How to replace flint in a Zippo

In this video I show how I replace the flint in my Zippo with flint from a used up disposable lighter.
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[@monicamayo6953]

What a coincidence! At Christmas time, a few years ago, a coworker was needing extra money & he had a bunch of old Zippos that he’d collected (they were old, but still new in their boxes) & was selling them. I bought a couple to help him out, but literally yesterday just got the fluid for them, filled them up & was wondering about the flints. Boom, here you are with a video. Weird. The smell of the flame & the sound of the lid closing, transports me back to my childhood when my late dad used Zippos. I love it! Thanks for the video! Stay strong!!😍

[@mariawilcox3237]

I sure wish you could have been around when my son was younger, SO MUCH you could have taught him Matt. You are a great role model. FR

[@geneaikenii1092]

Hello Mr.Brown: I have no idea if you check out the comments or not. Just want to express my condolences to you and your family and loved ones for the recent loss of your Father. I know it's tough, as I lost my Dad in 2000. Also I have enjoyed the television show and really like your whole family. You guys are cool and are really blessed to have had the ability to live life on the wild side growing up. God bless you with your current endeavors. I feel the good Lord has a whole lot of great things in store for you. You've got a lot of good stuff in life still yet coming your way. So hang in there! Just take it one day at a time. May God Bless you and keep you safe from all harm and evil always.

[@jennylan6070]

Me and my wife have been sober for over four years and it's nice to see advocate sometimes it feels like you're the only person sober in this world these days make more Garden videos!

[@andreasimon2752]

I am sober 4 years yesterday ..... Your not the only one

[@jennylangarica9554]

Ooooohhhh thats so great to hear!! Congratulations on your sobriety it's so nice to know we're not the only ones out there, life can so much more beautiful with clear eyes. 🌄

[@WV_Raised1983]

1 Year here

[@gloriastanley2156]

Very educational Thank you I'm glad I found your videos You are a very adventurous young man Full of knowledge

[@sheilataylor9579]

I’ve never seen lighters taken apart. Interesting info Matt.

[@Julz19681]

You made my day. I'm a long time fan and never dreamed you would comment back. I literally had tears

[@lucerocazares1257]

Hi Matt, its really nice to see you on a new video, you are a person who knows a lot about life, and your videos are interesting, excuse me if I don't write correctly the language, I don't know a lot of English but I just come to say God's purpose inyour life is magnificent and you are loved and blessed. Hi from Mexico 🇲🇽☺

[@chriscannon5822]

Matt you are good teacher step by step instructions.

[@sonfehr]

I've been looking for a retro zippo lighter and now even if I find a nonworking one I'm confident I might be able to fix it! Thanks Matt!

[@iamtheroadwanderer]

👍

[@yvonnecostelloe4712]

You brought back memories Matt!! I had a brass zippo lighter years ago (I'm sure I still do somewhere 🤔). Great tip for replacing the flint 👍

[@smahoneyinc2]

Hey thanks for that. I got a zippy for Christmas and was wondering how to change the flint. Also my neighbor has an old zippy that needs a new flint. Awesome videos keep up the good work. As always proud of you. Love and hugs Arkansas

[@dawnalessandrini1894]

Hi Matt you look terrific! I am so proud of how far you came. I wish you would do a KZbin of how you used to make the animals out of the silverware. I I live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and when I was watching your shows when you were with your family in Alaska I saw the animal you made out of the fork and spoon. You had said you were selling them in stores in Alaska I tried to look them up couldn't find them. I hope all is well with you take care and God bless. 💙💙💙

[@annitafonken5498]

Cool video! It brought back memories of my brother in laws always using Zippo lighters in the 60s when I was very young child. I didn't use them in the 70s we used packs of matches. I liked this video because it showed how they work and about what a flint is & how you have to replace them to keep the lighter working. Thanks for doing this video! 👍😊

[@dragonthunder2145]

Great idea for a video, Matt. I was just wondering why we usually just trash bic lighters when they’re empty when it makes more sense to just refill & reuse them. Thank you for showing me how. Keep your head up, Matt. Always know there’s people out here thinking about you & praying for you whether you’re falling down or standing strong.

[@nova_ashworth91150]

Hi Matt this video reminds me of my three brothers they were always fixing things old bikes and stuff and one even done this with a zippo so I was fascinated by this video. Have a great day ❤️

[@razorback4953]

Thank you Matt. I believe you can make something out of anything! Have a blessed Labor Day weekend 😊

[@khendricks2647]

Recycle - repurpose - takes patience to teach. I never thought about wrapping the lighter in plastic to keep it dry. Survival tip.

[@happytexan1239]

That was fun watching the video. Learned something new, which keeps the brain active!

[@iamtheroadwanderer]

👍 :)

[@youropinionworld]

I always like learning something new. Thanks for the video ☺️

[@iheartdates]

I appreciate the camping tip!

[@wildchook745]

Matt, you got some interesting videos. I love your different topics. You're onto something wonderful so keep sharing your journey.

