+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.
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.
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.
The one you labeled as fake in the middle is actually real, they used to say Made In Zippo USA on the insert, I have 2 direct from the zippo factory with that stamp on them. The other dead giveaway is the hinge style, fakes have usually a worse hinge.
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.
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 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.
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.
I just bought a new original Zippo lighter. I did the whole process just like the video, but it lights up for a few seconds and the flame goes off, I'm using everything original Zippo, could anyone give a tip?
Question. If a "Zippo" has a flint that is attached to the spring, is it fake? Everything on this one I have is correct except that. I didn't notice until the flint needed changing and it's attached to the spring.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 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 live in Sweden and i'd like to send my zippo in one day for repair. Do they take repairs from the US only? If no, then how do i send mine in? Thanks.
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.
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 🦘🇦🇺👍👍💪💪
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
The serrations on the wheel are the most definite giveaway most of the time
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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
The sound of the Zippo 200 (the chrome brushed one, on the left) is just extremely satisfying, I wish all Zippos sound like that.
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
The one you labeled as fake in the middle is actually real, they used to say Made In Zippo USA on the insert, I have 2 direct from the zippo factory with that stamp on them. The other dead giveaway is the hinge style, fakes have usually a worse hinge.
mine was ordered direct years back, even got it engraved, it says "Made in ZIPPO U.S.A. on the insert.
I am 54 years old, I have my Grandfathers Zippo, the insert is just as you said. I think it's a real one.
It’s a fake they always the bottom on real zippos is always left plain brass
Yeah the middle zippo is real, its just an older model, a 7 I think
wrong.@@elliotbullard1726
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
amazing dialogue, man........simply amazing.
Good video. No talking necessary, information is clear enough. Thanks.
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.
Thank you. Short, informative and extremely useful video. =)
Fuck this makes me want to buy a zippo and get it shipped to Australia I just love that sound
The last one is not necessarily fake, it is just a different brand with a similar design
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.
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.
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... )))
Thanks so much! Ur video help me a lot!!
What if i have one from 1995 that dosen't make the sound when you open and close it?
Is a series XI, chrome with my father's initials engraved on it.
I have an original 1994 zippo and it also says "made in zippo USA"
Excellent video, and greatly appreciated.
Is there a way to make the wheel more robust so it makes a larger spark?
when he opened the 2nd one it actually hurt my soul
This video is so good to watch I dont now why but it is soo good
i liked the little notes he put on the lighters
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.
Whatever makes fire is good enough for me
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.
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?
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
Sorry man, sorry for my english... I have one question: the felt pad... is made in? Rayon? Thank's !
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.
I have the same Zippo as yours exept mine was made in march 2014 and yours in april 2013 :D
So I just bought a zippo at hasty market does hasty market sell authentic zippos?
That's so cute how he or she drops the FAKE! Paper on them.
I liked this video. Thank you for information.
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.
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!
Is it zippo with paint i mean that zippo have pattern or black nickel edition on it have a different sound?
Yeah 👍🇲🇾from MALAYSIA with love♥️ tq
I just bought a new original Zippo lighter. I did the whole process just like the video, but it lights up for a few seconds and the flame goes off, I'm using everything original Zippo, could anyone give a tip?
that is some serious shutter lagg
Question. If a "Zippo" has a flint that is attached to the spring, is it fake? Everything on this one I have is correct except that. I didn't notice until the flint needed changing and it's attached to the spring.
SinistrariKHS lol
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.
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
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
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.
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!
The third one sounds very 'cling' and clean.
Thanks for your reference dear 👍👍👍
How much it costs? And where to get it?
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Excellent tuto ! Merci
Speaking while indicating differences would help us older guys. Thanks.
i never subscribe to these guys that cant be bothered to talk
Only Zippo is Truly "The Name In Flame".
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
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.
Great job
a lighter is a fucking lighter it makes fire? good enough for me
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
Mu zippo from Amazon has same insert as real one is it real or just really good fake
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.
what brand sold the second game crome
Do Zippo lighter still got lifetime warranty?
who would have thought 1 million people would watch a guy flick 3 different lighters
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
3rd one is not a fake zippo, its not claiming to be a zippo
great video
i don't think the third one was supposed to be a fake zippo, just some company trying to make quick cash with lighters
Suara yang best bro👍❤️
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
Would you please tell me the name of the first one?
Orginal zippo makes diff sound while opening
Where can buy the housing
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~
I bought orijinal manufacturer in Turkey and writing made in zippo usa, are you shure , if writing made in zippo usa is fake ?but sound is real
You just saved me from buyinga fake one.
i love how he wrote on those little pieces of paper original/ fake, like it want simpler just to talk lol
The reason the click sounds different is because one is pitched in A and one is pitched in D
Not sure if its bad camera or the "real one"is fake ...
Thank's for the info
Thanks for that video, my zippo is real one.. yihhah
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".
Very informative.
I live in Sweden and i'd like to send my zippo in one day for repair. Do they take repairs from the US only? If no, then how do i send mine in? Thanks.
If you bought it in Sweden there will probably be an address to somewhere in Denmark in the guarantee to witch you can send it and get it fixed.
If you live in Europe you're supposed to send your Zippos to the repair clinic in Germany! The address is on the Zippo website.
so #2 is real along with #1?
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
Although I have only one Zippo, I can easily say that the 2nd one is not fake.
Super! Thanx's!!!!
is that street chrome?
O wow nice idea