Bushwalk Australia

Local tobacconist selling a small Bic lighter with a piezo click instead of the traditional rolling flint.

It looks about fifty percent larger than a mini Bic but possibly holds the same amount of gas as the original mini. Extra plastic in the body and the piezo action appear to make up the slightly larger size.

I am unimpressed with the electric start, works second time. Also ran out of gas much sooner I am sure!

Did the piezo continue to function after the gas ran out?

The peizo itself may start a gas canister stove... cut off the gas part for 'light weight'...

Yes it still clicked.
I took off the silver shroud and inspected the mehanisim.

Kinda relies on the surrounding plastic frame to work. It would be possible to salvage your own piezo from one.

The piezo mini bics are much more water proof than the standard version.Just get on youtube for comparisons and I totally agree.