[@TheBillythekid2010]

I have a Zippo lighter, and haven't used it sense I quit smoking. But I'll try this cause, I have a few empty lighter lying around in my junk box. Thanks for sharing and GBY 👍😃

[@chrishill146]

Great tip on covering the bic with plastic and taping it on. Our lighter has gotten wet when hiking and of course, wouldn't light after that.

[@whipplecreekracing]

I like how to videos. Let's see some of that bushcraft we never got to see on TV bud! Hope you're doing well

[@monicac4334]

Hi Matt, it's a pleasure see you on KZbin, this video is very interesting....I'm waiting the others. Kiss. Good night.

[@JimiJameson]

Leave it to MB to come up with something like this! Darned good idea really, hate wasting things. 5 ⭐'s

[@hellfacejr]

Pretty cool to learn something new.

[@cjyt6491]

I'm glad I watched a of this... I thought that green yolk was being called a zippo lol Hey bro love from Ireland

[@brittawanielik1446]

Hi Matt great video

[@sharondarby1853]

Heyyy. This is Sharon. That’s pretty Cool. Never even thought of flints being used differently. Good seeing U again! 🦋

[@walkingstickwoman]

Very good info. I'm going to save this

[@jameskirkpatrick903]

Nice to know mate hope your having good day bro

[@reginaheath6131]

Reminds me of my father. Has been a long time since I saw a zippy and flint replacement

[@donnalincoln8567]

You explained it so well

[@gloriaelands1361]

I always enjoy watching your videos keep them coming God bless you Matt

[@JustHeAndMe7733]

This is very helpful. Thanks Matt. God bless you and keep you safe. From Missouri

[@ajlang9668]

Great seeing you so regular on YT.I hope you will keep it up and you can make good $ on KZbin. So, maybe do some lives on KZbin so people can get to know you better and you get to know us. Take care my friend. I pray only Gods best for you and your family. AJ

[@Julz19681]

I really miss you on the show

[@cjyt6491]

If Chuck Norris was a zippo he'd change himself lol

[@lb9427]

Cool. Looking forward to any camping/hiking/survival videos you got coming

[@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead]

Great video! I learned something new. Thanks!!!

[@sammysosa1804]

Thank you matt brown it help me out alot

[@WilhelmWilder]

Wow!, didn't expect to see a zippo video from you. I've recently just gotten into zippos. I got a 1937 replica in polished brass. I love it a lot

[@tylerscott9714]

Hi Matt... I hope you're doing well. It's good to see you in more videos. This is great information. God bless you brother

[@clemiatine1679]

HELPED ALOT

[@featherbuckfarm6448]

Who knew. I didn’t. Great info

[@iamtheroadwanderer]

Thank you :)

[@Duke_Bootee24]

I have so many old zippos. Now I know how to do it.

[@ladyhawk1083]

Thanks Matt you're a dear

[@HAPPY-CATTY]

Zippos look really nice! 🤠

[@shirleykung9211]

How on earth did you learn all this Matt? Very interesting! Now I know how a lighter works.

[@pamelacason7172]

welll matt. i will use that info next time i go camping. witch will be in about 4 weeks from now thanks someone birthday coming up mmmm lol yours.

[@jenniferlee5408]

Hi Friend 👋🏻 Well, it's certainly true "Everyday is a school day" I knew absolutely nada about lighters but now can see they're pretty complex! (for me not using them I had no idea) interesting how everything works though. Take care

[@cris4two]

This is a great idea one question though eventhough it is more convenient to pack a bic. The reason they tell you to pack a zippo is so you have the more fluid and the chances of it getting wet are slimmer than with a regular one correct. As always live the videos and the dyi's keep the coming God and Jesus blesses all.

[@genevievevezinaprevost9706]

I just notice your manucure ;) its cool Great natural color 😉

[@phillipw58]

Thanks for all the videos lately. Hope your doing good buddy

[@iamtheroadwanderer]

Thank you friend! I'm doing very well 👍 I hope you are too :)

[@AustralianRadioindie]

informative. Helpful too Great video, thanks, Matt

[@judymatheson2359]

Thanks for the tip Matt.

[@Julz19681]

I'm sitting at campground right now. Were at Duckneck in Chestertown Md

[@iamtheroadwanderer]

Nice!

[@riverfawnrose301]

Wonderful to see you. Keep it up. Blessings

[@robstevens9667]

Fantastic vid 👍 thank you 🙏

[@SoniaLopez-tr7pk]

Saludos desde American Canyon CA 😉.

[@narayaniji8699]

Hi Matt, I'm a Christian counselor and out of compassion, I wanted to respectfully pass on this info to you. What if you grew up with a father who had narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) and you became a codependent from this? You seem like the scapegoat in your family, which may be good to research if you haven't heard about these topics yet. Maybe see psychologist Ross Rosenberg and Melanie Tonia Evan's KZbin channels. It's helped a lot of my clients to learn they grew up being a victim of narcissistic abuse. Many times other family members can turn against them too and become what are termed "flying monkeys" for the narcissist. It can be tough to learn the truth about our family psychology dynamics, but once we know the specific way we're being emotionally abused, we can start a specific and powerful healing process. Blessings Always to you in your journey to enlightenment.

