How to identify genuine and fake ZIPPO:

The first is the shell

First, the logo on the bottom, the indication of year and month (for the specific indication of year and month, refer to the relevant Detailed description), the clarity of writing.

Second, the solder joints at the hinge. The solder joints of the real zippo are irregular and almost round, like a frying pan, while the fake ones are more like a frying pan. Note, the solder joints of the 1941 replica It's also a bit like a frying pan, but not as deep as the fake ones.

Thirdly, the inner side of the shell is not polished, not smooth, and even looks dirty, while some fake ones are very smooth. Note that the inner surface of the zippo cover should be relatively smooth.

Then there is the liner

First, the sparkler. The texture of the real zippo sparkler is double-layered. The upper layer has a pattern from upper right to lower left, and the lower layer has a pattern from upper left to right. Below, (it is called a rhombus, but it is actually divided into upper and lower layers), there are radial stripes on the right side of the sparkler.

Second, the flint base is brass-colored. The fake ones are often silvery white.

Thirdly, the rivets of sparklers are silver-white, while fake ones are often brass-colored.

Fourth, the cushion at the bottom of the liner is made of special fiber material, which is 7 or 8 mm thick. The fake ones are often only 2 or 3 mm thick.

Fifth, before 2000, the internal cotton price was 5 yuan, and after 2000, it was 6 yuan.

Sixth, the oil pad before 2000 was thick and integral. After 2000, there was a small hole in the center for direct oil filling.

Seventh, there are printings on the inside and outside of the oil pad.

Eighth, the liner interface of the regular version has three solder points, while the slim version has four solder points.

Ninth, before 2000, the lettering on the inner tank is vertical with no protrusions at the bottom, while the lettering after 2000 is horizontal with protrusions.

Tenth, the printing code on the liner may be different from the printing code on the bottom of the shell. Because the liner may be produced under license from Japan or South Korea.