This is a very detailed and the best review I have seen. I was trying to decide on buying the armour Zippo, after seeing this video I will. I wished Zippo would put the heavier hinge on them would be Awsom.
Thanks so much for uploading this I actually thought about asking you to do this review in the comments, but there were other people asking for other things and I didn't want to overwhelm you, perfect timing BTW I have an armor high polish chrome coming in the mail :)
From my experience, the newer the zippo, the higher pitched ping it has. All of my new 2012 lighters have a higher pitched ping, but I know they are real because I bought them from the Bradford museum (that's the nice thing about living in PA and so close to Bradford), while my 1950, 1972, and 2003 all have that real nice ping. The 1972 has the best because the lid falls off when I open it, lol.
A lot of family, friends, and neighbors smoke, and many love their Zippos. But I don’t recall anyone who’s shown me tricks with their lighters. Nor do I know anyone who takes a Zippo and wiggles the life out of the hinge. Perhaps you could show us all the tricks that you do, because now I’m really curious. I myself do not smoke, but I have a modest collection of about 50 Zippos, and I agree with you that the Armor version really takes engraving welI. I also like the patina that develops on the sterling silver ones. And I have a brass Zippo with a butane insert in my EDC.
In a smoker view the hinge is an important upgrade even if you dun do tricks, the hinge will get get loose one day. Hopefully zippo next improvements should consider more on the tightness to keep the fuel from leaking.
You actually spoke to a rep about improving the longevity of the fuel reserve and they said "that's not zippo?" -- What an odd thing to say... It's not like they've been afraid to make modifications to their design throughout history.
Seriously, the hinge is the only problem left with Zippos. The shell is fine, the insert is down to a science but there is still the same achilles heel and for decades. 2x thick hinge and you've got the perfect lighter. I've done home improvements on test Zippos like rubbing a littly petroleum jelly around the outside of the insert and spraying the inside of the lid lightly with a can of rubberized undercoating for cars (let it sit for a while, still flammable) and It holds fuel a lot longer
Zippo's have a lifetime warranty on everything but the finish. If your hinge gets sloppy or completely breaks send it in to them and they should fix it. So the hinge doesn't bother me as much as dents. I have a couple Zippo's that could use an overhaul that I plan on sending in. Going to see if they can take the dents out but I don't know if they will.
Just curious who pays for the shipping sending it in? Some low end Zippos cost about $12-$13 new, so if I have to pay for shipping sending in, mind as well get a new one.
Jeff..Always wanted an Armor Zippo in Sterling Silver and a Titanium....main problem with them other than fuel longevity is I have big hands. I wish they would just make a slightly bigger model altogether. Is regular naphtha from hardware stores, by the gallon a good substitute for name brand fuel? Thanks...
Standard armor and pipe insert. I heard it right the first time. I think zippo has trouble creating a larger hinge that will fit onto the side width of the lighter without changeing the overall sound of the lighter. Or rethinking the entire design of the lighter itself. Wich would be costly. I always treat the zippos I want to keep prestine carfully on the hinges because it is a problem. The wieght of the armor does help with this.
wow I've never seen someone review the sound a zippo makes when opening and closing the lid in such detail.. Thanks man. Do people really take that into consideration when making a zippo purchase? cheers
With the new generation of American sports car coming out. What do you think that Zippo could do to redesign the Zippo? I think the insert should stay the same but could they create a new case? What could they do in your opinion. I would like to hear any one's opinion on this.
1 standard 2nd was the armor 3rd pipe why say it! i wanted to tell by the high pitch of the pipe, the armor also had high but less, and a normal standard has a much less pitch in comparison
Very interesting that zippo stays with the same product and is afraid to improve it. I get the desire to keep the design and its a great one. however the hinge has been the only problem, if there going to improve anything to needs to be the hinge.
Yeah I got my first zippo on my 14th birthday and it has this poker chip design on it. the case is busted so it’s hard to get the insert out. And the hinge is broken of course I honestly hate it. so I’m probably going to get the 35’ replica to carry around. One question is it worth it?
Could they make another version which doesn't lose fluid as fast but not have it replace a normal Zippo and just make it another option like the armour
I was all excited to post my quiz answers, then you gave the answers right away. Now people won't think I'm awesome :( lol just kidding, but I did know. I think the pipe lighter sounds best
They won't make them retain their fuel longer because otherwise they would lose money on the fewer fluid they would sell, still can't fault them though with the lifetime warranty and all that.
