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I consider it cake for my lighter! :D Mine doesn't get a thorough cleaning, but a pipe cleaner to the area does work wonders for a good strike. I hear ya on the 'zippo thumb' problem though...

One thing to keep in mind is fluid dynamics. A change in the diameter of the airway as a whole (such as enlarging one end, but not the entire stem) can cause condensation. Try tapered cleaners, perhaps? I find that if a chunk of tobacco blocks the smoke hole, I can usually dislodge it with a...

25-30º is usually mine too. At that point, I'm shivering too much to be stationary for any extended period of time, so I'm not enjoying the smoke break at all. However, I did run out into the snow in 17º weather last week, pipe in hand, for the new year, and I didn't mind one bit!

Hey all, longtime lurker here finally creating an account. I live in Boston, literally a few blocks from Fenway. Grew up here in Tacoma, and am out visiting family. I've seen a few guys on here from Thurston county and JBLM, so hello to you all. I actually bought a Kirsten from their 2200...