Zippo Classic High Polish Purple (Abyss) Lighter (24747) in El Paso

The Zippo High Polish Purple Abyss lighter (model 24747) is a classic-case windproof lighter wrapped in a deep, mirror-bright purple finish. The Abyss has been part of Zippo’s lineup since 2010, and its appeal is simple: a high-polish surface so reflective that the purple seems to deepen, lighten, and shift as you turn it under different light. Underneath the color it is the same all-metal, refillable, windproof lighter Zippo has built in Bradford, Pennsylvania for decades, and it is covered by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. Below, our Hosts break down what the finish actually is, how the windproof mechanism works, and how to keep and refill it, with the spec table and FAQ further down the page.

What the Abyss finish actually is

The Abyss finish is a high-polish translucent purple over a solid brass case. Because the surface is polished to a near-mirror shine, light travels into the color and bounces back out, which is what gives the lighter its dimensional, color-shifting look as it moves. It is a plain, undecorated case, so the finish itself is the design: there is no logo art or graphic competing with the color. The deep purple reads almost black in low light and turns vivid and jewel-like in bright light. It is one of Zippo’s all-metal Classic-case lighters, so it has the same proportions and weight in the hand as the traditional brushed-chrome Zippo, just with a more striking color.

How the windproof flame works

Zippo lighters stay lit in wind because of the windscreen and the chimney design, not in spite of it. The small holes in the chimney feed oxygen to the flame from the sides, so a gust that would blow out an open flame keeps this one burning. That is why you cannot easily blow a Zippo out from the side; the correct way to put it out is to close the lid, which starves the flame of oxygen. The trade-off of any wick-and-fluid lighter is that fuel evaporates slowly over time, so an everyday-carry lighter may need a top-off every week or two depending on use.

Refillable, repairable, and built to last

This is a refillable lighter, not a disposable. It runs on premium lighter fluid that you add yourself, and the flint and wick are user-replaceable wear parts, so the lighter is designed to be serviced and kept rather than tossed. When the fuel runs low you refill it; when the flint stops sparking you drop in a new one; when the wick darkens past trimming you swap it. Stock up on the consumables it uses: Zippo premium lighter fluid, replacement flints, and a replacement wick. The lighter is also covered by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee, summed up in their long-standing promise that it works or Zippo fixes it free: if a Zippo windproof lighter ever fails mechanically, you send it to Zippo and they repair it free, regardless of age. To be clear, that repair is performed by Zippo at their factory, not by El Paso Smoke Shops; we sell and stock the lighter, and Zippo honors the guarantee.

Keeping the high-polish purple looking its best

A mirror finish shows fingerprints and fine scratches more readily than a matte or brushed case, which is the only real trade-off for the dramatic shine. The fix is easy: wipe it regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth, and clean the case with a chrome polish when it needs more than a wipe. Clean any spilled fluid off the outside promptly, since lighter fluid can affect some finishes, and avoid forcing the hinge. Treated this way the plated finish holds its shine for years. The lighter arrives in a Zippo gift box, which makes the Abyss a popular pick for a birthday, a graduation, or a collector who already has the standard chrome.

If you want a Zippo that stands out without graphics, the High Polish Purple Abyss delivers it through finish alone, on top of the windproof, refillable, lifetime-guaranteed build Zippo is known for. It ships empty so you can fuel it with the lighter fluid you prefer, and it is a flame lighter for everyday carry, not a vape or a concealment device. Sold to Guests 21 and older with valid ID. Check the live availability on this page to see which of our El Paso Smoke Shops locations has the 24747 in stock right now.