Zippo Cyber Skull Design Lighter, Black Matte (48516) in El Paso
About this item
- Genuine windproof Zippo: the perforated chimney feeds the flame just enough oxygen to stay lit in wind and gusts, so it lights on the first try outdoors.
- Bold Cyber Skull artwork: a bionic skull wired with glowing circuitry, printed in full-color Color Image on a glare-resistant Black Matte case.
- Refillable for life, not disposable: refuel, re-flint, and re-wick it for decades instead of tossing it.
- Solid all-metal build: brass case with the satisfying Zippo lid click and about 2 ounces of real heft for everyday carry.
- Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free, covering mechanical function (send it to Zippo for repair).
- Made in Bradford, Pennsylvania and gift-boxed: a genuine, collectible Zippo that presents well as a gift.
Product description
The Zippo Cyber Skull Lighter, model 48516, is a genuine windproof pocket lighter that wraps a Black Matte brass case in a full-color print of a bionic skull threaded with glowing circuitry. It is refillable for life, made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and carries Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. El Paso Smoke Shops stocks it in-store for Guests 21 and older; check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it on the shelf right now.
The Cyber Skull Design, Up Close
Zippo’s Cyber Skull artwork renders a chrome, bionic skull as a futuristic command center, its sockets and jaw laced with vibrant circuitry set against a deep Black Matte background. The art is applied with Zippo’s Color Image process, a full-color print method that layers the design onto the finished case so the colors stay sharp instead of fading into the metal. The matte finish keeps fingerprints and glare down, which lets the neon-toned circuitry read as the loudest thing on the lighter. It arrives in a Zippo gift box, so it presents well as a gift for fans of cyberpunk, sci-fi, and skull artwork.
Windproof, and Made in Bradford
Every genuine Zippo, including this one, is built in Bradford, Pennsylvania, where the company has manufactured lighters since 1932 and produced more than 600 million of them. The windproof performance comes from the chimney: the perforated windscreen around the wick draws in just enough oxygen to keep the flame burning in gusts, while the hinged lid snaps shut with the signature Zippo click to protect the flame and slow fuel evaporation. The all-metal case is solid brass under the Black Matte finish, so it carries real heft at about 2 ounces and is built to be pocketed for decades.
Refillable for Life: Fluid, Flints, and Wick
This lighter is fully refillable, which is the whole point of owning a Zippo instead of a disposable. It ships empty because flammable fuel cannot legally be shipped inside a lighter, so plan to fuel it before first use with Zippo premium lighter fluid, the fuel the windproof insert is engineered around. When the spark weakens, swap in fresh replacement flints, and when the wick darkens with carbon and stops lighting cleanly, pull it up and trim it or fit a replacement wick. A few minutes of upkeep keeps a Zippo lighting reliably year after year. We stock these consumables alongside the lighter, so you can pick up everything you need in one stop.
Backed by Zippo's Lifetime Guarantee
The Cyber Skull lighter is covered by Zippo’s famous lifetime guarantee, summed up in the brand’s trademark promise: it works or Zippo fixes it free. If the mechanism ever fails, you send the lighter to Zippo and Zippo repairs it free of charge, a promise the brand has honored for more than 90 years through its Bradford repair clinic. Note that the guarantee covers mechanical function, not cosmetic wear, the printed artwork, loss, or theft. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter; Zippo honors the repair.
How to Know It Is a Genuine Zippo
Turn any real Zippo over and you will find a crisp bottom stamp: the Zippo logo paired with a date code that uses a letter for the month and two digits for the year, marking when it was made in Bradford. That stamp has authenticated genuine Zippo lighters for decades, and a missing, blurry, or off-proportion stamp is a common tell of a counterfeit. The 48516 you buy from El Paso Smoke Shops is a genuine Zippo, gift-boxed and stamped.
Where to Buy It in El Paso
El Paso Smoke Shops runs 10 locations across El Paso, and this model is carried at select stores rather than every shop. Use the live availability tool on this page to see which El Paso store has the Cyber Skull 48516 in stock before you drive over. It is an in-store purchase for Guests 21 and older with valid ID; online checkout and pickup are coming soon.
The Zippo Cyber Skull 48516 pairs an eye-catching cyberpunk skull with the windproof, refillable, lifetime-guaranteed hardware that made Zippo an American icon. It is a dependable everyday carry and a standout gift. Check the live stock above, then visit the El Paso Smoke Shops location that has it.
Specifications
- Brand
- Zippo
- Model
- 48516
- Collection
- Standard
- Design
- Cyber Skull Design
- Design Category
- Skull
- 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
What is the Cyber Skull design on the Zippo 48516?
It is Zippo's cyberpunk artwork showing a chrome, bionic skull laced with glowing circuitry, printed in full color with Zippo's Color Image method over a Black Matte case. The matte background makes the neon circuitry stand out, and the lighter ships in a Zippo gift box.
Does the Zippo Cyber Skull lighter come filled with fluid?
No. Like all Zippo lighters, the 48516 ships and sells empty, because flammable fuel cannot legally be shipped inside a lighter. Fill it before first use with Zippo premium lighter fluid, which is what the windproof insert is designed for. Fuel is sold separately.
Is the Zippo 48516 refillable, and how do I replace the flint or wick?
Yes, it is fully refillable and built to last for decades. Add fuel through the cotton packing under the insert, replace a worn flint by unscrewing the spring and dropping in fresh replacement flints, and when the wick darkens and stops lighting cleanly, pull it up and trim it or fit a replacement wick.
Is this a genuine Zippo, and how can I tell?
Yes. Every genuine Zippo, including the 48516, carries a bottom stamp with the Zippo logo and a date code (a letter for the month and two digits for the year) showing it was made in Bradford, Pennsylvania. A crisp, well-defined stamp is the mark of a real Zippo, and the one you buy from El Paso Smoke Shops is genuine and gift-boxed.
What does the Zippo lifetime guarantee cover?
Zippo's lifetime guarantee is summed up as it works or Zippo fixes it free. If the mechanism fails, you send the lighter to Zippo and Zippo repairs it at no charge, a promise the brand has honored for over 90 years. The guarantee covers mechanical function, not cosmetic wear, the printed artwork, loss, or theft.
Is the Zippo Cyber Skull lighter really windproof?
Yes. The flame sits inside a perforated chimney windscreen that feeds it just enough oxygen to stay lit in wind, and the hinged lid snaps shut to protect it. For the most reliable performance, fuel it with Zippo premium lighter fluid and keep the lid closed when it is not in use.
In-store purchase for Guests 21 and older with valid ID. This is a genuine windproof Zippo lighter; it is not a vape and not a concealment device. It ships and sells empty, so lighter fluid is sold separately. The lifetime guarantee is Zippo's: if the mechanism fails, send it to Zippo and Zippo repairs it free. Keep lighters and fuel away from children and open flame.
