Zippo Aztec Lion Design Lighter, Black Matte (77418) in El Paso
About this item
- Authentic windproof Zippo: the chimney windscreen and wick keep it lit outdoors where ordinary lighters blow out
- Bold color-image Aztec lion design printed on a deep, fingerprint-resistant black matte case
- Solid brass construction with a satisfying lid snap, built for years of everyday carry
- Fully refillable and serviceable for life: top it off with fluid and swap the flint and wick yourself
- Backed by the Zippo lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free
- Made in Bradford, Pennsylvania; ships empty (premium lighter fluid sold separately)
Product description
The Zippo Aztec Lion Design Lighter in Black Matte (model 77418) pairs the windproof brass lighter Zippo has built in Bradford, Pennsylvania since 1933 with a striking color-image Aztec lion print across a deep black matte case. It is a genuine, refillable Zippo, covered by the Zippo lifetime guarantee, and it arrives the way every Zippo does: empty, ready for you to add fluid. Below you will find what the design is, how the lighter works, how to keep it running, and how to find one in El Paso.
The Aztec Lion Design and Black Matte Finish
The 77418 features a stylized Aztec-inspired lion rendered as a Zippo color-image print, set against a black matte coating over a solid brass case. The artwork is applied to the front of the case rather than hand-engraved, so the colors stay crisp under normal everyday carry. The matte black surface keeps fingerprints and shine low, which is why guests who want an understated lighter with one bold graphic tend to reach for this one. Model code 77418 identifies this exact design and finish combination.
How the Windproof Mechanism Works
A Zippo stays lit in wind because of its windscreen and steady fuel delivery, not a tall open flame. Spin the flint wheel against the flint to throw a spark, the spark ignites fluid drawn up through the wick, and the chimney-style windscreen shields that flame from gusts. There is no electronic ignition and no butane: the 77418 is a classic flint-and-wick windproof lighter that you can service yourself for life.
Fueling, Flints, and Wick Care
Every Zippo, including the 77418, ships with an empty tank because lighters are sent dry under U.S. Department of Transportation shipping rules, so fuel is sold separately. Before first use, lift out the inner unit, slowly saturate the packing with Zippo premium lighter fluid until it reaches the top of the packing, and stop before it overfills. For an average user the flint lasts a few weeks; keep a pack of replacement flints on hand and swap one in under the flint spring when sparks get weak. Once or twice a year the wick darkens with carbon, at which point you trim it or fit a replacement wick. These three consumables are all you ever need to keep it lighting.
Zippo's Lifetime Guarantee
The 77418 carries the same lifetime guarantee as every windproof Zippo: it works or Zippo fixes it free. The mechanical guarantee is honored by Zippo, not by the shop. If the lighter ever fails mechanically, you send it to Zippo and they repair it free of charge regardless of age. The guarantee covers the mechanism, not the printed artwork or the finish, and not the consumable fluid, flint, or wick that you replace as part of normal upkeep.
Finding the 77418 in El Paso
We carry the Zippo Aztec Lion 77418 across El Paso Smoke Shops, a chain of 10 El Paso locations. Stock of this specific design moves between stores, so it is carried at some of our shops rather than all of them at any given moment. Check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it right now, then stop in. Purchase is in store only; this is a refillable everyday-carry lighter, not a vaping device and not a concealment device, and a valid 21+ photo ID is required at checkout.
If you want a genuine windproof Zippo with a distinctive Aztec lion graphic and the security of Zippo’s lifetime guarantee, the black matte 77418 is a clean pick. Pair it with a can of premium lighter fluid for first fill, keep spare flints and a wick in the drawer, and it will outlast almost anything else in your pocket.
Specifications
- Brand
- Zippo
- Collection
- Standard
- Design
- Aztec Lion
- Design Category
- Theme
- Finish
- Black Matte
- Case Material
- Brass
- Case Size
- Regular
- Dimensions
- 2.25 x 1.5 x 0.5 in
- Weight
- 2.0 oz
- Mechanism
- Windproof
- Refillable
- Yes
- Flint
- Replaceable
- Wick
- Replaceable
- Insert Type
- Standard
- Fuel
- Zippo Premium Lighter Fluid
- Compatibility
- Standard Zippo case (200 series)
- Lifetime Warranty
- Yes
- Made In
- Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Questions & Answers
Will the Aztec lion design on the 77418 wear off over time?
The lion artwork is a Zippo color-image print applied to the front of the case, not a loose sticker, so under normal pocket carry the design holds up well. The black matte coating also hides scuffs and fingerprints better than a polished finish. The lifetime guarantee covers the lighter's mechanism rather than cosmetic wear to the print or finish, which is true of every printed-design Zippo.
Does the Zippo 77418 come filled with lighter fluid?
No. Every Zippo, including the 77418, ships with an empty tank because U.S. Department of Transportation rules require lighters to be sent dry, so fuel is sold separately. Before first use, fill it with Zippo premium lighter fluid, saturating the packing until the fluid just reaches the top, and avoid overfilling so it does not leak.
How does a windproof Zippo stay lit in the wind?
A Zippo resists wind through its design rather than a bigger flame. The flint wheel strikes a spark onto fluid drawn up by the wick, and the perforated chimney windscreen shields that flame from gusts while still feeding it air. The 77418 uses this classic flint-and-wick system, which is why it keeps burning outdoors where a basic flame would blow out.
How often do I need to replace the flint and wick on the 77418?
For an average user the flint lasts a few weeks; when sparks get weak, fit a fresh one from a pack of replacement flints under the flint spring. The wick typically needs attention only once or twice a year, when carbon darkens it; trim it or install a replacement wick. Fluid, flints, and the wick are the only consumables this lighter ever needs.
Is the 77418 covered by Zippo's lifetime guarantee?
Yes. The Aztec Lion 77418 carries the standard Zippo windproof lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free. Zippo, not the shop, performs the repair; if the mechanism ever fails you send the lighter to Zippo and they fix it free regardless of its age. The guarantee covers the mechanical lighter, not consumables or cosmetic wear.
What size is the Aztec Lion Zippo and does it use standard parts?
The 77418 is built on the Classic Zippo case, about 2.25 in tall, 1.5 in deep, and 0.5 in wide, so it fits standard pockets and uses standard Zippo flints, wicks, and fluid. Because it is a refillable brass windproof lighter it is meant for everyday carry and is not a vaping device or a concealment device. Purchase is in store only and a valid 21+ photo ID is required.
21+ only: a valid government-issued photo ID is required to purchase. This is a refillable windproof flint-and-wick lighter, not a vaping device and not a concealment device. It ships with an empty fuel tank under U.S. DOT rules, so premium lighter fluid is sold separately and must be added before first use. The Zippo lifetime guarantee is provided and honored by Zippo (it works or Zippo fixes it free); El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter and does not perform the repair. In-store purchase only; check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it.