Hey Jeff. I'm not sure if you still do zippo tricks but I recently discovered something called the "team pistol super player" which improved the reliability of the hinge. Not kidding team pistol has been making those for over ten years. just search 双枪 超级玩家 with google images and you'll see. It's as light as the normal zippo but the hinge is improved. It also supports zippo inserts.
i got the same haha nice (the one with the some sort of celtic cross thing on it), but a friend gave it to me and he accidentally dropped it on the ground and its doesn't work anymore (and he still has all the paper so i cant get the warranty and shit) but its ok i use it as a dummy zippo so i can practice my zippo tricks
couldn't you just tap out that pin in the hinge and get yourself a little titanium or high speed steel pin put in there yourself and have a badass little superman tough of a hinge pin
I'm having trouble with my zippo...(it is not an armor zippo) but my flame is kinda floating. I've tried cutting and moving around the wick but the flame is floating still (ps it is floating on the side near the flint) please help someone.
You know how you read comment/anything in your head, with your own voice? Yeah well i physically cannot imagine anyone but that robot voice saying that lol
+Cvdmee They're made in the US, so it makes sense that they'd be better value in the country they're made, no importation taxes or international shipping costs factored into the RRP.
i've never seen a zippo break in any place except the hinge, so i don't really see the point of armored zippos.
Collections. That's probably the point of them.
The heavier feel and the unique more solid click the armor produces, I guess. Getting an armor soon.
Cody
Better for use as a hammer
if u get shot its a bit higher chance you will survive
$$
The Armor Zippo needs a thicker hinge -- It has a thicker case.
Way to repeat exactly what he said there captain obvious
@@Deathcatclub honestly it just needs a thicker hinge bc the case is thicker if u think abt it
@@Deathcatclub it needs a thicker hinge since it’s got a thicker case bro
My armor has a wiggle in the hinge since i bought it. But i dont want to fix it myself . I destroy it lol .
Mr.cutlery lover...ur the best ! Excellent detailed review that cleared all my doubts
This is a very detailed and the best review I have seen. I was trying to decide on buying the armour Zippo, after seeing this video I will. I wished Zippo would put the heavier hinge on them would be Awsom.
Thanks so much for uploading this I actually thought about asking you to do this review in the comments, but there were other people asking for other things and I didn't want to overwhelm you, perfect timing BTW I have an armor high polish chrome coming in the mail :)
From my experience, the newer the zippo, the higher pitched ping it has. All of my new 2012 lighters have a higher pitched ping, but I know they are real because I bought them from the Bradford museum (that's the nice thing about living in PA and so close to Bradford), while my 1950, 1972, and 2003 all have that real nice ping. The 1972 has the best because the lid falls off when I open it, lol.
A lot of family, friends, and neighbors smoke, and many love their Zippos. But I don’t recall anyone who’s shown me tricks with their lighters. Nor do I know anyone who takes a Zippo and wiggles the life out of the hinge. Perhaps you could show us all the tricks that you do, because now I’m really curious. I myself do not smoke, but I have a modest collection of about 50 Zippos, and I agree with you that the Armor version really takes engraving welI. I also like the patina that develops on the sterling silver ones. And I have a brass Zippo with a butane insert in my EDC.
Great video. Im glad i recognize the sound properly of the 3 Zippo's 👍🏽for a beginner that's cool 😉
In a smoker view the hinge is an important upgrade even if you dun do tricks, the hinge will get get loose one day. Hopefully zippo next improvements should consider more on the tightness to keep the fuel from leaking.
Thank you for more Zippo videos! I appreciate it :)
You actually spoke to a rep about improving the longevity of the fuel reserve and they said "that's not zippo?" -- What an odd thing to say... It's not like they've been afraid to make modifications to their design throughout history.
Byron MacGreggor f
I've been waiting for this!
Seriously, the hinge is the only problem left with Zippos. The shell is fine, the insert is down to a science but there is still the same achilles heel and for decades. 2x thick hinge and you've got the perfect lighter.
I've done home improvements on test Zippos like rubbing a littly petroleum jelly around the outside of the insert and spraying the inside of the lid lightly with a can of rubberized undercoating for cars (let it sit for a while, still flammable) and It holds fuel a lot longer
you do it as a service? would love to have mine modded too
1.armor
2.regular
3.pipe lighter
Love your vids Jeff
I love: armor, 1941, 1935. May be: 1941, armor, 1935.))
