Gen 1 - Single Claw - Hand-Carved Earth Fissure Texture
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Product Details
Crafted from precision-machined brass, the Single-Claw lighter is engineered for structural stability, balanced weight, and long-term durability. The brass surface is designed to age naturally, developing a distinctive patina that reflects years of use rather than wear.
Automatic single-claw ignition mechanism with exposed mechanical action
Everyday carry, mechanical lighter ritual, pipe and cigar lighting
As the first automatic lighter introduced by THORENS, the Single-Claw design reflects the brand’s early exploration of mechanical ignition systems. Its exposed structure highlights the Swiss approach to engineering—functional, precise, and intentionally visible.
Swiss mechanical single-claw lighter with visible ignition mechanism
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This Single-Claw lighter is a refillable fluid lighter crafted from solid brass, featuring THORENS’ signature single-claw automatic ignition and a fully hand-carved Earth Fissure texture, designed for users who value exposed mechanics, tactile metal surfaces, and authentic artisanal finishing.
Inspired by the raw visual language of cracked earth and weathered canyon stone, this model translates natural geological fissures into metal through deep hand carving and controlled oxidation. The design emphasizes material depth and irregularity rather than surface decoration, allowing the brass body to express weight, texture, and time through use. It is a contemporary mechanical lighter, not a replica, built around visible structure and functional honesty.
Key construction details:
– Refillable fluid system using lighter fluid (kerosene) with cotton wick
– Automatic Single-Claw ignition mechanism activated upon lid opening
– Solid brass body with fully hand-carved and oxidized Earth Fissure texture
– Deep, irregular crack patterns inspired by parched ground and canyon rock formations
– Precision-engineered lid with a distinct mechanical opening sound
This lighter is ideal for:
– Collectors seeking hand-carved, non-uniform mechanical lighters
– Users drawn to raw, nature-inspired metal textures and exposed mechanisms
– Everyday carry users who prefer refillable, long-term fluid lighters over disposable formats
It may not be ideal if:
– You prefer jet-flame or butane torch lighters
– You want a lighter that requires no refilling or routine maintenance
Proper care helps ensure consistent ignition performance and preserves the oxidized brass surface over time.
Learn about Single-Claw lighters and how fluid lighters are maintained.
Hand-Carved Craftsmanship
Each Hand-Carved lighter begins as a solid brass body, individually hand-engraved using traditional metal engraving techniques rather than automated or laser processes.
Surface patterns are carved line by line with hand engraving gravers, with each piece requiring at least two hours of focused manual engraving.
Following engraving, each lighter is hand-finished through manual sanding, polishing, and a controlled vintage aging process to enhance depth, contrast, and tactile character.
Created exclusively within the THORENS workshop, the Hand-Carved Series reflects a Swiss-designed approach to craftsmanship where individual variation is intentionally preserved.
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