Alright who has one of these???

RaptorMan · **on:** December 24, 2009, 05:06:36 AM

Just found this on the web thought it was cool. Who has one?

ICanFixThat · **Reply #1 on:** December 24, 2009, 05:37:46 AM

There are quite a few people on here that seem to have the CampFlame or the SwissFlame. There cool, but many seem to have had problems with the lighter, fuel and refilling technique are reported to be important.

Anthony · **Reply #2 on:** December 24, 2009, 06:02:11 AM

I think they are rare here in the US because of importation problems with butane lighters or just the butane. Not something I'd ever carry, but interesting nonetheless

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #3 on:** December 24, 2009, 08:08:55 AM

Neil and Grant have got one

http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=174&Itemid=35

Magnus · **Reply #4 on:** December 24, 2009, 09:08:54 AM

Quote from: ICanFixThat on December 24, 2009, 05:37:46 AM

There are quite a few people on here that seem to have the CampFlame or the SwissFlame. There cool, but many seem to have had problems with the lighter, fuel and refilling technique are reported to be important.

all jet flame lighters need good quality fuel or after a while they get clogged up. Colibri is a good brand to use.

bren10man · **Reply #5 on:** December 24, 2009, 11:17:01 AM

Here is my Swiss Flame (the one with scissors; Camp Flame has saw in lieu of scissors).....I found it a year ago at an underground market in Seoul, South Korea. It does NOT work....even after filling, draining, and refilling it again.

The owner of the Victorinox store that I frequent (and some on this forum are direct recipients from this shop earlier this year), has one, too. He told me last week that his has never worked either.

No wonder they aren't made anymore!!! And no, mine is NOT for sale, either.

Pics:

Screwtape · **Reply #6 on:** December 24, 2009, 11:18:39 AM

This chaps pretty high on my wants list, nice find in a market mate

Chako · **Reply #7 on:** December 24, 2009, 11:43:44 AM

Likewise. Never saw one for sale on this side of the ditch either.

right up there with my want for a minotaur.

AHB · **Reply #8 on:** December 24, 2009, 11:48:28 AM

I don't know if Neil still has this Campflame up for trade...

Wouldn't hurt to ask anyway guys..

ICanFixThat · **Reply #9 on:** December 24, 2009, 03:51:43 PM

Quote from: Chako on December 24, 2009, 11:43:44 AM

Likewise. Never saw one for sale on this side of the ditch either.

right up there with my want for a minotaur.

I got one off ebay a few months back. They pop up from time to time, and one shop had NOS for sale this last year as well (Can't remember which country they were in).

crls1 · **Reply #10 on:** December 24, 2009, 07:09:51 PM

I got one around June (NIB), but the lighter didn't work, so I returned for warranty. Since it couldn't be repaired, they offered me a new SwissChamp which I took, and I'm glad I did.

Carlos

thebullfrog · **Reply #11 on:** December 24, 2009, 08:00:53 PM

Too bad they're were such reliability problems because in concept that is an awesome design.

Magnus · **Reply #12 on:** December 24, 2009, 09:27:10 PM

If you want one, the best idea would be to buy a broken one and replace most of the lighter parts with parts from a generic jet lighter. That is, provided the fuel tank isn't the culprit for the unreliability, as I would imagine it is a special shape to fit in there. The probable culprit is the jet nozzle though, as in these kind of lighters they tend to get clogged as they are very fine.

I will just stick to my zippo though

Neil · **Reply #13 on:** December 24, 2009, 09:36:46 PM

I have three Victorinox lighter SAKs. I've made a point of not bothering to try any of them. That way I can allow myself to believe they all work fine

No one go bursting my bubble

Screwtape · **Reply #14 on:** December 24, 2009, 10:21:05 PM

Quote from: Neil on December 24, 2009, 09:36:46 PM

I have three Victorinox lighter SAKs. I've made a point of not bothering to try any of them. That way I can allow myself to believe they all work fine

No one go bursting my bubble

Schrodinger's SAK

Neil · **Reply #15 on:** December 24, 2009, 10:25:08 PM

You got it in one

thebullfrog · **Reply #16 on:** December 24, 2009, 11:29:39 PM

Quote from: Screwtape on December 24, 2009, 10:21:05 PM

Quote from: Neil on December 24, 2009, 09:36:46 PM
I have three Victorinox lighter SAKs. I've made a point of not bothering to try any of them. That way I can allow myself to believe they all work fine

No one go bursting my bubble

Schrodinger's SAK

LMAO

gadgetman7 · **Reply #17 on:** December 25, 2009, 01:42:45 AM

I have the Swissflame. I ordered it from a knife shop in Switzerland several years ago. It worked when I got but I haven't tried it in a couple of years. Wasn't there a larger SAK too. Seems like it was a XXL Swisschamp or something?

Gareth · **Reply #18 on:** December 25, 2009, 02:06:05 AM

Quote from: Screwtape on December 24, 2009, 10:21:05 PM

Quote from: Neil on December 24, 2009, 09:36:46 PM
I have three Victorinox lighter SAKs. I've made a point of not bothering to try any of them. That way I can allow myself to believe they all work fine

No one go bursting my bubble

Schrodinger's SAK

RaptorMan · **Reply #19 on:** December 25, 2009, 04:59:36 AM

I would definately want one if they were a little smaller and it could be pocket carried. Kinda cool thought behind it.

Chako · **Reply #20 on:** December 25, 2009, 03:35:06 PM

Rarer then hens teeth on this side of the ditch. There are no broken ones to buy, let alone non broken ones.

sardauker · **Reply #21 on:** December 25, 2009, 06:27:11 PM

I have one in a shop near to my home, or at least there was one few weeks ago.
If someone BADLY wants one, I can ask infos and price.

ICanFixThat · **Reply #22 on:** December 26, 2009, 06:12:29 PM

You should definetly get it, it should not be left sitting in the shop. Many people here would be interested. I'm interested at around $100 US, but i think many will pay more for a new one.