Comments on: Zippo Brushed Chrome Pocket Lighter

By: E. Alan

E. Alan — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:55:02 +0000

This lighter is the time-tested fluid lighter that has been used for the last half century.

It works great, is durable and windproof (except in a full gale). As soon as I filled it with lighter fluid I was set.

I also placed a couple of extra flints inside the lighter (under the bottom felt pad) for replacement of the flint.

I prefer this over the butane lighters because lighter fluid stores easily, refills are quick and easy and the lighter works for quite a time before needing another fill.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Koinupup

Koinupup — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:47:12 +0000

This was the first lighter I ever bought, it’s reliable, durable, it’s a Zippo. It takes some care to keep a zippo going but in my opinion it’s worth it
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Stephen Joy

Stephen Joy — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:33:35 +0000

Let me say right away that this isn’t a lighter that you open and start using, and then throw away when you’re done with it. If you want one of those, go get a Bic. This is a Zippo! Sure, you have to refill it some, (since it comes without fluid, and dries out after a few weeks) and you can mess up your wick easier than you can mess up a regular lighter, but that’s kind of the point. You see, this is the kind of lighter that you’re supposed to buy and actually care for, which is part of its charm. If you mess up the wick, grab some tweezers and some scissors and pull the wick up a little bit (its surprisingly long) and cut the wick to the desired length. If you use up your flint, go buy a new one (I think they’re like 59 cents for 3 at Wal-Mart) and put it in yourself. And if you do manage to mess it up beyond easy repair, you can just mail it to Zippo, since they offer a lifetime warranty on this product. Past that, I don’t think I know a lighter that’s nearly as much fun to light. The flint wheel and flint are quality components, and the lighter stays lit without you having to hold some stupid plastic button to keep it that way (did I mention that there isn’t a single plastic component in the whole lighter?). I don’t know how well I’ve described the kind of warmth that seems to grow in you for your Zippo as time goes by (For example my friend still has one from 2003, so he’s had a single lighter for 4 years), but I can only hope that I’ve piqued your interest enough to go invest the 10 or 15 bucks to have one. After all, the more people that buy Zippos, the cheaper they are for me!
Rating: 5 / 5

By: A. Prasad

A. Prasad — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:22:23 +0000

If you are looking for a Zippo, chances are you want to do more than light a cigarette; you're probably getting this lighter to do tricks. If so, this is a good lighter to go with, it's a functional basic Zippo.

However, if you think you're going to be playing around with this thing for a while, you might seriously want to consider getting a slightly better looking one (perhaps black, or with a zippo logo) for a couple of extra bucks. I got this lighter last week, and am already in love with it and trick with it all the time; I already wish I had a fancier one to show off...

Also, remember this is a refillable ZIPPO lighter from which fuel dries over time if not used, HENCE IT COMES WITH NO FUEL FILLED(duh!). So do yourself a favor, and buy Zippo lighter fluid right now with the lighter and don't curse yourself later about having to pay shipping twice.
The fuel you'll need: 4oz Lighter Fluid, Single Can (ZI3341) Rating: 5 / 5

By: A. Prasad

A. Prasad — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:57:46 +0000