Zippo Bob Marley Illustration Design Lighter, Black Matte (49154)

The Zippo Bob Marley Black Matte (49154) is a genuine windproof Zippo pocket lighter that pairs a full-color portrait of Bob Marley with the all-metal Classic case Zippo has built since 1933. The artwork is applied with Zippo’s Color Image process onto a black matte coating, so the reggae icon’s likeness reads sharp against a low-glare, fingerprint-resistant background. It is refillable for a lifetime of use, carries the famous windproof flame, and is covered by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter; Zippo honors the guarantee.

The Bob Marley Color Image Design

The front of the 49154 features an illustrated portrait of Bob Marley with his signature dreadlocks, part of Zippo’s officially licensed Bob Marley collection celebrating the reggae artist’s enduring image. The design is reproduced with Color Image, a Zippo decoration method that prints a detailed, full-color graphic directly onto the case rather than engraving or stamping it. The result is a collectible everyday-carry piece that fans recognize at a glance, while the lighter underneath is the same dependable Classic Zippo.

Black Matte Finish, Built to Be Carried

This model uses a black matte coating over a solid brass Classic case. Matte black is a popular choice for daily carry because it resists fingerprints and hides minor scuffs far better than polished chrome, keeping a clean, understated look in your pocket. To keep the surface looking its best, wipe it with a soft, non-abrasive cloth. Worth knowing up front: Zippo’s lifetime guarantee covers the lighter’s mechanism, not the painted or coated finish, so the matte coating is considered a wear surface like any decorated lighter.

Windproof by Design, Refillable for Life

Every Zippo windproof lighter shields its flame inside a windscreen chimney so it stays lit in breezy outdoor conditions, then snaps shut with the unmistakable Zippo click to extinguish (it does not self-extinguish, so close the lid). The lighter ships empty and runs on premium lighter fluid, which saturates the packed cotton inside the insert. To fill it, lift the insert from the case, raise the felt pad, and saturate the packing with Zippo premium lighter fluid until the cotton is wet but not overfilled, then wipe your hands before sparking. Because the lighter is refillable and rebuildable, it is designed to last for decades rather than be thrown away.

Replacing Flints and Wicks

Two consumable parts keep a Zippo sparking and lighting reliably. The flint is the small rod that throws the spark when you turn the wheel; most users swap it every few weeks once the spark gets weak, using fresh replacement flints. The wick draws fuel up to the flame and should be replaced once it becomes blackened, frayed, or stops producing a strong flame; a replacement wick restores a clean light after a few trimmings. These wear items are normal maintenance and are not considered a malfunction under the guarantee.

Backed by Zippo's Lifetime Guarantee

Zippo manufactures its windproof lighters in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and stands behind every one with its long-standing lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free. If the mechanism ever fails, you send the lighter to Zippo and they repair or replace it at no charge, regardless of age. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter and Zippo performs the repair, so a 49154 you buy from us is covered by the same factory guarantee that has backed Zippo lighters for generations.

If you want a collectible Bob Marley piece that doubles as a lighter you can carry for years, the 49154 Black Matte is a solid pick: officially licensed art, a windproof flame, and Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. This item is stocked at some, not all, of El Paso Smoke Shops’ 10 El Paso, TX locations, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it in stock before you head over.