All About Zippo Lighters (How To Date Your Zippo For Collecting & Values)

[@downshift83]

thanks for the video! dated one that i thought was my fathers... and found out it was my Grand Fathers

[@MrDrakeSirlit]

I have 11 zippos. Most have a wolf theme and I've got a couple from different events. I like that they are affordabe, USA made, and they have an ingenious simple design that just works.

[@rodneyalaking8241]

Thanks for posting. The Zippo my dad carried for half a century dates to 1948-50. And it looks like it - finish mostly gone, a few dents and dings. But, it fires right up every time! I’m glad to have it and the memories attached to it.

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

My dad died when I was 17. I don’t collect zippos (I may though) His zippo is one of the few items I have from him. It’s your basic no frills standard zippo. I need to get it working again. I’m going to date it though. Has to be pre ‘96. I assume 80’s or early 90’s. Edit: It’s post ‘81 pre ‘95 so far. This has an A to the left and a V to the right. I’m assuming that means 1989! This is so cool! Thank you for the video. His lighter means so much to me and something I can use .. 22 years to the day last Wednesday. Never gets all that much easier. Especially when you have a son of your own and he asks about the strange guy in photos and your memories flood back and want to do everything your dad did with you. He had a cheap folding camping knife I can’t find. I’m so bummed. Knives and zippos... one of the few things he had left. How funny is that.

[@T_M_T_9]

sorry

[@snoopu2601]

Peter E. You could take it to an engraving shop and have them put something on it real nice like a saying they have many many things they could put on a blank Zippo box I have one of those old aluminum cigarettes case's that would hold a soft pack of cigarettes I don't know how many people offered to buy it off of me over the year's I can imagine how much it's worth now that smoking is band almost everywhere now it's just a collectors item now because they don't make to many cigarette related item's any more so anything you find related to smoking people are looking to pick it up and buy it even old magazines that show people smoking match books with advertisement

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

SNOOP U 2 yeah, I’m prob going to engrave his initials on it. Keep it simple but classic. I had some flint replacements and ordered some fluid just now. :)

[@snoopu2601]

Peter E. Right on some times simple is better I like that 👍🏽

[@anon2747]

Me me teary eyed man, I feel you

[@650tonyd]

I just got one from an estate sale today that is from the 40s and in excellent condition

[@johndavidson7476]

I just found my old Porsche 1984 zippo, I must get it restored. By far the coolest thing I own.

[@heatnationwpb]

Thanks for this! I have a Zippo which appears to never have been fired, with flame box & booklet included. The box has yellowed with age, but otherwise all in very good shape. Thanks to your video I know it's from 1974, so I was 2 years old when this was made! Very cool.

[@gthomas15229]

I have a small collection. Mostly US NAVY. I have a Trader Horn model from a discount store that is not around any longer. They always had Zippo lighters at a 20% discount. When they went out of business, the discount was 50% or more. I got a Hollywood star edition and it is still in the original package. I don't smoke but just loved the lighters. I enjoyed your information.

[@whyslim9504]

Thumbs up for the date zippo joke lol, even early into the video that was golden

[@gregorygolden1296]

Wow, my dad used Zippo's since I can remember. Most likely carried one during the war. I'm in my late 60's. I never knew all the cool info you have provided. I learned today my Zippo was made in May of 2013. I go to flea markets from time to time, will dang sure be looking for vintage Zippo's. Never even thought about this stuff. Thanks Brother for your video.

[@AlicanGoodmane]

I'm not into collecting, but I've found you through your old video from 2011, I think, Have Flint, Wick, gas but my zippo not lighting. My issue was different then what you described in those videos. Apperantly if you tighten the screw too much on flint it won't light up either. I did everything from your video then cleaned mine up and I forgot to put the screw all the way back in and it started working flawlessly :D

[@littlejohnjp]

Outstanding informative video, thanks!! After watching I've discovered the one I use and carry is a 1981, with my name engraved on it...so 39 years old next year!

