What’s your ten do not ?

I'd say another rule. Never get rid of your first. No matter what happens even if you have to sell you entire collection always keep your first

#2 'Don't abuse the warranty.' Absolutely! I've used Zippos for 40 years, I've returned two Zippos under warranty in that time, and Zippo's customer service is the best you'll ever get. If you want it to stay that way, don't abuse the warranty.

My favorite zippos were stolen. One was my dad's... he carried it during the Korean War and he had engraved our last name on it. I guess the rule I'd add is, hide your sentimental or valuable zippos. Mine never even left my home & yet they were stolen.

Number 10, letting the fluid evaporate, is hardly an issue for me. I know how to craft my own wicks by pulling strands from cotton oil lamp wicks, weaving said cotton strands together into a smaller wick, and then sealing the tip by tying it together with thin copper wire, so it doesn't become undone. Been doing this since 2006 with great success, these self-made wicks have been very robust and reliable for me, even resisting charring pretty well. And, more importantly, I have access to near infinite supply, making the wick charring a non-issue to me. This is the absolute strength of the classic oil Zippo, compared to other lighters: Its high degree of end user maintainability. These suckers really are built to last from father to son. Few other companies appreciate quality like this anymore. You buy a BIC, you use it until it goes dry and then you bin it. With Zippo, you just keep it going with spare parts, and it's gonna be with you decades later. While I appreciate the new butane inserts they recently introduced, there will regardless always be a place for the traditional oil insert as well, for its simple, rugged reliability.

Also change your flint before it gets to small and jams up the flint wheel.

My N°1 Never to do thing is : NEVER EVER light an insert when it is out of its case! Particularly just after you've re-filled it. It can be pretty tricky to stop it burning and you will probably burn your fingers !!!

I've got a zippo that my dad sent me while I was deployed in Afghanistan 15 years ago. It's beat to crap but I kept it. Used it until about 3 years ago. I stashed it and bought a cheap slim brushed. The one my dad sent me has sentimental value now. I always keep your first one or ones that carry value to you personally.

Like I've often said: Never underestimate the value of a good Zippo.😊

I bought my first zippo several months ago ,I finally got the fluid for it today . I'm really enjoying learning and hopefully doing tricks with it. Thanks man .

My dad (died 1963) had a Storm King brass finish, when he died I put it in the lockbox. In high school I pulled it out & used it for years. Then I went to matches & Cricket disposable in a Wind Shield plastic case and returned the Storm King to the lockbox. In about 2005 I bought a used Zippo Classic (dated 2003) also with polished brass finish, bought used because I like the look of used. Last month we closed the lockbox and I refurbished the Storm King (flint had gummed up in the tube, needed new wick) and it works a treat. I'm Two-gun Pete now! With 20 year old and 60+ year old lighters!

i am far from been a zippo collector but during my 49 almost 50 years i have purchased 6 zippo lighters and honestly i will keep using zippo until my last day because quality and reliability is what i am always looking for

I've had a different experience with people being amazed by zippos. I've been carrying a zippo since I was 14 (yeah, kinda young to be addicted to cigarettes but whatever), and at high school all of my friends were stunned by my zippo tricks :D

Wanted a zippo for years but was never old enough yet. Turned 18 a couple months ago and bought my first today. Just as I expected it to be. Thanks for the tips

got mine as a gift back in 08,had extended periods of time used as a daily,also being an hard smoker,the gold dust finish got faded and scratched,but it still works,still using it daily.

Dude, I didn’t know people intentionally break their Zippo once they’re no longer pleased with its “shine.” That beyond pisses me off. They’re taking advantage of a wonderful American company. Shameful. It was nice seeing you in your stream. When I have time I want to commend and like all your videos. Welcome back, my friend.

If you want to keep your Zippo running like new get two things. A small hobby wire brush (crown type) and cotton swabs used for gun cleaning. Use the brush to clean the crud from the spark wheel and use the swab to clean the wick. It'll light like new every time. Crud on the spark wheel is the biggest culprit in unreliable lighting (weak, cool spark.)