Jeff... your videos are quite nice to watch on a second screen while working on the first one
Zippo's have a lifetime warranty on everything but the finish. If your hinge gets sloppy or completely breaks send it in to them and they should fix it. So the hinge doesn't bother me as much as dents. I have a couple Zippo's that could use an overhaul that I plan on sending in. Going to see if they can take the dents out but I don't know if they will.
Pretty sure he knows that
Just curious who pays for the shipping sending it in? Some low end Zippos cost about $12-$13 new, so if I have to pay for shipping sending in, mind as well get a new one.
I may be wrong but I think that is 25/1000 of an inch
Enough with the clicks, we get it dude! For crying out loud already with the open and close. You're in love with that sound.
Jeff..Always wanted an Armor Zippo in Sterling Silver and a Titanium....main problem with them other than fuel longevity is I have big hands. I wish they would just make a slightly bigger model altogether. Is regular naphtha from hardware stores, by the gallon a good substitute for name brand fuel? Thanks...
Jeff, it is "Keltic" you were right first.
It's spelt 'Celtic' though
It was pronounced celtic. there was no soft c sound.
Ryan Mason heritage is keltic (in pronunciation) basketball team is celtic
Standard armor and pipe insert. I heard it right the first time. I think zippo has trouble creating a larger hinge that will fit onto the side width of the lighter without changeing the overall sound of the lighter. Or rethinking the entire design of the lighter itself. Wich would be costly. I always treat the zippos I want to keep prestine carfully on the hinges because it is a problem. The wieght of the armor does help with this.
Great video as always!
wow I've never seen someone review the sound a zippo makes when opening and closing the lid in such detail.. Thanks man. Do people really take that into consideration when making a zippo purchase?
cheers
YES
Absolutely
Where did you get the one with the Celtic Cross? I have been looking for one of those exact one for ages now.
The worldwide first Zippo Musical Show by Jeff :D
I had a huge laugh when you broke out your digital guestimators LOL
I have one trivial question. What year or time did zippo start putting the bump or what on the insert? My two lighters the newest one being 1998.
Great video
The comparison was very rhythmic, I forsee remixes.
Good idea.
With the new generation of American sports car coming out. What do you think that Zippo could do to redesign the Zippo? I think the insert should stay the same but could they create a new case? What could they do in your opinion. I would like to hear any one's opinion on this.
1 standard 2nd was the armor 3rd pipe why say it! i wanted to tell by the high pitch of the pipe, the armor also had high but less, and a normal standard has a much less pitch in comparison
Very interesting that zippo stays with the same product and is afraid to improve it. I get the desire to keep the design and its a great one. however the hinge has been the only problem, if there going to improve anything to needs to be the hinge.
Yeah I got my first zippo on my 14th birthday and it has this poker chip design on it. the case is busted so it’s hard to get the insert out. And the hinge is broken of course I honestly hate it. so I’m probably going to get the 35’ replica to carry around. One question is it worth it?
Does zippo still accept a broken zippo if i have engraved/painted it myself?
Could they make another version which doesn't lose fluid as fast but not have it replace a normal Zippo and just make it another option like the armour
I was all excited to post my quiz answers, then you gave the answers right away. Now people won't think I'm awesome :( lol just kidding, but I did know. I think the pipe lighter sounds best
Cool review, but when you threw in the third sound I was waiting for a short tune or two.
The brass zippos also differ in the sound. It sounds better in my opinion :D
No they for sure need to upgrade the pin or sale a replacement pen set or something my girlfriend had an old zippo and the hinge is very loose sadly
Should have weighed them without the insert. Thanks for the review.
My black zippo has the standard insert but it sounds like the pipe insert
I could only notice a difference in the armor one and it sounds so much nicer then the other two 0_o
+Lonely Selkie Same, better acoustics, 1941 replica sounds great too.
So i can put my regular insert into the armor case right?
Yes sir
1. Celt. Cross
2. Armor
3. Pipe
good jeff.....the enlan would be net right?
whats the point is there some issue where everyones Zippos are being crushed never had that issue
Good review.
I think matte finishes also have a different sound
They won't make them retain their fuel longer because otherwise they would lose money on the fewer fluid they would sell, still can't fault them though with the lifetime warranty and all that.
I guessed that before you told us I was right 😎
the pipe insert is THE zippo sound to me, that's weird. is it cause my grandpa used one?
Somebody needs to make a remix of the sound comparison.
Hey Jeff.
