Zippo “My Middle Finger Salutes You” Windproof Lighter, Black Matte (29867)

Some lighters make a statement before you even flip the lid. The Zippo 29867 pairs a clean black matte case with the unmistakable “My Middle Finger Salutes You” text, applied through Zippo’s color-image process for a crisp, high-contrast read. Underneath the attitude it is a fully genuine Zippo: windproof, refillable, all-metal, and built on the same Classic case Zippo has made in Bradford, Pennsylvania since the 1930s. Our Hosts stock and handle these across El Paso Smoke Shops’ 10 El Paso, TX locations, so the notes below come from real shelf experience, not a spec sheet.

What "My Middle Finger Salutes You" Actually Is

This is a novelty text design, not a special collection or limited edition. The phrase “My Middle Finger Salutes You” is printed on a black matte Classic case using Zippo’s color-image method, which lays the artwork onto the lacquered surface for a sharp, legible finish. It is a gag-gift favorite and a popular everyday carry for Guests who want a lighter with a little personality. The function is identical to any other Classic Zippo, only the case decoration differs.

Windproof, Refillable, and Built to Be Kept

The 29867 uses Zippo’s signature windproof chimney, the design that lets the flame hold in wind where a disposable would blow out, plus the familiar metal-on-metal Zippo click. It is fully refillable, so it is meant to be kept and reused for years rather than thrown away. It runs on premium lighter fluid and a standard flint, both of which are simple wear items you top up over time. We carry Zippo premium lighter fluid and replacement flints in El Paso so you can keep it lit without hunting for parts.

How to Keep It Running

Filling a Zippo is straightforward: lift the insert out of the case, raise the felt pad, and slowly saturate the packing material with fluid until it reaches the top of the packing, then wipe your hands and the case before lighting. Do not overfill, or it can leak. Lighter fluid evaporates over time even when the lighter sits unused, so keep the lid closed and top it off before you head out. Over many years the wick can char down and need swapping; that is normal maintenance, and a fresh a replacement wick takes minutes to fit.

The Lifetime Guarantee, Explained Honestly

Every genuine Zippo carries the brand’s lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free. That is Zippo’s promise on the mechanical operation of the lighter, and Zippo performs the repair, not El Paso Smoke Shops. If the hinge, flint wheel, or spring ever fails, you send the lighter to the Zippo Repair Clinic in Bradford, PA and they service it at no charge. Worth knowing up front: the guarantee covers how the lighter works, not the decoration. The black matte coating and the printed “My Middle Finger Salutes You” artwork are finish elements that will show normal wear with daily use and are not part of the repair coverage. We sell the lighter; Zippo honors the guarantee.

If you want a real, refillable, windproof Zippo with a bit of bite, the 29867 delivers exactly that. Pick up fluid and flints at the same time and it is ready for years of use. Stock moves between our stores, so check the live availability shown on this page to see which El Paso Smoke Shops location currently has it, then stop in with your ID.