Coghlans Imco Flint Lighter

Just went lake camping for a couple days. Would you believe I forgot I had the one I mentioned above so never even though about taking it with. Jeeeeeeze! Thanks for reminding me. Wish you'd have reminded me to take the biscuits for biscuits and gravy, and the smoked burnt ends (brisket) we left in the fridge! Lol. You can't fix old and forgetful!

 

I appreciate finding this thread. Reading all the comments have helped me to identify this gem of a find. I found it in a pile of free stuff at a garage sale. I'm trying to find flints for it but not sure of exactly what to get. It was in pretty good condition. Haven't cleaned it yet. Once I'm sure of how to clean it then I'll do so. I also found the hidden compartment! Just cool.

 

Regular Zippo or Ronson lighter flints fit and work . If the friction wheel is corroded try brushing with a small metal brush . I have several and they ride in my Coleman suitcase stoves . Good find !

 

Thanks you.

 

I found one in decent shape that didn't spark. A spare Zippo flint had it up and running in no time. I use it almost daily now.

 

Inveterate cheapskates er, thrifty types know that discarded Bic and other disposable lighters have long flints remaining after the butane is depleted. It’s one of those small joys that are all out of proportion to the money. I haven’t bought flints but rarely in a long time. They are thicker and longer than the Zippo or Ronson flints sold in the blister pacs.

 

I've packed such a flint stove lighter in my Coleman camp stove for years. The disadvantage of these flint lighters is that they stop working if they get wet or just seriously damp if left outside on foggy night. Although flint lighters produce a profusion of sparks that is guaranteed to light any gasoline or propane stove under dry conditions, I also pack matches in a waterproof container and a piezoelectric spark lighter for times when conditions are not dry.