Honest Review: Zippo Soft Yellow Flame Butane Insert
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- In this video, we are doing another honest review, this time on the zippo yellow soft flame insert. As always, Im not being paid to do these reviews, this is all me.
I bought directly from zippo, here is the link:
www.zippo.com/...
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Just a note: apparently they have labeled it on the website as being made in China. I honestly don't remember seeing that when I ordered this month's ago but I also probably wasn't looking for it as I, like others, were under the impression that everything was made in Brandsford Pennsylvania
Not only do they list it on the site, they show pictures of the product that clearly show it too.
@@David_Downs who "they"? I could not find the "made in" information on Zippo's site. On Amazon page, yes, they do indeed show the side of the insert where the label is. But apart from that Amazon routinely hides and mention of "made in China".
Hey I think the torch insert is also made in China.
I have had the Zippo butane torch version for acouple years now and it works perfectly and is windproof. I went to the butane version due that damn fluid leaking out on my leg or gear in my pocket. Lighter fluid can leave some pesky skin irritations. One way to look at the china thing, Americans still get paid to assemble, market, ship and even get paid to unload the chinese boat. Good review
Yep. That stuff can burn especially if you're sweating.
That's a good way to look at it but that's just added cost to the price. It's makes you wonder if the 4 part time jobs is really worth the hassle of letting go the 2 full timers
Only butane inserts are made in China and those are assembled in China as well.
To be honest this thing being made in China is probably a good thing, compared to the Zippo blu lighters from a few years back this is much better. ( I had two of those blu es explode on me)
Holy shit
@@jessemonster7292 4 feet ball of fire right before my face with one of them.
@@klaassiersma4892 yeah I'd definitely not be buying any of those, goddamn!
None of the Zippo branded inserts are made in the USA. The only Zippo butane made in USA is the Zippo Blu or Blu2. The Zippo Contempo was made in Japan. All Zippo branded butane inserts are made in China.
I have serveral Zippo lighters and even some had warmers. I really like this yellow flame butane lighter., I do like the lighter fluid smell simply for nostalgia (my dad) think I might get one or more for efficency. EDIT: just listened to your cons and now I think I'll stick to the regular fluid lighters... the Made in America issue....and price. Thanks Anthony
I mean it works at advertised but I don't think the company understands the reason they've stayed in business as long as they have is because they are almost synonymous with America. Subleting manufacturing, even just inserts, is not a great way to grow profits
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People getting butthurt over (made in china) when they shop at walmart and all their other sh’t is made in china 😂🤦♂️🙄 And yes I got your point and the difference
Yep. The thing that just really gets under my skin is the fact I spent more money to buy (what I thought was) made in the US... and it wasn't. That low key bait and switch tactic is popping up everywhere
@@PalmettoPrepared
On that aspect I completely agree
It’s the other angle that I can’t take seriously from people
@@Fordgroup00 general hypocrisy is everywhere
If you're looking for a fluid lighter that has the strengths of the Zippo, and very few if any weaknesses, the Exotac Titan light is the deal. Zippo Lighter fluid is $80 a gallon. Zippo inserts use 90 drops to fill. 3 fluid ozs. The Titan light uses 3 milliliters at first fill, and a bottom cap measured fill if you use it up. It uses a #35 O ring, Zippo flints, Exotac wicks. Good news is white gas, aka Coleman fuel ain't $80 a gallon. Transfer to a Zippo can, be happy.
Good to know about where it's made
It's funny because they don't say it on their own website or on Amazon. You have to buy it to find out. So that's why it made the list!
42 minute ad on a 13 minute video. Letting it play on duplicate tab.
That drives me insane. Why do they think that is okay?
@@PalmettoPrepared At least you get a full ad watch from me. $$$
@@CamppattonFamilyCompound I appreciate it but you don't have to do all that man. I think they pay like half if you just watch a minute
Just use YT premium dawg. I use it for 0 ads, then use RUclips music. All for 1 subscription.
@@BigJohnson6 But then he won't get the revenue from the ad being watched. I support the channels I like by watching the ads so they get paid.
I hate this insert because the wheel and angle of the button hurt my fingers when I try to use it. I purchased the jet insert instead. Works far better and the button is much nicer since it gets the space where the wheel would be. I liked it so much that I purchased a few for some other lighters I keep around. I got rid of the original inserts. Smoking with old-style zippos tastes disgusting. It ruins whatever you’re smoking, especially if it’s a pipe you keep having to hit. Great video, thanks!
The thing I don't like about the torch is it can't illuminate a room like a yellow flame does. Better buy both if you have extra cash. I use fuel saving insert from Zorro on my Zippo it sort of fix the evaporation problem as it's wick has a cover besides the Zippo cover & the bottom is covered too.
