Zippo Western Design Laser Two-Tone Lighter, High Polish Black (48968)

The Zippo Western Laser Two-Tone lighter in High Polish Black (model 48968) pairs a classic all-metal Zippo with a quietly cinematic Western scene. Across the High Polish Black case, a laser etches a barren American-West landscape so that warm brass tones rise through the deep black coat. It is a genuine windproof, refillable Zippo built in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and it carries Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. We at El Paso Smoke Shops stock this model in select stores; check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso location has it.

A Barren Western Landscape, Etched in Black and Brass

The Western design is a minimalist take on the open frontier: a stark, barren landscape laser-etched across the front of the case. Against the glossy High Polish Black finish, the etched lines reveal subtle brass tones underneath, giving the scene depth and a hand-touched look without any added color or ink. It reads as understated by day and catches light at an angle, which is why this model lands with both first-time Zippo owners and collectors who lean toward the brand’s Western and Wild West themes. The lighter arrives in a Zippo gift box, so it presents well as a gift.

How Zippo's Laser Two-Tone Process Works

Laser Two-Tone is a Zippo engraving method, not a printed graphic. A computer-guided laser etches the design directly into the case at two different depths. As it removes the High Polish Black top coat, it exposes the brass base metal beneath, and the varying depths produce the light-and-dark contrast that gives the artwork its two tones. Because the image is cut into the metal rather than applied on top, the Western scene will not peel or rub off the way a sticker or a printed transfer would. The result is a permanent, all-metal design that is part of the case itself.

Windproof, All-Metal, and Built in Bradford, Pennsylvania

Under the artwork is a standard Classic-case Zippo: a solid brass, all-metal body with the signature windproof chimney and the unmistakable Zippo click. The windproof wind-screen lets the flame hold up outdoors in a breeze, and the lighter is refillable for a lifetime of use rather than disposable. Zippo has manufactured its windproof lighters in Bradford, Pennsylvania since 1932, and every windproof pocket lighter is backed by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free. That guarantee covers the working mechanism. As with all Zippo lighters, the guarantee does not cover the decorative finish or the etched design, only the function, so send a non-working lighter to Zippo and they repair it free.

Filling, Fueling, and Keeping It Lit

This Zippo ships empty, with no fuel inside, so plan to fuel it before first use. It is engineered to run best on Zippo premium lighter fluid: lift the insert out of the case, slowly saturate the packing, and stop before it overfills. Over time the flint wears down and the wick darkens, both of which are normal. Keep a pack of replacement flints on hand for a reliable spark, and when the flame gets low even after refueling, fit a replacement wick. With basic upkeep, a Zippo windproof lighter is genuinely a buy-it-once tool.

Buying This Zippo in El Paso

El Paso Smoke Shops runs 10 locations across El Paso, TX, and we carry this Western Laser Two-Tone Zippo in select stores rather than every shelf at once. Use the live availability shown on this page to see which El Paso store currently has model 48968 in stock before you make the trip. Lighters and lighter accessories are sold to adults 21 and older, and a valid government-issued ID is required at purchase.

If you want a windproof, refillable Zippo with a design that is cut into the metal instead of printed on top, the Western Laser Two-Tone in High Polish Black (48968) is a strong pick: an all-metal Classic-case lighter, a permanent brass-and-black Western scene, and Zippo’s lifetime guarantee behind the mechanism. Check the live stock on this page and bring a valid 21+ ID to the El Paso Smoke Shops location that has it.