S. T. Dupont have been known for over a century for their traditional naptha based lighters but they have proved unreliable in harsher weather conditions, hence the new MiniJet collection. The MiniJet lighters functions using the principal of a butane lighter which uses a electrical discharge to ignite it as oppose to a flint. The pressurized butane means the flame is exceptionally strong and wind resistant. The S. T. Dupont Minijet lighters are made steel with a lacquer finish which is available in a wide range of colors including more modern colors.