ZippoArmor High Polish Chrome Pocket Lighter

Great Zippo quality. This is slightly thicker and will make a great daily carry.

I collect zippo lighters for hobby and doing flipping, lighting tricks. I saw this armor lighter and wanted it for my collection. Of course I wanted super shiny chrome for the brilliant shine and good grip when doing tricks. I can say this lighter is way different than the regular zippos. It is much heavier and the distinct clink sound when opening the cover sounds different. When I opened the cover and pushed the sides together it doesn't bend and give like the regular zippos. The walls are thicker than the regular zippos and it feels heavier. I didn't do much tricks on this one because it feels very heavy and in the past I broke a couple zippo covers. Since the cover on this one is heavier I was thinking it might fly off easier with the heavy weight. This armor series is very nice and durable and has a nice bulletproof name to stand behind it. You will be happy with this strong lighter. I bought a regular chrome zippo also. Side by side comparison you can see the difference in thickness when opening the lid to look at the wall thickness. Two very different clink sounds when opening. I use the regular one for my tricks. It's also cheaper than the armor. Just by looking at it closed they look identical until you hold it and feel the weight difference and open it up. Chrome shows fingerprints and smears a lot from the oils on your hand and will show scratches easily. Unlike the brushed steel that is slippery when gripping and doesn't have that brilliant shine that the chrome has. You could probably use the chrome zippo to signal for help out at sea or stranded hiking its so shiny. Very nice zippo!

Great heavy duty zippo lighter.Beautiful chrome finish. Only thing it scratches easily,I made the mistake of putting it in my pocket with some change and now it’s all scratched up.

The lighter is really nice for an armor series. The price is pretty cheap. I will say it does scratch very easily so I took one star off for that.

Pros:+ Armor casing is 1.5x thicker than normal Zippos+ Thicker casing is noticeably sturdier than the ones found on standard Zippos+ Classical Zippo construction+ Shiny (Yes, I'm a simpleton)Cons:- Scratches are painfully visible- Fingerprint magnetWarning: The hinge is liable to break if you're not careful and it's the most sensitive part of the unit. I've had the hinge on one of these break in the past but that was likely the result of years of mistreatment. They're extremely sturdy otherwise, provided you don't abuse them.No to sound like a paid spokesperson but you really can't go wrong with a Zippo. These are lighter you can (and should!) become attached to. They require little maintenance and will last obscene amounts of time with a little care.Side note: Zippo has an amazing warranty on their lighters; they will fix any Zippos you send in for free (seriously!). The mailing address and instructions are available on the Zippo website. Just be ready to wait a few weeks for them to send it back. They do an excellent job of repairing the cases and will replace the lighter insert (the unit inside the casing) when you send it in.

Zippos are iconic because they work great & haven't changed at all over the decades they've been in service. They're all easy-to-use, dependable, durable, & have that classic attractive design which not only looks brilliant, but is a sheer pleasure to hold in your hand & play with.These heavier "Armor" versions of the standard design are even better as they are tougher and have an even more solid feel to them when you "snick" them open/closed. The sheetmetal is about twice as thick, making them even more rugged than their amply-tough predecessors.And the heavier/sturdier build quality really doesn't make them any less-affordable. Remember how much money you'll save in the long-term by not having to buy disposable cheapo unreliable plastic lighters...I prefer the polished chrome finish, as it's pretty & seems to be the best @ resisting scratches. I've had my Armor Zippo a couple of years now, with daily use & storage in pockets with other hard/sharp objects, and it has only minor surface scratches. I tell ya, these things are TOUGH & worth every penny.

Heavier in the pocket of course than a standard zippo but I like that heavier feeling to let me know its there. And its also going to tollerate more bangs and bumps before I feel like I need a new one.I don't even smoke but I like the idea of having a well made, dependable lighter with me at all times, especially while out hiking.You just never know when you are going to have to spend a night or two out there and need to build a small fire to keep warm or signal with. (and yes, I was a Boy Scout.....many many years ago! LOL)

A great lighter!This is by far one of the best zippos I've ever had!!It is the polished armor zippo and so much stronger than a normal zippo.