Zippo Black Crackle 1941 Replica Lighter

1941 Replica Lighter

The Zippo Black Crackle 1941 Replica recreates the lighter Zippo built during World War II, when steel went to the war effort and the case took on a rougher wartime finish. It is a windproof pocket lighter for everyday carry, outdoor use, and collectors who want the original 1941 case shape rather than the rounded profile Zippo settled on later. Made in the USA and backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee.

Features

• 1941 Case Shape — Squarer corners and flatter sides than the modern Zippo, copied from the wartime original.
• Black Crackle Finish — A textured matte coating with a pebbled grain, the same look Zippo used when polished steel was scarce during the war.
• Steel Construction — Built from steel rather than the usual brass, matching how the 1941 lighters were made.
• Windproof Flame — The chimney around the wick shields the flame, so it stays lit in wind where a disposable lighter would blow out.
• Refillable Insert — Runs on Zippo lighter fluid and takes replaceable flints and wick, so you keep using it rather than throwing it away.
• Made In The USA — Manufactured at Zippo's Bradford, Pennsylvania plant and stamped on the base.
• Gift Box Included — Ships in a Zippo presentation box marked "1941 Replica."
• Lifetime Guarantee — Covered by Zippo's guarantee: if it ever fails mechanically, Zippo repairs it free.

Fill And Care

The lighter ships empty, as all Zippo lighters do, so fill it with Zippo premium lighter fluid before first use. The flint and wick are both user-replaceable, meaning you can service the lighter yourself with standard Zippo parts instead of replacing the whole unit. The black crackle coating hides fingerprints and small scuffs better than a chrome or brushed finish, which suits a lighter meant to be carried and used.