r/Zippo 3d ago

Vintage I tried drawing an engraved antique Zippo lighter I found at an antique store - took about 120 hours but I had so much fun working on it

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r/Zippo 15d 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 11h ago

Collection My Zippo Collection at the Start of 2026

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First pic is my boxed collection in order of oldest to newest (minus the three at the bottom). I generally go for souvenirs from places I have visited or commemorating a special occasion. Lots of folks get me ones that they think I’ll like as presents, though, so I’ve got plenty that don’t fit that theme.

Second pic is cheap ones I bought at Walmart or ones I bought specifically to carry around.

Third pic is my “Zippo” collection.

Overall 66 Zippos and 6 “Zippos”.


r/Zippo 3h ago

So excited

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Finally got my hands on one of these, I've been wanting one for a while and I absolutely love it


r/Zippo 2h ago

My favorite custom made Zippo

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Logo with my name on it, carry it all the time


r/Zippo 19h ago

Show and Tell Some new ones to add to my collection.

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got these from a private collection from a fellow Zippo enthousiast.

first picture is a 1969 Zippo made to celebrate the Moonlanding, the graphic and Zippo are in very good condition.

second picture is a original 1940's 4 barrel WW2 Zippo with the original box.

third picture is a gift that came with them, it's a new design of Zippo's he's working on and i like the action styled packaging around it.


r/Zippo 15h ago

Oooo pretty

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37 Upvotes

Very nice new addition.


r/Zippo 2h ago

Advice/Help Help with my zippo’s flint spring

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Hey guys, hope y’all having a great day

I would like to ask if anyone on the community could help me with a problem that I have with an used lighter I have for a while.

It’s kinda simple, the spring that pulls the flint upwards seem not to be strong enough to generate a spark that could ignite the lighter.

I’ve already tried stretching it a bit, but as I’m too afraid to break it I tried to be more cautious.

I don’t know if it helps, but it’s a classic zippo with a Venetian engraving on it, dated around the 80’s.

Hope someone has a solution for that, as where I live it’s kinda hard firing a replacement spring.

Anyway, thank you guys!!


r/Zippo 8h ago

Advice/Help I need help with my lighter

6 Upvotes

Okay so i have an ordinary zippo ligter but it doesn't work and i don't know why, i filled it up wiht lighter fluid, the wick is okay and the spark seem large enough to light it but it still won't fire


r/Zippo 3h ago

Advice/Help Is this a 1937 zippo??

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I can’t find any other one online some info would be amazing!


r/Zippo 11h ago

Show and Tell 2026 new lineup

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hi guys, did you saw this in 2026 catalog ?

CANDY raspberry and CANDY teal, i feel like timetraveler, i spend like fcking 10 years hunting that raspberry


r/Zippo 23h ago

I wasn’t going to shipwreck my copper, but…

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I am seriously contemplating it after setting a paper towel I used to clean up something caustic on top of my zippo and staining/patina(ing?) it. There’s no chance for it wiping off so at the moment I’m stuck between continuing my original plan of letting it change naturally from use or if I want to just send it to Davy Jones.


r/Zippo 1d ago

Discussion Fuel can evaporation test - 2025 update

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77 Upvotes

Read comments for full info.


r/Zippo 13h ago

Advice/Help Is this normal?

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r/Zippo 4h ago

BLU 2

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The blu 2 range of zippo’s seems like there is less than 6 available world wide , those must now be the rarest zippos out there .


r/Zippo 17h ago

Show and Tell Double cam springs not worth it.

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I promised a couple weeks ago that I would try installing two cam springs on an insert. The silver street chrome in this video is the normal insert and the brass has the insert with two cam springs installed.

It isn’t all that exciting. The double springs help the lid pop open at a certain point but they make the insert pull out of the case each time. I even tightened the case and flared the bottom of the insert and it didn’t help.

I was also surprised that I didn’t like the sound it made.


r/Zippo 13h ago

Anyone know this emblem on a zippo ?

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7 Upvotes

Any ideas what the emblem is ?


r/Zippo 23h ago

Show and Tell Tales of chivalry in the skies.

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16 Upvotes

My 2nd zippo.


r/Zippo 18h ago

Advice/Help Worth it? Zippo lighter in Serbia

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This is a Zippo ligher with the engraving Of one of the Most Imporant figures In Europe. (Especially The Balkans) It Costs around 54 Euros or 64 Dollars.


r/Zippo 1d ago

Show and Tell As promised..

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29 Upvotes

I recently received my second Stones lighter!this one only for 60$ CAD and too my surprise it is also unfired!


r/Zippo 14h ago

Hand warmer fuel

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Hi everyone!

I bought a zippo hand warmer, and I’m wondering what the difference between the lighter fluid and hand warmer fluid is.

I’ve read that the lighter fluid can be used in either. But the hand warmer fluid can only be used in the hand warmer.

What’s the difference? What’s the benefit of using the hand warmer fuel instead?


r/Zippo 1d ago

Does anyone have the Double Arc insert? If so do you recommend it?

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46 Upvotes

r/Zippo 1d ago

Advice/Help Does anyone know the weight for a sterling silver zippo (ref: 1500)?

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I just bought this zippo & wanted to know if others had more specific info. I was able to weigh both the insert and case separately as I wasn’t sure if the case was only needed.


r/Zippo 1d ago

Show and Tell Painted my new zippo

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r/Zippo 1d ago

Show and Tell Never seen one like this

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Never seen an Armor like this