Gave up the smoking habit in 2001. But when I was in the army my trusty zippo never let me down in the 16 years I served. Passed it on to a friend of mine about 10 years ago and it's still going strong. Wish all of today's gadgets were as reliable as the zippo.
@@stttrm actually no, Star lighter make a 100% legal "zippo" lighter. they are actually the biggest in the world in term of oil reusable lighter sales. zippo only sold 12million lighter in 2018, by comparison BIC sells 6million disposable lighter *A DAY* and Star sold 21million lighter in 2018.
+taj1994 jep, i myself have a "zippo" from some company called tristar, the only real difference is that the zippo holes on the chimney are 3 on top, 2 in middle and 3 on bottom, my tristar one has 3 - 1 - 3. but in the end is works just like a normal zippo, havent noticed any flaws, the same lighter pretty mutch, and i only paid 1.99€ for mine.
You're comparing series 7 to 13, changes have been made between them. I have a series XI and it wouldn't pass your real/fake test as it says Made in Zippo... but all the stamping is sideways, too. Both of those are real, only the one without the Zippo markings is not a Zippo. As for the sound: the lighter in the middle has been stamped, which will change the sound. The "fake" has a higher pitch because it's thinner metal.
The second one, at the bottom, if you look closely, you'll see the i and flame of Zippo is different. The flame is smaller and levitating over the I instead of touching it. Significant sign to say it's fake. At least the casing is fake in the second one.
estatik 01 never mind does zippo write made in zippo usa or zippo made in usa. Original zippo must stamp be up in this second lighter is not up stamp, this stamp is down and wheel in first is original, second is fake.
anonymous0001 0001 I own Zippos that were made as far back as 1935, 2nd year of production. the 2nd lighter is indeed a Zippo. I should know, I own it, came in a collectors box along with the first release gg blaisdale laser zip, and the zip car commemorative. look it up.
I have an original Zippo that has "Made in Zippo USA", also have two other originals that have "Zippo, made in USA", the fake one in this seems to have much deeper etching of the wording on the insert so that's one way of spotting it, real Zippos have thin but clean etching.
Not sure how that's relevant to my comment dude. In any case, anyone who actually puts effort into making a product, even a replica product, is usually going to have pride to put their own brand on it, the only reason most Zippo fakes are bad is because they really don't care, the aim is to get the cheapest product they can that resembles a Zippo, and then sell it for the premium Zippo price using the brand image as an advantage, because their own identity isn't linked to the product, they take no responsibility for it's longevity, that usually means lower quality metal, iffy welding, and loose fit. Also one advantage with Zippos is the unlimited fixes for free, you won't get that with a replica that looks like a Zippo but isn't.
Also, you really think CNC machining is actually cheaper than production line drawing of brass sheets? No way dude, CNC machining is usually for one off items or small batches, it's never your first choice for mass production of items (especially simple items like a couple of single piece lighter case parts) that can be made much cheaper via other means, it's very wasteful of materials if you consider the mass of the block you start off with and the mass of the item you finish with (the case parts are hollow, only 0.02mm thick). Source, trained as an engineer working lathes, milling machines and CNC machines.
I own six or seven Zippos and a zippo style lighter that I bought in Ukraine with an image of their liberator Boghdan Khmelnitskiy and Cyrillic engraving. Actually very interesting and uses the same Zippo fuel and flints. There are plenty of Zippo lookalikes; their real problem is that unlike Zippos they will not last forever. I own a Zippo style lighter branded Zenith from the sixties, with the Portuguese National Airline TAP old logo engraved. Instead of holes in the chimney it has slots. A charming lighter, but you need a screwdriver to fill it or replace the flint, and its gasket must be in perfect condition or the lighter will leak; and sooner or later the screws or the gasket will be lost. therefore, it is no match for a Zippo.
Zippo two is original. It is so because it is more old model 1970-1995 about. Zippo 1 is original. differences with the second because it is newest model. Only the zippo third is fake.
You can see the stamping on the original zippo @ 2:37 is stamped further left at where Zippo MFG is printed... i didn't know there were counterfeit Zippos lol.
