Poll regarding #200, Armored, and 1941 Replica Zippo

Relic Raider · Post by **Relic Raider** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 6:49 pm

First of all, my lighter page is currently under construction and I apologize for any inconvenience this may be causing. The multitude of versions that I'm offering makes presenting all options and versions a difficult task. I hope to get it done this weekend.

But on to the topic of this post! The Armored Zippo is a recent addition to the Zippo line. The Armored Zippo has the same shape as a #200, but its casing is 50% thicker, making the Armored Zippo stronger and a bit heavier than the #200. There are subtle differences like slightly more rounded corners and a differently designed bottom. I put some comparison pictures on my site: http://home.earthlink.net/~relic_raider/models.html

I am wondering if there is interest in me offering the Armored version in addition to the #200 and the 1941 Replica. The Armored Zippo will cost between the #200 and 1941 Replica. In terms of badges, the #200 badges fit the Armored Zippo perfectly.

By voting you will give me an idea of what lighters I should keep in stock.

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 12:01 pm

Dang it, RR....looks like I have another dang Zippo in my future!

Regards! Michaelson

Ark Hunter · Post by **Ark Hunter** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 12:28 pm

Hmm, will the armor deflect bullets any better than the #200? Can't cary a lighter than can't save me in a fire fight.

I like the slighly more rounded look, but don't like the idea of more weight.

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 12:31 pm

Put it in a sock, and you'll have a GREAT blackjack! Regards! Michaelson

Relic Raider · Post by **Relic Raider** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 1:22 pm

I like the slighly more rounded look, but don't like the idea of more weight.

IndyDoc, you probably won't even notice the 15% weight difference between a #200 and an Armored Zippo. I doubt either Zippo can deflect anything more than a BB pellet.

Put it in a sock, and you'll have a GREAT blackjack! Regards! Michaelson

Creative use of my products is encouraged. Every Zippo comes now with a sock.

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

Sergei · Post by **Sergei** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 1:26 pm

Actually there were documented incidents where a zippo stopped a bullet:

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/ ... i_n9419684

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 1:29 pm

Relic Raider wrote:Creative use of my products is encouraged. Every Zippo comes now with a sock.

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

See there. Just one more example on how the man pushes customer service to a NEW level!! (grins)

High regards! Michaelson

Relic Raider · Post by **Relic Raider** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:02 pm

Sergei wrote:Actually there were documented incidents where a zippo stopped a bullet

That's very lucky. Good to see you around, Sergei!

Cheers,
-K.P.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 4:27 pm

Sergei wrote:Actually there were documented incidents where a zippo stopped a bullet:

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/ ... i_n9419684

Really? Someone told me Mythbusters proved that wrong. Either way, I wouldnt want to have to find out!

However, if it is true, I'll have to stock up next time I vist the boiler room--errr... store.

bink

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 4:28 pm

...if for nothing but a source of light, since we cut the wires to the light switch to slow you down the next time.

Regards! Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 4:30 pm

So THAT'S what happened!

bink

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 4:31 pm

Of course. Why do you think my hair is sticking up like it is in my avitar?

Regards! Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 4:40 pm

I knew there was a good reason for that!

bink

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 4:41 pm

Hey, Relic Raider, I forget, but do you have a web page with products and prices listed?

bink

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 4:44 pm

bink, click on his link in the first post, scroll to the bottom of the page, then click on 'home'. You'll find all his 'goodies' he makes there.

He will only quote you a price via PM or email.

Regards! Michaelson

Ark Hunter · Post by **Ark Hunter** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 4:48 pm

binkmeisterRick wrote:
Sergei wrote:Actually there were documented incidents where a zippo stopped a bullet:

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/ ... i_n9419684
Really? Someone told me Mythbusters proved that wrong. Either way, I wouldnt want to have to find out!
bink

That's true. They did. (and several other things like thick books, and decks of cards...or something like that) But I'm sure in the right curcumstances it would delfect one, just don't count on it. (right type of gun, hit at an angle a good distance away, etc.)

Relic Raider · Post by **Relic Raider** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 4:52 pm

binkmeisterRick wrote:Hey, Relic Raider, I forget, but do you have a web page with products and prices listed?

bink

bink, my website is linked under all my posts via the www button. Or you can click here: http://home.earthlink.net/~relic_raider/index.html

Prices are listed, but due to the multitude of options, especially in case of the lighter badges, you may want to confirm any prices with me via PM or email. Email is the safest method of reaching me.

Cheers,
-K.P.

Mola Ram · Post by **Mola Ram** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 5:10 pm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/t ... ghter2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/t ... ghter1.jpg

Here are my 2 relic raider lighters. The brass is a #200 resin/resin hybrid, and the white/chrome is a #200 metal hybrid.
If you are hesitating about getting one dont! buy it now!

they are fantastic!

Regards,
Adam

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 5:12 pm

Amen to that Brother, as are all of the props I've obtained from him to date.

Regards! Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 5:22 pm

Thanks, Relic! I guess I didn't realize the page above had a link at the bottom of it. I was also looking for an actual web address as part of a sig, but couldn't see the forest for the trees! Thanks!

bink

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 5:25 pm

Buy one of his zippos, you can then burn the forest down!

Then, maybe not....

Regards! Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 5:29 pm

Well, I'm thinking of saving up for a ziplight or a regular zippo. I haven't made up my mind yet.

bink

Mola Ram · Post by **Mola Ram** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 6:59 pm

Ive also got a ziplight.

Very Bright and very useful!

Regards!

