The big question: where do you even *get* Cartier lighter flints? I mean, yeah, you could probably try your luck with “generic” flints from eBay (I saw some people talking about that), but listen, I’m gonna be real with you: sometimes, cheaping out just ain’t the way to go. Especially with something as delicate (and, let’s face it, kinda bougie) as a Cartier lighter.
I mean, think about it. You got this beautiful piece, probably cost a pretty penny, and you’re gonna stick any old flint in there? Nah, dude. Treat it right!
The thing is, Cartier (and Dupont, Rollagas, all those fancy brands) are notoriously picky about their flints. They want *their* specific size and hardness. You *could* try forcing in some generic flint, but you risk gumming up the works, scratching the mechanism, and generally just making a mess of things. And nobody wants that.
Some folks on Reddit were talking about this brand of flint that’s “properly sized”. It’s supposed to work well in Dupont, Cartier, Rollagas, and all those other high-end lighters. I haven’t personally tried it, but it might be worth a look-see.
Now, actually *changing* the flint? It sounds like some people find it super easy, others… not so much. One person mentioned hearing a “faint whistle” when they opened the screw – that’s kinda weird, right? Maybe just air escaping, but still. My advice? Take your time. Don’t force anything. And maybe watch a YouTube video or two before you start wrenching. There’s a screw on the bottom you have to unscrew, that’s where the flint goes.
Oh, and speaking of getting the “real deal” flints, some places offer “personalisation services” like engraving. I bet you can buy flints from those places.
Also, I saw one review where someone was super happy with a seller they bought flints from for their Cartier Gordon lighter. So, good sellers *do* exist, even if finding them feels like searching for a unicorn sometimes.