[@dustins.97]

i started collecting zippos after watching your knife and gun videos from almost ten years ago, back then you and a few other guys were super popular (in our community) my first zippo was one that my Opa bought me and it was a white beatles zippo, now you guys that made gear and guy shit are basically forgotten about, kinda sad but i still watch your videos and I'm still a subscriber, I'm 22 years old now and youtube has totally changed....pete from the armory channel inspired me to buy my first 9mm at 12 years old lol...saved for almost two years to buy a 500$ pistol

[@siggi3712]

this is definitely the best zippo channel on youtube :)

[@italianfirefly]

You actually did a video explaining this wayyyy back in the day when I first subscribed. probably '08 or so. Cool to see the update. Brings me back to before you sold your collection.

[@Xxxero42]

My brother recently went to Pennsylvania and I gave him my zippo to take with him. Bc he was going to be right by the zippo outlet.
I don't know what the insert was I gave him, but it seemed off when he brought it back.
There was nothing wrong with the insert, I just needed the hinges tightened up.
When he brought it back, it felt...
Off...
This was a zippo I had used, day in and day out for a long time.
Now I see the insert is now from March 2016. I'm not sure when the insert I gave him was from. But now I'm a little pissed. 2016 insert with a 1971 case?!
Fuck!

[@Silverone858lol]

If you tell them you want to keep the original insert they will give it back to you or fix it up for you. But you gotta request it.

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

@@Silverone858lol If you want to keep the insert don't send it in ie send the case but not the insert.
That's what I did. It came back with a new one and now I have two inserts.

[@Cool-gq2om]

Maybe buy an old insert on eBay?

[@warrenmeszaros9698]

Thanks for the information... just bought one. Zippo since 1936.. beautiful..l 17 on case ..K 17 on insert... original and interesting stuff... cheers from Melbourne Australia...

[@drivin69]

great lighters i love them like you were saying watch out smoking cigars and pipes when you fill them... but that goes away and they are great i love american made... i am proud to own them...

[@miketheknife2]

You always have great info I’ve been subscribed to your Channel for a long time and never get bored.

[@cicadakidd]

According to the cheat sheet, my zippo was made in 1971!

[@mhdAslam69]

Can ya send me a pic

[@drshamailzia8112]

@@mhdAslam69 According to cheat sheat I have vintage U.S.S Peoria LST 1183 slim zippo 1967 with proper original box. Luckily I found it in my family store box.

[@everettwhite9874]

Man this was cool and informative.
I learned a lot about Zippos tonight: coded dates mo/yr, patent info, etc.
I can share this video with a friend who has a Zippo. That will be the perfect time to show him your channel, like and subscribe.
😎❤️

[@c.mc.d5868]

Will you do a full update of your zippo collection please

[@jenova9665]

😂 that name

[@kj-marslander]

@@jenova9665 Jesus?

[@TheManWithNoName93]

I have 3 Zippos, a 2009, 2010 and 2014, I bought the 2009 in 2009 and that's when I started watching your videos

[@Hardrada88]

Very interesting video! I like this. I have my Uncles - he was a Vietnam vet and had a zippo engraved with his service. My Dad died in service when I was a child and long story short, I grew up at my aunt and uncles. He gave me his zippo for my 17th birthday and I'd always wondered how you can find a date for those. I'm older (rounder and greyer😂) now and still have it today. Had a smoke outside tonight and it works perfect. Very informative video! Nicely done. Thank you 🫡 ✌️

[@markclarkus8151]

When you said dinner or a movie, my first thought was "She needs some Duluth."

[@cutlerylover]

lmao

[@nathanrieck2112]

Super helpful video, I seen it and went and dug out my zippo and found out it’s from 1962 with two dots on both sides. What is interesting is that it has been engraved with someone’s initials and the number 69. Maybe a gift for someone going to Vietnam or something?

[@Mraaazek]

Great video. I have about 14 zippo lighters. But I'm not sure about one. I think it is one most valuable. It is slim version made in 1967 but the insert was made in Canada, Niagara Falls, Ontario.

[@joewho3691]

The lettering, box square are the oldies..... thax !!!

