American George Blaisdell (his nickname "Mr. ZIPPO") is the founder of ZIPPO. It was he who created the ZIPPO lighter that represents male beauty. In 1932, after seeing a friend clumsily lighting a cigarette with a cheap Austrian lighter, the American George Blaisdell shrugged his shoulders and said to him: "It's very practical!" ". Afterwards, Blaisdale invented a lighter with a simple design that was not affected by air pressure or low temperature. And named it ZIPPO, which was inspired by another great invention at the time - the zipper (ZIPPER), and was named with the purpose of "it works". Four years later, ZIPPO successfully obtained the patent rights from the U.S. government and redesigned the smart rectangular shell according to its original structure. The cover and the fuselage are connected by hinges, and overcame the design difficulties. The fire core is surrounded by a perforated wind wall designed for ventilation. In the early 1940s, ZIPPO became a munitions item for the U.S. Army. With the outbreak of World War II, American soldiers quickly fell in love with it. It was well-known among soldiers for its instant wear and excellent windproof performance. In fact, in the past 65 years, ZIPPO's appearance has not changed much, and this patent has been developed almost perfectly. Every time you open the cover and light the fire core in strong winds, you will appreciate ZIPPO’s unique windproof design. ZIPPO windproof lighter was originally designed with this in mind: it can satisfy you in any bad weather and when you need it. Facts have also proven this. On the smoke-filled battlefields of World War II, in violent storms, in the desert, and even wherever you need it, you will feel the excellent performance of ZIPPO. Like all ZIPPO lighters, our ZIPPO outdoor lighter series has the following features: The ZIPPO ZIPPO hard shell can resist collision with any substance. A soldier saved his life because ZIPPO blocked bullets, but the ZIPPO was still useful. ZIPPO can withstand any immersion (even if your ZIPPO is completely soaked in water, its flame will satisfy you). When you light the ZIPPO in your hand, it will keep burning. So even on a cold winter night when your fingers are almost completely numb, you can use it to light that life-saving bonfire. ZIPPOZIPPO's powerful, safe and reliable flame comes from the special liquid fuel it uses (not butane gas). Therefore, it can be easily lit and even kept lit for a long time in any bad weather. ZIPPOZIPPO's principle - never superfluous. We never resort to any "space age" polymer materials or high-tech ignition systems. Our goal is "simple, sturdy and practical"---ZIPPO can provide you with a safe and reliable fire source whenever you need it. The 0.27-inch-thick chrome-plated copper outer cover, coupled with the 0.18-inch-thick stainless steel lining, make up the ZIPPO's sturdy outer shell; the fiberglass fire core permanently ensures combustion reliability; the flint wheel can be used 73,000 times ---ZIPPO's simplicity, sturdiness and practicality are reflected everywhere. ZIPPO's ingenious windproof design makes ZIPPO world-famous. But in fact, ZIPPO's key technology lies in its flame itself. What is very different from other brands of lighters is that ZIPPO is not a gas lighter. Its fuel is a very stable petroleum extract. The flame produced by its combustion is not only safe and reliable, but also extremely clean and does not produce any pollution. This liquid fuel rests on a fiberglass movement hidden inside the windproof wall. In fact, ZIPPO burns like an oil lamp, which is why ZIPPO is so waterproof and wind-resistant. ----The Birth of ZIPPO In 1932, George Blaisdale was having a conversation with a friend, who was lighting a cigarette with a $1 Austrian lighter.
It was an ugly contraption that could be set on fire by removing the copper cover. Blaisdale was inspired to buy the rights to distribute the lighter in the United States, but the sales did not bring him much profit. This lighter is troublesome to use. Blaisdale began to design a model that was easy to use and good-looking. He changed the Austrian lighter into a square box, which fit well in the hand. The lighter cover is connected to the body with a hinge, and there is an air net around the cotton core. The "easy-to-use and beautiful" lighter was born. Inspired by another great invention at the time, the zipper, Blaisdale decided to name his new lighter ZIPPO. ----ZIPPO lighter In 1932, 37-year-old George. Blaisdell invented the world-famous ZIPPO gasoline lighter and founded the ZIPPO company. During World War II, the U.S. government stipulated that the lighters produced by ZIPPO should be used on the battlefield as military supplies for soldiers. Since the use of copper for non-military purposes was prohibited at that time, ZIPPO had to use iron with poor quality to make them. In order to modify the unsatisfactory appearance, ZIPPO was sprayed with black paint and baked into a cracked pattern. Therefore, during this period, ZIPPO was famous for its black cracked shell. Most people think that the black paint removal treatment during this period was For safety reasons on the battlefield (to avoid reflection). Little did they know that it was actually a special design adopted to hide the roughness of the material. In the 1950s and 1960s, with the outbreak of the Korean War and the Vietnam War, ZIPPO lighters were once again active on the battlefield. During the Vietnam War, about 500,000 soldiers owned ZIPPO lighters. Because ZIPPO blocked bullets, they saved their lives, or they saved their girlfriend's life. There are also legends such as names or other characters engraved on ZIPPO lighters, and the body being used as a lucky charm. In the 1970s, the Vietnam War ended, and the uses of lighters in daily life became even more diversified. During and inside concerts, lighters have replaced candlelight and become a new fashion trend. Since the 1980s, the products have become more diversified, including fine fabric series suitable for elegant ladies, various dynamic sports series, military camouflage series, army badge series, war series, Harley series, film and television star series, and imitations. Products etc. With the advantages of durability and permanent free maintenance, ZIPPO lighters with only basic functions such as lighting and ignition are desirable to own. In particular, the different pattern designs on the surface of the fuselage are attractive to people regardless of whether they smoke or not. Like and collect, especially the high tightness of the lighter body. If you accidentally drop it into the water, there will not be any drop of water in the body. Moreover, the outer shell is strong and hard, and it will not affect the use of the lighter no matter how you drop it. Therefore, ZIPPO lighters are often It is still very useful after it is passed down from father to son and from son to grandson. Since ZIPPO has produced many commemorative design lighters in the US military, they have greater value for preservation and collection. People who like to use ZIPPO lighters do not need to spend too much money to buy them, because the price is generally around NT$1,000, and ZIPPO The price depends on the surface design and the exquisiteness of the lighter's shape. Due to its low price and mostly masculine styles and patterns, ZIPPO is widely used by the U.S. military, military collectors, survival game players, teenage male friends, yuppies, old gentry, etc.