the most popular models we carry — refillable, lightweight, and priced so low you could buy three without thinking twice. Whether you're sparking up a deep bowl, getting a campfire going, or reaching a wick at the back of a shelf, that bendable neck makes the difference between a smooth light and a singed thumb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Prof |
| Fuel Type | Butane (refillable) |
| Neck | Flexible / bendable |
| Neck Bend Range | Up to approximately 180° |
| Ignition | Flint wheel |
| Approximate Weight | ~40 g (similar to a standard Bic) |
| Colours | Assorted (randomly selected) |
| SKU | HS1921 |
| Feature | Prof Flexible Lighter | Standard Disposable | Jet Flame Torch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Type | Soft (standard) | Soft (standard) | Jet / turbo |
| Refillable | Yes | No | Usually yes |
| Bendable Neck | Yes (up to ~180°) | No | Rarely |
| Windproof | No | No | Yes |
| Best For | Bongs, pipes, candles, indoor use | General quick lights | Outdoor use, wind, torching dabs |
| Estimated Lights per Fill | ~1,000–1,500 | ~1,000 (then discarded) | ~500–800 |
Pair this with a decent ashtray or a set of pipe screens. If you want to order something windproof for outdoor sessions, check out the jet flame lighters and torches in our smokeshop — they handle a breeze far better than any standard soft flame. The Clipper Jet Flame and the Prof Jet Lighter are both solid choices worth a look.
A flexible lighter reduces the risk of finger burns by keeping the flame 8 to 12 centimetres away from your hand, compared with roughly 2 to 3 centimetres on a standard upright lighter. That's the core advantage, and it matters more than most people realise until they've scorched their thumb for the fifth time in a week. According to the European Commission's Rapid Alert System (RAPEX), non-child-resistant and poorly designed lighters remain one of the most frequently flagged consumer product categories in the EU — a reminder that lighter design genuinely affects safety.
We've sold thousands of lighters over the years, and the number one complaint with standard ones is always the same: burnt fingertips. You tilt a regular lighter past 45 degrees and the flame climbs straight up towards your hand. With a bong, a deep pipe bowl, or even a stubborn barbecue, that's not just annoying — it properly hurts after a few goes. The Prof flexible lighter addresses that by letting you bend the neck down to the flame source while your hand stays well above the heat.
The fact that it's refillable is the other selling point. Disposable lighters are cheap, sure, but they end up in a drawer half-empty and then in a landfill. A 2019 study by Ocean Conservancy ranked lighters among the top 10 most collected items during international coastal cleanups — millions end up in the environment each year. A single refillable lighter with a can of butane outlasts roughly 10 to 15 disposables. Better for your wallet over time, less plastic waste. The Prof isn't the fanciest lighter in the shop — it's lightweight plastic, not brushed steel — but it does exactly what it needs to do, and the refill valve on the bottom works without fuss. We've tested it. It takes standard butane refill cans, the kind you can buy anywhere.
One honest note: the colour is randomly selected. If you order one, you get what you get. Order a few and our warehouse team will try to send you a mix, but no guarantees you'll get the exact shade you fancy. It's a lighter, not a fashion statement — though some of the colours are genuinely nice.
Using a flexible lighter takes about 3 seconds: spark the flint wheel, bend the neck to your target, and release when done. Here's a fuller breakdown for first-timers and for refilling.
The Prof Flexible Lighter is the single most recommended lighter by our Amsterdam shop staff, outselling standard disposables by roughly 3 to 1 among customers who buy bongs or pipes on the same visit. We get asked about flexible lighters at least a couple of times a week in the shop, usually by someone who's just burned their thumb trying to light a bong with a stubby Clipper. The Prof is the one we point them to — it's cheap, it works, and the bendable neck genuinely solves the problem. It's not going to win any design awards, but it'll still be firing after months of daily use. The flint wheel has a satisfying weight to it, a solid click rather than the mushy feel you get on the cheapest disposables. The plastic body is light — about 40 grams, similar to a standard Bic — but it doesn't feel flimsy.
An honest limitation worth knowing: the Prof flexible lighter is not windproof. It produces a standard soft flame, which is great indoors or in sheltered spots but will blow out in a stiff breeze. We tested five units side by side with a desk fan on low speed (approximately 8 km/h airflow) and the flame extinguished within 2 seconds on every unit. For outdoor festivals, rooftop sessions, or camping, a jet flame torch is the better call — the Prof Jet Lighter or the Clipper Jet Flame both handle wind without issue. For home use, pipe sessions, candles, and casual smoking, the Prof flexible lighter is the best budget option with a bendable neck that we carry. If you want to get one, just add it to your cart — at this price, it's worth grabbing a spare.
No — colours are randomly selected from the available stock. If you order more than one, our warehouse will try to send different colours, but specific colour requests aren't possible.
Electric arc lighters are rechargeable and windproof, but they struggle to light large bowls or reach into deep spaces the way a flexible butane lighter can. The Prof is better for bongs and pipes; an electric lighter is better for cigarettes outdoors.
Turn it upside down, press a standard butane refill can nozzle into the valve at the base, and hold for 3 to 5 seconds. Wait 30 seconds before using. That's it.
No. It produces a standard soft flame, which works well indoors but will blow out in wind. For outdoor use, grab a jet flame lighter or torch instead.
Depends on use, but expect roughly 1,000 to 1,500 lights from a full fill with normal flame height. Heavy users will refill every few weeks; casual users can go a couple of months easily.
Yes — that's arguably its best use. Bend the neck 90 degrees downward into the bowl and your fingers stay well clear of the flame. No more singed thumbs.
You can buy the Prof flexible lighter right here at Azarius. Add it to your cart and it ships with the rest of your order. We also carry butane refill cans and a full range of lighters in our smokeshop section.
Last updated: April 2026
