This one doesn't do what it says on the tin ie 'light in a flash'. It does spark ok (mostly) although tension adjustment to the flint is often required. More often than not it won't fire up. I've given the wheel a cursory clean & replaced the wick with a zippo one which has improved it but it definitely requires a full service from someone who knows what they are doing (not me). That all said it's a nice collectable lighter for someone no doubt.