I actually like buying vintage zippos/lighters in general BECAUSE they already come all worn in and nicked up so I don’t have to have that “dying inside” feeling first time I drop it or accidentally throw it in the pocket with a bunch of keys

This is amazing! I’m new to owning a zippo. My hubby is an avid collector and I’m always having to get him to do things with it for me. I can impress him now knowing what to do myself!!! 😅😂😂❤️

So I actually just unintentionally came across this video, stayed cause I was mildly amused and I’m blown away I didn’t know about the repacking thing. I’ve been carrying a zippo for 20+ years now. I lost one a few years back that was my every day carry for 8 or so years. I was bummed but oh well. Bought a replacement after a few months of not having one and the damn thing sucked. I’d have to fill it up every single day with fluid. I quit carrying it around after a few months and forgot about it. Now fast forward to today. I was looking up what fluid I should use in this windproof March I used cause I assumed my fluid must have gone bad or something and I learn the repacking and i realize the reason the lighter I loved and lost worked so well is when I first got it my little cousin was messing with it and accidentally yanked the wick out so I had to take it all apart and repack it. Wild. Thanks for the video. I’ll stick around for a bit.

I used to the "flip trick " years ago and it still works 54 years later but it does loosen the hinge. Its just recently put back in service after your tune-up video and a new wick 😊

I’ve been watching your videos for a little while and this has to be my favorite

I’ve only ever seen Zippo’s in movies, but I saw one in line at a Walmart a week ago, bought in on a whim, and fell in love almost immediately! Since then, I’ve purchased 4 more and my family thinks I’m obsessed lol

I love this kind of content! I adore Zippo and I should do some kind of content like this. So glad to know Zippo is getting the attention it needs. Love this man!

I bought my first Zippo on 1991. Now they are 10 and I use them everyday... Ty for your videos

Found my dads zippo and ive watched your videos to restore it and it’s so fascinating.

Do not light a zippo in a coat pocket. Lol yes a pinhead friend of mine did that. I wish I had a video. 20 below zero he did it and set his jacket on fire. The level of stupidity on that still has be baffled

I never knew about repacking it, it's been years since I've used one but still. Nice video

just got my first zippo😃 Jack daniels one and its a gift from my mother (she has a lot) Thanks for the video brother!

I love my new zippo. Thanks for the vid!!

The funny part of the warranty is that as he said earlier zippo people for the most part who take care of their zippo and maintain it who are the more mature of the group won’t need to use the warranty but still bang on for the company taking the time to care

I love your '10 not to do' List... and I 100% agree with it :D

Biggest zippo fan. Great channel man!!

Found you through Onion. Good content! Enjoyed watching.

Case knives and Zippo lighters are both made in Bradford PA, and they both have the best warranties regarding their types of products!

I edc one of those multicut 360 armor zippos I got for 120 then I polished it because I hated the antique brass still working amazingly

Couple drops on the wick.... I like that. Gonna have to try it.

Yeah. I have never smoked but my dad smoked but I loved the sound of the Zippo . I use my Zippo all the time when camping. I use it as a tool also. I use it to burn the end of rope or string after I cut it with my knife so it won't become freyed and come lose.

Never heard that rewicking rule. Good call. Thanks! Got one or two suspects that need attention. Trouble is with my rewicking skills, I may be no better off. 😂

Just got my first Zippo like 4 days ago and i enjoyed this video

I've had a couple of Zippo lighters over my time my first one when I was a kid I tried all the tricks in the world and broke it my second when I had for quite a while one night at the pub came home without it so I decided not to buy anymore 10 years later I saw your video so I went out today and bought my first Zippo lighter in 10 years I don't smoke anymore Cyborg the brass one and I spent all afternoon polishing it to a mirror finish there'll be no one in the world I will let anyone ever use it except me and now that I've had it for a few hours I do love the click that it makes thanks for the video and you inspired me to go out and buy a Zippo

I make my own lighters and I'm testing a couple for evaporation. They still light up after ten months from their first fuel fill. It's all about sealing which zippos do not do since their lids are not air tight.

I lived near the plant in Bradford and knew someone that worked there. Had a custom one made back in the early 90s, they did it that day. Still have it plus a couple more. I’ve never repacked a zippo from factory and never once had a problem. Just my experience, but haven’t bought one for over 25 years also. Maybe that’s a QC thing these days idk.

if you want to edc your favorite zippo (mine is currently the rose gold armor engraved), get a leather case for it hahahaha. i had a leather atelier friend wet mold a leather case for it. adds weight so you can always feel it in your pocket.