[@vansien]

I still have my 04 in blue, gave up smoking in 2010, best thing i ever did

[@eduardousa58]

Just bought an 06 aces zippo at a flea market for $8 ...I love it now

[@pasquale78]

I don't collect zippos, nor will I ever do that, but I watched the whole video. Guess I just love your videos Jeff!

[@kobedozer]

My oldest is between 1955-57, I have a 1972, a 2015, a 2019, and a 2020!

[@metso9695]

Great video! Mine is made in October 1990

[@drshamailzia8112]

According to cheat sheat I have vintage U.S.S Peoria LST 1183 slim zippo 1967 with proper original box. Luckily I found it in my family store box.

[@ethanh2392]

I have the same 1947-1948 lighter. Thanks for the video. Picked it up at a vintage store for $5.25. The hinge is a little loose and lighter has definitely been used but decent condition really.

[@don55s]

Thanks for the info. I just dated all my lighters.

[@TedTheTree]

I only have 8, most of them are from the early 2000's & are unstruck & still in their boxes...I have a standard H 15 brushed chrome one for daily use. I haven't bought one for ages, I may do now after watching this;

[@MrHeavyMetalRocker1]

Here’s something I’ve always wondered. I’ve noticed anytime I play with a zippo, the insert will slowly work its way out of the case as it’s opened and closed. Is that normal and is there anything I can do to stop it?

[@davidmccartney189]

I have a 1951 USS Wesconsin w pat # and original insert.

[@catsking9421]

16 years i never done any repair to my Zppo. And it work brilliant no enclosure separation or anything. Always buy genuine zippo fuel wick to topup and flints full pack cost 4euro last for few month. Only what im thinking now to send it for service need clean case a bit i want that it looks shiny as new!! Always use genuine petrol and accessories then this lighter never die. Trust me 16yrs its a long time. Dont waste money to try other cheap fuel or wick, flints. Fuel smell as fuck< wick burnout i cant say about flints never tested them. If You get Zippo spend just bit more to enjoy best lighter on the market with lifetime warranty....

[@dylannnnnnnnn]

My grandad got given a brown & roots zippo from 1978 it's so cool

[@TheVanHalendude1]

According to this i have one from 1950-1957 however it is just the insert and the cam is missing 😔 still cool though!

[@CausticCreations]

again, thanks man. love my zippo and love these vids

[@chesterwoof]

Thanks for this information i cleaned out a desist estate and found a Zippo it is a brass case 1998 thanks cheers Phil

[@m3voj]

I remember when you made this video originally. Going back quite some time!

[@TYLERlegoman]

Great guide ! I am going to check my older zippo for fun now lol

[@RedWhiteBlued]

Extremely cool and useful video. Thanks Jeff!

[@project4stroke876]

I found my grandpas im 14 and i rebuild it and it was made in 2000 it was full of rust and crap but i got it working

[@3rdidcombatvet79]

Excellent video!! Very informative and to the point. Great job!

[@cemetery895]

I have 5 zippos, one has the original lighter fluid insert, 3 are butane inserts, and 1 is the arc insert. I mostly just collect them because of the unique inserts and I color code them with official cases.

[@lawofaverages5373]

Thanks for the details. Very informative. As a clueless stoner 17yr old in the late 80s,, I remember some hippy dude telling us all that the letters on the insides were the actually the grade of the Zippo ie A being the top draw and K the worst. Like idiots, we all believed him. Only took 30yrs to learn the truth.

[@jamesdukes4401]

I dug a 42 or 43 today. Diagonal lines on the corners. Flat bottom. Rounded shoulders. 4 barrel outside hinge

[@ARCSTREAMS]

dates on mine match up and thx to you now i know the used zippo my cousin gave me back in 2000 was made in may 1999

[@djwak59]

Thanks for posting this. Very informative.
I've got an old Zippo that's been in the family since WWII I think, but it's not the crackle finish. I heard the crackle finish was from the Pacific arena. Not sure of that. Based on your video, I'm thinking mine is from 43-48, but how do you really get the exact year ? Are these earlier Zippos always gonna be an "estimate " of the year ? Also, my ancestor somehow attached a German Deutsch mark onto the side. Will this increase or decrease its value ?? Thanks again for this video !