[@stephenbarrett4863]

You do exactly what i do i always put the flat side to help it.mad

[@MastermindElizabeth]

Never thought of that. Pretty genius, I collect my sisters lighters, i have no idea why, but know i have a use.

[@MastermindElizabeth]

Now*

[@caligirlx916]

Great video, thanks, Matt! 😀👍

[@iamtheroadwanderer]

Thank you :)

[@juniewilliams9867]

Amazing that cool

[@wilmaburrgooch981]

Good to know!

[@nashdill7919]

Anime zippo matt I got a few ingot one with a full snow capped mountain with a lake that shows the reflection... .

[@SandraRivera-jn2zw]

Mi corazón, as always your videos si useful Matt, thank's for that 😘

[@mammaknows5666]

LOVE YOU!!! 💖

[@9609max]

You are looking good. Hope you are happy. You have gained so many secrets, tips, and ideas through your life. Why not teach us?

[@MichaelR0524]

I really like thanks 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@Linda2]

Hi Matt, Interesting, great how you know these things. See you next video, keep them coming.

[@patmccrotch6543]

He "knows" these things from watching other KZbin videos. You can't possibly believe he's the first person to ever do this.

[@Linda2]

@@patmccrotch6543 I don't recall him or me saying he's the first person to do this. Have you done it yourself?

[@patmccrotch6543]

@@Linda2 Yep! Old trick.

[@glory2god267]

Blessings Matt! This was a very interesting video & a important one for sure! We just bought a Case of the Bic lighters. They're great to have around for sure. Can't wait for your next video! It's so good to see you! Happy your doing well! Have you done any of your drawings lately?? We would love to see if you did! God bless!

[@sarabell3164]

Incredible

[@Swiss_Moonlight]

Really interesting 👍

[@PurplePrincesss]

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[@spencer1854]

that's so cool!

[@tps607]

but a pack of Ronson flints and store a couple in the Zippo under the first cotton

[@johna4031]

Very cool ❤

[@SwaysTavern]

Skills 😎😎 You the man, Matt! 😎👍(me taking notes) 😁

[@iamtheroadwanderer]

Thanks friend :)

[@SwaysTavern]

(Me making a list of skills needed) 1. Survival Skills 2. House building skills 3. Gardening Skills 4. Hunting Skills...... "Woah woah Sway....we don't hunt animals we will go vegetarian" 😅 5. (Really learn gardening skills, like seriously) 😅 6. Ninja skills...just because "Awwwww yeeeah" 🤣

[@TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_]

Lolol I love this guy

[@clemiatine1679]

THX DUDE

[@andreasimon2752]

I have a question for ya... Whats the best bait for home made wasp trap?

[@Julz19681]

Hi Matt cant believe I'm the 1st to comment for once

[@iamtheroadwanderer]

Haha! Thanks for the comment friend :)

[@catherinefox7106]

Nice one Matt I had a Harley Davidson zippo for years not that I smoke at all, just cause I liked it lol that was interesting Matt bit fiddly for me though lol

[@mojomojomonomojo]

@@iamtheroadwanderer hi matt fan from Scotland

[@RaquelVico10]

I don't smoke but I keep a zippo my dad left me and now I know how to fix it 😅 and I have the same or similar knive🔪🤭 Peace and love ❤.

[@angeltruth7773]

❤️

[@marianoandrade9426]

Brasil lhe adora mat

[@ChristineWesner]

That’s the shit!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️

[@lisakribel6739]

🕊🙏💜

[@amycombs2224]

That was very cool. I recently had to learn how to sharpen a chainsaw from a KZbin video.😃

[@patmccrotch6543]

.... and Matt learned how to do this by watching someone elses video. I'm sure you and Susan believe he's the first person to ever do this though and think he's a genius. 🙄🙄

[@cattleNhay]

I subbed…where is my welcome gift? 😆

[@johnbatton4856]

Which one works better to light your crack pipe with?

[@beckywilt13]

Hi Matt from Wv

[@iamtheroadwanderer]

Hi back 👋

[@gabyestrella3112]

Hi Matubelo 🥰

[@gabyestrella3112]

🙋🏻‍♀️❣

[@jeffreybunch3959]

Yes, okay.

[@stephenbarrett4863]

Thats exactly how i do the flint to ise in clipper lighters lol also change the wheels as they can wear out

[@derekkelsey]

you can also get a flint off your can if you get the lighter to hot :(

[@hekkmekk3728]

OMG if I did that I'm pretty sure it would end in a disaster... I would cut off 3 fingers and go up in flames🤷‍♀️😬🤘😂😂😂