yeah the Field L seems to be the most mechanically reliable with some added features that the neo doesn't. I just use Zippo fluid in it.

Thanks! Well, actually Douglass lighters were an American brand between ww1 and ww2 (iirc). They were more expensive than the cheaper lighters at the time and the company died out. Tokyo Pipes then took the design and manufactured them with modern methods and a modern twist (I guess). They're supposed to be a modern trench lighter, but trench lighters aren't made as well of course.

@@The_Polished_Edge Thanks. Here's the source for those interested. www.topai.co.jp/en/products/douglass.html

i don't have them both with me right now, but IIRC they're of a different diameter. Yeah, the Field L with spare fuel tank and flint compartment would be boss.

200 bucks??!! That's crazy. Thats almost double the price! I know they stopped production for awhile as they were shifting factories. I've got a bunch of neo 3's and field L's. Planning ordering Field S soon

hi there, i'm afraid i do not. have you tried asking either your seller or the manufacturer directly?

Where do you get these from cant find them literally anywhere

Thank you! All 3 models can use Zippo Flint's, even if it's smaller than the ones for the L and S. It might not be ideal, but it'll work. I've never tried the wick though

@@The_Polished_Edge Thanx-I have the NEO 3 incoming, along with some Douglass Flints. The wick package got misdelivered-doh!-John in Texas

@@TheGearhead222 there's a possibility the the marvelous flints won't fit the neo 3, unless they made a smaller diameter one. Those Flint's are better than the Zippo ones though. Throws a bigger spark.

@@The_Polished_Edge Thanx again-more concerned about the wicks as the special Douglass ones are $:(-John in Texas

It was a long time ago that i did the wind test and can't really remember the results anymore. Recently though, I lit both lighters in strong wind and they both kept their flame

whenever i rewatch the video, i fall for the same trap hahaha

I like the S and the L, but if I had to choose if say L. I don't smoke much other than the occasional pipe. If not in use, and under the right conditions, fuel lasts in the L for about a month.

@@The_Polished_Edge ended up with the s model. Very well made, I also have an off brand from Amazon that looks slightly like this, cheaper but definitely not made as well.

@@The_Polished_Edge absolutely love the s, also have the neo 4 now among other. The patina is great. Still might need the l . Thanks again.

That's definitely on the list of videos to make. I recorded one before and the footage was corrupted, looks like i'll have to do another.

Loh Yiren ok thank buddy!! I’ll be looking out for it in the future

Usually after the first burn, the wick will get a bit singed but I think its just normal. If you're getting smoldering instead of a flame, then something is definitely wrong. That sounds like something wrong with the wick itself, but i don't see what really could have happened. Perhaps play around with cutting the wick shorter or making it longer, or even put some fuel right on the wick first to help it soak through. If nothing else, buy another wick.

David Weglarz Thank you, David...I thought maybe it was just a bad wick too...so I bought another one (two actually)...the Douglass brand ones, just to be safe, but it’s still burning them up. I will try soaking them in fluid...maybe that is. The cheaper brass one I have is saturated with fuel and does not singe, so maybe you have the right idea there. Thanks again!

@@jayj4142 Haha, no problem man, just trying to think what it could be, the Field S is really a fantastic lighter. Usually when you fill the lighter up, and it's upside down, I would top it off and then keep holding it upside down for a minute until you start to see some dripping on the floor coming from the wick, that should do it. Or of course, you could simply take the wick out, soak it in fuel for a few minutes and then put it back, probably the better option. Hope that works for you. I've also had luck with the zippo wicks at the gas station, they work fine too. Just wondering now, it could possibly have just been a bad batch of wicks from the retailer you bought from, a batch that never got the soaking process or something, hey things happen. I don't know why I'm writing a novel, good luck man.

i've only tested the L which uses the same diameter flint. I used to assume it would work on the S, but now that you mention it, the S is quirky the way it strikes, i might have to test the S just to see how it fares.

the claim is 1 year. I'd test it, but i don't feel like not using my lighter for that long hahahaha

thats a great tip! does it fit the field S and field L?

@@The_Polished_Edge Im not sure exactly as I am looking for info so I know which one to buy. I did put a set of vernier over for you and the diameter comes out at 2.54mm or 100 thou (0.1 inch) (and just shy of 10mm long in this case if that interests you) The fit in my Zippo knockoff though and my brothers full brass Zippo so possibly (I know it wont in a full steel Zippo I used to own) Oh, and the flints out of those cheapy clear colored plastic lighters is a bit smaller in diameter, but I don't harvest from those as they tend to have very little in, even brand new.. but maybe enough to get you out of a jam.

@@74KU ah, if it'll go into the zippo's, it'll fit in the douglass, but it'll still be loose. It'll still work though. It would likely fit in the Neo 3 series well though.

