I can’t compare it to the 1920s version as I don’t have one of those in my collection yet, but I can say that this one is very high quality. The case is very solid, no flex or give anywhere. The telescoping feature is what drew me to it (I smoke a pipe) and that part works great.

Overall I’m pretty impressed. I didn’t know what to expect, but I took a chance because I love that someone has the knowledge and passion for taking on one of the petrol lighter legacies.

You can tell they actually care. They are not just making cheap knock offs, if that’s what you’re thinking.

Take a chance. I think you’ll be impressed, too.

I ordered on 6th july, the lighters arrived on 1st august. The quality is great, the videos on the website are accurate. I don‘t like the China-bashing, it is not made in Switzerland, so what? Chinese companies can also make great products. Thank you and greetings from Germany👍

Sehr schön verarbeitet, die ganze Mechanik funktioniert einwandfrei.

Hello, you have exceeded my expectations. A very elegant appearance and excellent engineering—top-quality craftsmanship, which is exactly what one would expect from Thorens. I might purchase another model soon. Thank you very much!

Heavy, good in hand. Ignite is strong, so I must throw new rocks after one week. Wick is not inside a wool to properly get wet an give off fumes, all becouse of that pulled out rod. After rearranging wick and add some wool, I refill it once a week with heavy using.