Lighters & torches
by Clipper
The Clipper Electronic Jet Flame Lighter is a refillable butane lighter that delivers a focused, windproof flame at the push of a button. You can buy this lighter knowing it builds on over 50 years of Clipper engineering — electronic ignition, a concentrated blue flame, and the same pocket-friendly form factor that has made Clipper one of the most recognised lighter brands in Europe, with an estimated 450 million units sold globally each year according to the company's own production figures.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Clipper |
| Ignition type | Electronic (push-button) |
| Flame type | Single jet flame (windproof) |
| Fuel | Butane (refillable) |
| Flame temperature | Approximately 1,300 °C |
| Size | Standard Clipper pocket size (~74 × 22 mm) |
| Weight (filled) | Approximately 18 g |
| Designs available | 4 (selected at random) |
| SKU | HS1205 |
| Sold | Individually |
| Feature | Clipper Jet Flame | Standard Clipper Soft Flame | Disposable Piezo Lighter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame type | Concentrated blue jet | Traditional soft yellow flame | Traditional soft yellow flame |
| Windproof | Yes | No | No |
| Ignition | Electronic push-button | Flint wheel or piezo | Piezo |
| Refillable | Yes (standard butane canister) | Yes | No |
| Approximate flame temperature | ~1,300 °C | ~800 °C | ~800 °C |
| Fuel efficiency | Moderate — refill every 2–3 weeks with daily use | High — refill roughly once a month | Low — disposed after ~3,000 lights |
| Environmental impact | Low (reusable body, refillable) | Low (reusable body, refillable) | High (single-use plastic waste) |
Complete your setup with a pack of Clipper Universal Butane Refill Gas — one 300 ml can will keep this lighter fuelled for months. If you're rolling your own, order a solid herb grinder and some quality rolling papers to make the whole ritual smoother.
A windproof lighter produces a single, concentrated stream of pressurised butane that burns at roughly 1,300 °C — approximately 500 °C hotter than a standard soft flame. In practical terms, that means you can light a joint or bowl outdoors without cupping your hands around it. Wind, drizzle, a bit of Dutch sideways rain — the focused flame cuts through it. According to a 2022 EMCDDA report on cannabis consumption patterns in Europe, outdoor social use accounts for a significant share of consumption occasions, making windproof ignition genuinely useful rather than a gimmick.
We've sold standard Clippers for years, and they're solid. But the soft flame has one obvious weakness: any breeze over about 10 km/h and you're clicking away like a frustrated metronome. The electronic ignition on this version addresses that entirely. One push, flame on, done. If you smoke outside with any regularity — balcony, park, festival — this is the lighter to get.
The honest limitation? A concentrated flame burns through butane roughly 40% faster than a soft flame. You'll refuel this one more often than a standard Clipper — typically every 2–3 weeks with daily use, versus roughly once a month for a soft flame model. That said, refilling takes about 5 seconds and a single 300 ml can of butane provides approximately 12–15 full refills, so it's hardly a dealbreaker.
This lighter weighs approximately 18 grams filled and measures around 74 mm tall by 22 mm wide — the same Clipper form factor you already know. It fits neatly between two fingers, slim enough to disappear into a coin pocket. The electronic ignition has a satisfying click with decent resistance, so it won't fire accidentally in your bag. The flame itself is a tight blue cone, maybe 2–3 cm tall at default setting, and you can feel a faint hiss of pressurised gas when it's lit. Compared to a piezo-spark Clipper, the electronic button requires slightly less force, which your thumb will appreciate after a long session.
Weight-wise, it's barely noticeable — lighter than your phone, lighter than your keys. The body is robust enough to survive being sat on, dropped on concrete, or rattled around in a jacket pocket with loose change.
From Our Counter: One of our regulars brought back a Clipper he'd been using daily for over 3 years — the print was completely worn off, the body was scratched to oblivion, and it still sparked first time every time. He only came in because he wanted a second one for his other jacket. That kind of durability is why we keep recommending Clippers over disposables.
Using this lighter correctly takes about 3 seconds from pickup to flame — here's the full process.
There are 4 designs available, and each one is selected at random by our warehouse team when you order.
You don't get to pick — but if you buy more than one, the team will do their best to send you a varied selection. All 4 designs share the same build, ignition mechanism, and flame output. The difference is purely cosmetic.
A lighter with a pressurised butane nozzle that produces a focused, torch-like blue flame. It burns at approximately 1,300 °C — roughly 500 °C hotter than a standard soft flame — which makes it windproof and more efficient for lighting joints, bowls, and cigars outdoors.
Yes. The pressurised butane stream resists wind far better than a traditional soft flame. You can comfortably use the Clipper outdoors in breezy conditions where a regular lighter would blow out repeatedly.
Turn it upside down, press a standard butane refill canister into the valve at the base, and hold for 3–5 seconds. Wait a minute or two before using it. That's it — no tools, no disassembly.
Yes, when used as directed. Keep it upright during ignition, away from your face, and don't hold the flame on any surface longer than needed. Store it away from direct heat and out of reach of children. Standard lighter safety applies.
It does. The pressurised flame burns through fuel roughly 40% faster than a soft flame. In practice, you'll refill it every 2–3 weeks with regular use — a minor trade-off for a windproof flame that actually works when you need it.
Clipper lighters typically have a small flame adjustment wheel near the base. You can nudge the flame height up or down depending on your preference, though the range is modest compared to dedicated torch lighters.
No. Designs are selected at random from 4 options. If you order multiple lighters, the warehouse will try to send different designs, but it's not guaranteed.
Last updated: April 2026
