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Zippo Windproof Lighter
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Zippo Windproof Lighter

by Zippo

90
Strong consensus

Refillable windproof pocket lighter with a hinged steel case, made in Bradford, Pennsylvania since 1932.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

Every mechanical part is covered by Zippo's lifetime 'it works or we fix it free' guarantee, and the design has barely changed in 90 years so parts are universal. Redditors send in decades-old lighters for free repair and get them back working; consumables like flints and wicks are cheap and user-replaceable.

What redditors say

Last mentioned on reddit in December 2023

  1. 2,740
    r/BuyItForLife post

    Sent in his WWII-era Zippo with a broken hinge. They fixed it for free and it clicks like new.

lighter edc made-in-usa lifetime-warranty refillable

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