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Yeah I think you are right. But I have found when I buy them
that those often get messed up and dont fire up anymore.

But I do like the idea of the lighter at the end of the stick
so you can put that sucker where you need it and get some distance
from you hand and other extremities.

Yes they're pretty cheaply made but the extra length is nice.

Zippo makes a couple utility lighters for that purpose. They don't use the Zippo fluid but rather butane. However you do get a quality made product.

http://www.zippo.com/product.aspx?id=1023899&cid=1239

http://www.zippo.com/product.aspx?id=1023901&cid=1239

http://www.zippo.com/product.aspx?id=1023903&cid=1239