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Mechanical Grip - Grand Gear - Antique Bronze
$129.00 USD
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1-Year Free Repair · Lifetime Warranty
Complimentary repair service for one year from delivery, followed by lifetime warranty support. Parts, shipping, or service fees may apply after the first year.
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Product Descriptions
THORENS Mechanical Grip - Grand Gear - Antique Bronze is a hand-assembled refillable mechanical soft-flame lighter built with a solid brass body, fully detachable construction, Antique Bronze aged finish, Lift-Arm opening mechanism, manual flint-wheel ignition system, traditional wick soft flame, and a layered arrangement of large exposed gears, screws, springs, metal tubing, and connecting components. The Grand Gear version places greater emphasis on the prominent front gear and visible mechanical structure, giving the lighter a substantial, dimensional vintage-industrial appearance.
To ignite, operate the Lift-Arm opening mechanism to expose the wick, then rotate the flint wheel with your thumb. The wheel strikes the flint to generate sparks and ignite the traditional wick soft flame. The ignition system is entirely mechanical and uses no electronic components. The lighter uses standard lighter fluid and supports refilling, flint replacement, and wick maintenance.
The exterior features an Antique Bronze aged finish combined with the Grand Gear front gear, exposed screws, springs, metal tubing, and open mechanical contours to create a dense, dimensional surface. The large front gear can be rotated by hand and produces a distinct clicking sound as it turns, allowing the mechanical movement to be both seen and heard. The entire lighter is fully detachable and reassemblable for component inspection, cleaning, and basic maintenance. A handwoven leather lanyard with copper bead details adds a contrasting tactile element to the metal body. Because each lighter is hand-assembled and hand-finished, subtle variations in texture, aged coloration, light surface marks, and finishing may occur from piece to piece, giving each lighter a slightly different handcrafted appearance.
Key Construction Details:
• Hand-assembled mechanical soft-flame lighter with a solid brass body
• Refillable fluid lighter system using standard lighter fluid
• Fully detachable and reassemblable construction for inspection, cleaning, and basic maintenance
• Lift-Arm opening mechanism paired with manual flint-wheel ignition
• Grand Gear front gear can be rotated by hand and produces a distinct clicking sound
• Antique Bronze aged finish with exposed screws, springs, metal tubing, handwoven leather lanyard, and copper bead details
This Lighter Is Suitable For:
• Collectors who appreciate Steampunk styling, vintage industrial design, and exposed mechanical construction
• Users who prefer manual flint-wheel ignition and a traditional wick soft flame
• Buyers who enjoy large movable gears, visible mechanical details, and audible clicking feedback
• Users who enjoy mechanical objects that can be disassembled, inspected, reassembled, and maintained
• Buyers looking for a mechanical lighter suitable for everyday use, desk display, handling, or collection
It May Not Be Ideal If:
• You prefer butane torch or jet-flame lighters
• You want automatic ignition, electronic ignition, or a simplified one-step ignition system
• You prefer an ultra-lightweight, minimalist lighter with hidden mechanical components
• You prefer products without the subtle surface variations associated with hand assembly and aged finishing
• You do not want to refill lighter fluid, replace flints, maintain the wick, or perform basic cleaning over time
Regular refilling, proper flint replacement, wick care, and cleaning around the flint wheel and exposed gear areas help maintain reliable ignition performance and normal mechanical operation. When disassembling components for inspection or maintenance, reinstall them in their original positions and avoid overtightening screws to help protect the mechanical connections and Antique Bronze finish.
Watch the Grand Gear mechanism and hear the gear sound:
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One-Year Limited Warranty · Lifetime Repair Support
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.
Normal wear of flints, wicks and flint wheels is excluded. Paid parts, repair and shipping apply after the commercial warranty, except where statutory protection requires otherwise. 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)
0.4 Ib
Fuel Type
Lighter Fluid
Ignition System
Push-button ignition
Warranty
1-year limited warranty
Series
Steampunk Gear
Material
Brass (body material only)
Finish / Color
Antique Bronze
Windproof
No
Burn Time per Fill
5-7 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 metal inlay, Applied emblem
Dimensions
3.12 x 1.37 x 0.89 in
Flame Type
Soft Flame
Fuel Capacity
3ml
Customization
No
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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.
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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.