Liquid fuel lighters, like the one pictured here, may be the most reliable of all lighters.  The instrument’s simplicity yields a reliable lighter that rarely fails or breaks.  Liquid fuel lighters use a wicking system (much like a “Tiki” torch) and flint ignition to create a traditional flame.  Both the flints and wicks will need to be replaced over time.  Their down side of a liquid fuel lighter is that it may impart its flavor onto the tobacco and your palate.