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1-Year Complimentary Repair · Lifetime Warranty Support
Complimentary repair service for one year from delivery, followed by lifetime warranty support. Parts, shipping, or service fees may apply after the first year.
First-year complimentary repair service excludes normal wear and tear, including wear of flints, wicks, and flint wheels, damage caused by misuse or accidents, and damage caused by user disassembly or modification.
For eligible first-year claims, THORENS covers necessary standard shipping arranged or approved by us. After the first year, replacement parts are charged at the applicable parts price and customers pay shipping; any additional service fees will be quoted for approval before work begins.
Your statutory rights remain unaffected. See our Warranty & Repairs policy for full details.
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Product Descriptions
This THORENS Steampunk – Matchbox – Twin Torque lighter is a refillable fluid lighter built with a solid copper body, an octagonal matchbox-inspired form, a sliding ignition system, a removable inner flame unit, and an exposed linkage-and-gear architecture. Designed for collectors and everyday carriers, it combines visible mechanics, vintage industrial character, tactile operation, and the lasting material presence of real copper.
Pull back to prepare, then slide forward to ignite. The sliding ignition action creates a deliberate mechanical rhythm with smooth resistance, crisp feedback, and substantial copper weight, giving each ignition a controlled, tactile, and ritualized feel. The inner flame unit can also be removed from the outer body and used as a small freestanding candle-like flame source for short-term use.
The exposed exterior structure is built with linkages and gears rather than a simple hinged lid. These exterior components can be manually slid and adjusted, while each gear is designed as a replaceable component for long-term serviceability.
Key construction details:
• Refillable fluid lighter system using standard lighter fluid
• Solid copper body with substantial hand feel
• Sliding ignition action: pull back to prepare, slide forward to ignite
• Exposed linkage-and-gear structure with manually slidable and replaceable exterior gear components
• Removable inner flame unit for use as a small freestanding flame source
This lighter is suitable for:
• Collectors looking for a vintage-inspired mechanical lighter with exposed linkage-and-gear details
• Users who prefer a refillable copper fluid lighter over disposable or plastic lighters
• Everyday carry users who value tactile feedback, solid copper weight, and visible mechanical design
• Buyers looking for a distinctive collectible lighter or premium mechanical gift
It may not be ideal if:
• You prefer butane torch or jet-flame lighters
• You want a disposable or fully maintenance-free lighter
• You prefer a plain minimalist lighter instead of an exposed mechanical design
• You prefer an ultra-light pocket lighter with no material weight
Proper refilling, flint replacement, wick care, gear maintenance, and routine cleaning help maintain reliable ignition performance while preserving the lighter’s copper surface, sliding mechanism, functional gear movement, removable flame unit, and collectible mechanical character over time.
Learn about steampunk lighters, mechanical gear design, and how refillable fluid lighters are maintained.
Explore the Steampunk collection · Read the Steampunk guide
1-Year Complimentary Repair · Lifetime Warranty Support
Complimentary repair service for one year from delivery, followed by lifetime warranty support. Parts, shipping, or service fees may apply after the first year.
Eligible first-year defects are repaired or replaced free of charge, including necessary standard shipping arranged or approved by THORENS. With complete information, we aim to establish a solution within two exchanges; repair and shipping time are separate.
First-year complimentary repair service excludes normal wear (including flints, wicks and flint wheels), accidental damage, misuse, and damage caused by user disassembly or modification. Routine maintenance or disassembly does not automatically void coverage; exclusions apply only to damage caused by the relevant action.
After the first year, lifetime warranty support continues. Replacement parts are charged at the applicable parts price, and the customer is responsible for shipping. Any applicable additional service fees will be quoted and approved before work begins. Verified unrepairable products may qualify for 30% off an eligible new lighter. Your statutory rights remain unaffected.
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Specifications
Style
Fluid Lighter
Intended Use
Personal Use, Gift Giving, Collectible
Assembly Method
Hand‑Assembled
Net Weight (Unfilled)
0.26 Ib
Fuel Type
Lighter Fluid
Ignition System
Push-button ignition
Warranty
1-year complimentary repair; lifetime warranty support (parts, shipping or service fees may apply after year one)
Series
Steampunk Gear
Material
Solid Copper (body material only)
Finish / Color
Brass Finish
Windproof
No
Burn Time per Fill
3-5 Days
What's in the Box
User Manual, Drawer Gift Box, Velvet Bag, Flints (5pcs), Cotton Wick (1pcs)
Design Origin
Swiss engineering logic
Condition
New
Craftsmanship
Applied emblem
Dimensions
2.24 x 1.95 x 0.93 in
Flame Type
Soft Flame
Fuel Capacity
3ml
Customization
Yes
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Brass Finish
Firstly, let me say that I’m not a smoker, nor have ever been. I wanted a lighter to use in my craft projects, and went looking for a trench lighter in brass as it complements some of my other tools. I spotted the Thorens Steampunk Lighters and loved the aesthetic, which is why I now own one. I could have bought something for less, but it would have been a lot less fun. It resonates with the boy that I once was.
The lighter feels weighty and sturdy in the hand. It looks like it has come from a bygone age and yet also from a reimagined future. In the same way that Art Deco is both functional and pleasing to the eye, steampunk fulfils both criteria for me. It’s something I will enjoy using.
