Pros & Cons
Cons
The lighter's casing is not very secure, but there's no time to replace it as a gift. This case also feels cheaply made. Appears to be used and/or a return.
Highlights
Quality
Zippos have stood the test of time and been able to maintain consistent quality products.
The textured finish makes it easier to open and close.
The mechanism is dead simple (and therefore reliable) with a flame that doesn't go out at all easily.
After only a couple of weeks of riding around in my pocket with assorted coins and other objects, the brass finish on the case ... Read More
Price
T dupont and this especially at the same price point.
Dupont, and yes those cost in the $150-$200 range for the entry level.
The zippo price point is really appropriate given that you're buying a lighter that will, honestly, outlive you.
Packaging/appearance
This may not be for everyone, and if you want your lighter to remain as pretty as it is when it comes out of the box, then you ... Read More
Competitiveness
It has a little bit of a retro design in comparison to the modern ones.
Overview
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- This product had a total of 5,971 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 15 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It has a little bit of a retro design in comparison to the modern ones
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The virtues of the zippo lighter have really been sung since 1932 so 90 years later there isnt anything to say that hasnt been said already
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Relevant to this review are three of them the brushed chrome 1935 and 1941 replicas and the sterling silver 1941
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The cigar culture tends to default to those butane torch lighters which to me tend to lack in the performance department
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Using a bic lighter is honestly a non starter for me because well it lacks style and i really dont like throwing empty lighters away to sit in a landfill for a thousand years or whatever
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The mechanism is dead simple and therefore reliable with a flame that doesnt go out at all easily
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But heres where we get interesting and im referencing the precious metals collection