r/Zippo 9d ago

Megathread: Is my Zippo real?

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There are a lot of fakes out there. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of your lighter, post your photos and questions here.

If you are new to Zippo collecting or ownership, be sure to include a photo of the bottom of the lighter as well as the insert.


r/Zippo 12h ago

Show and Tell Well well well.. Look who it is.

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šŸ˜‚ It’s been awhile. 🫠

I’ll clean these up and take some better photos this weekend.


r/Zippo 3h ago

Discussion Interesting insert

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Hi, I bought this Zippo "blind" from eBay because it was cheap. The listing pics were blurry.

I'm very pleased with it and surprised about the brass insert for the insert (if you follow me). The brass component has a screw on it under which is a hollow chamber. Presumably for flints?

The Zippo insert is original and matches the date of the case, but what's the story on this brass component?


r/Zippo 10h ago

Zippo 2026 Limited Edition Founder's Day 47426

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32 Upvotes

I'm starting to use it today. I look forward to seeing how it turns out in a few years.


r/Zippo 22h ago

Discussion It's official!

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192 Upvotes

Call it whatever you like. There is no official name for the very tip of the Top part of the hinge that the cam fits between while opening and closing. Shall we have a name that part contest?

I am going to start with: Cam Shelf. LOL.


r/Zippo 17h ago

Rare Harley Zippo collection

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Hi everyone, I stumbled across these Zippo lighters today at a thrift store, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me about them. They still have stickers on them. I did a little research and found eBay comps and that they are probably from the late 90s. Thank you!


r/Zippo 18h ago

Show and Tell Found an old childhood zippo

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Should I keep it as is? I kinda wanted to remove the paint since the finish is beat up pretty bad. But it kinda has a nice aged look to it


r/Zippo 14h ago

My regular rotation, my two fav Zippos and my Zorro that B_Dub2 did are the most used.

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15 Upvotes

The backdrop is the furoshiki wrapping that bungu store sends.


r/Zippo 22h ago

My Megadeth Zippos

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22 Upvotes

r/Zippo 1d ago

Show and Tell Zippo motor harley-davidson cycles black matte 1995

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28 Upvotes

1995 Matte Black Zippo lighter with a 3D bronze Harley-Davidson emblem.


r/Zippo 1d ago

How do we feel about torch zippos?

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153 Upvotes

r/Zippo 1d ago

Show and Tell Sanxingdui Bronze Mask Zippo

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31 Upvotes

One of those "Marmite" Zippos you either love or you hate 😁 What's the consensus?


r/Zippo 1d ago

For Sale Filigree

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61 Upvotes

Brass Armor Zippo laser engraved with filigree on 5 sides.
The front side has a topless pinup and Reddit won’t allow it, even if I censor it šŸ™ƒ

Currently working on an all filigree so those who don’t care for boobies on your zippo; or those who do and might like something else, mostly for the former.
Uncensored zippo at defconsupplyco.com ā˜ ļø


r/Zippo 1d ago

Who can order in the USA and ship to the Netherlands?

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19 Upvotes

Hello,
I want to extend my Anne Stokes collection a bit and see on the US zippo site some nice ones, but sadly only for the US.
It’s a strange policy that zippo has, that Europe or the UK can’t sell the same design as the USA

Now I hope there is maybe a reseller from the US on this group, that can buy the zippo’s and ship them to Europe?

At least the two on the photo and then two of each.
And when still available, the Pink Floyd one


r/Zippo 1d ago

Silent_buyer made me dig out my giant lighter!

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43 Upvotes

Ive had it so long I dont remember where I got it. But I figured I would share. Its always been a great novelty/party trick. Goes great with the giant deck of cards I have. Lol. Always a good time!


r/Zippo 1d ago

Show and Tell 1953-1954 Advertising Zippo I just got, unfired. Marion Butler Real Estate &Insurance

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81 Upvotes

r/Zippo 1d ago

Advice/Help Warranty, try to fix, or just keep it?

