Simple yet important Tip everyone should know

And do you know how long the flint is in a bic. You'll run out of fluid long before you run the flint down. You may have a point if you are using it for strictly a spark generator, but it literally only takes 3 to 5 seconds how I described. I've smoked for 15 plus years I have never ever used up a flint in any lighter but a zippo. I have dried many lighters this way. And running the wheel backwards does not take material off the flint. The wheel only works one way. So going back and forth only wears it one way but applies heat from friction in both directions. Plus, your pants or sleeve if dry is also wicking the moisture away at the same time. Your hand doesn't wick anything.....

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