Zippo 218 Classic Black Matte Pocket Lighter

I absolutely love this lighter, but unlike the cheap disposable ones, you need to add lighter fluid to the bottom of this one. And the little cotton wick thigy will need to be manually adjusted every month or so with some tweezers. I don't know, it looks cool, and I love how when you light it, you can simply hold it for as long as you need to without burning your fingers like a disposable lighter will after a minute or two. But it's a lot of maintenance. I guess pick your poison? I do love that the case is exchangeable. I traded this generic black one out for one from the Resident Evil series, and though I don't use it often now, I love how it looks and keep it on my desk for Leon and Claire. Ugh, I guess you also have to change out the flint eventually also, though I haven't had to deal with that yet. Actually, this lighter is like using a straight razor to shave. It's more of a novelty than a convenience, to be honest.

Had to watch a YouTube video to know for sure how to get it going. Once properly filled this lighter works great, flame doesnt go out easily. This is my first zippo. Dont forget this isnt a sealed lighter so if you dont use it for a while the lighter fluid will evaporate quicker

I still have it. It’s great. The color is nice just for being black fits in my hand quite comfortably. It’s a great gift and the quality is pretty all right along with the fact that it’s quite sturdy.

Works great! Great quality, good price and size. Color is good and doesn’t scratch away

The finish and quality and nice but I notice a problem with leaking lighter fluid even when it isnt over filled. Besides that, great lighter.

Solid classic black matte Zippo. Perfect for collectors or everyday use. The 218 model has a nice weight to it and the black matte finish is smooth and durable. Great for engraving - the surface is ideal for laser work. Windproof design works perfectly. Reliable Zippo quality with lifetime warranty.

First off, as many have said already, IT'S A ZIPPO! That means it's built like a tank, and will never break under anything close to normal circumstances... and if it DOES break somehow it will be fixed no questions asked. You have to take care of it (fill it with fuel, change the wick and flint from time to time), but it is ten times classier than a Bic and very well-made. But enough about zippos in general, let's talk about THIS zippo. The black matte finish is probably just about the most understated zippo you can get. It's not shiny, it has no text or logos or designs... if you didn't know better you might even think it was a knock-off brand and not a real zippo. If you're a zippo collector, this will be the most boring lighter in your collection. If you're the kind of guy (or gal) who likes to do flashy tricks, you'll probably want something more showy. But if you're looking for a lighter to carry and use all the time, this one is hard to beat. Matte finishes don't show scuffs and scratches nearly as much as polished surfaces will, and since the appearance of the finish is the only thing NOT covered by the zippo warranty, that is extra important (remember, we're talking about a lighter that you can keep basically forever. It's going to get scratched up eventually). The look of the black matte is clean, simple, and understated... and it will stay that way.

Been using this for quite some time. Fits great in a pocket with a pleasant heft that is not excessive. The metal feels sturdy, and the case has that distinctive click when you give it a flick. I have been using regular alcohol to fuel the wick. I am thinking of replacing the wet wick with a refillable pressurized gas cartridge to keep it from running dry so quickly. The flame is also resistant to wind as expected. It has not leaked in a pocket, but I had issues when it was left on its side for too long. The pressurized insert would also prevent that.

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Vraiment meilleur qu'avec du butane. J'avais un au butane au début, même si c'était un zippo, je l'aie mise à la poubelle. Celui avec fuel est parfait, va toujours bien.

My first one for camping. Love it😊

Como siempre muy buenos encendedores zippo, duraderos y resistentes

Mycket nöjd som vanligt med zippo