I used to rip the safety piece off, but I don't anymore. It just feels more comfortable to me to put that pressure into lighting it. I also feel like when I leave it on the flint strikes harder. I don't like the idea of the flint wheel rolling in my pocket either. The safety also helps keep dirt and lint out of the wheel.

But I do usually take the sticker off.
natureisawesome Reviewed by natureisawesome on . Random Bic Question Just wondering, do you guys take the metal safety piece off of your Bics, or doesn't it bother you? I know as soon as I buy a bic i take the sticker and safety piece off before I have to use it. Rating: 5