Zorro Lighter Full Review

[@Thelounge3k]

One thing I notice about zorro lighters is they noticed all the flaws of the zippo and improved upon it

[@jarrettm3728]

I just feel guilty it doesn't say zippo it makes it not the same

[@craiglandes754]

I decided to buy one of these as a table lighter. We're smokers, with lots of lighters around, and I just got tired of the cheap, throwaway butanes. Back when BIC first came out, they were good, lasted the 1,000 lights claimed, and used ALL the butane before dying. Now, they're crap -- childproofing, cheaper, and only use half the fuel then die. Having learned a boatload from this channel, in particular about changing out the batting, I did that on my ancient 1987 Zippo, and loved the result. I went back to Zippo. Then I saw this Zorro discussion (the earlier video). So I went through the aggravation of Ali Express, and bought one. I also bought a trench-type lighter on Amazon, like a tube lighter, and when it arrived, it turned out to also be a Zorro (pretty cool, but hard to light). I bought the bigger Zorro with the heavier hinge -- 2 piece on the lid, 3 on the base. This lighter is heavy! In the above review, I don't think we really grasp just how heavy. Various people have said they use it as a table lighter, which is why I bought one. It's for the table! Way too heavy for carrying. But with the gasket, and a table lighter sitting for longer times, that's fine. I used the system to replace the batting. The new Zorro has less original batting than a new Zippo, but it took as much replacement as a Zippo insert. The inserts are the same size, and are interchangeable, apparently. I put in about 1-1/2 sticks of Cotton Bacon cotton, and filled it up. The Zippo (batting changed), filled up weighs 2 oz, or 57 grams. The Zorro, filled up, with changed batting, weighs 7-3/8 oz, and 210 grams! Woah! So almost 4 times heavier. BUT!....it's built like a tank! I grew up in the 50s-60s, and everyone had big table lighters on the coffee table. You can still find them, with a heavy, crystal-type base, and a lever-action insert. This Zorro reminds me of those, only a lot easier to pick up and light a cigarette. I like it! As above: For everyday carry, Zippo has the weight just right. The Zippo may have it's evaporation issues, but for carrying outside in the car, I'll maybe use a butane insert. At home, I don't mind refilling, and now, with the Cotton Bacon, it lasts around 8 days (Raleigh, NC, USA with 90+ temps this past week). The Zorro is rugged as can be (Carson doesn't make lighters anymore), and has that terrific machine feel and look of precision. I paid around $32 USD in May, 2021. I think there were some taxes and fees, buying direct from China, but that's still cheaper than an air-tight US-made all-weather Exotac lighter for around $50 USD. I did see one Carson War Armor going for $115. So yeah, Zorro is a great price! The Zorro lights easily, and really is just like a Zippo, only heavier. Thanks for turning me on to the company, as I likely never would have heard of them.

[@craiglandes754]

UPDATE - Dec 7, 2021: I bought the heavy (1/2-pound) Zorro specifically as a table lighter. It sits on the coffee table as an option for when my Zippo runs out of fuel at an inopportune moment. I filled it near the start of July (2021), and would be amazed if I've lit the flame more than 10 times in 4+ months! It still fired up!! So the little gasket on the Zorro demonstrates that fuel loss is VERY minimal. It isn't "forever," so preppers can't just fill it and hope to have it work a year later. But as a "just sit there for awhile" lighter, this is pretty impressive! Finally had to fill it today (12/7)

[@emawuu4132]

​@@craiglandes754i know this was 2 yeqrs ago but thank you for your information. Im gonna buy this as backpack lighter.

[@PharaohMan007]

I've been looking to get a classy lighter for casual use. I live in China so my options are $16 Zorro's or $50 Zippo's and I'm kind of leaning towards a Zorro. Thanks for the review!

[@Richardsreviewsandratings117]

I just bought a zorro lighter today,i think its actually better than a zippo tbh and zorro makes a lot of cool looking vintage replica lighters thats just as good quality as geniune vintage lighters imo,so zorro defnitly has more collectable options if you are a lighter collector like myself

[@irfanarachman91]

Got a zorro single butane insert yesterday, the chimney is chrome but the other part is gold dust. It does have a Window to monitor the butane level. Much better than the dual torch version

[@irfanarachman91]

@@ZippoFanatic77 it fits, and you were right it last longer than the dual torch. And it can use dirt cheap butane. No stutter even in low setting

[@BroAriq]

Zippo: finally, a worthy opponent!

