In early April, Colibri announced that it had released a new triple-flame lighter, the Stealth III. When it was announced, the company heralded it as “one of our most advanced lighters ever—featuring pyramidal triple-jet flames, slim-profile ignition, wide air intake and our blue fuel window technology for easy readings,” adding that inspiration for the design was said to come from “the interconnecting angles and facets of modern aeronautical design.” In the hand, the Colibri Stealth 3 feels almost immediately familiar, especially to someone who frequently uses torch lighters and has had the chance to try out a number of different versions. The design is solid, though there is a bit of wiggle at the top of the unit on the sections that border the flip-top lid. While it is not likely to be a part of the lighter you should have much interaction with, after several weeks of use I began to notice the issue and hoped it wouldn’t become problematic down the road. It hasn’t, but it does remain a concern. The motion to ignite the lighter is easy: a simple flip of the lid and a sliding pull of the large central button is all it takes to get the trio of jets ...
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