I've an old Archer (I think) butane iron. Bright red, with a lid including pocket clip(/anti-rolloffthebench device) and flint wheel. The thing is actually very nice to use. You don't think about it when using a corded iron, but the pull of the cable substantially increases the difficulty of fine work. This one should have that benefit and (since they use AAs, not Sony Li-ions) eliminate primary fire hazards. Of course, you can still light things on fire with anything hot enough to solder with, so it seems the danger to your pocket in most circumstances (i.e. unless you break it) is the same.
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I've an old Archer (I think) butane iron. Bright red, with a lid including pocket clip(/anti-rolloffthebench device) and flint wheel. The thing is actually very nice to use. You don't think about it when using a corded iron, but the pull of the cable substantially increases the difficulty of fine work. This one should have that benefit and (since they use AAs, not Sony Li-ions) eliminate primary fire hazards.
Of course, you can still light things on fire with anything hot enough to solder with, so it seems the danger to your pocket in most circumstances (i.e. unless you break it) is the same.