[@BroAriq]

@@ZippoFanatic77 me too, like what you've said, at the end of the day they're not zippo, they're just better version of zippo without amazing history

[@estern001]

Zippo, you need to step up your game. Even if it was more expensive than the Zorro, I would buy it. The Zorro is just superior.

[@kshgarg147]

Zorro seems to be made by someone who really loved zippos but wanted to get rid of all the shortcomings.

[@therevan7288]

I think one of the reasons Zippo doesn't use a machined hinge is because it would change the classic ping noise it makes. But that's just my hypothesis

[@therevan7288]

@@ZippoFanatic77 but does it sound like the classic ping specfically?

[@therevan7288]

@@ZippoFanatic77 Appreciate it man I'll try to make it

[@dandyer8351]

Nah think thats to do with the thin tin they use, zorro more stout so less tinny sound.

[@archygrey9093]

I think zippo makes too much selling lighter fluid to want to solve the evaporation issue.

[@sdqsdq6274]

haha , hinge flaw , evaporation flaw , they just dont improve it , same product design , only funky designs they are focusing

[@snoweh1]

Been using a Zorro for a couple of years, the weight of the lid destroys the cam on the insert, which makes the lid loose. Lucky it's cheap to replace, but Zippo inserts don't fit well. How was was the titanium one?

[@TheoreticalTerrain]

Then don’t use a zippo insert on it

[@enermaxstephens1051]

Do you think that Zippo will ever address the issues with the evaporation? After all it has been a very long time. They may have an attitude of "Don't mess with success", meaning they have no intention of changing it. Even if the changes would address some pretty bad flaws and would make a much better lighter.

[@remissrain9207]

Still rocking the zippo would be neat if zippo introduced a new lineup with those other hinges

[@123uvalax]

Where can I buy a Zorro lighter? They don’t have any on Amazon or eBay

[@milescorporosus4058]

I would love it if the 912S came with a bigger insert. The cross-compatibility is nice but I'd prefer increased fuel capacity.

[@terrytravelstheuniverse1967]

Thanks for the review. I may just have to order me one of those and try the butane inserts they make also

[@williamgrissom1995]

I really want one. I bought my brass Armour thinking it would be a little heavier and thicker than it is. So I'd love to try one of the Zorros. That titanium one looks great. Someday I might try get one of those too. 😎👍 I'm disabled so money is limited. 🙄

[@ivantomic4084]

Hi! I love your videos

[@aknight7252]

I've been waiting for this video!!

[@madarauchiha919]

Where's a good reliable place to get a zorro? Also how much for one of those itanium ones? That's pretty cool.

[@ridwangaluhwiraksa1987]

zorro better than zippo in; 1. the wheel much softer and easier to click, 2. the whole pieces build very tight, 3. cheaper, but zippo have better sound.

[@PaKePo]

Very nice review, I'm deciding which one to get so I've watched it a few times. That one with the shrooms design looks sick, did you design it? Cheers

[@TheSOLDIER1397]

I need zippo to do a machined hinge.

[@DDDYLN]

Here's the critical question. Do Zippo flints work in Zoro lighters, like the 912? I can't find where Zorro sells replacement flints.

[@Primis00]

I'm getting the titanium one in a week. Only thing I'm sad about is that there is no version without a flat top. But its still cool to have and do tricks with.

[@Primis00]

@@ZippoFanatic77 where did you find that? I looked all over AliExpress but only found the one you linked and then some that looked very similar to the Carson but they were discounted.

[@Primis00]

@@ZippoFanatic77 www.aliexpress.com/item/32875389302.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.434c3c00WKYgY7&mp=1 i found this one. Might go with it but it is twice as expensive and im not sure if the zippo insert fits in it or not. I know the flat top one does use zippo inserts,

[@Primis00]

@@ZippoFanatic77 yeah true. It's mostly the hinge I'm looking forward to. And just it being titanium is pretty cool.

