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Zippo Lighters: Matte Finish
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Handcrafted in the US since 1932, authentic Zippo lighters are famed for their durability and windproof design. This series of Zippos feature a non-reflective matte finish Read More
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Zane
203
Aug 19, 2020
Zane
203
Aug 19, 2020
Here's some further reading if you're interested: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201889310
Kazoh
11
Dec 3, 2017
it's 9.99 on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Zippo-231-Parent-Matte-Lighters/dp/B01M9JIAED
billc
410
Mar 19, 2019
Regarding one comment that Zippos are obsolete: This is SO wrong ...
Zippos are rebuildable and repairable. They can not only be re-wicked and flints replaced, you can carry spares IN the lighter. You can even use flints from empty disposables. Zippos function perfectly in sub-zero conditions where butane lighters can fail. The packing inside the insert can be used as an emergency fire starter (I replace the factory packing with cotton) - using the lighter’s own flint, no less! Zippos can be re-fueled, if needed, with alternative fuels, including Coleman or other white gas, alcohol, other volatile liquids I won’t mention here ... even gasoline in a pinch, which was almost universal in WW2. The standard inserts can be replaced, if desired, with a butane insert, pipe lighter insert, and liquid fuel tank insert (there are likely others as well, but this is not of interest to me). Some preppers accumulate a small supply of cheap Zippos for trading if the SHTF.
Zippos are far from obsolete. They simply occupy a different niche and serve different needs. My backpack has a couple of Bics - but also a ferro rod and striker - and waterproof matches - and I carry the Zippo in my pocket. We have a couple of Xicar lighters and a small, high-temp butane torch for use at home, and neither of us smoke.
Choices are good!
reswright
3851
Aug 9, 2020
Ah, that makes perfect sense then. The way you'd worded it I was wondering if things tend to mysteriously catch fire when you're around, if ya follow me... but all good! I'd carry that much firepower (so to speak) with me too if I hadda cook dinner over foraged firewood.
Honeybadgers
371
Aug 11, 2020
billcThe only major failing of the zippo in modern times is that so few of us smoke anymore that we burn *rimshot* through the fuel in it through evaporation. When I used the normal insert, I don't smoke, and I was refilling it once a week and sometimes never even using it once.
Butane insert was the trick for me.
Sitwon
277
May 23, 2016
I'm not a smoker, but I've owned a Zippo for several years. (Actually, more than one. Mostly they were given to me as gifts.)
As much as I appreciate the coolness of the brand, and have fun learning and performing tricks with them, it strikes me that they're actually somewhat terrible at their basic function: being lighters.
I will gladly acknowledge that when they were designed, more than 80 years ago, they were miles ahead of their competition. However in the intervening time their basic design has not evolved to keep pace. And that's what most consumers want, they want the nostalgic look and feel of a classic Zippo lighter. Unfortunately that comes with the same "classic" performance.
One reason why Zippos don't ship with fluid in them is because it's pointless. Fill your Zippo and then leave it on your shelf for a couple weeks and try to light it. It probably won't work. Why? Because even when it's closed it's not air-tight so it's not sealing in the lighter fluid. I've found that even if you don't use it, the lighter fluid will evaporate out of the lighter after about two weeks. A bit quicker if you keep your lighter in your pocket, as your body heat will accelerate the process. And obviously quicker still if you're using it every day several times a day.
I've done this test with several different Zippos over the years, and I've tried the official zippo fluid as well as generic fluids.
From a cost standpoint, it doesn't make much sense to me. But neither does smoking.
The "wind-proof" design is far more wind-proof than other designs from the 1930s, but on a windy day you'll still be cupping your hand around it. It's more wind-resistant, than wind-proof. A butane torch or electric lighter would do better in the wind, if that's your concern.
Along with the lighter not sealing air-tight to prevent loss of fuel, it's also not waterproof. Most modern lighters can be dropped in a pool, shaken off, and still light. Not a Zippo. It will still work, but you'll have to dry it out and refill it first.
Because of the choice of materials, the lighter body has a tendency to heat up if you leave it lit for more than a few seconds. If you leave it lit for a minute it can become warm enough to be dangerous if you're not anticipating it.
The design of the lighter is such that it works best when held in an upright position. This can make it difficult to perform some tasks as simple as lighting a stove or candle (you need to tilt the candle into the lighter, rather than tilting the lighter to the candle).
I have on occasion used it for fusing the ends of synthetic cordage (eg, paracord). It stays lit without you needing to hold a button and it can stand pretty stably upright on a table. Even if you knock it over, it doesn't easily burn the table surface.
And again, none of this is to say that Zippos are bad. I certainly enjoy mine. They look cool, and they're fun to play with. But when you actually need a lighter, you'll probably be better served by a Bic. If you like the idea of refillable lighters, there are tons of refillable butane torches and lighters which, because of their modern design, are more efficient at storing fuel and provide the added benefit of being waterproof. You might even already own one. Look at the bottom of your plastic lighter, if you see a metal nozzle then it's probably refillable.
Now that you're informed, if you still want a Zippo, do yourself a favor and get an authentic Zippo (like these). You might see some cheaper Zippo-style lighters at gas stations or gift shops. Those cheap knock-offs are pretty terrible, and have no redeeming qualities versus a real Zippo. If you like the design on them, they might be fine for display; but they don't perform as well as the already under-performing original. They also feel/sound a lot cheaper and are less reliable at lighter tricks.
