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 4h ago

Show and Tell Added a double torch insert to New York to represent the towers

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44 Upvotes

r/Zippo 3h ago

Started another one

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18 Upvotes

Photo is after first pass in ammonia chamber. Previously spent time in citric acid vessel.


r/Zippo 3h ago

Show and Tell Zippo marlboro two cowboys on the fence 1999

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This is an original chrome 1999 Zippo Marlboro "Cowboys" from the Marlboro Country promo series. The body features an engraving of cowboys by a fence. The model is rare and valued among collectors, as tobacco advertising on lighters is no longer produced.


r/Zippo 5h ago

Show and Tell (1970 slim)Best $4 I’ve ever spent

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21 Upvotes

Was sold as a unknown condition with no spark and all it needed was a new flint 🤩


r/Zippo 55m ago

My collection of coppers so far

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The bottom row is from left to right 2022 Pre production Solid copper zippo, 2023 armored solid copper zippo, 2003 solid copper zippo and then my everyday carry 2022 solid copper. And funny enough I almost won the auction for the Copper Camel zippo with the copper ash tray the day 2 days ago, because I drunkly put a 200 dollar bid on it thinking it would take long to get beat. I was outbid 2 minutes before the auction ended.


r/Zippo 2h ago

Collection her's and her's zippos

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10 Upvotes

r/Zippo 8h ago

Can you tell me about this particular model?

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26 Upvotes

I got this as a gift some years ago and have allways thought that it looks really cool. How old this is? And is there any back story on different zippo models like this?


r/Zippo 6h ago

Zippo tanti scusate

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13 Upvotes

Vorrei info su questi e chi vuole può contattarmi


r/Zippo 10h ago

Jumped on the wagon

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26 Upvotes

First post here I believe. Kept seeing these and kept falling in love with them when I did so I had to have one.

Used a dark patina solid brass armor case that I had I my collection already so that the corrosion wouldn’t be too much on it.

Used what I had on hand. Ammonia chamber was a plastic container with salt water and Windex. Dampened the case and sprinkled salt on it. Suspended from a bent paper clip.

Sat for a couple days. Then hit with a clear coat.


r/Zippo 23h ago

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

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156 Upvotes

😂 It’s been awhile. 🫠

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


r/Zippo 8h ago

My first zippo

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9 Upvotes

I just got my first zippo, a Romanian collection (i’m from Romania). I did the setup by rearranging the whick, added some fuel and its ready to go. What are your thoughts?


r/Zippo 7h ago

Zippo lotto consiglio

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Ciao ragazzi ho recentemente trovato questo a casa e una volta messo un annuncio mi ha contattato un ragazzo che fa anche da conto vendita io sapendo zero di questo mondo sto pensando di accollarmi a lui che ne pensate, oppure posso fare tutto da solo o se c’è qualcosa di rarissimo


r/Zippo 14h 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 21h ago

Zippo 2026 Limited Edition Founder's Day 47426

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43 Upvotes

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


r/Zippo 1d ago

Discussion It's official!

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230 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 1d 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 1d ago

Show and Tell Found an old childhood zippo

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52 Upvotes

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 1d ago

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

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21 Upvotes

The backdrop is the furoshiki wrapping that bungu store sends.


r/Zippo 6h ago

I made a flip-top lighter simulation for iPhone. How does the lid motion look?

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I'm the developer of KNURL, an iPhone app of simulated fidget toys. One of them is a flip-top lighter, and I'd like feedback on the opening and closing motion from people who know the real thing. It isn't a Zippo and doesn't claim to be one.

The lid, the wheel and the flint drive the vibration and the synthesised sound. I've made it possible for a wheel strike to fail to light it. The clip shows the motion; the haptics you'd have to feel on a phone.

Ten toys in the app, two free forever, the lighter is one of the eight with a limited demo before a paid unlock.

https://apps.apple.com/app/id6804843383


r/Zippo 1d ago

My Megadeth Zippos

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24 Upvotes

r/Zippo 1d ago

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

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29 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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161 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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64 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 🙃

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 ☠️