[@Primis00]

@@ZippoFanatic77 yeah I've seen that video and the plan from the beginning was to get that. They look really nice and still have that nice click sound. I also realized it's just as tall as a regular zippo. That was one thing that turned me off a bit. The 1935 Zippo is a bit hard to trick with cuz it's shorter then a normal Zippo and doesn't land quite right in the hand. But seeing as this titanium is longer than the 35 it shouldn't be a problem.

[@JMGeranimo]

Titanium might have to get ordered lol. All of mine are round tops. Let us know how you like it.

[@DDDYLN]

I buy lighters for a bugout bag, because they run on white gas. I bought a Zippo, not kniwing Zorro exists. I think i'll be buying a Zorro, especially since Zippo offers not sealed cases. The only sealed cases for Zippo inserts, are aftermarket plastic cases, which aren't very good.

[@gmepunk6154]

Do Zippo flints and wicks fit into the Zorro inserts?

[@gearup9503]

I've seen Zorro rubber rings for sale before. I wonder if it will fit in a Zippo?

[@gearup9503]

@@ZippoFanatic77 I see

[@okayolamax2min345]

Good review, guess I'm gonna have to get hold of one or two.

[@danmeuse496]

where do u buy these from? i cant find them

[@JMGeranimo]

Dang, received my 912 with extra inserts, they don't fit! The metal sealed bottom ones with the cog wheel. My white gas works great as a cheap alternative btw.

[@JMGeranimo]

The inserts do fit btw, they are a tad loose, the hinge was so stiff it was causing the insert to jump a tad bit up and it was blocking the lid from closing. Overall I am very happy with them.

[@Ausf.D.A.K.]

I cannot find the curved top anywhere. Did they discontinue it?

[@lennaertsih7434]

My insert with this lighter came really loose, after about five openings, the flint wheel would touch the lid. Any tips?

[@lennaertsih7434]

@@ZippoFanatic77 I'll give it a try! Thank you!

[@lennaertsih7434]

@@ZippoFanatic77 It works really well! I've opened and closed my lighter a good 50 times in a row and still, the insert stays in place. Thank you for the advice!

[@smsumba]

I just ordered a couple of zorro 912 models on aliexpress. WIll zippo butane torch and soft flame inserts fit well in the 912 and 902? im asking because I just got a couple of new zippo armors and the lid will not fully close on either of them with a zippo torch insert, but lid closes perfect with the factory zippo lighter fluid insert. I think the zippo torch insert is slightly taller than the lighter fluid insert.

[@porvenirlopez]

Nice Channel I appreciate all your job here. I just started my Zippo collection and also started to be using for my cigarettes . Two questions haha.. Where can I buy the zorro productos ? Another question is,, is safe to burn my cigarettes with the normal gas ? thank you

[@porvenirlopez]

@@ZippoFanatic77 thank you my friend. And where can I buy that brand ? Regards

[@porvenirlopez]

@@ZippoFanatic77 nice bro

[@mikejamison1079]

Can you just go to the store and get one of those roper gaskets And put it in a zippo instead of like you said waiting for zippo to do it?

[@davidnichols1568]

Most people I know usually use disposable lighters. Seems like fluid lighters are a thing of the past. But there are still alot of Zippo inthuious out there.

[@rocktalk79]

You should get a zorro trick lighter to review. The hinge is on the inside and outside.

[@madarauchiha919]

Also where can I get that titanium one. I can't seem to find any of them anywhere

[@carliusxd]

Zorro Fanatic

[@carliusxd]

@@ZippoFanatic77 Zumba Fanatic

[@ZigzagMan51]

@@ZippoFanatic77 hey is there any way I can buy some of your custom engraved lighters? I really like what you engrave but I can’t really subscribe to a patreon but huge fan and love your reviews!

[@ZigzagMan51]

@@ZippoFanatic77 oh okay sweet! I think I meant the etched ones such as like the Wonder Woman lighter you have In the video, but that sounds good man, where do you sell on? I assume you must have a website or something of that sort

[@ZigzagMan51]

@@ZippoFanatic77 heck yeah sounds good!:)

[@dennisjohansson5716]

Does a zippo butane insert fit in a zorro case?

[@x_gangsa]

I love that silver titanium. Been search with result 0. Probably this titanium edition with that design is discontinue. Lucky you

[@samtinapple3025]

does having a square lid instead of rounded effect tricks

[@DanielSpencer-tg8wk]

Will a Zippo butane insert fit in these lighters?

