Zippo Slim High Polish Chrome Windproof Lighter in El Paso
About this item
- Slim profile: Zippo's narrow case sits flat in a shirt pocket or small bag, lighter and thinner than the standard body
- Mirror-bright High Polish Chrome over a solid chrome-plated brass core for real heft and a clean, engravable Plain finish
- Genuine windproof design: the shielded chimney keeps the flame lit in wind that kills a disposable lighter
- Fully refillable and serviceable: runs on Zippo premium lighter fluid, with easy flint and wick replacement for years of use
- Made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA, and backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free
- Arrives in a Zippo gift box, ships empty, an in-store 21+ purchase at El Paso Smoke Shops
Product description
The Zippo Slim High Polish Chrome lighter, catalog code 1610, is the narrow-profile version of the windproof lighter Zippo has built since the 1930s. It pairs the slim case with a high-polish chrome finish: a flat, mirror-bright surface over a chrome-plated brass body. It is refillable, windproof, made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and covered by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. Below, our Hosts break down what the slim case actually changes, how the finish wears, and how to keep it running, with the maintenance parts we stock linked where you need them.
What the Slim case changes
The Slim case is Zippo’s narrower body, noticeably thinner than the standard Zippo most people picture. The trade-off is straightforward: the slim profile sits flatter in a shirt pocket or small bag, but the smaller fuel chamber holds less lighter fluid than a regular Zippo, so a heavy daily user refills it more often. The lid still snaps open and shut with the same one-thumb flick and the familiar Zippo click. If you want the lowest-profile metal lighter, the Slim is the pick; if you want the longest run between refills, the standard case holds more.
A mirror finish, plain by design
High Polish Chrome is exactly what it sounds like: the chrome-plated brass case is buffed to a clean, reflective shine with no engraving, logo, or color. This is the Plain design, which makes it a blank canvas. It looks sharp straight out of the box and is a popular base for personal engraving. Like any mirror surface, high-polish chrome shows fingerprints and fine swirl marks with handling, so a quick wipe keeps it bright. The chrome plating sits over a solid brass core, which is what gives the lighter its weight in the hand.
Windproof, refillable, and serviceable
The windproof design is the whole point of a Zippo: the chimney around the wick shields the flame so it stays lit in wind that snuffs a disposable lighter. It is a flame lighter, not a vape and not a concealment device. Keeping it running is simple maintenance with three consumable parts. It ships empty, so before first use you fill the cotton packing with Zippo premium lighter fluid. The flint wheel rides on a flint that wears down with use; keep a pack of replacement flints on hand and swap one in when the spark gets weak. Over the long haul the wick chars at the tip and can be trimmed or replaced with a replacement wick. Those three items are all most owners ever need.
Zippo's lifetime guarantee
This lighter carries Zippo’s famous lifetime guarantee, the promise George G. Blaisdell built the company on in Bradford, Pennsylvania: it works, or Zippo fixes it free. The guarantee covers mechanical function, not the finish or normal cosmetic wear. If the lighter ever stops working mechanically, you send it to Zippo and they repair it free of charge. To be clear, El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter; the repair guarantee is honored by Zippo, not by us. Routine consumables like fluid, flints, and the wick are normal upkeep and are not what the guarantee covers.
Buying it at El Paso Smoke Shops
El Paso Smoke Shops runs 10 locations across El Paso, and this Zippo is stocked at some of them, not every store. Rather than promise a shelf it might not be on, check the live availability shown on this page to see which El Paso store currently has the Slim High Polish Chrome 1610 in stock. Lighters are an in-store, 21-and-over purchase with a valid ID. It arrives in Zippo’s gift box, empty of fuel, ready for you to fill and flick.
The Zippo Slim High Polish Chrome 1610 is the slim, mirror-bright, windproof workhorse: refillable, repairable, made in the USA, and guaranteed for life by Zippo. Pair it with Zippo fluid and a pack of flints and it can outlast every disposable in your drawer. Check the live stock above to find it at an El Paso Smoke Shops near you.
Specifications
- Brand
- Zippo
- Collection
- Standard
- Design
- Slim Hi Pol Chrome
- Design Category
- Theme
- Finish
- High Polish Chrome
- Case Material
- Brass
- Case Size
- Slim
- Dimensions
- 2.0 x 1.125 x 0.375 in
- Weight
- 1.5 oz
- Mechanism
- Windproof
- Refillable
- Yes
- Flint
- Replaceable
- Wick
- Replaceable
- Insert Type
- Standard
- Fuel
- Zippo Premium Lighter Fluid
- Compatibility
- Slim Zippo case (1607 series)
- Lifetime Warranty
- Yes
- Made In
- Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Questions & Answers
Does the Zippo Slim 1610 come filled with lighter fluid?
No. Like every Zippo, the Slim High Polish Chrome ships empty for safe transport. Before first use you fill it with Zippo premium lighter fluid, which we sell separately. Lift the inner unit out of the case, lift the felt pad, saturate the cotton packing, let any excess evaporate, and reassemble.
What is the difference between a Slim Zippo and a regular Zippo?
The Slim is Zippo's narrower case, thinner and flatter than the standard body. Both use the same windproof mechanism, the same Zippo fluid, and the same flints, and both give you the classic one-thumb flip and click. The practical difference is fuel capacity: the slim chamber holds less fluid than a regular Zippo, so frequent users refill it a little more often.
How long does the fuel last and how often do I refill a Slim Zippo?
Because the slim case holds less fuel than a standard Zippo, expect to refill more often, roughly every few days to about a week with regular daily use. Fuel also evaporates slowly even when the lighter sits unused, so a Zippo left in a drawer can run dry in a week or two. A quick top-up with Zippo premium lighter fluid brings it right back.
How often do I replace the flint and wick?
The flint is the most common replacement. With regular use a flint typically lasts a few weeks, and you swap it when the spark gets weak, so keeping replacement flints on hand is smart. The wick lasts much longer; over time the tip chars and you can trim it or fit a replacement wick. Fluid, flints, and wick are normal upkeep, not warranty items.
Is the Zippo Slim High Polish Chrome windproof and made in the USA?
Yes on both. The shielded chimney around the wick makes it a true windproof lighter that stays lit outdoors where a disposable would blow out. And every Zippo windproof lighter, including this Slim 1610, is made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, where the company has built them since the 1930s.
What does the Zippo lifetime guarantee actually cover?
Zippo's lifetime guarantee covers mechanical function: it works, or Zippo fixes it free. If the lighter ever fails to spark or flame due to a mechanical fault, you send it to Zippo and they repair it free of charge. The guarantee does not cover the finish or normal cosmetic wear, and it does not cover consumables like fluid, flints, and the wick. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter; Zippo honors the repair guarantee.
Must be 21 or older with a valid government-issued ID to purchase. In-store purchase only. This is a refillable windproof flame lighter, not a vape and not a concealment device. It ships empty: Zippo premium lighter fluid is sold separately and is added before first use. Keep fuel and flames away from children. Zippo's lifetime guarantee is honored by Zippo; El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter.