Thanks for putting this video out because someone tried to tell me my zippo was a fucking fake, but we watched this video and squashed ALL the misconceptions. My zippo is identical to the original you showed, except it has a "C 15" imprint instead. I'm guessing that just means it's from a different plant in the US. Reminds me of US Paper money printed at different Federal Reserves.
The second is a fake, but not for the "Made in Zippo USA", if not for other factors. I've two original Zippos made in 1991 (D VII) and 1998 (I XIV) and both have that sentence. Zippos made after 2000's (with numbers not roman numbers) have the inscription "ZIPPO Made in USA" Remember Zippo is a company, so make sense "Made in Zippo USA". It's not a mistake!
Ty for this video was got my first 2 zippos today and they didnt look the same especially the chimney of the 2nd one has a big jole in the middl but i think thats new for 2020 because the L 2019 does not have it. The flint you showed matched exatly so i am sure its a real one ty
Video not entirely correct The second Zippo is also original, the writing Made in Zippo USA and not Zippo Made in USA, can be found in many Zippo before 2010, the only real elements to identify if a Zippo is original or not are 6: 1) written on case back corresponding to the codes available on the Zippo website, 2) crisp and smudged lettering on the inside of the Zippo and with the numbers and letters present and present on the case as well as on the general quality of the materials 3) 16 holes not 4 ) Screw that holds felt and wadding, perfectly seated and perfectly inserted 5) Classic noise or better sound of opening and closing 6) Weight of 60 gr for the normal 40 for the slim.
In my opinion, I think the fake one would be a decent choice for low budget user P/s: I don’t say you should use fake because original is so expensive. I would recommend using a real one for best life time
Mine has a long patent number on the bottom, is that sometimes added on? Or is that a sign mine is a fake? Another subtle variation, my insert has a different "wide point" near it's middle. That wedge part that helps it to stay in place. The one here looks very prominent, but on mine it's very subtle. It still stays in place, but it looks different.
The middle is not fake. The reason it is written "made in zippo usa" inside, is because that particular piece is built in 2007. The first one is made in 2013.
I own several replica series lighters. I have two 1941 replicas (1941 & 1941B). I also have two replicas of 1935. The one is manufactured in 2007 and inside it is written "made in zippo usa" and the other one is manufactured in 2016 and inside it is written "zippo made in usa".
I recently bought a lookalike at a yard sale with prints on it that state: "Formula 1 World Championship", then the austrian flag and the name Gerhard Berger below the flag. I'm trying to find out about the company that produced it (the casing should be original, not a zippo casing since it doesn't have the normal zippo markings instead it says Z-16.
Se não fosse a China e suas "réplicas" nós, do Brasil, nunca teríamos acesso a esses apetrechos legais, como isqueiros do tipo "Zippo", lanternas a querosene etc. Esses materiais são muito caros no Brasil. Eu próprio tenho um isqueiro "zippo" falsificado que comprei a R$ 16,00.
the first 2 zippo are both original. the only difference is that first one is five years older and it is a little bit different the insignias in the mechanism. i have the same zipoo from 2007 and it is exactly the same.......
I have a zippo that has the stamp on the bottom.and the same hinge as the original but doesnt even.come.close to making that shing noise something that I should be worried about ? It also has the writings on the insert
my brother got me this lighter in vietnam and it has a bunch of vietnam stuff that has been carved into it by someone, not from the factory, but it has no date code at the bottom? he said it cost him around $15 - 20 dollars in vietnam. I can take pictures of it at different angles if anyone thinks they can help me
Dude didn’t say a word. Understood everything easily.
i guess I am kinda off topic but does anyone know a good website to watch new tv shows online?
@@colemanderek2738 🦘🇦🇺👍👍💪💪
Gave up the smoking habit in 2001. But when I was in the army my trusty zippo never let me down in the 16 years I served. Passed it on to a friend of mine about 10 years ago and it's still going strong. Wish all of today's gadgets were as reliable as the zippo.
The 3rd one doesn't have any markings on it so it's just a lighter =)
The construction of zippo is patented so if you see lighter looking like this it can be only zippo. Original or fake, but it is positioned as zippo.
