|
|||||||||||||||||||||
Durable Zippo
The reliable, Windproof Zippo LIghter has Been a Lifelong Companion and Tool for Anyone Needing a Dependable FlameGeorge G. Blaisdell invented the Zippo lighter in 1932, and got his idea after discovering a large and bulky Austrian made pocket lighter. Blaisdell was an oil engineer who saw a audience for a good looking lighter that would function even in windy conditions. He produced the first Zippo lighter in Bradford, Pennsylvania. It got its moniker for Blaisdell liked the sound of the word zipper A Zippo Lighter is a refillable, metallic lighter. They are highly collectible and many of varying custom zippo lighter patterns have been made in the 70 years since their debut. From Military Zippo lighters, to an army zippo lighter to a NFL Zippo, to a Hand-Carved wood Zippo lighter. Zippos are occasionally rectangular in design with a one handed easy open lid . Unlike disposable thin plastic lighters that are used and cast away, Zippos are refilled with a Naphtha based liquid zippo lighter fuel. By removing the inner element out of the external casing, its owner can pour lighter fluid into a cloth wadding that contains a wick. The flint, which makes the spark of fire to light the cotton wick, is replaceable. It is cost effective and super reliable. Replenishing a zippo is a lot cheaper than purchasing disposable flame sources. Zippos are classified as windproof lighters, and are are able to remain lighted in almost any wind situation. They were common in the United States armed forces, particularly in the second world war standard silver Zippo a military zippo lighter was standard gear for all men in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. During that period, all Zippo lighters produced went to the Allied war effort. In fact, during the conflict, since brass was needed for weapon systems, the interiors of zippos were primarily stainless steel. Following the war, Zippo reverted to the traditional brass design. Approx. 200,000 Zippo lighters were owned by U.S. military personnel in the Vietnam War. In one instance, a Zippo lighter transported in a shirt pocket blocked a bullet from going in a soldiers body. Additionally, Zippo lighters are known for the lifetime guaranty they carry: if a Zippo breaks down, no matter how old, the company will replace or repair the lighter for free. Zippo currently faces two intimidating challenges. Zippo has great brand recognition, originating from its role as standard GI issue during The Second World War, and the Vietnam war, but the generation that transported Zippo lighters into combat is rapidly decreasing. The second challenge is that cigarette and cigar smoking is decreasing. Notwithstanding, Zippo has endured the storm, as collectors have been the road to stron
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