As much as I appreciate the coolness of the brand, and have fun learning and performing tricks with them, it strikes me that they're actually somewhat terrible at their basic function: being lighters.
I will gladly acknowledge that when they were designed, more than 80 years ago, they were miles ahead of their competition. However in the intervening time their basic design has not evolved to keep pace. And that's what most consumers want, they want the nostalgic look and feel of a classic Zippo lighter. Unfortunately that comes with the same "classic" performance.
One reason why Zippos don't ship with fluid in them is because it's pointless. Fill your Zippo and then leave it on your shelf for a couple weeks and try to light it. It probably won't work. Why? Because even when it's closed it's not air-tight so it's not sealing in the lighter fluid. I've found that even if you don't use it, the lighter fluid will evaporate out of the lighter after about two weeks. A bit quicker if you keep your lighter in your pocket, as your body heat will accelerate the process. And obviously quicker still if you're using it every day several times a day.
I've done this test with several different Zippos over the years, and I've tried the official zippo fluid as well as generic fluids.
From a cost standpoint, it doesn't make much sense to me. But neither does smoking.
The "wind-proof" design is far more wind-proof than other designs from the 1930s, but on a windy day you'll still be cupping your hand around it. It's more wind-resistant, than wind-proof. A butane torch or electric lighter would do better in the wind, if that's your concern.
Along with the lighter not sealing air-tight to prevent loss of fuel, it's also not waterproof. Most modern lighters can be dropped in a pool, shaken off, and still light. Not a Zippo. It will still work, but you'll have to dry it out and refill it first.
Because of the choice of materials, the lighter body has a tendency to heat up if you leave it lit for more than a few seconds. If you leave it lit for a minute it can become warm enough to be dangerous if you're not anticipating it.
The design of the lighter is such that it works best when held in an upright position. This can make it difficult to perform some tasks as simple as lighting a stove or candle (you need to tilt the candle into the lighter, rather than tilting the lighter to the candle).
I have on occasion used it for fusing the ends of synthetic cordage (eg, paracord). It stays lit without you needing to hold a button and it can stand pretty stably upright on a table. Even if you knock it over, it doesn't easily burn the table surface.
And again, none of this is to say that Zippos are bad. I certainly enjoy mine. They look cool, and they're fun to play with. But when you actually need a lighter, you'll probably be better served by a Bic. If you like the idea of refillable lighters, there are tons of refillable butane torches and lighters which, because of their modern design, are more efficient at storing fuel and provide the added benefit of being waterproof. You might even already own one. Look at the bottom of your plastic lighter, if you see a metal nozzle then it's probably refillable.
Now that you're informed, if you still want a Zippo, do yourself a favor and get an authentic Zippo (like these). You might see some cheaper Zippo-style lighters at gas stations or gift shops. Those cheap knock-offs are pretty terrible, and have no redeeming qualities versus a real Zippo. If you like the design on them, they might be fine for display; but they don't perform as well as the already under-performing original. They also feel/sound a lot cheaper and are less reliable at lighter tricks.
RickyRic
25
Feb 5, 2018
SitwonI totally agree with everything that you pointed out. Having said that, I, like you, still have purchased Zippo Lighters. I really don't know why, other than the "look" and "feel" of them. Not a real big fan of bic lighters, so I have purchased the Thunderbird butane replacement to fit into my Zippo. Not very cost effective for sure, but it does give me the best of both worlds.
zulu
106
Sep 6, 2017
making a zippo drop for Us only is the dumbest thing ever, these things are cheap as chips there anyways outside of the Usa not so much.
Wayne62
0
May 26, 2018
marcdphotoA friend gave me an orange Zippo, cheap cheap, cheap. Did I mention how crappy it is. Nothing like an old school Zippo!
Hova
52
May 22, 2016
Every single one of these is cheaper on Amazon with the exception of Navy Blue and comes with 2 day shipping(if you have prime). Massdrop items are becoming increasingly uncompetitive when it comes to price.
Hova
52
May 26, 2016
Here are most of them
http://www.amazon.com/Zippo-Black-Matte-Pocket-Lighter/dp/B000B5H5SE
Here is Red with free shipping but no prime
http://www.amazon.com/Zippo-Lighter-Red-Matte-Logo/dp/B00B3PA9H0
RHPICAYUNE
200
May 20, 2017
From $14.08 @ Amazon; free 2-day shipping FROM TODAY--NO WAITING with my prime account...just saying.......
kidd
203
Mar 16, 2016
For those outside the U.S.A. this might be good, but amazon has better prices otherwise.
sandeept
23
Mar 20, 2016
kiddYou got it right. For me in NL, this drop is half the price as when bought locally
moritzgrede
13
Sep 10, 2017
Please make the drop international. Zippo's are so expenisve here in Germany (and probably other parts of the world)
fpazos
2
Feb 10, 2018
moritzgredeYou can use a service such as mymallbox or similar, thats what I've done.
edit: Don't do it, I never received them as (only my thought as I were never notified nor given a response) is considered flamable/danger despite it isn't dangerous while it's empty and without gas
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