@@quernalt Non taken 😁 I did kinda wonder afterwards why I didn’t say a flat head. Lol If I redid the video I would recommend using the new bit insert.
These days a throwaway Bic? Zippo's competition in the 1930s was more thrilling and exciting. They were not just flame devices. They were works of art. Various designs. Various mechanisms. It truly was a fascinating world of lighters back then when Zippo was founded: Ronson, Evans, Dunhill, Flamidor, Mouchon, Quercia, Lancel, Myon, Karl Wieden, Kaschie (Karl Schieder) and many more.
Good info JR. I just got a new Zip and sure enough it had the red markings. Another box checked for lifetime questions I’ve had about Zippo’s. Thanks brother!
Oh I like Black Ice very much. Particularly that 1941 replica, brushed with Black Ice finish. Swap a torch or yellow flame insert in it for the weight. It is both elegant and heavy duty.😍
Almost all Zippo reviews on RU-vid do not do the open-clink sound demonstration. Is it because it could damage the lighter itself? Anyways, I like your videos and this collectible is gorgeous. Thank you very much.
What impresses me about Zippo is how simple and how durable it is. For this reason, it is enough to own one and enjoy its use over the years. Scratches and wear accumulate, while I change the flint and wicks, fill it with gasoline, and I'm happy. A Zippo for life that I love.
Only if it had a pure gold cover and a sterling silver inside. I only buy Zippo's used at an estate/garage sale for $5. Clean them and put a new sticker on it like Snap-on/Mac Tools etc.
I had heard that in Europe when Paratroopers were dropped in behind the lines, that in order make contact with other troops at night, that they would use the Zippo click to send and respond in order to rendezvous in isolated instances. I'd love to know if that was true. I had heard the British used a toy clicking frog for a similar purpose. You mentioned fuel supplies, I'd imagine replacement flints being even harder to acquire.
Thanks Brian, they actually used a device called a “cricket” it’s a small device that definitely sounds like a zippo click. The 70th anniversary of D-Day Zippo actually features a cricket. The usage of this device is featured in several WW2 movies, “The Longest Day” is one of those movies.
Those fakes are rather easy to identify. But the sort of fakes that closely resemble the original that look almost exactly as the original is what makes me really scared when buying. When you really have to grab a microscope. As it is, I recently was delivered a Zippo with Chinese paperwork. Just because it's got a Chinese paperwork doesn't mean it's fake. The gift box and the Zippo itself look authentic but the Chinese paperwork still left me upset and uncomfortable that's why I just respectfully returned it to the seller. When you google "Zippo Chinese Paperwork", the topic of fake Zippos springs up in the results.
I am still inpressed you managed to keep a straight face at the check out Jon!! Thats an awesome find and price!! I was amazed at the fact the other 2 were $10 each. All you would have heard from the car park after you had paid for them was a very loud WHOO HOO if that was me to be honest!! Knowing what you are looking at is one of the best most important parts of collecting in the wild as well!! Well done my friend!!
Great info Jon, great vid too, I certainly like when the Mrs. left the room so you can haggle over the black crackle Zippo, I think she might think you’ll spend next weeks housekeeping $$$ on it.😅😅😅but instead a lousy $4. Now don’t clean it leave it rusty as that show’s originality. Now where’s that JRO Zippo so I can light a smoke and crack open another stubby??😂😂😂
You’re right It’s mainly she just doesn’t want to know how much we may need to reduce our grocery bill for the next week 😂 I actually have the JRO Lights Zippo on ebay or give me a shout at my email and I’ll hook ya up!