I always refill before I use it. That's the habit I'm training, So i won't run out of fuel when I carry it out, ever. Even if it's not being used for 1-3 days when I'm not enjoying a cigar, before I even think about lighting my cigar on the porch, the first thing I do is to refill the Zippo. 5 seconds fuel flow is all i need for a whole day free from worry that I'm gonna run out. 😁 Always love your content, and yes. I won't let ANYONE borrow my Zippo and do tricks with them. Blasphemy 😆

This was a great video

Best video advice

I just got my first zippo today and I’m already planning on buying more

hey i got my first zippo a few days ago and just filled it tonight. I already filled up my silver zippo but I didn't check my wick's placement inside my zippo. I was wondering if I can still move it around and make sure its not stuck at the top? should I wait till it runs out? thanks for the vid very helpful

If playing Silent Hill & Resident Evil taught me anything: always carry a lighter.

One thing I gotta completely agree is that Zippos are made to be roughed up. They are extremely durable and are built to last. Being too caring with your Zippo is a little counterintuitive.

I find it's best with Zippos that the one you use is a basic design like chrome or army green so that when you get one of the limited edition ones you leave it nice and safe in a collector's case in order to keep it in good condition

What do you do with the default inserts that come with each case? Those that don't look like a jet engine. Can they be used without a case? Too bad cases are generally not avilable standalone.

Thank you ❤

Now I know how to get new zippos after mine gets old lmfao

I carry everyday my armor case brush chrome since 2016. I don’t even care if my zippo scratch or minor dent. I don’t know why, but i love how it looks 😅

Man i hate when people do tricks with my favorite zippo lol i often carry 2 lighters for those😄

I just bought my very first zippo, I know mine its not "special" or anything, but how do I know if its rare? Maybe I didn't route very well the wick because its getting dark and its hasn't passed a week since I got it thanks for your vids they are awesome.

I started carrying a Zippo n94 the year I graduated. I'm looking to get 10 karat gold slim, I don't care if it's got a design or just polished, any suggestions besides eBay?

They have always been cool 😊

I picked up a zippo at Goodwill, for $2.50. the wheel did not rotate, I watched video on how to fix. The wheel now rotates, the old flint was messed up. I need to get a new flint and see what happens...thank you for your channel

I ve got my first zippo and i still haven't been able to light it... I ve tried everything i found on the internet... Put fuel Turn the well the oposite direction to "i dont know" the filnt... Changed the flint... Saturate the cotton Over saturate the cotton (with fluid ofc) Trim the wick Put the wick outside the edge on the zippo.. Inside...just on the edge... Reasamble it.... Bought a new wick and flint and fluid original.... Put the wick in the s patern... It only works for a couple of times after i put fluid on the wick as u said... But after 2 3 times of working (like 5 minutes) it wont light again..... The single thing that seems to be the problem in my opinion perhaps can be the fluid... Even though i used the zippo fluid.... I also mention that i leave in eu so perhaps the zippo brand fluid is not quite the good one.... But im simply out of options to try i might as well just leave it be in my room at this point cuz its unusable

I love that Scrooge McDuck zippo. I want one now.

So do you keep your vintage, sentimental or special Zippos filled and do you light them often?

Me and my dad are the only ones in my hole family that even like them lol, i sanded the chrome off a brushed one and then hit it with a wire wheel thing looks so sick I made it my carry 🤟🏻

I absolutly agree with rule number one 10,000 %. Nothing infuriates me more, if you get it back after they accidently dropped it on the ground you'll be lucky they didn't damage the hinge. I've had to send my favorite lighter back twice to get a new hinge replaced, I don't like to use the repair warranty because of someone elses "stupidity". There, I said it!

Another "don't" would be to not be annoying with the Zippo. E.g. flicking the lid over and over in an otherwise quiet room full of people. If you really need to fidget around with it, you can still spin it between your fingers or something, just do it quietly. Otherwise you're just a slightly fancier version of the guy who keeps clicking the ballpoint pen. Nobody likes that. And I'm not saying don't do it at all. It's fun to play with and I do it all the time, but read the room a little.

