Highlights
Quality
Zippos have stood the test of time and been able to maintain consistent quality products.
They're also well made and can last a lifetime.
The mechanism is dead simple (and therefore reliable) with a flame that doesn't go out at all easily.
I was able to open and close with one hand from the first attempt, even though i had spilled lighter fluid on my fingers.
Price
Love it, and a good price too.
I wish the lighter fluid was a little cheaper, but it’s a small price to pay to have an amazing piece of history in your hands.
I really wasn't expecting much only bought it because it was really cheap on sale.
T dupont and this especially at the same price point.
Shipping
I did a return/replace, and the very next day the correct one arrived.
Packaging/appearance
Product was very well packed and the lighter box will be very safe during transit.
Very pretty and super easy to use i got more than i thought i was getting.
I got the 1935 replica to carry without worrying about scratches because the pictures made it seem rather brushed but as i open... Read More
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
This lighter is no different other than a few things that fall in line with a vintage lighter of the same era.
If it weren't for the customization and limitless variety, the zippo corporation would struggle financially because nobody who ... Read More
But this gave me the chance to compare the vintage to the classic.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
great, made, black, brushed and nice. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 5,845 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 30 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
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
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
While elcheapo torch lighters can be had at a low cost they also are horrible