Zippo VS Zorro WITCH ONE IS BETTER!!!!!!! (Review)

[@stefanhnavetsea1588]

I love how zorro insert care about fuel evaporation and have one with full o rings and metal bottom lid and wick cap, it's like they want to solve the problem, while zippo happily selling their original design even adding a bump to the insert to make it feel tight while at the same time adding more gap letting even more evaporation going, since they sell zippo lighter fluid and have bought the competitor fluid brand too and slowly but surely rising up their lighter fluid price especially for people living across the ocean that have to pay for all the extra cost. I can get naptha and wash benzine from local chemical supplier for much cheaper but still it is annoyance to have to refill something weekly that is not being fully used just to keep them ready, and realizing you've been inhaling lighter fluid fume daily that is probably far more toxic than smoking just by carrying your zippo around especially in modern day where we live more indoor with sealed air conditioned vehicle and room, its not fun with the fuel fume being circulated and lingering in the air, no wonder zippo are just mainly collectors item and tools for fingers acrobatic tricks and resorts to gimmick rather than being a real deal edc lighter these days. I hope zippo is willing to upgrade their design and being a relevant dependable main lighter just like SAK/ victorinox that is a close comparison with their all in house production policy yet still being the best in their field and you can clearly see quality gap between original victorinox and the counterfeits and why should we buy the real deal, with zippo it is more about fine prints on the bottom and the details on the leaflet while the lighter itself is as good or the counterfeits might be even a much better deal price/ function wise.

[@gearup9503]

Totally get it, I love zippo as a hole but they are in need of an upgrade with they're original lighter inserts.

[@DDDYLN]

I bought a Zippo before knowing about Zorro. I don't smoke. I want a survival lighter that runs on standard Coleman white gas. The Zorro's seem infinitely better for this purpose.

[@mulkiogul5244]

I have been using Imco Junior 6600 lighter for 20 years. My Imco lighters have seen a lot of things. One was washed in the washing machine along with my trousers. When it came out, I dried it and refilled it and it worked without any problems. I refill it approximately every 30 days and it is sufficient. I recommend Imco lighters.

[@gearup9503]

I have a friend that carries one and he swears by it.

[@user-jg2nq6ll4c]

Me too. I have a couple of 6700 Imcos ....... never let me down at all. Lights first time every time as long as you don't let the flints get worn-down too much. I renew the flint when it's half worn to ensure it lights every time.

[@cemetery895]

For lighter fluid Zorro cases and inserts are best, since some cases have o-rings and the metal gasket insert is good for saving fluid. For butane Zippo has more options and better quality, and the cases are fine for them since the butane is already sealed in the insert.

[@DDDYLN]

Question, if I buy a Zorro 912 it 912s off AliExpress, where can I get replacement flints? I found replacement o-rings on AliExpress, but not replacement flints. Can standard Zippo fint be used in a Zorro lighter (regular, not butane).

[@user-jg2nq6ll4c]

Would NEVER go back to Zippos after buying a wee Imco. Fuel retention is excellent, and half the weight of a Zippo. I also bought a beautifully-engraved Zorro Zippo 'look-alike' last week BUT have had to just use it as a sort of static table lighter because of the weight. I kid you not - Zorros are twice the weight of a Zippo, and bigger too, so if you have small hands, it's a 2-handed job using it, and if you wear shorts in summer, then this lighter will have them down around your knees in no time. It's simply too heavy to be a practical every-day carry I'm afraid, even though the fuel retention is excellent too, like the Imcos. Pity. Such a beautifully engraved lighter.😢

[@gearup9503]

from what I've heard from others Zorro users, they are more of a desk lighter.

[@johnkeo358]

you should see the new hinges for the zorro, check out the model 912 and the 538. they look pretty dang solid, not to mention the gasket to keep the fuel from evaporating. In a perfect world, I would pick a zippo, i just kinda wished they did some upgrades to solve the evaporation issue. I dont like the idea of keeping a zippo topped off to only have it be empty after a week of just literally sitting there. I do love the zippo gas operated hand warmers though, pretty sweet when you dont have electricity

[@michaelbrown8441]

the whole fuel evaporation crap is silly, you are going to refill it any way.....

[@johnkeo358]

@michaelbrown8441 I would rather refill in once every few weeks than once a week

[@jasonj5641]

The old zippos were tight. The current ones have are made looser with a linear stamped bar at the button which makes manufacturing cheaper for zippo but they leak fuel easier. Perfect example if zippo going cheap to increase profit margins. The zorro inserts are like the old school zippo(well fitted with tight tolerances. Shame on you zippo for going cheap on quality.

[@gearup9503]

Interesting I was not aware that older zippo's were tighter. It is upsetting I wish zippo would take better care of they're reputation.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yeah I find functionality goes to zorro but quality goes to zippo. I find the zorro fluid inserts I feel like I can bend the chimney in half

[@gearup9503]

I see, it all depends on what insert you have, mine is made out of brass so its softer.

[@TobyBoyd68]

Awesome video! Keep up the good work! 👍🏼

[@gearup9503]

Thanks

[@adribourgeois]

Dude! You make me want to get one so bad! Even if I never use it!😂👍🏼

[@gearup9503]

I thought I would never use mine as well but ended up being the opposite, I use it often.

