Zippo Wolf Skull Feather Design Iron Stone Windproof Lighter (29863)
About this item
- Genuine windproof Zippo: the chimney windscreen keeps the flame lit in wind that would blow out an open flame, ideal for breezy El Paso patios and tailgates.
- Hand-Drawn Collection art: a skull in a wolf headdress with a native flare, drawn in pen and ink and reproduced through Zippo's color imaging process.
- Refillable for a lifetime of use: an all-metal insert you top up with premium lighter fluid again and again, never a throwaway lighter.
- Iron Stone finish on a solid metal case: a durable stone-gray frame for the color art with the classic, satisfying Zippo click.
- Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free, with Zippo performing the repair on the lighter's mechanism.
- Arrives gift-boxed and made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, an easy, gift-ready pick for a collector or longtime Zippo fan.
Product description
The Zippo Wolf Skull Feather Design Iron Stone Lighter (29863) is a genuine windproof, refillable Zippo built around one striking piece of art: a skull wearing a wolf headdress with a native flare. It belongs to Zippo’s Hand-Drawn Collection, is made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and carries the same lifetime guarantee every Zippo windproof lighter has carried for decades. Our Hosts stock and handle these across our El Paso shops, so here is the honest, spec-by-spec rundown before you buy.
The Wolf Skull Feather Art, Hand-Drawn First
The 29863 is part of Zippo’s Hand-Drawn Collection, a line where in-house Zippo artists draw the design by hand in pen and ink, then digitally transfer it so the layers of detail and shading survive into Zippo’s color imaging process. The result on this lighter is a fierce skull crowned by a wolf headdress, giving it a native flare against the muted gray of the Iron Stone case. Because it is a printed color-image design rather than an engraving, the artwork is decorative surface detail, not part of the lighter’s mechanism.
Windproof, and Built in Bradford Since 1932
Every genuine Zippo earns the word windproof through its chimney: a slotted windscreen surrounds the wick so the flame keeps burning in gusts that would snuff an open flame. That design has been made in Bradford, Pennsylvania since George Blaisdell built the first Zippo there in the early 1930s, and the 29863 is still produced in the USA today. For an outdoor town like El Paso, that windproof chimney is the practical reason a Zippo stays lit on a breezy patio. The proper way to put it out is simply to close the lid, which starves the flame of oxygen.
Iron Stone Finish and Everyday Carry
The case is solid metal with Zippo’s Iron Stone finish, a stone-gray tone that frames the color art and hides everyday handling well. It is the classic pocket size at 2.25 inches tall, 1.5 inches deep, and 0.5 inches wide, weighing about 0.18 pounds, so it sits flat in a pocket and gives the familiar Zippo click and weight when you flip the lid. It arrives in a Zippo gift box, which makes it an easy pick-up as a gift for a collector or a Zippo fan.
Fuel, Flints, and the Lifetime Guarantee
This Zippo is refillable for life and is engineered to run on premium lighter fluid, not butane, since butane can damage the wick and internals. To fill it, lift the insert out of the case, turn it over, lift the felt pad, and saturate the packing with Zippo premium lighter fluid until the fuel reaches the top of the packing, without overfilling. The flint and wick are normal wear items you top up yourself over the years. Standing behind all of it is Zippo’s lifetime guarantee: the famous promise that it works or Zippo fixes it free. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter, and Zippo honors that guarantee. If the mechanism ever fails, you send the lighter to Zippo and they repair it free of charge. The guarantee covers the working mechanism, not the decorative art, the finish, or the consumable flints, wicks, and fuel.
The Zippo Wolf Skull Feather Iron Stone Lighter (29863) pairs collector-grade hand-drawn art with the genuine windproof, refillable, USA-made build and lifetime guarantee that made Zippo a household name. Note that it ships empty, so plan on premium lighter fluid to go with it. El Paso Smoke Shops runs 10 locations across El Paso, and this design is stocked at select stores, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it ready for pickup. You must be 21 or older with a valid ID to purchase.
Specifications
- Brand
- Zippo
- Model
- 29863
- Collection
- Hand-Drawn Collection
- Design
- Wolf Skull Feather Design
- Design Category
- Skull
- 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
Does the Zippo Wolf Skull Feather lighter (29863) come filled with fluid?
No. Like every Zippo, the 29863 ships with an empty fuel tank because shipping regulations require lighters to travel empty. You add fuel yourself before the first use. It is engineered for premium lighter fluid, which we stock separately, and it is not a butane lighter, so do not fill it with butane.
What does the Wolf Skull Feather design actually show?
The art is a skull wearing a wolf headdress, giving it a native flare on a stone-gray Iron Stone case. It comes from Zippo's Hand-Drawn Collection, meaning a Zippo artist drew it by hand in pen and ink first, then it was digitally transferred and reproduced through Zippo's color imaging process to keep the fine shading and detail.
Is this Zippo really windproof, and will it stay lit outside?
Yes. The wick sits inside a slotted chimney windscreen that shields the flame, which is why a genuine Zippo stays lit in wind that would blow out an open flame. That makes it dependable outdoors around El Paso. To put it out, you close the lid rather than blowing on it, since the lid starves the flame of oxygen.
Does the 29863 have a lifetime warranty, and who repairs it?
Yes. It carries Zippo's lifetime guarantee, the well-known promise that it works or Zippo fixes it free. El Paso Smoke Shops sells you the lighter, and Zippo honors the guarantee: if the mechanism ever fails, you send it to Zippo and they repair it free of charge. The guarantee covers the working mechanism, not the decorative art, the finish, or consumable flints, wicks, and fuel.
How often do I need to replace the flint?
It depends on how often you use it, but the flint is a normal wear item rather than a defect, so you replace it yourself when sparks get weak rather than sending the lighter in. Keep a few replacement flints on hand and swapping one in takes under a minute.
How do I refill and maintain it?
Lift the insert out of the case, turn it upside down, lift the felt pad, and saturate the packing with premium lighter fluid until the fuel reaches the top of the packing, without overfilling, then wipe off any excess before lighting. Over the years the wick will char down and need trimming or eventually a replacement wick, which is simple home maintenance that keeps the lighter performing for decades.
You must be 21 or older with a valid government-issued ID to purchase. This is a genuine Zippo windproof lighter; it is not a vape and not a concealment device. It ships empty with no fuel inside, so premium lighter fluid is sold separately and must be added before first use. Use only premium lighter fluid, not butane. Availability is per store: this design is stocked at select El Paso Smoke Shops locations, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it in stock.