@@stttrm actually no, Star lighter make a 100% legal "zippo" lighter. they are actually the biggest in the world in term of oil reusable lighter sales. zippo only sold 12million lighter in 2018, by comparison BIC sells 6million disposable lighter *A DAY* and Star sold 21million lighter in 2018.
I wouldn't call the third one fake. It doesn't claim to be a zippo. It just looks like one
I know right
+taj1994 jep, i myself have a "zippo" from some company called tristar, the only real difference is that the zippo holes on the chimney are 3 on top, 2 in middle and 3 on bottom, my tristar one has 3 - 1 - 3. but in the end is works just like a normal zippo, havent noticed any flaws, the same lighter pretty mutch, and i only paid 1.99€ for mine.
also known as a "flip lighter" in general
taj1994 still copies the zippo design
its like Fox lighter
You can't rely on the ping to know if it's real or fake. Zippos make different pings based on finishes or emblems they may have.
Mosiężny nie będzie dzwonił jak stalowy.
Fake or authentic its still has cool ping sound makes you badass lighting ur cigarette and when closing the cap is the cherry on top
With my headphones on this made a great ASMR video!
hahaha
Very true haha!
Alice j
Asmr video title: Playing around with zippos to try and find a fake one ASMR
Ubrella corporation is the scariest corporation I've ever seen. Almost 2nd to silent Hill
The 2nd Zippo is real. "Made in ZIPPO USA" was on the older Zippo inserts before 2010.
I'm fine then, my $20 ebay zippo dated 2008 has the placement and fit of the 2013 zippo and the stamps from the 2007 zippo.
Its fake... the pattern on flint wheel shows that its fake
it's fake, just because "Made in ZIPPO USA" was used on legit Zippo's, doesn't make this one real, too many other issues
Man, every time I watch a Zippo video I can smell the fluid.
Yep, me too.
me too. wait i just opened my zippo so that could be the reason
The serrations on the wheel are the most definite giveaway most of the time
aonix kupm yup reals are cross cross
The wheel serrations changed 2 times.
the 3rd lighter since it doesnt say zippo on it, cant be a zippo fake is just a lighter zippo style.
ZIPPO is a fake!
So is it fake or not?
@@user-ec8he8jn5f It's unbranded.
@@kelakakku ah ok thx ❤
I had an old zippo and it was a government fbi one. My dad gave it to me. I was 12 and I lost it. I'm super sad about this
You're comparing series 7 to 13, changes have been made between them. I have a series XI and it wouldn't pass your real/fake test as it says Made in Zippo... but all the stamping is sideways, too. Both of those are real, only the one without the Zippo markings is not a Zippo. As for the sound: the lighter in the middle has been stamped, which will change the sound. The "fake" has a higher pitch because it's thinner metal.
The second one, at the bottom, if you look closely, you'll see the i and flame of Zippo is different. The flame is smaller and levitating over the I instead of touching it. Significant sign to say it's fake. At least the casing is fake in the second one.
estatik 01 never mind does zippo write made in zippo usa or zippo made in usa. Original zippo must stamp be up in this second lighter is not up stamp, this stamp is down and wheel in first is original, second is fake.
anonymous0001 0001 I own Zippos that were made as far back as 1935, 2nd year of production. the 2nd lighter is indeed a Zippo. I should know, I own it, came in a collectors box along with the first release gg blaisdale laser zip, and the zip car commemorative. look it up.
I have the 14 and its exactly the same as the original here, nothing changes, second one, fake af.
Wow you know your Zippo's
Good video. No talking necessary, information is clear enough. Thanks.
The perfect way to cure this. Go 20 minutes across town to the museum and factory and buy one there.
Shoutout to my town, Bradford PA
The sound of the Zippo 200 (the chrome brushed one, on the left) is just extremely satisfying, I wish all Zippos sound like that.
amazing dialogue, man........simply amazing.
I have an original Zippo that has "Made in Zippo USA", also have two other originals that have "Zippo, made in USA", the fake one in this seems to have much deeper etching of the wording on the insert so that's one way of spotting it, real Zippos have thin but clean etching.
Not sure how that's relevant to my comment dude.
