If James Bond retired to become a grill master, he'd trade his Walther PPK for a Colibri. But it's not just a pretty package: This lighter's sleek form allowed us to fit it into some mighty tight spaces — like the base of a charcoal chimney and the flame view port of a gas grill. The refillable, butane-powered device also produces two flames: one a yellow flare not unlike the output from a Bic cigarette lighter; the other is an afterburner-like jet that cuts through the wind. We used the latter to quickly ignite MatchLight and lighter-fluid doused Kingsford in our test grill. And when we set it to chimney kindling? Pure toast.
Review: Colibri Stilleto
If James Bond retired to become a grill master, he’d trade his Walther PPK for a Colibri. But it’s not just a pretty package: This lighter’s sleek form allowed us to fit it into some mighty tight spaces — like the base of a charcoal chimney and the flame view port of a gas grill. […]
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WIRED
Lights the widest range of materials. Slot near base exposes fuel level for easy check. Simple thumb-flip igniter lock. Elegant styling.
TIRED
Can't fire plain charcoal without help. Good luck finding one in a brick-and-mortar store.