Are Zippo lighters worth it?

$20+ may seem like a lot of money to pay for a lighter, but Zippos are certainly worth the price. With their limited lifetime warranty, Zippos are guaranteed free of material and workmanship related defects, and the company will repair or replace defective products even if your lighter is 50 years old!

Are Zippo lighters illegal?

It’s actually illegal. The reason is the kind of fuel they take and how it’s filled. It can easily evaporate or even leak if overfilled and cause a few problems here & there. However, lighters such as Bic’s and the like are completely sealed and have a much lower risk when it comes to shipping.

How long do Zippo flints last?

Flints are something that need to be replaced, approximately every few weeks for an average user. Wicks should be replaced once or twice a year. Each wick is almost four (4) inches in length, so after 2-3 trimmings you’ll need to replace the wick.

What does the number mean on the bottom of a Zippo lighter?

Starting in the mid 50’s, a date code was stamped on the bottom of every Zippo lighter made. The original purpose was for quality control. The date code has since become an invaluable tool for Zippo collectors. Most lighters fabricated between 1933 and 1957 can be identified by style and model and the patent or patent-pending marks.

How does the date code work on Zippo?

The current date code system uses a letter and two-digit number to identify the month and year of manufacture. Letters A thru L represent the month (A for January, B for February, etc.) Mr. Blaisdell’s world-famous guarantee that “It works or we fix it free™” still covers every Zippo windproof pocket lighter today.

Can a Zippo pocket lighter be repaired for free?

Mr. Blaisdell’s world-famous guarantee that “It works or we fix it free™” still covers every Zippo windproof pocket lighter today. If your Zippo lighter needs repair, please visit our repair page for instructions. Keep Your Lighter Working Like New!

When did the Zippo stamp first come out?

There have been three major changes, as show below. From 1933 to the mid 50s, the word Zippo was stamped in block letters. The Zippo script logo was developed in the late 40s and was phased-in on the lighter bottom stamp around 1955. In the late 70s the logo was redesigned.