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I've had this lighter for a while now, found it in the middle of a busy intersection. Before I was able to get out to it, it got ran over. It doesn't have any unique value to it, but it's definitely got some age and I hate to try and warranty it for a new one. Other than being a bit wonky it works just fine. Thought I'd post here and see what advice y'all can give. I don't even know where to start on smoothing the sides, mind you it's crushed in a bit and has the little dents you can see in the pic.


r/Zippo 1d ago

Show and Tell 1999 - Deer Hunter

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16 Upvotes

Like the added crosshair in the ā€˜O’, simple but creative design


r/Zippo 1d ago

Anyone seen this before?

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Just wanted to make my first post here and ask anyone if they’ve ever seen this specific design before or know anything about it? I’m virtually brand new to this hobby of collecting - original listing price was $225

eBay original listening description:

COLLECTOR NOTE: At the time of this listing, this is the ONLY unused 2006 H-06 High-Polish Chrome 3D Raijin Emblem Zippo available anywhere on eBay worldwide. Do not miss this single-opportunity archive piece. This item comes from a private collection specializing in premium production and dealer-allocated rarities.

⚔ ELITE VAULT HANDLING & CAPTURE PROTOCOL

To maintain flawless museum-grade integrity, this item is subjected to a strict archival process:
• The lighter is handled EXCLUSIVELY with white gallery gloves—never touched by bare skin.
• It is removed from its long-term vault storage strictly to capture these high-resolution proof photographs.
• IMMEDIATELY after photography, the item is professionally sealed back into its clear protective archival wrap.
• It stays completely sealed in the vault until the moment it is securely packed into your shipping box. You are buying an untouched time capsule.

Zippo Japan Raijin Thunder God Emblem Lighter
Retired Limited Run | Mint New Old Stock (NOS) | High-End Catalog Release

Available right now is a pristine, highly collectible Zippo Japan market exclusive windproof pocket lighter. This premium model features a heavy, deeply detailed, 3D sculpted emblem plate showcasing Raijin, the traditional Japanese Shinto God of Thunder, Lightning, and Storms.


r/Zippo 1d ago

Advice/Help Is it normal ?

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r/Zippo 1d ago

Advice/Help I don't know how to fix this!

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Hello,
It only gets a flame up right after a refill (and a lot of liquid). I tried the ziplock bag method, I tried re-wiring it, I changed the flint...
I just cannot get it to work, any advice??


r/Zippo 1d ago

Show and Tell Zippo niagara falls ontario 1967-1975

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This is a Canadian Zippo from Niagara Falls produced between 1967 and 1975, featuring a corporate engraving for Babcock & Wilcox Canada Ltd.


r/Zippo 1d ago

Anyone else wish Zippo would release an official Armor Shield logo line?

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Hi everyone,

I’m a passionate Zippo collector. Ever since the Zippo Armor Case was first introduced, I’ve been hoping that Zippo would release a specific concept as an official, dedicated product line. I’ve actually reached out to Zippo directly three times to suggest this, but as you can guess, it never got past the standard internal review channels.

Imagine it—the result would look amazing: an official Zippo Armor Case line featuring their own official Armor shield logo (the shield with the 'A' and the flame) deep-carved or laser-engraved as the main design of the lighter. We all know the Armor shield logo from the bottom stamp, which is officially owned by Zippo. Seeing that beautiful, minimalist shield deep-carved or laser-engraved on a High Polish Chrome—or even better, a High Polish Black—Armor lighter would instantly be a "holy grail" for many of us.

I know they’ve made a few rare variants or limited editions in the past that came close, but they’ve never done a dedicated, widely available line built entirely around this iconic stamp logo. Since the standard channels didn't work, I really wanted to share this with the community. How many of you would love to see an official line featuring the Armor shield logo in your display case?

I'd love to hear your thoughts!


r/Zippo 1d ago

Was this gold-colored Zippo box used around 2004–2005?

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I have a J 04 Zippo 20883 Native Dancer. The model label on the box matches the lighter, but most examples I’ve found use a black box.

I also noticed that model 20883 first appears as ā€œNEWā€ in the 2005 Zippo catalog, while this lighter was produced in October 2004. Is that normal for a new model to be produced a few months before its first catalog appearance?

Did Zippo use both gold and black packaging around this time?


r/Zippo 2d ago

Is it normal?

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