Buy a clipper bra they are waste of money
There's some insert that has dual purpose. If you press the button, it's a torch first and if you lift it, it will turn into yellow flame. I'm not a fan of button though, I prefer wheels even though some butane have wheels and button, I still want wheels only
I own a few but never was a fan of zippo...I do love butane torches tho.
Well done Palmetto 🇺🇲🏴☠️🏴
I've been a fan since I was knee high to a grasshopper. I was a little Pyro that never really set anything on fire
I agree with you and you shouldn’t apologize for your opinions.
Great valuable review. You Sir, got yourself a new subscriber 👍
No air pocket like the single torch Butane insert? Single torch died within 6 months,tried removing the brass limiter but of no use.
I do think it's annoying that it has to be made in China, but it's an unfortunate reality of our economy that making things in China is just cheaper. Between all other businesses doing it and the fact that Zippo has become far less popular since Bic lighters became a thing, it doesn't surprise me that they had to make that decision.
Great review. The wind issue is a problem. And the "made in" thing is a good point, too.
The dual torch works well. More wind proof than the classic, directional flame, no evaporation.
too bad u cant light more then half a cigar with it 😂
@@cherchil meaning?
@@AlexN2022 meaning dual torch burns thru fuel very very fast
@@cherchil I guess for cigars it matters. Everything else, it burns hot so you don't need to burn it for a long time. I haven't noticed running out of fuel starting fires.
Anthony , good review , thanks for sharing , God bless !
Thank you Michael
Great video. Thanks for your honesty.
You got to use a FREZER BAGBTRICK ! FILL WITH ZIPPO FLUID CUT A FREEZER BAG CORNER OFF PLACE IT OVER THE FELT PAD UP 1/4 INCH UP THE INSERT AND YOU SAVE FUEL BIG TIME ! FROM 77
ZIPPO FANTASTIC OUTDOORS ! IT WORKS !
PS Google has had my billing info wrong for a good bit. Now it correct
Rock on, I totally appreciate it!!
@@PalmettoPrepared also on Steve's im Cheeto bombing everybody (in an evil laugh) lol
@@privateerwoodworksnmore muahahahaha
Amazing review, Anthony. I have both
Thanks Uncle Al
I wrap the bottom of the zippo insert with teflon tape. Two loops will be enough, so I keep my zippos in a zipper plastic bag. I don't smoke but I use it daily so this was the best solution for me. It will be working when needed because there was no evaporation. The fluid will last several months under these conditions.
most of the evaporation happens through the wick. There are some solutions for that, but none that really work.
@@AlexN2022yeah, there's some "solution" on that but in reality it just gives you an extra days to prolong the fluid but it doesn't stop to evaporate
LOL!!!! I am a HongKonger. That bother me too when I was looking for the single jet flame zippo in Amazon. I was scrolling the pictures and the "Made in China" suddenly come up and I was shocked.
WTF? I almost click the add to cart button.
Like your video the pro s and cons too !!! Great review
That last one gets me. It's too close to a bait and switch for my liking.
Sure, they didn't "lie" about it by leaving out the "made in" on that one store page but "Made in USA" is all over the rest of their marketing and they're clearly banking on that.
Again, not a lie but what would you call an omission with expectation that the other party would make the assumption that you'd like them to make?
E.g.
From the other room: "Benjamin, are you eating that chocolate bar?" "Sir, I am not. (but 6 seconds ago I was, hehe)"
Yep! that'll get me to start throwing around a metal refuse receptacle like it's 0330.
Right?!?! I'm glad I'm not the only one. That gave me some major John Deere or Chuck Taylor vibes. Everything else is made stateside and they pull that? Let's just say I wasn't too happy about that and it paired with the ridiculously small button soured me on the whole thing
@@PalmettoPrepared There are quite a few who use that tactic.
Maybe they don't know that it was first perfected by 4 year olds and then (poorly) adopted by politicians? Who could know?
All I'm sure about on this topic is that the tiny crotch-fruit have had the corner on that particular market for the breadth of human existence, all the while thinking themselves as the idealized miniature attorneys. The adults in the room sigh and now have to put them in their place once again.
@@matthewellisor5835 there is just so many examples of this happening its almost pathetic. Like is it really that much more advantageous to make and ship something 5000 miles to keep a profit margin? If so, you need to cut the fat up top or increase pricing. But when pricing increases and we still get these tactics, it just spells doom for the company via horrible management
Omission is a form of deceit
Like the Double torch that is what I carry too !!!
I just stumbled across your channel , this is a great video & I’ll not be buying a zippo lighter because it’s made in China . Thankyou for enlightening us .
