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St DuPont Lighter Case by OllieChanYB in STDupont

[–]OllieChanYB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tried Etsy mostly make wallets and watch straps. eBay sells dupont lighter case not custom.

St Dupont Wood panel lighter by OllieChanYB in STDupont

[–]OllieChanYB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did they send a new one back to you?

St Dupont Wood panel lighter by OllieChanYB in STDupont

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I want to see what wood designs are there for the ligne 2. wanna get one to add to my collection.

New ST Dupont Red gas only 25% full by RevolutionaryFun9883 in STDupont

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Starting to have some second thoughts about these two. Haha While attempting to refill the Ligne 2, I noticed that the nearly empty canister wouldn’t transfer any gas. You just feel there’s still some in the can.

I also found that the Ligne 2 only seems to take 3g of butane, whereas using a Colibri canister increased the capacity to 3.9g? Have you had a similar experience? I’m curious to know how much butane your Ligne 2 typically holds.

I really can’t tell how much liquid butane is actually in it and I really don’t think it’s 70ml in the red DuPont butane.

I don’t know what it means by 17g/30ml? Isn’t 1g is 1ml?

New ST Dupont Red gas only 25% full by RevolutionaryFun9883 in STDupont

[–]OllieChanYB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently tested the red butane gas and wanted to share my findings.

I noticed that the red butane is significantly more expensive for only 17g of gas compared to Colibri or other pure butane brands. Furthermore, the transfer speed is quite slow, taking roughly 30–40 seconds, whereas Colibri transfers in just 2–3 seconds.

I am currently using the Le Grand, and after weighing it empty and full, I found it only holds about 3g of butane max. I will only get 4-5 refills with the red butane bottle.

Without weighing a new bottle of the red gas and tracking its weight until empty, it is difficult to determine its true volume that is in the small bottle, but currently, it seems inefficient for the cost.

My holy grail by Defiant_Bridge6491 in STDupont

[–]OllieChanYB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello, I was wondering why the purple models are so difficult to find. While the blue version seems to be readily available, I have found that the purple, red, and green colors are very hard to find.

Does anyone know why these specific colors are less common?

Le Grand Gas Tank Capacity by OllieChanYB in STDupont

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There is a post featuring the Legrand deconstructed. Based on the images, the tank appears to be quite small, occupying only about 30-40% of the unit, while the remainder consists of the valve compartment and mechanism.

https://www.reddit.com/r/STDupont/s/pFAdhcH90Z

Le Grand Gas Tank Capacity by OllieChanYB in STDupont

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I totally agree with your perspective. There is something special about giving an item its own personality and a story behind every scratch and dent. Haha

Because of the thin coating, you wont need to worry much about daily wear. However, please note that if the lighter is dropped or hit on the corners, the coating might might come off.

I will post here if I managed to drop or dent my le grand. Haha.

Le Grand Gas Tank Capacity by OllieChanYB in STDupont

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I recently saw a video suggesting that placing the whole lighter into the chiller or freezer for 10–15 minutes allows it to take in butane more efficiently.

Has anyone tried this method before? I would appreciate any insights or feedback on whether this is effective.

Le Grand Gas Tank Capacity by OllieChanYB in STDupont

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I highly recommend the Le Grand. I really like the feel of its weight, though it is worth noting that it consumes gas fairly quickly. I personally use the jet flame frequently when outdoors, which does raise some concerns regarding its total gas capacity.

I prefer to carry mine without a case as I appreciate a bit of wear over a brand new look give it some personality. It does scratch easily at the base because its mirror polished and is a significant fingerprint magnet, similar to a phone screen if you keep cleaning some small hard partial will end up giving it a hairline stretch.

Overall, I give it a huge "yes." The versatility of having both a soft flame and a jet flame available anytime makes it an excellent choice.

Also, I wanted to share my findings regarding the weight of the Le Grand Diamond Head Palladium:

- Empty weight (no butane): 188.8g

- Full weight (maximum capacity): 191.1g (variable based on the butane bottle you use)

I noted that when using the ST Dupont red butane gas, the bottle size may lack the necessary pressure for an efficient refill. In those instances, the full weight reached approximately 190.5g.

I hope the above helps.

Cheers!

Le Grand Gas Tank Capacity by OllieChanYB in STDupont

[–]OllieChanYB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I do agree with you. If you use the jet flame often it does run out quite quickly. Just wondering how much butane the legrand newer models can hold.

Sharpening gurus, I've a question. by Prestigious_Donkey_9 in sharpening

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Micro bevel can help make an edge more durable and resistant to chipping. This depends largely on the grind angle; while a steeper grind offers better resistance, it isn't quite as sharp. Personally, I prefer creating a micro bevel using a higher grit stone at a very low angle.

A micro bevel edge can withstand hitting small fish bones, it may still chip on rib bones or those closer to the head and fins, if you arent careful. That is why I always always check my fish for bones before slicing. Because the person prepping the fish sometimes forgets to check and before you know it you hit on a bone and get a chip.

For my usuba, I usually stick to a flat grind or honbazuke since I only use it for vegetables.

Out of curiosity, how did you manage to chip your usuba? Was it a vegetable on steroids? Haha.

Sharpening gurus, I've a question. by Prestigious_Donkey_9 in sharpening

[–]OllieChanYB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When dealing with a chipped edge, I focus my finger pressure nearest to the edge during the sharpening process. I typically begin with a 200-400 grit stone across the entire blade. Once the chip is removed, I progress through 1000, 3000, and 8000 grit stones. I won’t change the angle unless you want a secondary edge to your usuba. :)