In any case, anyone who actually puts effort into making a product, even a replica product, is usually going to have pride to put their own brand on it, the only reason most Zippo fakes are bad is because they really don't care, the aim is to get the cheapest product they can that resembles a Zippo, and then sell it for the premium Zippo price using the brand image as an advantage, because their own identity isn't linked to the product, they take no responsibility for it's longevity, that usually means lower quality metal, iffy welding, and loose fit.
Also one advantage with Zippos is the unlimited fixes for free, you won't get that with a replica that looks like a Zippo but isn't.
Also, you really think CNC machining is actually cheaper than production line drawing of brass sheets?
No way dude, CNC machining is usually for one off items or small batches, it's never your first choice for mass production of items (especially simple items like a couple of single piece lighter case parts) that can be made much cheaper via other means, it's very wasteful of materials if you consider the mass of the block you start off with and the mass of the item you finish with (the case parts are hollow, only 0.02mm thick).
Source, trained as an engineer working lathes, milling machines and CNC machines.
ZIPPO is a replica of the HURRICANE lighter! That's it, nothing more! Pardon, and a massive marketing... )))
Fuck this makes me want to buy a zippo and get it shipped to Australia I just love that sound
I have 2 geniuses Zippo’s, from 2010 and 2001. Both of them have the ‘Made in Zippo USA’
I have one from the 60's that says the same thing💁
I dont have zippo....
Yes, it changes late 2010.
Whatever makes fire is good enough for me
The last one is not necessarily fake, it is just a different brand with a similar design
I own six or seven Zippos and a zippo style lighter that I bought in Ukraine with an image of their liberator Boghdan Khmelnitskiy and Cyrillic engraving. Actually very interesting and uses the same Zippo fuel and flints. There are plenty of Zippo lookalikes; their real problem is that unlike Zippos they will not last forever. I own a Zippo style lighter branded Zenith from the sixties, with the Portuguese National Airline TAP old logo engraved. Instead of holes in the chimney it has slots. A charming lighter, but you need a screwdriver to fill it or replace the flint, and its gasket must be in perfect condition or the lighter will leak; and sooner or later the screws or the gasket will be lost. therefore, it is no match for a Zippo.
Zippo two is original. It is so because it is more old model 1970-1995 about. Zippo 1 is original. differences with the second because it is newest model.
Only the zippo third is fake.
i have one from 95'. It says MADE IN ZIPPO USA and all the text is written vertically not horizontal.
Same, my 96 zippo,has that too and I a sure you its real.
Yeah 👍🇲🇾from MALAYSIA with love♥️ tq
I have an original 1994 zippo and it also says "made in zippo USA"
Thank you. Short, informative and extremely useful video. =)
This video is so good to watch I dont now why but it is soo good
My Zippo is fake , DAMN this kingdom , paid lots of money for it . DAMN . Just like every thing else , fake fake fake .
+mohamad kasem so you paid lots of money for it? like $10?
+mohamad kasem Same as your Prophet Mohamed he is a fake Prophet, shit but true.
James Thomson i think you should calm down before he gives you a good ol' beheading
Autistic Guitar you realize some zippos are for collection making the price go$$
mohamad kasem mine is fake as well but at least I paid 2,20 for it...
You can see the stamping on the original zippo @ 2:37 is stamped further left at where Zippo MFG is printed... i didn't know there were counterfeit Zippos lol.
Speaking while indicating differences would help us older guys. Thanks.
i never subscribe to these guys that cant be bothered to talk
i liked the little notes he put on the lighters
Mine is an original Zippo from the USMC 1986 - and its marked with "Made in Zippo USA"
Zippos made before 2010 do say, "made in zippo usa" on them so careful on that
Ok then mine ain't fake cause mine was made in 1996 my dad gave me it
B1 1761 my zippo was given to me by my grandfather. My grandfather was a German soldier in WW2, and took the zippo of an American he shot as a trophy.
B1 1761 my Zippo is from the 40’s, still work’s too.
@@trayvonjackson4830 holly shit if thats true its really epic.
Machine Kurbli it’s true, I could show the Zippo if you have Snapchat.
