Zippo 1941 Replica Black Ice Lighter (24096) in El Paso

The Zippo 1941 Replica Black Ice lighter (model 24096) recreates the squared-off case Zippo issued during World War II and wraps it in a dark, reflective Black Ice PVD finish. It is a windproof, refillable, all-brass flame lighter backed by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee, and our Hosts stock, fill, and handle it across our El Paso shops. It ships empty and runs on Zippo premium lighter fluid. Check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it in stock right now.

The 1941 Replica case, explained

The 1941 Replica case is the heart of this lighter. Instead of the rounded modern shape, it copies the original wartime profile: flatter front and back planes, sharper squared-off edges where the sides meet, and a flat bottom. The lid and base are joined by a four-barrel hinge rather than today’s five-barrel hinge, the chimney has 14 holes (two fewer than the current model), and the underside carries the period Zippo logo stamp that marks it as a Replica. Mechanically it lights and feels like any Zippo, but in the hand it reads as the squared, utilitarian tool Zippo has built since 1932.

What the Black Ice finish actually is

Black Ice is a PVD (physical vapor deposition) coating, not paint, which is why it gives the case that deep, dark, mirror-like sheen. Because it is a bonded finish rather than a colored lacquer, the etched detailing will not chip or flake off the way painted designs can. The trade-off of a glossy black surface is honest to share: it picks up fingerprints, though they are far less noticeable against black than against a colored case, and the high-shine surface can show fine scratches with rough handling. A pocket sleeve or case keeps it looking sharp.

Windproof, refillable, and made to be kept

The windproof chimney is what separates a Zippo from a disposable lighter: it shields the flame so it stays lit in wind, with the unmistakable click every time the lid flips. This is a refillable lighter built to last, not a throwaway. It ships empty, so add fuel before the first use; it runs best on Zippo premium lighter fluid (sold separately). Maintenance is simple over the years: drop in replacement flints every few weeks of regular use, and fit a replacement wick after a few seasonal trims. If the mechanism ever fails, Zippo’s lifetime guarantee means it works or Zippo fixes it free.

How our El Paso Hosts see it

Our Hosts handle Zippos every day across our 10 El Paso, TX locations, and the 1941 Replica Black Ice is the one collectors and everyday carriers ask for by name when they want the wartime case in a modern, low-glare finish. It is a flame lighter and smoking accessory, not a vape and not a concealment device. To see exactly which store has the 24096 on the shelf, check the live availability shown on this page, then stop in. You must be 21 or older with a valid ID to purchase.

The Zippo 1941 Replica Black Ice (24096) pairs genuine wartime case heritage with a dark, fingerprint-friendly PVD finish and the windproof, refillable mechanism Zippo is known for. It ships empty, pairs with Zippo premium lighter fluid, flints, and wicks we carry, and is covered for life by Zippo’s guarantee. Must be 21 or older with a valid ID; check this page’s live availability for the El Paso store that has it.