I'm not sure if you still do zippo tricks but I recently discovered something called the "team pistol super player" which improved the reliability of the hinge. Not kidding team pistol has been making those for over ten years.
just search 双枪 超级玩家 with google images and you'll see. It's as light as the normal zippo but the hinge is improved. It also supports zippo inserts.
He made videos on Team Pistol before
do a review on the gold zippo
normal, armor and pipe
regular, armor. pipe. Did i get it right?
Edit: Nvm you showed us anyway...
i see no practical point in the armor ones, i mean the case isnt gonna break anyway (there is a small chance for the lid though)
i got the same haha nice (the one with the some sort of celtic cross thing on it), but a friend gave it to me and he accidentally dropped it on the ground and its doesn't work anymore (and he still has all the paper so i cant get the warranty and shit) but its ok i use it as a dummy zippo so i can practice my zippo tricks
This guy is very systematic! U a PhD or a researcher or something?
1 is norm zippo 2 is armoured and 3 is pipe
Zippo should push through with a model with a larger fuel capacity, modify the 30s prototype they had back then .
Awesome dude!
classic, armour, pipe
couldn't you just tap out that pin in the hinge and get yourself a little titanium or high speed steel pin put in there yourself and have a badass little superman tough of a hinge pin
You had it right the first time Jeff, it's pronounce kel-tick not sell-tick. They are spelled the same though.
You ever think about making music with your zippos?
I'm having trouble with my zippo...(it is not an armor zippo) but my flame is kinda floating. I've tried cutting and moving around the wick but the flame is floating still (ps it is floating on the side near the flint) please help someone.
Is there fuel residue? Or your running low on fuel. Sorry for the late reply
Might as well get the armor , $12-14 online
Work it harder
Make it better
Do it faster
Makes us stronger haha
You know how you read comment/anything in your head, with your own voice? Yeah well i physically cannot imagine anyone but that robot voice saying that lol
great zippos
Pipe sounded the best
1:Standard
2:Pipe
3:Armor
The inserts of my Zippo 1941 replica is different than the standard one
Different
You're correct
That's because you got the 1941 replica.................................. duh
The Zippo store told me they are the same inserts as the normal original one, but it's not..! That's why I wrote my comment
it is the same as the original one that came out in 1933...
are you kidding? 10 dollars for a zippo? i'm from Holland and i pay 35-50 euro's...
i just looked up the street chrome. i can order it for 28 euro excludin shipping.. can't finde it in a sotre tho..
+Nyktalgia I paid like 9, and like 10 more for a giant can of fluid, an extra wick, and extra flints
I payed 29€ for a normal chrome zippo here in sweden
+The Swedish Panda yeah it is around the same price in the Netherlands. Basic models are around 30
+Cvdmee They're made in the US, so it makes sense that they'd be better value in the country they're made, no importation taxes or international shipping costs factored into the RRP.
1st Pipe 2nd Armor and 3rd is Normal
What is armor w/o? 162 or 167?
1 standard 2 pipe 3 armor
I paid $13.44 for my armor zippo on amazon
I just wish fuel didn't leek so fast
armor, stander, pipe
Thanks God i have the Armor Zippo.
I Love it so much,
The prize in my country indonesia is $150.
Jesus Christ man 150,!!!!
wtf dont say thats the cheapest one doe or?. if so is it made of 10k gold or?
thousandths not hundredths lol...but nice vid anyway..I always wondered what the difference was with the armored zippos
Regular, Armor, then pipe
Standard then armour then pipe
1 the thik
2 standard
3 pipe
Standard, armor, pipe?
Great!
So basically there is no benefit to having an armered zippo over a regular zippo for twice the price.
Why doesnt zippo just make a better zippo with a better hindge
That's what I'd like to know. If they did make a better hinge, they wouldn't have to repair so many lighters for free.
Jesus Christ, you literally asked a question that he was basically saying the entire time
Hinge spell it right.
A standard zippo where I live without a design or anything is $28 :(
Check out Ebay!!
they sound equal pipe and normal zippo XD!
armor, pipe, regular
What's so good about armored zippos
NyName Made in the usa
@@jpedraza17 no
What's that scale you have?? I need one!
its called a vernier caliper, his is a digital caliper
That's thousandth's of an inch, not hundredth's.
I thought the same thing. 25/100 would be a quarter inch
Travitanium
If 25/1000 then 2.5/100 so hundredths. Never watched thoughrouly fuck it
Zippo Video :D
YAY
You haven't did a watch or knife review in like 1000 years
1regular
2pipe lighter
3armor
Idk y it says I' but sorry