For many men, the "clang" of Zippo lighter opening and closing cover is extremely shocking.
As history goes by, Zippo has also changed from a single lighter to a symbol of a tasteful man. It seems to have an inexplicable artifact attraction, attracting dreamers who like to pursue personality and have the ultimate pursuit of life.
Backstory
There is probably no second brand of lighters in the world that have many stories and aftertastes like Zippo.
It is said that during the Vietnam War in the United States, a sergeant was shot in the chest and relied on the blocking of Zippo in the chest to save his life. There are many stories like this and have been praised and talked about for a long time, and all these anecdotes originated from one night.
Zippo's current owner, George Duke, the grandson of the founder of ZIPPO, told a young man who went to work with him a story about his grandfather: In 1932, in the middle of the Great Depression, a misty summer evening, George Bresday was chatting with a friend at the country club in Brafort, Pennsylvania, USA.
That friend was lighting a cigarette with an Austrian lighter that costs $1 a dollar - a play that looks ugly and can ignite it with a copper lid.
"With your wear, can't you use a decent lighter?" asked Braced. "Do you know, George?" his friend replied, perhaps to cover up his embarrassment, "This game works!"
, half-believing and half-doubted Bresday, finally bought the distribution rights of this lighter in the United States, but because this lighter is very inconvenient to use, the sales did not bring him any profit. Bresday began to design a very useful and beautiful model.
He changed the Austrian lighter to a block box design, and the feeling of holding it in his hand increased to a higher level. The lighter cover is connected to the body with a hinge, and there is a wind net around the cotton core - so the "good and easy-to-see" lighter was born.
In addition to some improvements in the surface treatment of the lighter and the case, the original work of Bresday has basically not changed to this day.
George Bresde made his first lighter (1932), and someone happened to invent the zipper (ZIPPER). He thought the name was very good, so he named his lighter (ZIPPO). After a long mileage, Zippo has gradually become widely circulated among the crowd, from practical products to personalized taste collectibles, and now a large number of collectors have appeared! ! !
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mirror chrome plating
I believe many people are very familiar with the appearance of this Zippo. Indeed, this is the most classic and basic one among Zippo lighters. In the Zippo collection industry, the name "Four Big Light Plates" was given to this series. This is a joke for the series' craftsmanship, but it has to be said that it is also just as the name is. The simple and simple appearance seems to represent the original history of Zippo.
Specifically speaking, the "four major light plates" - "sand" with number 200 is commonly known as wire drawing; the "satment sand" with number 205 is commonly known as matte; the "mirror" with number 250 is also mirror; the "flower sand" with number 207 is artificially used.
The above four models are the lowest-priced in Zippo’s lighter series. Players and collectors who are interested in getting started may consider starting with this series.
Harley series
20th century history has shaped the legendary image of Harley-Davidon. Zippo Company continues this legendary classic image, combines lighters with Harley culture, and cooperates to launch many customized Zippo Harley series lighters, which are deeply loved by ordinary users and collectors.
Harley does not represent motorcycles alone. In the hearts of Harley fans, it is a treasure, a toy, and a spirit that symbolizes freedom. People who like Harley generally have individual groups, which fits the Zippo culture. Zippo applies this spirit to his design so that people who like to pursue Harley's personality can bring this spirit to their specific daily life.The unique personality of this series is also well received in the collection industry and has great collection value.
Vitality Series
Zippo has launched this series for the young people market, which is undoubtedly a more special one among the many past series. The simple design of the basic model, coupled with the youthful and energetic candy color fluorescent paint, makes this product have a new interpretation of the current trendy personality culture. This series of products has a wider choice for young people who want to buy Zippo, and is also a good choice for personalized gifts for women.
famous wine series
This series is another collection value in the collection industry and is also full of design sense.
Through the relief inscribed design of famous wine brands, the connotation and appearance of Zippo lighter have special value. For some special drinkers, it is a practical and attractive lighter that cannot be missed.
This Jimbeam (Jimbeam) is an old brand of Bourbon whiskey in Kendtec, the founder Zhanbian pays great attention to the quality and reputation of his wine production. His persistence can be seen in the label of Zhanbian wine bottle and the packaging of Zippo Zhanbian series: "Without my signature, it is not really Zhanbian." For two companies that also have a constant high pursuit of product quality, Zippo fans should understand the reason why Zippo and edge-occupying are combined!
Who would have thought that as a lighter, he could witness many battles in the United States, big and small. Even Eisenhower himself praised Zippo's military offerings. "Reliable and durable" may be one of the reasons why Zippo can last forever. At the same time, through the inclusion of multiple cultures and the reinnovation, a small square lighter has a diverse connotation and possibilities. This excellent product culture deeply attracts people who have the same pursuit in their bones. Perhaps there is another reason behind its practicality.