[@koskey06]

I been saying for 20 years that zippo should make a milled zippo.

[@comradetman3784]

I’m ordering a zorro brass insert

[@gummybear41283]

How do I get a custom etch zippo??

[@oceano_drive241]

Amazon categories children's books: Hey Mon, Cool It

[@Toletanus]

Wow, amazing cages!

[@samuelhughes6341]

There pretty cool I might get one

[@estern001]

ZF77, links to purchase, please.

[@finnishfitter3385]

Love the zoomers detail!!!

[@TheBlackFlame69]

Love your videos Share your passion for metal torch lighters

[@Toni69498]

hey zippo fanatic, how much will it cost for a custom zippo from you, I need one of those sexy engraved ones ?

[@Toni69498]

@@ZippoFanatic77 I am talking about the ones with like Mario and curby or the wonderwomen one and the one with Velma. I can't seem to finds those anywhere, and yeah I would totally like to buy I custom one with the up to your standards!

[@RHChanelYTPAPIPUPEPO]

Interesting ...

[@bjarnezimmer4921]

Please give us a link to the lighter

[@ryanseth3135]

anyone find a butane jet that fits these? I have the 912s and zippo inserts are to small.

[@rodrigopitstop]

Very Nice

[@mason636]

so nobody gonna say anything about the engraving at 3:11 😓

[@Sethyboy_]

Ik like why did bro do that

[@frogbear02]

where could i find one of them?

[@frogbear02]

@@ZippoFanatic77 i found it in one of your other videos, but i dont think its in this one. thanks bud! you got me into zippos

[@frogbear02]

yeah! the number of times ive had the wind keep me from starting a campfire, or the cheap plastic that holds the striker break, and the hundreds of bics ive thrown away just makes me wonder why i didnt change over sooner! zippos are like the bowtie of the lighter world; everyone walks around with a regular tie (bic), but you turn heads with a classy bowtie (zippo)! zippos just cant be beat!

[@comradetman3784]

long ago in a distant land , i aku the shape shifting master of darkness , unleashed an unspeakable evil, but a foolish samuri warrior wielding a magic sword stepped forth to oppose me , before the final blow was struck i tore open a portal in time , and flung him into the future , where my evil is law ! now the fool seeks to return to the past , and undo the future that is Aku ! - president of bic lighter company

[@comradetman3784]

@@ZippoFanatic77 it’s the opening to samurai Jack 😂Akus monologue

[@DougShoeBushcraft]

If you were jogging in gym shorts, you'd want a Bic mini. I hope that isn't heresy here....

[@reinhardt2703]

can someone send me the link to buy those lighters?

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Thanks again. Let's petition and ask Zippo to buy Zorro so it can apply Zorro's more superior build quality (especially the hinges) and fuel sealing element so our Zippo's fuel will last 2 months instead of 2 weeks max (even w/ the tricks like the silicon gasket and strip of plastic methods) and we'll also get the Zippo lifetime repair or replacement while getting the Zorro build quality and durability. :-) change website can be used or maybe someone knows someone from Zippo :-) By the way what's the name of Zorro's official store? Where they have all the designs and models? Thank you. God bless, Rev. 21:4

[@brutallion1082]

With how expensive zippos are if they started making sum like that their lifetime warranty wouldn't carry or theyd be a few hundo

[@len-zeplin480]

Where do You buy a Zorro in the US? By the Time You pay customs fees buying one online from a Foreign country You could have a Zippo for Less money.

[@zknightman74]

Why hasnt zippo made water tight seals….i wonder if its like printers where they make off inc. zippo makes too much money off the lighter fluid 😂

[@zknightman74]

@@ZippoFanatic77 😱 i didnt know all that. Thats awesome!

[@sdqsdq6274]

hmmm no brand loyalty from me , wtf there even a titanium super armour casing from zorro , zippo need slap their ass and step up his game

[@SD-vp5vo]

goofy looking lighters

[@Toad-In-A-Puddle]

Made in China

[@986C]

Chinese junk

[@milescorporosus4058]

Okay, boomer.

[@kshgarg147]

Zippo should get the hinge and the rubber seal.