Think about the various ways to light a cigar, and while there are several options from matches and soft flame lighters to jet torches, they all have one common denominator: flame. In the case of lighters, it’s the combustion of butane gas to create some sort of flame with which to toast and light a cigar. Yet flame isn’t the only way to start a fire; electricity can also be a serviceable option if kept manageable. While I’m not advocating rigging up a lighter out of an electrical socket, there are a few companies looking to revolutionize pocket lighters by using the power of electricity. Tesla Coil Lighters have been stirring up a bit of buzz lately, partially due to the novelty of the device, partially due to the Tesla name having more name recognition lately, and partially because the lighters seem to work. On top of that, they don’t use butane or any other fuel to function, simply the electricity from the internal battery which is charged via a micro USB cable in just 90 minutes to two hours, a charge that will last for anywhere between 100 and 300 sparks. Measuring just 3 inches long by 1 1/4 inches wide and ...
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