Gen 1 - Single Claw - Spirit Claw
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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 Spirit Claw lighter is a refillable fluid lighter featuring a single claw ignition system, an oxidized metal casing with a blued finish, and a high-relief claw sculpture, designed for users who value mechanical structure, surface texture, and collectible detail.
Built around the Spirit Claw theme, this model emphasizes material treatment and visual depth rather than decorative excess. The oxidized finish presents layered cool hues—black purple and bluish gray—paired with subtle bronze transitions along the edges, creating a surface that feels forged and hammered rather than coated. The overall appearance blends vintage character with mechanical tension, delivering a spirit lighter that favors texture, weight, and presence.
Key construction details:
– Refillable fluid system using lighter fluid (kerosene)
– Single claw ignition structure with exposed mechanical interaction
– Oxidation-treated casing with blued finish and forged, hammered surface texture
– Multi-tonal palette combining black purple and bluish gray with bronze edge transitions
– High-relief Spirit Claw sculpture breaking through the front surface
– Individually engraved serial number on the bottom
This lighter is ideal for:
– Users searching for a spirit lighter with a strong mechanical identity
– Collectors interested in Thorens single claw or single claw lighter designs
– Everyday carry users who prefer refillable, long-lasting fluid lighters
It may not be ideal if:
– You prefer butane or jet-flame ignition systems
– You want a lighter with minimal surface texture or sculptural elements
Proper care helps maintain ignition performance and preserve the oxidized surface finish 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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