The packing and presentation denotes an item of quality, with spare flints and wick that will last me for a long while, and a pouch for protection in transit. The lighter itself does not disappoint as it is beautifully made and an inspired design. I predict it will become a conversation piece as I can’t stop playing with it.
H
Briquet, ou plutôt petite œuvre d'art, en tous points conforme avec les photos du site. Un bon poids en main, signe dans le cas présent d'une grande qualité. Matériaux noble, finitions extrêmes, utilisation sans le moindre souci ! Un réel très grand plaisir que de commencer cette collection de briquets Thorens ! En acheter un seul me paraît impossible tellement on est agréablement surpris par la qualité par rapport au prix !!! Hubert.
J
J
Dobrý den! Čekal sem na něj asi 3 týdny do 🇨🇿 ale jsem spokojený. Nádherný zapalovač! Chyběl jeden šroubek (foto 1), ale jsou tam 4 náhradní, takže ok, ve víčku nádrže nemám náhradní kamínek. Buď je to jiný uzávěr, nebo se mi to nepovedlo otevřít podle popisu (foto 2). Kamínky se ale dají schovat do velkého kola ale o tom nikde zmínka není (foto 3). Potěšil přívěsek a malý multi šroubovák. Asi bude chtít doplnit vatu. Celkově sem velice spokojený a budu pořizovat další Thorens!!!!
A
Trés jolie. Une oeuvre d'art. Je recommande vivement cet article.
R
The STEAMPUNK LIGHTER - GEAR LINKAGE is a high quality well crafted, well made mechanical lighter. It is amazing to hold in hand and see the functioning gears move… The packaging presentation is outstanding!
A
Twin Torque (Bottom-fill)
شكراً
R
Twin Torque (Side-fill)
Excelente. Muchas gracias una maravilla
C
Twin Torque (Side-fill)
Faszination pur!
A
Brass Finish
Die Bestellung wurde rasch geliefert, sehr schön verpackt!!
Das Feuerzeug ist ein wahres Kunstwerk, in Funktionalität und Design!!
Sehr wertig, .... ich freue mich über das schöne Stück!!
S
Pure novelty, terrible lighter.
Is it well built? Yes. Is it a neat approach to ignition? Yes. Is it enjoyable to use? Absolutely not - user experience is cumbersome and the action is inconsistent.
Opening: you need to pry your fingernail under the lid and use force to open it. Not enjoyable
Igniting: spring loaded mech is cool but brutal on the user, while also producing an incosistent spark. Lighting it requires significant force on the spring loaded mech, and there’s zero purchse on the trigger so it just digs into the thumb.
Design: Very cool, but also misleading on the demo videos. There is no raching sound when turning the novelty gears - its just a smooth gear train. The gear train is quite delicate and any lateral pressure on the leading gear causes the gears to grab.
Overall, really cool and well built table weight but fails in both user experience and what matters most, ignition.
R
Brass Finish
Sehr schönes Feuerzeug! Die mechanische Funktion ist absolut einwandfrei!!! Leider „hakt“ das große Steampunk-Zahnrad etwas beim Drehen… völlig irrelevant für die eigentliche Funktion, aber als reiner Sammler, trotzdem etwas ärgerlich!
C
Su aspecto que asemeja el engranaje de una máquina compleja es sensacional!!
C
Su aspecto que asemeja el engranaje de una máquina compleja es sensacional!!
C
Su aspecto que asemeja el engranaje de una máquina compleja es sensacional!!
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C
Me encanta la apariencia de el engranaje que tiene y lo que pesa
r
Clever design, the attention to details of the moving parts are outstanding. Well made and high quality, well done Thorens.
K
It's a beautiful product—an object I’d like to carry every day. But because of its delicate design, I’m afraid it might break if I use it, so I only keep it on display at home. I’m especially concerned that the lid flips open so forcefully when lighting it that it could be damaged.
J
Opět plně funkční. Nádhera!!! Je to mechanický stroj se svou kovovou duší!
A
Wie beschrieben - Top Qualität - Sehr empfehlenswert - Ein Hingucker!
J
Pomoc!! Teď se mi zapálí i když je zašroubovaný startovací/zajišťovací šroubek a zmáčknu ho...
H
Twin Torque (Side-fill)
The product is good. However, it occasionally fails to ignite.
M
Twin Torque (Bottom-fill)
Nice little toy, feels good in hands, heavy. works perfectly. Good to play with if you're stressed.
Downsides - it's not wind resistant like Zippo and during assembly you should use threadlocker on bolts, they tend to fall out.
N
Bin begeistert von dem Feuerzeug
Habe ihnen glaube ich schon 3 Kunden vermittelt
Aber Frage wenn ich es in der Jacke liegend transportiere ist danach an anzünden nicht zu denken obwohl ich mit dem einfüllen von Benzin sparsam war
Mit der Bitte um Info und Hilfe verbleibe ich
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Ihnen allen einen guten Start ins neue Jahr und super Umsätze 🤣🙋♂️
L
Schöne Verarbeitung und schön anzusehen. Leider lösen sich die Zahnräder und müssen nachgezogen werden und es ist zu wenig Watte um ausreichend benzin für lange Nutzung zu halten. Selbstverständlich behebbar, bei anderen Herstellern aber nicht notwendig.