Thanks for putting this video out because someone tried to tell me my zippo was a fucking fake, but we watched this video and squashed ALL the misconceptions. My zippo is identical to the original you showed, except it has a "C 15" imprint instead. I'm guessing that just means it's from a different plant in the US. Reminds me of US Paper money printed at different Federal Reserves.
The letter indicates the month and the number indicates the year (march 2015) it was manufactured
Yea. I believe theyre all made in Bradford Pa tho. As far as i know, its the only real Zippo factory. Thos video is wrong. Those are both real btw.
The second is a fake, but not for the "Made in Zippo USA", if not for other factors. I've two original Zippos made in 1991 (D VII) and 1998 (I XIV) and both have that sentence. Zippos made after 2000's (with numbers not roman numbers) have the inscription "ZIPPO Made in USA"
Remember Zippo is a company, so make sense "Made in Zippo USA". It's not a mistake!
All the dislikes are people pissed off they have a fake zippo... Theyre in denial
I have deliberately bought a fake Zippo as my first one so I can practice tricks on it, I ain't crazy to practice on a genuine one :p
P.J. Bennett haha. I have tons of zippos. But I don't care if there "fake" or not lol Probs all fake. But they look cool lol
Bruce Wayne A genuine Zippo is like 10 bucks. Why are you afraid to practice on it.
My Opinion yeah and they fix it for free too
P.J. Bennett Lmfao
That's so cute how he or she drops the FAKE! Paper on them.
The third one sounds very 'cling' and clean.
Thanks for your reference dear 👍👍👍
Ty for this video was got my first 2 zippos today and they didnt look the same especially the chimney of the 2nd one has a big jole in the middl but i think thats new for 2020 because the L 2019 does not have it. The flint you showed matched exatly so i am sure its a real one ty
I liked this video. Thank you for information.
I own a brass crocodile zippo from 96 and my dad had it when he was 14 he gave it to me when i was 10 im 13 now and still have it
Excellent tuto ! Merci
you can't claim that the last one is a fake zippo lighter. it never claimed to be a zippo. zippo doesn't have a patten on their design.
Thanks so much! Ur video help me a lot!!
Excellent video, and greatly appreciated.
when he opened the 2nd one it actually hurt my soul
Video not entirely correct
The second Zippo is also original, the writing Made in Zippo USA and not Zippo Made in USA, can be found in many Zippo before 2010, the only real elements to identify if a Zippo is original or not are 6: 1) written on case back corresponding to the codes available on the Zippo website, 2) crisp and smudged lettering on the inside of the Zippo and with the numbers and letters present and present on the case as well as on the general quality of the materials 3) 16 holes not 4 ) Screw that holds felt and wadding, perfectly seated and perfectly inserted 5) Classic noise or better sound of opening and closing 6) Weight of 60 gr for the normal 40 for the slim.
The middle one is NOT fake....older Zippo`s have "Made in Zippo USA" on it...
This one is from Januari 2007 (A 07)
I say the same too....
it's fake, just because "Made in ZIPPO USA" was used on legit Zippo's, doesn't make this one real, too many other issues
In my opinion, I think the fake one would be a decent choice for low budget user
P/s: I don’t say you should use fake because original is so expensive. I would recommend using a real one for best life time
Great job
Is there a way to make the wheel more robust so it makes a larger spark?
I know mine is real it says "I'm a real fucking authentic Zippo you fucknut"
so I know it's real.
+mcgrath274 yeah
Same
my insert has the text on the side though. I found it outside and got it working again, not sure if it's genuine though. I like it however!
I have the same Zippo as yours exept mine was made in march 2014 and yours in april 2013 :D
that is some serious shutter lagg
Suara yang best bro👍❤️
Only Zippo is Truly "The Name In Flame".
How much it costs? And where to get it?
el mejor encendedor de todos los tiempos...👌👌👌
a lighter is a fucking lighter it makes fire? good enough for me
Mine has a long patent number on the bottom, is that sometimes added on? Or is that a sign mine is a fake?
Another subtle variation, my insert has a different "wide point" near it's middle. That wedge part that helps it to stay in place.
