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Zippos are great because my grandfather has been a smoker all his life and he claims that every cigarette he has ever smoked has been lit with that same zippo lighter. My father holds the same story, as do I. Zippos, if treated with care, dont break because there isn't anything to break, excep the hinge, but as long as you don't do tricks, that shouldn't break either. Me - Black ice zippo owner since 2003. Father - Chrome zippo owner since 1971. Grandfather - Brass zippo owner since 1947.
@@BigWheel. Lighters are fucking awesome. Once upon a time you had to use sticks and a bow to make fire. Now I can call upon fire at any time with a flick of a finger. Seeing how things are created? Even more awesome. You see the only dumb thing here is your comment. Stay mad and stay ignorant.
Whether you prefer Zippos, Butane or matches, I really have to say thank you buddy for uploading this vid which is actually one more very intresting piece of "how it's made". I use butane oder gas for my all day cigarettes, though, when it comes up to my cigars, there's nothing like a piece of cedar to light it up slowly. Just as Savvas90 mentioned below, it's taste, one likes this, the other that. Just for all who enjoy a good cigar and never did it: try a piece of cedar from your cigarbox.
1701spacecadet both because my zippo runs outta fluid at random. If you dont have a bic or a book of matches in your house and car you aren't a true smoker
Zippo! In fact, I just a new one today (to replace a year old I lost) and had to use a screw driver to loosen the spring! Besides, a Zippo isn't disposable and wasting oil for plastic, etc. (Written for any SJW's reading). :)
good point. I love my zippo - butane lighters are so fragile and they need to be refill every week too when you smoke ;) And I like that fuel smell too ;)
Serious question: Is it weird or a waste to look for one of these to use as a fidget device? I prefer not to smoke and there’s something about the shape, sounds and hinged top part. Seems like ideal stuff to fiddle with (minus the 🔥).
I used to play with a Zippo all the time. There's a world of Zippo flipping and tricks. You can use a Zippo that's empty of fuel or one that is a butane version. The insert is required the feel of the action (for traditional and Zippo copies).
In one of the first shots you see a zippo with the logo of a dutch soccer club: SC Heereveen. (the one in the top row with the blue/white stripes + the little hearts )
I think Modern Marvels shows the engraving part and also talks about the zippo's history. I can't say for sure since I only seen it once on t.v. awhile back.
@ALAPINO I was just talking to my parents about. It is actually my fathers 1st cousin who married into it. But they say she doesn't talk to our fraternal family.
@charmalia Yes i have also seen that video. Oh and i almost forgot make sure there is o fluid in your zippo (just take out the zippo of its case and let it dry on the balcony). Im not so sure if they will confiscate it or not but if you dont put it in your carry-on bag but into your suitcase, You should be just fine.
Thank you for uploading this video. One of my favorite shows. I wonder why the narrator's voice is female. in this one. Do you mind if I link to this at Zippoboards.com?
look at the bottom and see where it was made and if it says zippo and also if the slide piece on the side will sat best results use zippo flints and fuel
has anyone noticed the decline in quality zippos have today? I think 2009 was the last year of quality zippos anything after seems they got lazy with the lids being flush. also I've seen alot of ruff edges on the lids. getting sloppy zippo..... getting sloppy.
It's a pain, but not impossible, to find new old stock. Sadly, I think it's a sign of the times that Zippo is on the decline. I think it won't be long until Zippo becomes a relic or moves to a non-domestic manufacture.
I found one at a yard sale last year that is a presentation lighter if I'm not mistaken. It's polished brass with a NYK embossed into it. NYK is a Japanese shipping company. I can't find another like it online.
@@michaelh.8280 _It was invented by a Japanese company all those years ago and bought out by Zippo. Sadly, Zippo has never improved on the design and even my $68 and up Armor series Zippos come with loose hinges. I have many hand-made steam-punk style Japanese lighters and they are very good quality._
@charmalia whatever you do dont put the zippo your or fluid gas in your carry on bag (the one that you take on the plane). Instead put your zippo in the suitcase that you check in so they wont confiscate it at the security check. Hope this cleared up some things.
I enjoyed watching this video because I am a zippo supplier. What I dont like about zippo company is that they get to keep almost 50% of the profit plus taxes. Plus suppliers and small businesses always have to pay them in cash. This way they can alter their taxes and total yearly sales. Suppliers like me make 15% profit. In other companies, its the opposite. The companies make around 15 to 30% profit whereas suppliers make around 40 to 60% profit.
Cotton? Zippo lighters are packed with Rayon fiber balls. I got the Black Crackle and the Air Force cases. I'm going to buy a torch insert to replace the regular one.