Welcome aboard! And I think this is a new development. The dual torch insert doesn't have anything like that stamped on it which would mean it's made stateside with the cases. I hope this isn't a new trend because if it is. That will just be another example of a classic American company, shipping manufacturing overseas
Con number six: there is no flame adjustment on the yellow flame insert. Some reviews on Amazon indicate the flame may be two and a half inches high! Zippo cautions the user to keep the lighter away from your face when lighting. Or risk losing your eyebrows.
This insert is well made and looks great but it can't even match the performance of a Bic. The lighter constantly requires multiple strikes to ignite even with a fresh flint. The lighter also cannot be turned upside down as the flame will flicker and go out in 2-3 seconds which makes this insert useless If you are a pipe or bong smoker. The insert also has a tiny fuel tank that is only 20% the size of a Bics tank so it needs to be refilled constantly. On top of that the ignition button is small which makes leads to accidental finger slips and an overall uncomfortable experience. If you are looking for a reliable soft flame lighter the metal clipper is head and shoulders better than this insert and costs half as much.
Well as far as ur usa made inserts, I'm happy to announce that the vector/thunderbird is made in the states, in california as a matter of fact, freaking awesome !, where zippo as u said makes u think 1 thing & it's actually something different, a great american life long company, right zippo I mean vector
That's a win
What insert is the one that you don’t have hold the button for it to stay lit?
The traditional one with the wheel and wick
Pretty good review. Either it comes from China and it’s cheaper or made in USA and far more expensive. You complained about a $20 price tag. You can’t have it both ways brother.
I bought the butane insert simply because of fuel efficiency but the damn thing is so temperamental with lightning
Mine lights pretty well it's just the small dang thumb button drives me crazy
@@PalmettoPrepared The button is small but for me it's not too bad. For me I keep striking the wheel and pressing the button immediately as you're supposed to but it literally is lighting about 1 out of 10 times and it's brand new
@@SubaruWRC1996 sounds like a warranty claim to me
@@PalmettoPrepared Yeah I'm definitely asking for a refund or have it replaced, especially since that insert was £23. Least I've got the regular insert for now till that can get sorted.
I have 2 of these and besides the tall flame (which is fine for me, but, it runs out within 3 days, w/ almost no warning) is they get really friggin hard to light after a week or so. Then I flip the flint over and it is fine for awhile. But, I keep wasting 1/2 used flints. Which I find annoying (The old style would use the flints pretty much all up.). These new ones will throw tons of sparks. I don't get why they refuse to light. I also put a blob of JB weld on the button because it is so small and I thought that the excessive amount of free play in the button throw may have been causing the no light issue. And, I took it most of the way apart and I turned the tiny c clip that controls the release of the fuel. But, neither improved the no light issue. Only thing so far that helps is adding fuel or flipping the flint over/replacing it with a new one. Currently, I am only 50% happy with these inserts.
Solid vid, right to the point
i totally agree with your last con, love it that u r proud usa citizen who wants made in usa products that can keep the job and other stuffs. but there's slight issue with making things in usa, first the cost, if same insert made in usa u would probably paying 10 bugs extra for the same as the labour cost is way high then asian countries.
2- There r only certain product that are made in usa, the number is so low u can count on fingers, except for the software and technology 95% products r made outside usa.
For example usa biggest product till date the iphone, all famous brands laptops, motherboards for pc, processors, powersupply, 99.9% chargers of every device, and the smallest thing which you saw everyday while driving the sewerage covers all those are made in india.
yes they build defence products at home, from jet to drones as that their barganing power over world their stealth non deductable'b2 bombers, nuces, missiles satalite, means defence are made in usa rest just approved by companies but made in china india thiland vietnam, japan, korea,
most of ur biggest brand clothings like armani to what not made in bangladesh.
Even if usa tried to make 10 percent of the product in usa they dont have manpower plus the law that will ruin every company as workers gonna sue every 2nd week. so bo offence i too wanted that what ever i use it should be made in india but usa make china so bigger in output that our coorporate can't compete.
for simple example here there's a medium range eyeglasses lens called Crizal Lenses- u know the simplest basic lens of that brand cost 900rs that is some 11.25 $ but china when send the ship in india the landing cost of 1 pair of same glass is 3.50rs thats 0.04375 $ it goes to wholesale market where the pair cost increase to 13-19rs thats 0.1625 - 0.2375 $ from there to distributor the price turns half dollars and then distributor sells it to shops for 100-150rs thats 1.5-2 dollars and user get for 900rs 11.25$
so how can any country make such cheap product,
i think as far as i know the minimum wage in usa is 7.25$ per hour 8 hour shift = 58 dollar per day 1 worker that is 4640rs in india price, if the start making same lens how much the lens cost to end user 60-100$ per pair and then that product only consume in usa as no devloping country can afford it, and since last 5-10 years even europe can't afford it.
yet i'm glad that usa never handover their defence to anyone else,
whatever product any country make in china they had exact same thing for 10% of cost for their own people, they have their own iphone that just lack in apps and security rest the hardware is same
for smokers: the butane insert has really small capacity have it for a week filled it like 3 times already :/
Even for non smokers like me I had to fill it about every other week it seemed
Good review!!
