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I'm a bit late to this post, but I'll throw in my 2 cents anyways.

I've had a few of them and overall would recommend them. They're great for what you're trying to accomplish.

The first one I bought was the flint-and-wheel with soft flame model. That worked well but after a few months, I began to have real problems with the flame being unusable. My suspicion is that flint particles fouled up the nozzle. I'm sending that one in on warranty.

Then I bought the single torch model, as well as a Vertigo brand Z-Plus 2 Extreme. They both are good. The Thunderbird worked well and I never had problems with it. Ended up giving that one to a friend. I liked the Z-Plus a little bit better. It had two torches angled inward at each other, and it also had a transparent tank so you could easily see your fuel level. The Thunderbird fit better into my Zippo cases, but the Z-Plus was fine after I bent the piece of metal inside of the lid that catches the cam.

Thought I was set with that Z-Plus and I was for a while, but then I found out that there was a Thunderbird model that had both a single jet torch as well as a soft flame, and it was not flint-ignited. That is the one I've been EDC'ing ever since. It's fantastic and I couldn't recommend it more highly.

I buy plain jane zippos on amazon. Here's a link:
http://www.amazon.com/Zippo-Street-Chrome-Pocket-Lighter/dp/B000MT8Y98/ref=sr_1_1?srs=2581452011&ie=UTF8&qid=1449866163&sr=8-1&keywords=street+chrome

Brushed or Street chrome for under 11 bucks and both are prime eligible. Street chrome is la finish that looks pre-roughed up. If you are going to EDC the lighter these are the 2 bests finishes to get (I prefer street, but either or). For 4-5 bucks extra you can get a brass finish if that's more your style.

Depending on your use, you may want to consider getting a butane insert vs fluid insert, and I know I may be in the minority here but hear me out. The fluid insert will bleed vapor even if you aren't using it. If you can get into a habit where once a week you top off the fluid, then no worries, you'll be perfectly fine, just keep a flint under the felt pad and you are good to go. If you aren't really a smoker or you don't think you'll remember to top off the fluid every week a butane insert is "set it and forget it". They do not bleed fluid so you can fill it up and not use it for 3 months, pull it out and it'll work the fluid inserts will not do that. I have both, for my EDC zippo I have a butane torch insert, just my personal preference. If you want to keep the fluid insert, one thing I could recommend is to get a pipe lighter, the only difference is the insert (and a small pipe art on the front) but it's more versatile in my opinion. If you remove the shield from the top of the chimney you get a standard vertical flame, but you can flip it on it's side and still get a good flame but you are sacrificing some of the windproofness.

Get yourself a case (knock off or authentic) and put this in it: https://www.amazon.com/Vector-Thunderbird-Butane-Torch-Insert/dp/B008Z8W714

Single torch like you specified. Butane burns pretty hot (hotter than naphtha which is used in standard Zippos and can leak from an over filled lighter), plus it's hermetic so no need to worry about constant refuelling no matter how rarely you use it.

Sounds like your friend got a piezoelectric lighter, which is imho far more effective for the 'torch' mechanism than flint and steel. You can use a spark wheel for the same effect but getting a flame can be difficult and it feels awkward in your hand which is why there aren't many on the market.

Plenty of blue steel cases out there. Good luck on that snake bit.

Here's the link

Also, I dont know how finicky these are with types of butane. A guy on r/cigars mentioned that he had been smoking cigars for 25 years and had tried all sorts of butane. He uses Newport Butane It's cheaper to buy this stuff 2-4 cans at a time. Usually the more you order (at least on amazon) the better the deal. Pure butane wont clog the lighter like some cheaper butane can.

And please search youtube for how to properly fill and un-fill butane lighters.

Lastly a tip I found on the packaging before throwing it away: Do not press the ignition switch hard and fast, just gradually push it. I was having to press the button 1-2 times to get it to start but since Ive started pressing it softer, it lights on the first shot each time. The best way I can think to explain it is to press it as if you were really tired and relaxed. You'll hear the gas release about 1/8 of a second little before the button clicks.

Also the flame is adjustable. The pic shows a medium flame.

The Zippo 1941 Replica £27 down to £13. Smoothed off corners compared to the original. Its superb. (There is a black one also)

Brasso or Nevr-Dull work great. Why bother, it's a never ending task, let the natural patina continue to develop.

Yeah, they're normally just inserts that you buy, pretty cheap. Like the other person said, around 20 bucks.
Fuck it, going the extra mile.
Here's a link to a matte black one
Here's a link to a non amazon prime silver one

>Do you mind checking the video in the link out cuz I tried many times to turn it on and when it finally does the flame goes off in a couple of seconds.

