Zippo In Depth Comparison - Armor Case VS Standard

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3 жыл бұрын

Having a closer look at the Armor case Zippo and comparing it to the regular case Zippo. Measured thickness and weighed, also compared the strength of the two cases. I will be doing an after extensive use review on the two lighters in the coming months to see how they hold up to wear and damage resistance individually.

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@malerra Жыл бұрын

For the massive increase in price I would have expected more of a difference. I'm pretty disappointed, especially since the hinge is the same.

@betulaobscura Жыл бұрын

Hinge is good enough even for "armor" version.

@pompeylad1977 10 ай бұрын

Yeah I agree with you mate.

@scottmcintosh2988 10 ай бұрын

Get a Zippo Slim it is lighter !

@Chef_Alpo 15 күн бұрын

Define massive? Most of the ones I see on Amazon aren't that much more.

@malerra 15 күн бұрын

@@Chef_Alpo Just look on zippo's website to compare. Normal ones are about 36 dollars US, the armor ones only have a few at 65 dollars, most are 100 or more

@tech3236 6 ай бұрын

the best video out there

@johnengland8619 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the content, I am just starting my collection

@Hudd413 Жыл бұрын

I like the armors but I also still really like the classics. I think that if the scenario had been reversed, with the original being heavier(like the armor) and then the release of a lighter weight version(the classic) came out people would be saying good things about the lighter weight one. Just a thought, YMMV.

@scottmcintosh2988 10 ай бұрын

In the States you can get a brass Armor Zippo 26 bucks ! At stores 30 bucks

@lusciouskollektibles8663 7 ай бұрын

Back in 1962, there was a Zippo customer who returned his lighter to Zippo stating that the lighter is too heavy. George Blaisdell returned the lighter to the customer together with his personal check of $3.50 with a note: Suggest you give it to one of your stronger friends. But Zippo listens to its customers. Zippo has indeed over the years worked towards making the Zippo lighter weigh lighter. You would want to have a lightweight lighter. And armor Zippos defeat that purpose. It only makes the lighter weigh heavier.

@johnwelsh5591 8 ай бұрын

I wish I had seen this video before I got my Armor zippo because the whole reason I got it was that I thought it would be more durable but in reality it was more fragile at the most delicate point, the hinge. I feel betrayed a bit by zippo

@zerocool-zerocool 7 ай бұрын

It's American.. they must cheat😂

@SIrAtlex 2 жыл бұрын

I love snap on

@donisiciliano 2 жыл бұрын

What about the hinge? Is it something stranger on the armor one? It should be since it's havier...

@z.e.d.u.9766 2 жыл бұрын

They have the same hinge as standard case zippo’s, which is kind of a flaw.

@Rabiiid 11 ай бұрын

Imma get my first zippo. Cant decide from all the options. Hopefully I can keep it safely in my car aslong as I dont take it away to far. I wouldnt wanna loose the $20 lighter. Cause Ive found using a large firepit lighter works really well to avoid losing the lighter but its way to bulky. Thats where the 3 or 4 lighters for $1.25 dollar tree deal comes awesome tho they suck it works

@JustFluxz Жыл бұрын

I want to get my first zippo and normally prefer lighterweight items. How noticeable is the weight difference

@JonnyHatSwag Жыл бұрын

It’s noticeable, but if you want a lightweight lighter you shouldn’t get a Zippo anyways, because they are heavy af compared to other lighters. My Zippo is as heavy as all my other lighters combined:)

@JustFluxz Жыл бұрын

@@JonnyHatSwag already bought one of the classic and it is quite noticeably heavy in terms of my other edc items. Not sure what to look for in terms of a durable, lightweight, refillable, and fidgety lighter though lol

@grizzled1242 Жыл бұрын

@@JustFluxz Clipper

@Hojoborolo_ami Жыл бұрын

Might sound stupid but can a regular insert be used on an armour case?

@huyked Жыл бұрын

I think that's a great question. My guess would be that they would use the same insert for ease of manufacturing, to keep it the same.

@Hojoborolo_ami Жыл бұрын

@@huyked thanks for replying back. Yes that makes sense totally.

@huyked Жыл бұрын

@@Hojoborolo_ami No problem. I did a little bit of searching with: "Can you use the same zippo insert in the armor case as well as the classic zippo case?" That lead to their "Product Guide: Armor Lighters hidden" page, which states, "The Armor lighters use the standard insert with 16 holes in the chimney (8 per side)."

@Hojoborolo_ami Жыл бұрын

@@huyked that’s a good to know info. Thank you. Just another stupid question- I got my first one today but it’s a second hand so the chimney is completely dark with fumes. What’s the best home remedy to clean it??

@huyked Жыл бұрын

@@Hojoborolo_ami No problem. I actually don't have a Zippo myself, but I remember my dad having one. Might get a basic one for fun. Anyhow, I don't know the answer to your question, but just do a search and you'll find the answer for sure: "Cleaning Zippo Lighter Chimneys"

@yie1918 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍®️

@bernardtan1 2 жыл бұрын

More weight might be a drawback for some people.

@bh251cc Жыл бұрын

people with arthritis, maybe?

@sagarrizwani3770 Жыл бұрын

@@bh251cc 🤣

@garyhost1830 Жыл бұрын

I don't like the extra wieght, I prefer the regular

@breaux2806 9 ай бұрын

The main reason I was considering an armor case is because I was hoping the hinge would be beefier. Instead it's the same piece of shit hinge. Guess I'll be sticking with Zorro lighters. Maybe one day zippo will offer something like a stainless steel case/hinge. Until then, they're overpriced garbage.

@BloPsy__ 6 ай бұрын

Zorro for the win. The standard version has thickness of 0.8 mm, which beats both standard and armor Zippo. Not to mention that the hinges are superior to the Zippo garbage. I can't understand why people still buy this overpriced 💩.

@AshGreen359 Жыл бұрын

Their both like foil. Wonder if anyone makes something truly heavy duty

@scottmcintosh2988 10 ай бұрын

They have some lighters of the year like the 1935 real thick brass

@dandyer8351 9 ай бұрын

Look no further than zorro lighters. There the bees knees a real mans lighter.

@FuglyStick 2 ай бұрын

Lol, "like foil." You can squeeze an armor case and it will hardly flex at all, more than sufficient for a lighter. "Like foil" my ass; spoken like someone who's never held one.

@pauldavies9082 Жыл бұрын

Or you could zero your calipers every time you measure to account for slippage silly

@BloPsy__ 6 ай бұрын

Lmao this is pathetic. Standard Zorro 902 has a wall thickness of 0.80 mm. That beats both standard Zippo and Armor Zippo for a fraction of their price. Also, Zorro hinges are more durable from my testing. Zippo is cool and all, but there are definitely better products for a better price. If you don't care about the brand, go look for alternatives. For example, Zorro 912 is 150g worth of brass beast, which even has an o ring to prevent gas evaporation.

@FuglyStick 2 ай бұрын

How's that Zorro warranty? Could you send it to Zorro and get it fixed, forever? Didn't think so.

@AdrianSalomo 8 ай бұрын

You know, it's hard to make a claim on wall thickness variation based on results one gets from a cheapo no name measuring tool. I do tend to believe you, and that's were the problem lies. I shouldn't go by belief alone in what I think about Zippo's manufacturing quality and American manufacturing quality in general. In fact, one may say that the cheapo device of yours could in a sense be spreading "fake science."