The case is actually slightly thicker, but the hinge is identical to the hinges of the standard Zippos. But if the Zippo is closed, the hinge also no major burden has indeed to bear. Therefore going fine for me.
Very nice, I think the design and the so-called "Flat-Bottom", which reminds me of the Zippos the first generations.
The Heavy-Wall-Zippo or Armor Case is a bit of the external dimensions different from the normal Zippos. In the height slightly smaller, and slightly thicker (if you look at the hinge). But a great advantage is that in the Armor Case-Zippos the original inserts of standard Zippos are installed.
Since the height is slightly reduced, the use is minimal further from the bottom out, but I did not feel as disturbing.
The surface is total eye-catcher. The gloss is the force, can also be used as a mirror. But you have zurecktkommen with easy-to-sighted fingerprints, so relatively frequent polishing.
Conclusion: The key components of the case are reinforced, the design is extremely classy hard-wearing. Very good, I also think that here the standard inserts are installed despite the compact height. Strong buy recommendation