Adam

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 7:16 pm

Adam, how bright is it and what's the spread and distance of it? I know what it says on his website, but I like to hear actual user comments.

bink

Relic Raider · Post by **Relic Raider** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:27 pm

bink, if the ZipLight isn't bright enough for you, you can always return it. Your risk is limited to $1.35 return postage, I believe.
I'd also like to mention at this point that if anybody buys a Clover Zippo and a ZipLight at the same time, I do give a $2 shipping credit, because the ZipLight comes with shipping included.

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

Ark Hunter · Post by **Ark Hunter** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:40 pm

Depends which LED you get I guess. I've got a white one (of unknown brightness). It was before the latest superbright ones though. It'll light up the details of the other side of a 15 foot dark room quite well. Very good for searching through a tomb...err...closet.

Mola Ram · Post by **Mola Ram** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:46 pm

Ive got the superbright, white flashlight, led,

And it outpowers my dads medium sized maglight!

Rumpled Fedora · Post by **Rumpled Fedora** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:50 pm

I own a #200 clover Zippo. I also have the white LED ZipLight.
I love the fact that I can switch between the ZipLight and lighter pretty easily.

Relic Raider · Post by **Relic Raider** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 11:48 pm

IndyDoc wrote:Depends which LED you get I guess. I've got a white one (of unknown brightness). It was before the latest superbright ones though. It'll light up the details of the other side of a 15 foot dark room quite well. Very good for searching through a tomb...err...closet.

I use only two kinds of white LEDs:
1. 12k mini candela and 15 degree beam
2. 18k candela and 30 degree beam.
For now 18k mcd is the limit, but advances in LED technology occur regularly. LEDs can be changed, too, as long as the power requirement is the same.

WolfPitWhips wrote:Ive got the superbright, white flashlight, led,
And it outpowers my dads medium sized maglight!

In that case he needs new batteries!

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 12:33 am

I can't vouch enough for RelicRaiders stuff. I have one of his lighters and it's tops. The badges are the best! His headpiece is tops too. To make that from scratch takes lots of talent.

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 2:29 pm

The only flashlight I could find in the dark this morning during the power outage was one of my rr ziplites. Absolutely perfect for what I was needing in the emergency at hand.

I've also used it when walking in upper New York State along a dark path. Lit the way for 4 of us walking down toward the lake.

Great lite, and I'm totally sold on the product! I've obtained one for each of my family members, and they love them.

Regards! Michaelson

Mola Ram · Post by **Mola Ram** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 3:10 pm

Relic Raider wrote:
IndyDoc wrote:Depends which LED you get I guess. I've got a white one (of unknown brightness). It was before the latest superbright ones though. It'll light up the details of the other side of a 15 foot dark room quite well. Very good for searching through a tomb...err...closet.
I use only two kinds of white LEDs:
1. 12k mini candela and 15 degree beam
2. 18k candela and 30 degree beam.
For now 18k mcd is the limit, but advances in LED technology occur regularly. LEDs can be changed, too, as long as the power requirement is the same.

WolfPitWhips wrote:Ive got the superbright, white flashlight, led,
And it outpowers my dads medium sized maglight!
In that case he needs new batteries!

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

It did need new batteries!

The only thing ive found is that i need to put a little bit of shellac in the lighter casing to stop the light from slipping out. Cause if you tend to hold it upsidown alot, it could possibly slip out.

Adam

POST 1000!!!

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 3:18 pm

Humm. Never experienced that with a zippo case. We did discover it with an off brand, but never a zippo. Odd.

Regards! Michaelson

Relic Raider · Post by **Relic Raider** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 3:31 pm

WolfPitWhips wrote:The only thing ive found is that i need to put a little bit of shellac in the lighter casing to stop the light from slipping out. Cause if you tend to hold it upsidown alot, it could possibly slip out.

Adam

Usually the fit is pretty tight. You can tape a small piece of Scotch tape on the ZiplLight casing to increase its thickness by a few mil. Or you can insert a thin shim between the two ZipLight halves. This will make the ZipLight a bit thicker.

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

Ark Hunter · Post by **Ark Hunter** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 4:16 pm

Mine fits tight "out of the box".

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:32 am

Received my armored zippo Saturday during the wedding scramble, and really didn't get to look at it until yesterday.

ANOTHER fine product by our friend Relic Raider! Just as nice as all his other products, and VERY WELL made. It will be carried with pride. I'm going to have to get more jackets so I can put a lighter in each pocket. I'm running out of jackets!

High regards! Michaelson

Relic Raider · Post by **Relic Raider** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:18 pm

Michaelson, until now you are the only person to have an armored clover Zippo. Enjoy that exclusivity while it lasts. I'm glad you like the lighter!

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 10:33 am

YOU betcha!!

High regards! Michaelson

See how nicely it burns?!

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 11:07 am

WOW! You get a pretty big flame off that lighter, don't you?

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 11:08 am

That's standard with an RR zippo...at least to MY spec. (grins)

What's that, RR? Jet fuel shouldn't be used? Well, shoot.....

Regards! Michaelson

Relic Raider · Post by **Relic Raider** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 7:44 pm

Almost all types of gas will work, but don't light up at Taco Bell!

Indiana Jerry · Post by **Indiana Jerry** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 10:41 pm

I've got one of RR's 200s w/ the hybrid badges as well - LOVE IT.

RR, you wouldn't believe how many compliments I get on this.
The most common compliment: "That is the coolest Zippo I've ever scene."

(Added bonus: For some reason, women notice it more than men.
Go figure. Maybe it's cause I spend my time mostly around women.
That might be skewing the sample.

)

It's got a bit of heft to it, but I feel that's part of the attraction - I know
it isn't going ANYWHERE. If I needed another, I'd pick up the Armored
one in a heartbeat.

Thanks again RR for making great stuff.

J

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