[@johndoe-ve3zp]

I have been collecting zippos for about 3 months now and buddy I am doing somthing wrong becouse I have payed alot for my older ones the highest yet was 300 dollers

[@claytonlabelle9692]

5 I'm going to start collecting again

[@chaleco82]

Awesome information.
Now I know my Zippo is 1966
“US Army Material command “

[@serialp00per]

Damn. Today I found my grandfather's Zippo. Thanks to you I just learned that it's from 1980. He died before I was born. Thank you.

[@hughcalder6156]

thanks i have a 1965 . yard sale purchase for a couple of bucks (well UK so its a couple of quid)

[@jimmyginseng]

I had an idea how to date a zippo but it’s definitely nice to touch up a bit.

[@deeblack9393]

I have a Classic Iron series engraved from 1995 but I have not been able to find it listed anywhere.

[@ShakerHP]

The newer zippo inserts have a bulge on to sides. Because the older inserts was a tight fit and some locked up all together and very hard to remove. The inserts with the rib or bulge are made a little thinner to prevent a stuck insert.

[@alanrogs3990]

Thanks. I have an old mint Zippo that my dad had for some reason. He never used it. It's from 1971. But it has a lame picture of 4 poodles on it.

[@TheworldofAR15]

Entire zippo collection update!

[@cutlerylover]

lol maybe as a christmas present when im bored and theres a snowstorm outside...

[@BrooklynnZoo]

That Zippo gold color and with the engrave part from 1977...what is it called my step dad had that Zippo i thought we got it from Marlboro Rewards when i was a kid... i had forgotten all about it and why i like Zippos in the first place and now that you got all these memory's and emotions flowing i would love to figure out how to get that model in memory of him

[@chazzamato5104]

A police oficer stole my erly 90s one my great grandpa had

[@JoeSmith-re5yu]

Bah. Those kind officers power...

[@markbarber3553]

I have one that says solid brass made in Bradford, PA. Then on the bottom also it has Roman numerals IX

[@LGaidjrg_non]

I'd love to collect Zippo's but here in Europe they're really expensive, like used ones go anywhere from 10€, and new ones only start at 25€. If you want a new lighter with an interesting design, you'd have to pay around 60€...

[@farlowalexify]

I have quite a few of them and some are the 1935 and 1941 replicas

[@ShakerHP]

Hey Jeff you forgot to mention the symbol for the Armor Case Zippos, which are made a little thicker and heavier...Has a nice weight to the zippo.... The Armor symbol is like a Shield, the shield is lust below the Zippo name....

[@mikehong2691]

"I Used a Armor "DRAGON'S EYE" on My Holecards in The Nugget Casino Resort's Poker Room&I Won-The Pot!"-(Without: Lighter Fluit-Not One Drop!)-(Good Luck!): -Raymond "Mike" Hong of Oakland, CA&UC Berkeley's Caldining Employee!-(I Also Used a: Jack Daniel's-"Old No. 7 Brand"-Black Crackle Zippo Lighter&I Won-The Pot-Also with It!)

[@bogoljubdjordjevic7528]

thank you finaly I know my case is from December 1996 and inside is July 2006

[@kennyirish5021]

Thanks man, You helped me date grand dads to 46-48 !!

[@lofimoda]

So cool! I have one that used to belong to my sister, and I got it many many years ago. I’m holding it rn, K VII (Nov, 1992). Looks pretty good for a 32 year old 😅

[@theresnoi9792]

Just started collecting!2 in the mail rn

[@JoeSmith-re5yu]

Have zippos different wind resistency? I'm asking this cos I light mine s and throw it away. Light goes off. So can u explain how does it stays on, on movies for example?

[@ryandaley1402]

ive known how to do this. I just love your videos so I watched it haha.