The one here looks very prominent, but on mine it's very subtle. It still stays in place, but it looks different.
mine is the exact same one but its a D 14 and yes both the case and body are D 14 so we both got lucky~
The middle is not fake. The reason it is written "made in zippo usa" inside, is because that particular piece is built in 2007. The first one is made in 2013.
The reason the click sounds different is because one is pitched in A and one is pitched in D
Anyone here with a replica? No... just me? 😑😑😑
KokiRocky cheer up bro me too :(
and i have japanese earth zippo :D
1938 rep baby.
The retro 1935/41 replica, or a fake?
I own several replica series lighters. I have two 1941 replicas (1941 & 1941B). I also have two replicas of 1935. The one is manufactured in 2007 and inside it is written "made in zippo usa" and the other one is manufactured in 2016 and inside it is written "zippo made in usa".
You just saved me from buyinga fake one.
3rd one is not a fake zippo, its not claiming to be a zippo
Orginal zippo makes diff sound while opening
I'll buy my Zippo right from Zippo's website, not ebay or some shit like that.
ZIPPO is a replica of the HURRICANE lighter! That's it, nothing more! Pardon, and a massive marketing... )))
great video
mine has different a different combination of numbers and letters on the case and the actual lighter/gas tank thing. Do you think is a problem?
who would have thought 1 million people would watch a guy flick 3 different lighters
I recently bought a lookalike at a yard sale with prints on it that state: "Formula 1 World Championship", then the austrian flag and the name Gerhard Berger below the flag. I'm trying to find out about the company that produced it (the casing should be original, not a zippo casing since it doesn't have the normal zippo markings instead it says Z-16.
Gerhard Berger was a Austrian formula One driver. He was the first Red Bull sponsored F1 driver. Would like to see pictures off that lighter
Se não fosse a China e suas "réplicas" nós, do Brasil, nunca teríamos acesso a esses apetrechos legais, como isqueiros do tipo "Zippo", lanternas a querosene etc. Esses materiais são muito caros no Brasil. Eu próprio tenho um isqueiro "zippo" falsificado que comprei a R$ 16,00.
I just found out a zippo lighter in our house. And its an old model and i dont know when it is released. Im gonna use it if it still works
Zippo under 2010 insert ( made in zippo)
Up 2010 zippo made in usa
Dude studying again
the 3rd one is fake the other two are not.
it's fake, just because "Made in ZIPPO USA" was used on legit Zippo's, doesn't make this one real, too many other issues
#2 is a real zippo.
Super! Thanx's!!!!
the first 2 zippo are both original. the only difference is that first one is five years older and it is a little bit different the insignias in the mechanism. i have the same zipoo from 2007 and it is exactly the same.......
Although I have only one Zippo, I can easily say that the 2nd one is not fake.
My 1994 model does say Made in ZIPPO and everything is printed long ways or sideways
Thank's for the info
i love how he wrote on those little pieces of paper original/ fake, like it want simpler just to talk lol
i don't think the third one was supposed to be a fake zippo, just some company trying to make quick cash with lighters
They make awsome fake zippos now you cant tell the difrence no more
I have a zippo that has the stamp on the bottom.and the same hinge as the original but doesnt even.come.close to making that shing noise something that I should be worried about ? It also has the writings on the insert
The noise will come with use after the hinge is broken in a bit. Just try closing and opening it for a bit
We still got some 2-4 pcs. of 26 yrs old zippo😅
nice work done
my brother got me this lighter in vietnam and it has a bunch of vietnam stuff that has been carved into it by someone, not from the factory, but it has no date code at the bottom? he said it cost him around $15 - 20 dollars in vietnam.
I can take pictures of it at different angles if anyone thinks they can help me
in fact this is very conflicting to what I've heard before. the inner can either say zippo made in .... or Made in Zippo....
O wow nice idea
Clone Zippos still have been destroy Us
Is it zippo with paint i mean that zippo have pattern or black nickel edition on it have a different sound?
Glad my new one is legit!
+Demonic Darkness same here lol. bought the first one 2 days ago and its original
My zippo is original (inside) but the case is not anyways I like it they way it is
nice video