Zippo Woodchuck USA Walnut Wood Emblem Windproof Lighter, Brushed Chrome (49039)

El Paso Smoke Shops stocks the Zippo Woodchuck USA Walnut, model 49039, a genuine windproof lighter that pairs a brushed chrome case with a two-sided emblem laser-cut from 100% real walnut wood. Because the emblem is natural walnut, the grain and color on every lighter are slightly different, so the one you carry is truly one of a kind. It ships empty, is refillable for life, and every purchase plants a tree through the Buy One. Plant One. program. Here is everything our Hosts get asked about it.

Real walnut, no two alike

The standout feature is the emblem itself. Zippo and Woodchuck USA laser-cut it from 100% real walnut, then attach it to both sides of the case. Walnut shows streaks of blond sapwood blended with deeper chocolate tones, so the figure on your lighter will not match a catalog photo exactly. That variation is the point: each Woodchuck USA Walnut is a unique piece of natural wood rather than a printed graphic. The brushed chrome case underneath gives the warm grain a clean, matte-silver frame.

Windproof flame, refillable for life

Inside the wood is a classic Zippo: an all-metal windproof insert that lights with the signature click and holds a flame in wind that snuffs ordinary lighters. It is built to be refilled, not thrown away. The lighter arrives empty for safe shipping, so fill it before the first use with Zippo premium lighter fluid, which the insert is engineered to burn cleanest. Lift the felt pad, saturate the packing without overfilling, then reassemble and wait a minute or two for it to absorb. Over the years you can keep it going with replacement flints when the spark weakens and a replacement wick once the old one chars down. We carry all three at El Paso Smoke Shops.

Buy One. Plant One.: a tree for every lighter

Every Woodchuck USA lighter is tied to the Buy One. Plant One. program: for each one sold, a tree is planted in regions that need reforestation, with millions planted through the initiative so far. Your gift box includes a unique code you can enter online to see where your specific tree was planted. It is a small detail that turns an everyday-carry lighter into something with a longer story behind it.

Zippo's lifetime guarantee, explained

Like every genuine windproof Zippo, the 49039 is backed by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. The promise is simple: it works or Zippo fixes it free. One honest note our Hosts always share is that this guarantee covers the mechanical workings of the lighter, not the finish or the decorative wood emblem. If the mechanism ever fails, you send the lighter to Zippo and they repair or replace the working parts at no charge. Cosmetic wear on the walnut or the brushed chrome is part of how a real-wood lighter ages, not a defect.

Caring for the wood emblem

Because the emblem is genuine walnut, it can darken or stain over time, especially with oils from handling. Wipe it gently and keep lighter fluid off the wood when you refill. If the emblem ever loosens, do not try to re-glue it yourself, since solvents can damage the wood further. Left alone, the walnut simply develops a lived-in patina, much like a good wooden handle.

The Zippo Woodchuck USA Walnut is a rare mix of heirloom-grade hardware and a one-of-a-kind natural face, and it makes an easy gift in its ready-to-give box. El Paso Smoke Shops sells it in-store to Guests 21 and older with a valid photo ID. Stock moves between our 10 El Paso, Texas stores, so check the live availability on this page to see which location has it right now.