[@mackmyles9034]

Mine i got at a estate sale is a Jim beam one made in August of 1999

[@berenlevia8486]

ok, thanks , the brass chevy logo my Dad gave me was made in Jan 1999.😎😁

[@TFrankV]

do you know the moment when you first look for your zippo instead of the keys or the wallet?

[@DepudyDong420]

Quick tip; download the zippo app on the AppStore. Go to settings and there is a pocket zippo age guide!

[@jasonsummit1885]

So mine is from October of 2000, I bought it in 2005 when I was in the Navy

[@LizardKingNL]

Thanks for this video. I found out my Zippo is made in April 1994.

[@stacyhilts557]

Oh cool now I know how to date my Zippo

[@gimbohouse]

Dear friends.pls anyone to answer me this for some series of Zippos...(sorry for my english),sooo
When holding the lighter on your left hand and the hinge is left, When you rise up to read this name it's upside down. But when you hold it in your right hand the hinge is the to the right, and look down from below the name you read correct. It is not upside down These lighters are for the left-handed and the right ones ???? Do you know why you are like this? I have 42 in my collection and the half is like this zippos....
And some that I have is collectible???in the end of zippo the smal R is above the zipp(o) and to some that I have the (R) is in bottom of the zipp(o)...thanks.
Pls let me know.best regards great video.

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Christos Kyriacou I've wondered what that's about, too. I assume they stamp the bottoms before they braze or weld on the hinges, and aren't particular about which way the case halves go into the brazing/welding jig since they're symmetrical and will function the same way regardless of which direction they're facing. I have Zippos that go both ways, some from the same month and year.

[@smallenginesgarage7168]

I have an old Zippo from 1994.

[@fredking462]

Same here.. Month C
Year X... Your ® logo located in bottom or up in the ZIPPO

[@solomontheold5879]

my zippo ®is down and it has engravings flovers and i bought it for 5$

[@peterjlindley]

My Zippo was made in Canada and doesn't use the same dating system, Mine says patented ZIPPO 1950. Zippo had a Canadian plant from 1949 to 2002.

[@connahdalby5561]

My case was made in 1992, but my insert was made in the 60’s 😂

[@muddshshshark]

mine has no patent or marks
says "Zippo Mfg.Co.Canada.Ltd
Niagara Falls Ontario

[@chha6439]

Good job on the video, very informative.

[@lmaoboxuser2428]

Which type of hinge is strongest and most reliable?

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

Mine is GXI on the brass case and EXI on the ignition unit. I can’t remember buying it but I have it around 25 years. Maybe I found it in a junk shop.

[@clintonlewis7041]

Very informative.

[@RedcoatsReturn]

An excellent, very helpful video! 👏👏👏👏😊

[@sherwin1447]

Cool, just found out mine is D 02 and the insert is C 02. Tnx

[@SG-wm7ur]

I unearthed an old Zippo lighter. It's markings aren't like anything on your video. It's silver with an ornate design. It has a 5 barrel hinge and 16 holes. The bottom has Zippo IX, Bradford, PA Made in USA. The word Zippo has a fancy Z, rounded Ps & Is with raised dots in the center. I would appreciate any info on this.

[@wojciech189]

I have a question how much zippo was produced? Please answer
Zippo 2001 Collectible of The Year Hollywood's
Grettings From Poland

[@noravalkyire9412]

Millions?

[@rayshortridge378]

Motorcycle ride Zippo come out on Pocket car run over and broke the lid off how do I get it fixed

[@teodorstavarachi400]

i have a 2017 zippo odin antique silver that is "armor" and is 1000/1000 so is the last one made.What value do you think it has ? i couldn't even find one for sale and everywhere it has the price of 200 euro but not in stock.

[@1974likewhoa]

I dated my Zippo to 1968 with the info in this video thank you

[@huncutAttila1]

GREAT video! Thanks for all the useful, practical info. Thumbs up! :)

[@montygenebaze9131]

Thanks checked mine a friend gave me 50 /57 brass color on one side stanles on the other

[@stephenestil5965]

Nice video. How do you price them