Thank you!
Which one uses more fuel - butane torch or butane soft flame?
Torch no doubt
Well at least you got a dual torch zippo butane one that is made in America the one I got from zippo is made in China I guess they are making all of the inserts in China nowadays and who knows what else.
Yea got to read them small words. The one that gets me is
Made in the USA
assembled with foreign and domestic parts in tee tiny letters.
Great review.
Agreed, I can't stand that either. John deere is king of that. Assembled in the US from globally sourced parts. So as long as they put 2 parts together, they can say made in the US. Yeah not a fan
The lighter insert gets better after you drill it out.
By the way, the soft flame insert fits the 1935 replica case. The torch doesn't. So, for me, the choice is made - I'll have both.
Fair enough. I was disappointed in the soft flame but it does keep pressure for a long time
Zippo free shipping over 50 bucks ???
Excuse me sir,I need your opinion.Do you think I should buy a yellow flame butane insert or stay with double torch I currently have?
please respond sir
Is the flint for the soft flame same as the flint for the fluid flame?
Yep
@@PalmettoPrepared Thnx man 👍
Teslas are made in china 🇨🇳 it’s just how it is most American companies do good review 👍
Bro the biggest con to vanilla zippos makes all of your 5 cons PLUS the fact of the flint null when it still uses the kero / flint / wick dependency…AND its not clean. Anyone can tell you based your final off of soley the origin of manu.
On Amazon the genuine Zippo products are listed as Zippo
However they do products that look like but aren't listed as a Zippo product fake Zippos should always be avoided because everytime after a few months the flint tube hreaks
Windproof is only for their original inserts. Even the dual "jet" inserts have issues when it's windy.
I've found the dual torch more windproof than the classic
@@AlexN2022 I highly doubt that. My single torch goes out with just a whiff.
@@vBDKv I just tested mine. I'd put it this way:
- yes, the torch gets blown out before the classic
- but! The torch is useful right until it's out, whereas the classic, while technically burns, quickly becomes useless for actually lighting anything except maybe burning fingers. The flame goes sideways and dissipates through the holes.
So, if the wind is intermittent, the classic probably wins. If the wind is constant, the torch wins.
This is true. But it's much more manageable and can be lit upside down and aimed
Only the butane inserts are made in China. All other lighters, cases and inserts, are still U.S. made. I have to disagree with your statement things made in China are good though. They are notorious for copying designs and using subpar materials on the vast majority of manufactured items. Hence the reason most other inserts made in China are bad. Zippo has indeed hooked up with a better company to make these inserts but, are they really that good considering only a 2 year warranty is offered? Zippo U.S. made cases and inserts still carry the lifetime warranty. Obviously they don't believe in these Chinese inserts to last. I don't like the fact they aren't made here but, think ofnthe cost of machinery and initial production output costs to make butane inserts here. If made here they would have had an even HIGHER price tag.
The torches take so many clicks to light, if they light at all. This one lights every time.
Great review brother. 🇺🇲💯💯 ♠️🏴☠️🇺🇲
Thanks Keith
First
My butane insert misfires all the time
Прошло много лет и люди из зиппо поняли ,что нюхать бензин в красивой упаковке не практично,и затратно,и пришлось принять,что газовые зажигалки немного лучше.я из России но мне нравится зиппо только из-за формы,но с этой вставкой зиппо вышли на конец на новый уровень.но по большому счету,это такая чушь ,платить за вещи ,которые приближают твою смерть.
👍👍 send you some ❤️🇺🇸🏴☠️🇺🇸🏴☠️
You win today!
Didn't see this review coming. Look like you lost a few pounds bro. I'm about 100miles north of you.
I'm trying! Been trying to bring down the overall weight for the sake of my back and knee. Hope this review wasn't too much of a curveball!
I just ordered this on a whim but I assumed it was made in America. China made garbage automatically takes away from this for me.
Totally took the wind out of my sail when I saw that
Zippos are designed for smoking 🚬 not playing with 😂
Too bad Zippo. Made in China… No sale.
Good review 👍 looks like a piece of shit 😂
ok. not buying it. done. thank you.
Zippo? Made in China? 😡
the duel torch is made in china
Yes it is