1. Zippo’s windproof technology can meet the need for ignition at any time in any bad weather.
2. Its fuel is a very stable petroleum extract, and the flame produced by combustion is not only safe and reliable, but also extremely clean.
3. The windproof wall placed inside the fuselage and the unique air hole design perfectly ensure that every Zippo lighter can maintain a burning state in a windy environment.
Zippo lighter brand history:
In 1932, the first ZIPPO was launched. Ten years later, the production volume exceeded one million. By 1969, there were more than 100 million ZIPPO lighters on the market. On April 15, 1996, the 300 millionth ZIPPO left the factory.
In the past fifty years, the bottom of every Zippo lighter has been engraved with a code that represents a specific meaning. On July 1, 1986, the long-standing encoding methods above were replaced by new ones. Use Arabic numerals to represent the year, and the letters A-L to represent the month, with A representing January and B representing February.
Extended information:
Zippo lighter product classification:
Conventional machine: It is a very common model in the US version. In addition to replicas and limited editions, the general US version Styles other than conventional machines, commemorative, sterling silver, armor, silver inlaid, etc.
Slim machine: only two-thirds as wide as a conventional machine, three-quarters thick, and slightly taller than a conventional machine.
Armor machine: The armor machine is actually called a thickened machine. The casing is 1.5 times thicker than the ordinary version. It is thick and durable and feels heavy in the hand. The obvious difference in appearance is that the A-shaped shield logo is engraved on the bottom, and its surface technology is the same as that of conventional machines. Its inner tank (movement core) is exactly the same as a conventional machine and is universal.
Japanese and Korean machines: Processed by Japan and South Korea, most of them produce relatively high-end styles, and the styles are more in line with Asian tastes.
Reproduction: It is a style that was not produced a long time ago and is produced again. The more common ones are 1935 re-engraving, 1937 re-engraving and 1941 re-engraving. 1932 re-engraving and 1933 re-engraving are not particularly common.
Reference materials:
Baidu Encyclopedia-zippo
Baidu Encyclopedia-Zippo lighter