Great vid, Sorry I haven't bin tuning in to your live streams, bin vary busy. Also I have a don't this is for any (non smokers) DON'T pull out your zippo after just meeting someone, I have had people think I'm a chain smoker and make stupid assumptions, like I just got out of prison or something lol.

Hey :) what is the Zippo you use for that awesome tricking intro? Looks like my 2002 high polish chrome. Cheers!

How do you made the custom Zippo on the right?

Hahahaha I felt very seen by your comment about always dropping it around the house 😂😂

whenever i get a new zippo i always make sure to reset the wick to a better position because for some reason the kinda just stuff it to the side or at the top instead of winding around the cotton balls

I bought some fluid I usually do not buy. It smelled off. I put it in and it won't light properly now. I put some of my old fluid in and it will light now until the 3rd strike. Do I let it evaporate or what do I do?

I'm looking to get a zippo but I want one with artwork on it like the Abstract Design one with the trippy bunny, my worry is that the artwork will chip away or fade away over time, and I know that it will especially if I use it all the time, my question is do the zippos with artwork fade away very quickly or can the artwork last a few years before it starts to fade away. If that makes sense

Hey @Zippofanatic77outdoors I bought an armor zippo the other day and the hinge is really loose so I jumped on reddit and other people said it's normal for them to have loose hinges but this is looser than the hinge on my old 04 zippo

ive been carring a zippo for about a year and i have to ration fluid wicks and flints really carefully since im young do you have eny suggestions on how to make fluid last longer and how to mange one with little supplies?

I have the same zippo since 1987. It works as the first day.

Been watching your vids, I think I got like 7 Zippo's same from your collection, greetings from Istanbul man.

so nice

I have a question. When should I change the wick?

Bahahaha number 10 really got me xD I was expecting some “this will make it last a lifetime” or something… but I started laughing so hard! Come to think of it, it really makes sense tho.

Hey I really like the art on that last zippo. Did you do that artwork?

Great video, although it almost feels more like a ten things not to do in front of a Zippo collector than things newcomers should watch out for.

What’s that insert you have with the cap? That thing looks awesome!

I've collected Zippos for years. Only recently started using one

I recently got cotton bacon for my zippo but before I replace the rayon I was interested in how often do you replace the cotton bacon or if you barely replace it at all. In other words does the cotton bacon go bad quicker and need replace every so often

i got mine from my grandfather, i got it from him in the box but im pretty sure hes had it a while do i need to fix the wick? idek if it needs to be or not

I'm sorry if I'm asking for something obvious but I have to use the original zippo gasoline to recharge it or can I also use something else?

Hey, what's that thing attached to the cam that clamps down on the wick when the lid it closed?

Number 2 shouldn't even have to be said, but some people are scumbags.

Hey I was just wondering if you could tell me the name of the most right zippo. I really like the design. Thanks!

Unfortunately my zippo lighter after doing tricks with it fell apart😢 the housing to cover the chimney separated 😞 now I’m just see what can I do either to send it to zippo or just get a new one….

Want i suggest to a begginer : if your hinge is loose , be gentle with it when you repair it . There is on yt a kid who tells you to use force when you repair it . DO NOT DO THAT !!

2:03 I had to go check my can to see if it looks the same and noticed the mL and Fl oz was reversed. I actually prefer that over the U.S one. And it actually looks like you guys get more mL then us down south of the border.

I thought the blackened wick was from the chimney cap closing down on it? Just referring to the other video you made.

Yo, i kinda wanna copy your design on the far right zippo, obviously not the ZF77 bit. Mind sharing the place where you found the design?

I've got a 1970 zippo with a jamed flint and I don't know what I should do about it it was my father's and I don't just wanna replace it

If I’ve already filled my new one with lighter fluid, is it too late to re wick it

A guy I used to work with asked to borrow my Zippo one day. A few days latter he asked to borrow it again but, when he called it my funky fumigator (he said it made his pot taste funny) I told him no.

is it ok to store zippos that are "full" (recently filled) on its side in their boxes?