[@ThulrVOdinsson]

Thanks for this! It was a helpful comparison. So... what's the nicer wick you're using?

[@gearup9503]

thanks for the feedback, it's just a zippo wick.

[@owenbevans6062]

I still use my 40+ year old Zippo, No rattles at all.

[@deadstickdave9479]

Great video bud, nice little side by side, I gotta say, if zippo came out with some brass butane inserts with fill windows, they'd skyrocket above and beyond IMHO. I like that there's options out there, I just wish it drove the the r&d and production from zippo into more creativity.

[@gearup9503]

Thanks, I agree, it would be nice if zippo would fix some problems with there inserts, it wouldn't take much.

[@DDDYLN]

How the heck did you break a Zorro case? They're much beefier than Zippo.

[@gearup9503]

Not the one I had.

[@DDDYLN]

@@gearup9503 they seem to sell the integrated hinge on the 912 and 912S models, but the hinge is welded on in some other models.

[@DDDYLN]

@@gearup9503 I bought the 912 with extra o-rings and flints. It won't arrive for like 2-3 months. I'll see how it compares to my Zippo after it arrives. I think I'll put the Zorro in my bug out bag.

[@123uvalax]

Where do you buy zorro products ? Only place I found is aliexpress which seems super sketchy

[@gearup9503]

Agree it can be sketchy, sometimes your rolling the dice. If you want here's the link to the distributor I got these from www.aliexpress.com/item/4001028727008.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.520c1802eMU5uc

[@monst3r_372]

hi I would like to buy zorro but what is the material in gold compared to the silver one?

[@gearup9503]

Do you mean the insert?

[@monst3r_372]

@@gearup9503 yes the insert

[@monst3r_372]

@@gearup9503 yes

[@thesnakeslair5908]

Zippo fits on a zorro case?

[@gearup9503]

Not sure, I assume so. If a Zorro insert can fit in a zippo I don't see why that would be the same the other way around.

[@thesnakeslair5908]

@@gearup9503 becausa i buy a zippo insert, and dont have a case, and its more convenient buy a zorro lighter with case, and put the zippo insert in here than buy a other case

[@NIVADYT]

I have question, does zorro and zipper have the same method of changing flint and fuel

[@gearup9503]

Yes they do.

[@monst3r_372]

I saw that there is a second generation of Zoro, where can I find the case?

[@gearup9503]

Aliexpress

[@monst3r_372]

@@gearup9503 I'm looking but I can't find it for the 2nd generation 😅 I'm undecided if buying Zippo costs double what petrol do you use?

[@gearup9503]

@@monst3r_372 This is the stuff I love www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/emzone-ultra-premium-butane-gas-canister-cartridge-fuel-for-camping-stoves-lanterns-heaters-5-82-oz-0762087p.html?rq=butane

[@gearup9503]

@@monst3r_372 Thats odd I'm not sure why you can't find it.

[@monst3r_372]

@@gearup9503 I see otherwise, I'll buy the previous model you showed in the video, the gold one and compatible with all Zoro cases? are the lightest cases 902 and 902s or is there any other? thank you😉

[@Tshepo-nc1lz]

I got zorro and its bad ass.. tried to empty the gas but this thing takes fuel consumption seriously

[@sdqsdq6274]

which zorro insert you get for old skool? thinking of getting armour brass 169 with zorro combo , btw i think you miss that zorro wheel can be easily change by a c clip , thats a game changer for those who dont stay in US , shipping cost is a bitch these days

[@gearup9503]

Hope this helps, here's were I got mine, www.aliexpress.com/item/4001028727008.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.30951802n0JcTW

[@gearup9503]

And the shipping sucks these days lol.

[@scipio438]

Zippo or Zorro??? Imco!!!

[@gearup9503]

For me zippo.

[@mrmazlan]

Agreed

[@benkhor6938]

lighter also good quality im just going zorro right now

[@zippolyonsden1623]

Great video. ✌🔥🔥

[@gearup9503]

Thanks for the feedback

[@benkhor6938]

thick heavy feel good

[@michaelbrown8441]

Zippo is better im not carrying around a paper weight....

[@510tuber]

That's the kind of silly comment I'd expect from someone who has a motorcycle in their profile pic.

[@user-jg2nq6ll4c]

Imcos are even better ....... and lighter in weight to a Zippo too.

[@hubertwillems5096]

who cares about hinges, weight etc. I want a ZIPPO, not a ZORRO. Come on... here's my new ZORRO... Things just work like that. If you want something really reliable... get yourself a BIC

[@gearup9503]

😂

[@henrysonnemann2597]

Zorro lighters are shit. Nothing beats A ZIPPO. And I don't smoke.😊😊😊

[@gearup9503]

Hugh that's odd I've had nothing but a good experience with Zorro.

[@dandyer8351]

Zippo fan boy right there. Zorro are best for hinge and fuel leakage prevention zippos suck and people need to realise times change and products improve each to there own i guess.

[@craigbutler623]

That's some funny stuff right there.