Yeah, not enough fuel.

>Mind sharing some pictures ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDqc_kq79II

Maybe it adds another day of not having to put fuel in it. That's just how Zippos are. If it bothers you you may want to check out butane inserts.

You can get one $11.83 on Amazon, free shipping with Prime.

Yep. $54.55 with Prime shipping. Ships from and sold by Amazon. Same exact lighter. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HHY80KI/ref=pd_gwm_simh_0?pf_rd_p=1c5f02ae-183e-4906-990b-5a293310a66c&pf_rd_s=blackjack-personal-1&pf_rd_t=Gateway&pf_rd_i=mobile&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=9CX7PZQD1FYPCHM5ASS5&pf_rd_r=9CX7PZQD1FYPCHM5ASS5&pf_rd_p=1c5f02ae-183e-4906-990b-5a293310a66c

My suggestion is this beauty (even better now, is 36% cheaper).

http://www.amazon.com/Zippo-Candy-Apple-Pocket-Lighter/dp/B001E5FLUO/

Here ya go.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001E5FLT0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Its sold by Amazon and $13.56 (eligible for $25 Free Shipping) but the only thing is that its on backorder but it's the cheapest.

It's one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Zippo-201FB-Antique-Brass-Lighter/dp/B000Q9C42W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369701435&sr=8-1&keywords=antique+zippo


Made to look old. This one looks like the protective layer has been rubbed off (Which is supposed to happen in the fake-antique line).

I'll just say what I've said before when recommending a first zippo:

The [street chrome] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000MT8Y98/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new&qid=1367174559&sr=8-1) ones are only like 10 dollars, that was my first one for my collection, and I bought it from Walmart. I'm also a non-smoker, I just collect. I would suggest buying one since they are only 10 dollars if you're thinking of getting one, if you get no satisfaction out of it, then not much is lost, rather than buying a 25 dollar one and then stop collecting.

Heres the same but from amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Zippo-American-Hardcore-Cowboy-Lighter/dp/B000MT8XTE/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t

3.5oz worth. https://www.amazon.com/Zippo-Solid-Lighter-Cherry-certificate/dp/B000K6HAFM

Amazon link for the butane inserts

https://www.amazon.com/Zippo-Butane-Lighter-Insert-Double/dp/B07XSPY5DK?ref_=ast_sto_dp


Arc inserts will be avilible October 4th

I got it on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AP94WVS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_53ppDb3EXXSWS

Got it from Amazon, as the Zippo UK site had very expensive postage, Here is the link

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01HHY80KI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

yes

Here’s a link: https://www.amazon.com/skeleton-Sickle-Chrome-Zippo-Lighter/dp/B01FEZ8WHI

https://www.amazon.com/Zippo-21063-Candy-Pocket-Lighter/dp/B001E5FLUO/ref=mp_s_a_1_26?dchild=1&keywords=zippo%2Blighters&psc=1&qid=1570589498&sr=8-26&th=1
there ya go :))

Zippo Amano Yoshitaka Fujin Real... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CZXVYVC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I bought it from amazon, it took a month to arrive in Europe, from Japan

Zippo "Tree of Life" Pocket Lighter, Antique Brass

This would be the one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008Z8W714/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_Ii.7wbB91RHE5

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E5FLUO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Time to order online, commie.

You can buy a Zippo pipe lighter

Edit to add actual Image to show the difference between the standard and pipe lighter.

Hey, I found one on Amazon.com. I've taken a fancy to this one myself, think I'll put it down to get later in the year.

This is the crusade victory.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000SDSYB6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478797187&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=Zippo+victory&dpPl=1&dpID=51L3Yj15XDL&ref=plSrch

Search anywhere for tree of life zippo

Check around I dont know if this is cheapest I did pay more tho ;P

Tree Of Life Zippo

not sure if you can buy just a case but try these

here

butane

I’ve used these and they work pretty well.

You can also use petroleum jelly but it can get messy.

I was frustrated by the evaporation too. I picked up a thunderbird butane insert. It's worked out very well. I have both.

Butane torch:
http://www.amazon.com/Vector-Thunderbird-Butane-Torch-Insert/dp/B008Z8W714

Reg flame
http://www.amazon.com/Butane-Lighter-Insert-Flip-top-Lighters/dp/B003IRNUQI/ref=pd_bxgy_hpc_img_z

Tarot XIII Death Card skeleton... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FEZ8WHI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Noooo, that’s expensive as hell, get it for cheaper on amazon, still legit right here <<