@@The_Polished_Edge Wonderful to know, makes a Douglass that much more justifiable to the wife :D

Zippo and Bic Both work great in the Field L

My stocks are all based in Malaysia, but we could probably ship it to you. You can contact us through our shopping portal, and with some details, we could get a postage quote for you. cresdo.com/Douglass-Field-L-Lighter-Brass-p145320811

Did you try extending the wick? Maybe try cleaning the ports around it as reduced airflow will cause it to die out

Loh Yiren yea I pull the wick out and cut the charred parts off. I’m also using zippo brand gas. But for some reason my field s flame turns really small after 4-5 seconds after ignition. Even after I cleaned the lighter and refilled the gas. All my other Douglass lighters don’t have that problem. That’s why maybe I think I need to change the cotton inside. But I don’t know how to do that,

Loh Yiren I actually ordered a new maintenance kit. And inserted a new wick and repacked the cotton material with the old one. But the flame is much higher and stays lit for longer now

@@chinastar1177 Pull the wick down into the lighter some more for a smaller flame

All Neo models and the Field L do not have o-rings at the cap area. They only have it at the base. The field S has an print at the cap though.

My Neo 1 with the screw on cap has an O-ring so it shouldn't leak or evaporate.

If you overfill them, they would. Except the field S, that has onrings to seal it

yes i have. the neo3 can only use zippo flints. the others can too, but work best with marvelous flints

@@The_Polished_Edge thanks for the advice!

@@huascarzuritasalazar7633 anytime 😄

sorry man, i'm not too sure about that. Did you try contacting your seller?

Your spring is probably bad. Or the friction wheel could be worn out.

i've had mine for months and used it. the rubber hasn't worn from heat at all, despite the lighter getting quite hot during use. It was a concern at first, but it still looks pretty solid.

@@The_Polished_Edge Thanks!

I’ve had my Field S a few years and the cap wasn’t closing properly, the o ring wasn’t seating, so I washed it with a cotton bud and Zippo fuel and put a bit of silicone grease on the o ring. I was careful, but grease got on the flint wheel which is now clogged up with flint residue. I’ve tried washing it out, but it needs the wheel removed to do a proper job with a fine brass brush and solvent.The screws need a specialised tool, any idea how to get one, or a workaround? By the way, getting more than 3 days of lighting from a Neo 3 isn’t a thing, it’s not happening. I rarely smoke, but I have to fill every couple of days for the single flame to light my woodburner. I’m gonna have to get a capped version, a #1 or #2.

It's pretty nice to use too 😁

Same here??

I've changed it before, but you'll need the Douglass rebuild parts kit for it, which ain't easy to acquire

@@The_Polished_Edge That makes sense, a parts kit would make the process one thousand times easier. I wonder if I can get my hands on one, or at least ad hock one from other tools.

@@zebraneighbor6383 I reckon you could use a small heat shrink tube on one end of the wick to make it easier to thread through. The prepped wick is pretty much all you'll want from the parts kit anyways

Mine lasted a week without use. Do be wary of fakes though, not sure if the perform different, but they exist. Give the field L a shot, that lasts much longer

@@The_Polished_Edge thanks for the reply , I’m wondering if mine is possibly a fake , can you tell me what yours says on the base cap ?? , mine has a arrow sign telling which direction to loosen or tighten, it also says Neo , made in Japan, oil lighter. ..... does that sound right to you??

@@davidthompson1622 I got an old photo of the base here. You can try and compare it. facebook.com/ThePolishedEdgeKnifeSharpeningService/photos/597859470656942

not with me. i have them ready stock right now =)

@@The_Polished_Edge Whaaat, really? :0 I'll go check it out! Do you have a site?

@@h0rcrux774 i'm based in malaysia though. I've got a shop here, but no website yet. You can drop me an email of your country and which model you like. I've only got 1 unit of the Field S left, but a few of the neo 3 and Field L

I wish the s wasn’t polished. I like the way the l looks way more but don’t mind the way the s looks except for that polish

@@justincase4382 after it patinas, the polish isn't evident anymore. If only KZfaq would allow posting pictures as comments, I'd show you mine

sorry to hear that, did you get it directly from Japan? I've dealt with them many times over the years, and they've been extremely helpful and pleasant.

@@The_Polished_Edge Thank you. Yes I did. The only answer I got from the manufacturer was that it was near impossible for the lighter to be faulty. I had to contact him several times. He advised me to first try to oil the wick seal which I did to no durable success. After that, he told me I would have to adjust the ballscrew tension, which I also did. I kept messing with it in an attempt to make this lighter eventually work without any significant change and if finally came to pieces. It has not been a positive experience, to say the least. I paid in full, did exactly what I was told, and ended up having to try to find a solution by myself. They weren't helpful at all, quite the contrary. They delibaratingly ignored (should I say refused) a possible faulty product issue. Which I found dishonnest and rather cavalier. Glad you had a better one.

@@RenoLaringo i think maybe the best thing to do at the time would be to record a video on your experience with it. That illustration might help them identify the problem, as well as put a spotlight on the issue.

@@The_Polished_Edge Therefore I would need an extremely precise zoom in order to film the inner thread of the ballscrew in the cap. Without the ballscrew that I have lost, it would be difficult to show the incompatibility in size between both, which would be pointless to most. But that is a good idea indeed. Such a shame I lost the balscrew...