Lighters & torches
by Clipper
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The Clipper Lighter Sexy is a refillable butane lighter with a cheeky design, built in Barcelona since 1959. Unlike disposable lighters you bin after a week, a Clipper is designed to be refilled and reused — the flint system pulls out entirely for replacement, and the rounded base doubles as a tamping tool for packing down your smoke. One flick of the roller wheel gives you a clean, adjustable flame that works just as well on a candle as it does on a bowl.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Clipper |
| Collection | Sexy series |
| Fuel type | Butane (isobutane) |
| Refillable | Yes — standard butane canister |
| Flint replaceable | Yes — pull-out flint wheel |
| Body material | Nylon plastic |
| Dimensions (approx.) | 74 mm tall, 22 mm wide |
| Weight (approx.) | 18 g |
| Origin | Barcelona, Spain |
| SKU | HS1457 |
Complete your setup: a Clipper lighter pairs naturally with rolling papers and tips. If you're already rolling, a decent grinder saves time and gives you an even burn — check out our metal herb grinders for something that'll last as long as the lighter itself.
We've sold thousands of lighters over the years, and the question we get asked most is dead simple: "Why not just grab a disposable?" Fair enough — they're cheap. But here's what happens. You buy a disposable, it dies in 4 days, you toss it, buy another. Repeat that 50 times a year and you've chucked 50 plastic shells into a landfill. A Clipper? You refill it. The flint wears down, you pull it out and slot in a new one. Same lighter, same pocket, less waste.
Then there's the practical bit that disposable lighters can't touch: the removable flint wheel. Pull it out and you've got a thin poker — perfect for packing down a joint that's too loose at the tip, or clearing a clogged bowl. It's a small thing, but once you've used it, you'll notice every time you don't have it. The rounded base serves the same purpose from the other end. Clipper designed this lighter for smokers, and it shows.
The honest limitation? The nylon body isn't indestructible. Drop it on concrete enough times and the casing can crack, especially in cold weather when the plastic gets brittle. It's not a Zippo — it won't survive being run over by a bike on the Keizersgracht. But for the price, you can keep two in rotation and still come out ahead of buying disposables every week.
After 25 years behind the counter in Amsterdam, we can tell you this: about 8 out of 10 smokers who walk into the shop already have a Clipper on them. It's the default. The Sexy series gets picked up mostly because people like having a lighter that makes their mates do a double-take. The designs are printed, not stickered, so they don't peel off in your pocket after a week — a common complaint with cheaper printed lighters.
One thing to know: the designs in the Sexy collection are selected randomly from our warehouse stock. If you order one, you get one random design. Order a few and our warehouse team will try to send you different ones — but no guarantees. We can't pick a specific print for you, so treat it like a lucky dip with attitude.
Both are reliable, both are cheap. The difference comes down to what you do with them. A Bic gives you a fixed flame and a non-refillable body — once it's empty, it's done. A Clipper gives you an adjustable flame, a refillable tank, a replaceable flint, and that built-in poker tool. The Bic is arguably more robust (the plastic is thicker and the mechanism is simpler), but it's a one-and-done product. If you're lighting a cigarette once a day, a Bic is fine. If you're rolling and smoking regularly, the Clipper earns its keep inside a week. We'd pick the Clipper every time — the tamper tool alone is worth it.
Yes. Turn the Clipper upside down and press a standard butane gas canister into the refill valve on the base. Hold for about 5–8 seconds until the tank is full. Wait 2–3 minutes before lighting to let the butane settle.
Absolutely. Pull the flint wheel straight up — the whole assembly slides out. Swap the small flint stone at the bottom for a new one and push it back in. Standard Clipper-size flints fit perfectly.
No — designs from the Sexy collection are picked randomly by our warehouse. If you order more than one, the team will try to send different designs, but specific prints can't be requested.
Significantly. A single Clipper can be refilled and reflinted hundreds of times, replacing dozens of disposable lighters that would otherwise end up in landfill. The nylon body is also recyclable at end of life.
The removable flint assembly doubles as a thin poker — pull it out and use it to pack down the tip of a joint or clear a blocked bowl. The rounded base works as a tamper too. No other lighter in this price range has that built in.
Roughly 1,500–3,000 lights depending on flame height and duration. For a daily smoker lighting up 5–10 times a day, that's easily a few months between refills.
Last updated: April 2026
